The PlayStation Store is shutting the doors 𓄧on downloadable PlayStation 3 games and the PSP library for good. This means that many gamers will be looking to grab what they can before it’s too late. Fortunately, there is still some time left to grab some of the Store’s best games from a substantial library of great games.
Some of those best and most timeless classics are the PS1 JRPGs. Some of these JRPGs ha𒉰ve become an absolute nightmare to get a hold of and possess ridiculously high prices on auction sites like eBay. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some great JRPGs t🦩hat fans should download to their PS3, Vita or PSP while they still have time.
10 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment ꦜ
Originally released on the PS1 in 2000, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment is the direct sequel to Persona 2: 🏅Innocent Sin. As a result, the events of the story take place just a few months after Innocent Sin but it features a new protagonist in Maya Amano.
It’s an excellent JRPG with over 50 hours of gameplay and a branching story to dive into. However, one should be prepared for very frequent random battles and a high difficulty level. It’s still an excellent and engaging RPG 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:with a stunning soundtrack that Persona fans shoul🎃d still add to their collection.
9 🎐 Arc The Lad Trilogy
First released in 2002 on the PS1 — seven years after its Japanese debut — the Ar♐c the Lad Trilogy is a collection of tactical RPGs with connected storylines. To fully appreciate the games as a whole🐲 one should definitely invest in all three games as it’s a more rewarding experience
Despite being strategy RPGs, the Arc the Lad series has always been easꦓy to pick and play even for those that are new to the genre. The experience really comes into its own with the second game and it’s considered by fans to be the best and the darkest entry in the series.
8 🦩 The Legend Of Dragoon
First released on the PS1 in 2000, The Legend of 🌌Dragoon is a JRPG developed by Sony designed to capitalize on the popularity of the Final Fantasy series at the time. It featured stunning prerendered backgrounds and a solid narrative that will keep players gripped from start to finish.
It’s only let down by its combat system which relies too heavily on defending attacks before creating a decent offense. It also felt somewhat derivative by borrowing heavily from Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII but never quite reaching the same heights in terms of character and level design. It's a game that still has a large fanbase that is 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:hoping and begging for a remake and a sequel.
7 🌄🃏 Front Mission 3
Released on the PS1 in 2000, Front Mission 3 is a tactical RPG with mechs. It was the first game in the series to localized in the West and is still praised by fans as being the best in the series. The grid-based battles are a lot of fun and the story and ch𒁏aracters are stand the test of time.
Being a 3D PS1 game, however, does mean that the game shows its age quite significantly with 𒁏its low res 3D models and FMV sequences. Exploration can also feel like a bit of a chore at times too but these issues are easily outw💝eighed by a great game.
6 Alundra
Even though Alundra is regarded as being a game that’s more akin to The Legend of Zelda series than🦋 being a pure RPG it’s such a good game that it𝕴 more than deserves a mention on this list. Developed by Matrix Software as a spiritual sequel to Landstalker on the Sega Genesis/Megadrive.
Players take on the role of Alundra, a young man gifted with the power of ‘Dreamwalking.’ This means that he can step into the unending🦩 nightmares that are plaguing and killing the villagers in a strange town. In these dreams, Alundra must complete puzzles, kill demons, and release them from their comas.
5 💙 Breath Of Fire IV 🧔
Released in 2001, Breath of Fire IV is a stu𝔉nning JRPG from the developers at Capcom who is better known these days for developing the Street Fighter and Resident Evil series. Like most games in the genre from that time, it has a turn-based combat system that mixed 2D sprites with 3D backgrounds.
With its stunning soundtrack, great character development and a narrative full of twists, turns and betrayals Breath of Fire I💃V is a classic that deserv🦹es to be on JRPG fan's playlist.
4 Vagrant Story 𓄧
Another classic from Final Fantasy developers Square,🍬 Vagrant Story was released in 2000 to critical acclaim an🎃d high praise from fans. Taking place in the land of Ivalice, it’s based in the same universe as Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII.
Even with age and the advancement of 3D technology, Vagrant’s Story’s fantastic art design, character models, and atmosphere make it an absolute timeless classic. Even after 21 years, Vagrant Story still feels just as original, challenging, and as unique as it always did. Unfortunately, it never got a sequel but 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:its spirit liꦐves on in Final Fantasy XIV's "Save the Queen" story arc.
3 Chrono Cross 🃏
As an official sequel to Chrono Trigger in 2000, expectations were understandably very high for Chrono Cross. It did disappoint some fans that Chrono Cross focused on a new set of characters from its predecessor. Despite this, however, Cross etched out🦩 its own legacy as one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
With beautiful music, outstanding visuals, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:great characters, and an amazing villain, it was an𝕴other game that solidified Square as the true maestros of big-budget 𒀰JRPGs with endearing narratives to back it up.
2 Xenogears
Even after it was released all the way back in 1998, Xenogears is still regarded as b𝄹eing of the greatest JRPGs of all time in terms of sto𓂃rytelling. Its implementation of themes like psychology and religion still holds up today as having one of the most complex narratives in JRPG history.
In addition, it can’t be understated how great the anime cutscenes are and they still look as beautiful 23 years later. However, due to time constraints, the final acts in the game were portrayed in layers of text, images, and some excessive exposition compared to the lack of gameplꦕay. That being said, the story is fantastic and absolutely worth sticking with until the end.
1 ൩ Suikoden I And II
Released in 1996 and 1999 respectively, Suikoden I and Suikoden II are still highly regarded as two of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The obvious jewel in the crown is the second game but played toge🔯ther and taking advantage of the save file transfer will make one appreciate the finer details of the narrative.
The first game is great, but it’s Suikoden II that feels the most polished in every single way. The artwork and the details in the towns look beautiful and the music will stick with its players for a long time to come. It’s the narrative that focuses on war, love, and loss that makes this game one that stands above the clichés of the genre. With these games being so difficult to obtain without paying a high price on auction sites it would be a huge loss to see these games leave the PlayStation꧋ Store.