PLATFORMS
Long time ago, the Gods fought the Demons in a cosmic battle. To ensure victory, the Gods had to sacrifice part of their divine nature, and forge a weapon that had both good and bad in it – the “Evil Holy Sword” Necromancer. The demons were forced to dwell in the lower world, while the … Continue reading “Jaseiken Necromancer”
Year: 1988
Platforms: PS Vita, PSP, PlayStation 3, TurboGrafx-16, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
The Earth is ruled by heavenly powers, who destroy it and create it again every 4000 years, to end the live of powerful races and to let new ones appear. Many years ago, four great races dominated the Earth: the wise Danans, the beautiful Mermaids, the proud Reptiles, and the strong Giants. But those races … Continue reading “Rudra no Hihou”
Year: 1996
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
In Live a Live, the player controls seven main characters and plays through seven different chapters set in seven different time periods: prehistoric age, old China, feudal Japan, American Old West, modern-day environment, near future on the Earth, and a sci-fi space scenario. These stories appear to have no common points at first; each one has … Continue reading “Live-A-Live”
Year: 1994
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Sequel to Ganbare Goemon!, Goemon 2 puts you back in the shoes of Goemon as he traverses feudal Japan looking to bring justice to any corrupt baddies he may find. Joining Goemon in his adventure is the wacky ninja Ebisumaru which allows for simultaneous 2-player gameplay, marking the biggest difference in terms of gameplay with … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon 2”
Year: 1989
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
This is a semi-humorous Japanese-style RPG set in medieval Japan. It tells us about the adventures of Goemon, the noble thief and skillful martial artist. One day Goemon returns home and finds out his favorite smoking pipe is gone. Who could have done such a horrible crime? Goemon’s friend Ebisumaru offers to help him to … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru”
Year: 1990
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Brick Town, a town within a storybook, is in peril! Evil forces have descended upon the land and kidnapped the mayor’s daughter. And it just so happens that you have ESP. Thus it descends upon you – and your gun – to save Brick Town. Unlike most other RPGs of the time, Esper Dream isn’t based on … Continue reading “Esper Dream”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
LAN, the young hero, is invited to attend a local net-battle tournament with his Personal Electronic Trained character, Mega Man. However, during the tournament, Mega Man and LAN discover a plot by an evil corporation, who hope to once again take over the network. Using an RPG style, you must guide Mega Man through various … Continue reading “Mega Man Battle Network 3: White Version”
Year: 2002
Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Real-time strategy
Netto Hikari (a.k.a. Lan Hikari) and his Navi MegaMan.EXE are back in a new adventure! After defeating the sinister World Three (WWW) and their leader, Dr. Wily, Netto and MegaMan have made the Internet safe once again. But a new Internet terrorist group, led by a mysterious new Navi named Gospel, have begun to spread … Continue reading “Mega Man Battle Network 2”
Year: 2001
Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Real-time strategy
Princess Peach’s voice has been stolen by Cackletta and replaced with explosives! Mario and Luigi with the help of Bowser follow her trail to the neighboring Beanbean Kingdom, where they interact with a new cast of characters in their quest to stop her. Battle gameplay further continues the Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario traditions. … Continue reading “Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga”
Year: 2003
Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Super Mario RPG is a console RPG starring none other than Nintendo’s popular character Mario. This game starts off like almost every other Mario game, with Bowser kidnapping Princess Toadstool. However, when Mario goes to Bowser’s Keep to save her, a giant sword made by the evil Smithy crashes into the castle and sends Mario, the … Continue reading “Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars”
Year: 1996
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)