Best turn-based RPG?

[Wrath]

So I am basically looking for a good old turn-based RPG in the sense of the older Final Fantasy titles. I really miss the days of mowing down your foes with epic summonable beasts (Bahamut, anyone?) or giant magic attacks that fill out the entire screen.

Today's RPGs are much more streamlined with less over-the-top actions, which is not entirely my cup of tea (except for the Souls games).

[Kuro]

Chrono Trigger
Ffv
Are my favs
Secret of Mana doesn't count but I liked that

[Beast of Bourbon]

Yeah, kinda lost faith in JRPGs this gen...
I wanted to get Resonance of Fate but somehow never picked it up

I don't know if it's strictly turnbased or more like todays FFs though.....

[Wrath]

Well I guess it doesn't look too good, lol...

[Blacksite]

It's hard to pick just one, so I'll recommend a couple.

Skies of Arcadia Legends (the enhanced Gamecube port)
Final Fantasy IX
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age
The Legend of Dragoon (recently re-released on the PlayStation Network)
Xenogears

I hear the Suikoden games are pretty good too.

[Catweazel]

I like Resonance of Fate and Valkyria Chonicles

[The Black Wolf]

I recommend Final Fantasy VII to you. It has THREE Bahamuts, and Knights of the Round Table.

[Mo-green28]

Pokemon Yellow.

[Wrath]

Thanks for your suggestions, guys.

However, I was wondering whether there are any recommendable titles for the PS3 as well?

[Beast of Bourbon]

Well resonance of fate is a PS3 game, i think it's worth a look...
Here's a pretty positive review (got 8/10):
http://www.gamesradar.com/resonance-of-fate-10/

It's 2 years old but that shouldn't be a problem.
Valkyria Cronicles was also one of the few gems on PS3 (the sequell was for the PSP sadly).
It's a turn based SRPG though...

One of my favorite "classic JRPG" series is Dragon Quest you could buy "Journey of the Cursed King" for the PS2 if you still have one... it still rocks and has aged pretty well due to the cell shaded graphics.

[Kuro]

Ps3 ones? um..try Eternal Sonata or Star Ocean

[Fijiandoce]

So I am basically looking for a good old turn-based RPG in the sense of the older Final Fantasy titles. I really miss the days of mowing down your foes with epic summonable beasts (Bahamut, anyone?) or giant magic attacks that fill out the entire screen.

Today's RPGs are much more streamlined with less over-the-top actions, which is not entirely my cup of tea (except for the Souls games).

If you want what I've got in bold, then i would suggest Grandia. it might be old but the battle system in that hasn't been matched in the 13 years of JRPG since release.

as for giant magic attacks. like always, you start out small with peewee spells but quickly grow into spells that damage every enemy onscreen.
magic system is also leagues ahead of its day. use a spell, get exp on spells element. get 100 exp, lvl up element. 4 basic elements. 8 in total(??) as base four combine to make other elements. spells can be learned mid battle as exp is earned on the fly.
Epic OST also! you might cry!

if you've played Grandia then try Grandia 2.....if you've played both....then i can only point toward Valkyria Chronicles....if played all....then you've played the best JRPG has to offer

also one of my top 5 games of all time[see sig]

[Thorzilla]

Keep an eye out for Ni No Kuni due out next year! Also, White Knight Chronicles II is pretty damn decent. Story is meh, but the MMO-ish gameplay is pretty awesome.

[Nu Soard Graphite]

Topic Creator:

Try the Atelier games. They are turn-based but the attacks may not be over-the-top enough for you. The alchemy system is kinda cool though so if you can endure their cuteness, there is some substance to the games.

Also, there is Hyperdimension Neptunia and it's sequel.

Cross Edge. Talk about owning the enemy. That's what this game is all about. I wish the story was better, but it has some interesting combat. (I also wish the graphics were up to current generation standards, but oh well. Maybe next gen something similar will come out but will actually look pretty good)

There is also Enchanted Arms, which is probably the closest to a traditional FF style Turn-based JRPG the PS3 has right now, which makes me very, very sad.

If you don't mind Action JRPG's, check out Tales of Graces F. It's probably the best JRPG on the PS3 currently.

[Minnzy]

I wish some of the RPG's named here were available on the PAL store

[LegendaryAim]

Final Fantasy X and Persona 4 are classics.

[souleater]

Final fantasy x
final fantasy 7
hoshigami
valkyrie profile

those are pretty old and good.

[AaronSOLDIER]

Dragon Quest.

PS3: Atelier series.

[Eltimas]

If you have 360, then Lost Odyssey. One of my favourite JRPGs games this generation of all time.

[zex494]

FFX FFVII Legend of Dragoon Suikoden IV

[Equinoqs]

"Chrono Cross". Always been the best, always will be the best. "Persona 3", "Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete" and "Shadow Hearts: Covenant" are also excellent.

[TRF]

Golden Sun happens to be one of my favorite games ever. The sequel is good too. Not sure about the third one.


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[DarkVincent07]

If you have an Xbox get Lost Odyssey


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[Funeralfog]

i'd say FFX is by far the best. but as for this gen? no clue