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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
X-COM: Enemy Unknown	Microprose	1995	One of the most popular PC titles ever is now available for the PlayStation. X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that begins with aliens invading Earth. You control a team of specialists that must gather materials, build bases, and fight back against the extraterrestrial terrorists. Following the normal strategy game formula, X-COM: UFO Defense is able to remain fresh by offering new elements like ancient alien artifacts that when found give special abilities, and a highly original storyline that will keep you enthralled and engaged until the Earth is safe.*European version [29]US version [29] [27]*[b]missing images:[/b] geoscape, title screen, tactical mission, base management (of proper quality/resolution) and possibly some other screens
Arc the Lad	Working Designs;Sony Computer Entertainment (G-Craft;Japan Studio)	1995	Arc the Lad begins a three-part journey through a magical world on the edge of destruction and populated by a unique cast of role-playing characters, each with specific weapons, attributes, and agendas. Characters are defined through more than a dozen changing elements including range, hit points, magic points, attack and defense levels, magic capacity, agility, experience, jump and throw abilities, counterattack prowess, and the ability to catch thrown items. Action is controlled through three main areas: Events, Maps, and Battles. Characters can encounter seven different conditions during battle that affect their status, including poison, paralysis, sleep, darkness, silence, and stone, or can lose abilities and strength if they become "Hemo-ji." Battles are fought in enclosed environments, but each controlled character can move freely within the grid-based landscape, employing melee or ranged weapons. Featured individuals in Arc the Lad include Arc, a well-balanced fighter searching for his father, Kukuru, protector of the sacred flame, and Poco, a marching band member whose instruments play an important part in protecting party members during battle. Tosh, an Elite Guard defying orders by defending the innocent victims of Palencia, Gogen, one of the seven original heroes with an arsenal of mystical powers and spells, and Iga, a monk and master of Kenpo sworn to protect the secret scrolls of the Amaidar Temple, complete the roster. Unexpected help comes from Chongara, a merchant adventurer with access to special attacks and summoning abilities. Other features include multiple save slots on the PlayStation memory card, access to Chongara's Monster Book with information about statistics, abilities, losses, wins, and items carried, and game options for message speed, dual-shock controller vibration, battle voices, sound, and help.* [32]* [29]***First released in Japan only, the game was re-released on 7th April 2002 in the United States, in a box titled "Arc the Lad Collection" that included [game=#10994]Arc the Lad[/game], [game=#101860]Arc the Lad II[/game], [game=#20513]Arc the Lad III[/game], [game=#101861]Arc the Lad Monster Arena[/game], a CD of the making-of, a full-color book with instructions for every games and an "Omake Box" that included some goodies. The CD included in this Arc the Lad Collection box are the only way to play to these four games in english as they were never released outside of Japan individually.
Vandal Hearts	Konami	1996	A fantasy battlefield in which you must raise your sword or summon your magic to conquer an empire torn with vengeance. The 3D battlefields with their many views will place you in life or death situations. Prepare your wit and strength to battle foes from unknown forces. Gallant victories lead to the magnificent Vandal-Heart.***This is a decent game with a pretty interesting story line. You play as a soldier in the army in a Final Fantasy Tactics style game. Worth a look if your into the Tactics type of RPGs. [the_doctor]
X-COM: Terror from the Deep	Microprose	1996	[43]*** [27]
The Chessmaster 3D	Mindscape;Altron (Altron)	1996	Get on board. A radical new perspective on the game of chess. Based on the world's best-selling computer chess program The Chessmaster 3-D puts you in complete control of awesome vivid 3-D and 2-D chess sets and boards from every perspective imaginable. Shift your position from above the board to below from beside it to right on top of it as you play. With the same powerful 32-bit chess engine as Mindscape's world-famous The Chessmaster 4000 for you PC this program features a variety of unique sets real-time rendered pieces and a stunning multidimensional playing environment. -Rendered-on-the-fly 3-D or 2-D war room views. -Monitor every aspect of your game with a unique 3-D background main menu. -Perfect your skills with The Chessmaster's teaching options. -Play with a variety of different chess sets each with its own characteristics. -Set up a position and have The Chessmaster solve for mate. -See The Chessmaster actually think.* [46]* [27]
Dai-4-Ji Super Robot Taisen S	Banpresto (Winky Soft)	1996
Arc the Lad II	Sony Computer Entertainment (ARC Entertainment;G-Craft;Japan Studio)	1996	RPG sequel appeared light and sound in "Arc the Lad". New system, such as items and equipment is full of fellow monster. If there is clear data of previous work, can be taken over or item level. One year after the previous work, when the boy Elk chasing hero arc previous work which became the wanted person is helped Riesa to be chased from the tissue there, the world begins to move big!*Mislabelled as a Saturn review [32]*First released in Japan only, the game was re-released on 7th April 2002 in the United States, in a box titled "Arc the Lad Collection" that included [game=#10994]Arc the Lad[/game], [game=#101860]Arc the Lad II[/game], [game=#20513]Arc the Lad III[/game], [game=#101861]Arc the Lad Monster Arena[/game], a CD of the making-of, a full-color book with instructions for every games and an "Omake Box" that included some goodies. The CD included in this Arc the Lad Collection box are the only way to play to these four games in english as they were never released outside of Japan individually.
Puzzle Arena Tohshinden	Takara	1997
StarSweep	Axela	1997	Check [[link:http://home.netvigator.com/~tarot/Games/StarSw01.html Alan's Video Games Page]] for a detailed review of this game. [cjlee001]
Tilk	TGL Micro (TGL)	1997
Final Fantasy Tactics	Squaresoft	1997	An ancient conflict. A clash among royal families. A kidnapped princess. And a brave soldier who may be a country's only chance for lasting peace - but not before blood has been shed in the name of justice. Assemble your army and train them well. Go into battle with your skills at their sharpest and decimate the enemy before they get to you first. Destroy your adversary's troops without remorse or hesitation as you engage in bloody and decisive warfare. Defend Ivalice against the forces that would tear it apart in Final Fantasy Tactics.*SLPS-00770 SLPS-00771 Japanese release.1998 January 29- North American Release. Not quite the classic gameplay that has pushed the Final Fantasy series to the sucess it has now, this game is still one of the best I have ever played. The story is quite gripping, the graphics are very well done, and the gameplay was interesting enough to keep my attention. The game is long, however, and can take quite a while to beat. It brings back the class system seen in Final Fantasy III (NES) and Final Fantasy V (SNES). Among the differences are the battles, which are more of a stragitic campain than a standard RPG 'Attack, use magic, use item...) without thought. It is a fairly difficult game, but good to play. The enemies' levels increase in ratio to yours.**Still one of the best Strategy RPGs out there. If you're a fan of SRPGs... well I'm sure you've played this already. Chances are, this is the game that made you a fan of the genre as it was one of the first great SRPGs to be brought to the US. [cjlee001]
Front Mission 2	Square Soft	1997
Tactics Ogre: Ogre Battle Series	Artdink;Atlus (Quest)	1997	After generations of war between the various ethnic groups, King Dogare brought peace to the land of Valeria. When the king dies Valeria is split into three different groups, each claiming the throne. You take the role of a young boy as he embarks on a quest to save the land from turmoil and assume the throne. You will have to journey throughout the land and recruit members for an army. Once recruited, the members will gain experience through the turn-based battles. Up to 10 party members can participate in any battle. Eventually, the characters can change classes and learn skills that are specific to each class. However, you will have to make sure your party is balanced or you will face certain doom. Will you be able to save the world from chaos in TACTICS OGRE?
Shin Sedai Robot Senki: Brave Saga	Takara (Pandora Box)	1998
Chessmaster Millennium	Mindscape	1999
Eternal Eyes	Sunsoft	1999	The Mappets have protected the land of Gross from war and destruction for over 1,000 years. Now, the Mappets are in danger. Help a young magician named Luca save the Mappets and the World in ETERNAL EYES. Collect over 150 Mappet monsters and use them in battles that take place on 3D isometric battlefields. Play ETERNAL EYES and develop the skills needed to save the world.* [32]*1999- Japan 2000- Europa 2001- North America
DeviceReign	Media Works (Starlight Marry)	1999
Simple 1500 Series Vol. 9: The Chess	Chat Noir;D3 Publisher (Chat Noir)	1999
Farland Saga ~Toki no Michishirube~	TGL	1999	Entrihi Island has healed from the damage caused by the conflict that occurred on the island eight years ago, and traffic to and from the continent has become more active. There was a girl on board the boat. Her name is Karin. After losing her parents in the war, she lived with her grandfather, but her grandfather also passed away, leaving her alone for the rest of her life. She swore on her grandfather's grave. ``I'll raise the flag on the continent and show it to you!'' Eventually, the continent appears beyond the horizon. The ship's destination is Atlanta, one of the largest cities and trading cities on the continent. It is from this city that the strange adventures of the bright and energetic tomboy magician Karin begin.
Chessmaster 2	Mindscape (Starsphere Interactive)	1999
Front Mission 3	Squaresoft;Electronic Arts (Squaresoft)	1999	Using a turn-based combat system; the player controls giant fighting robots called "wanzers" in order to fulfill mission objectives or to defeat foes in mechanical warafre. Robots can be continually upgraded by purchasing or scavenging new weapons/armor/computers/ect. This game takes a new approach to increasing the depth of the game creating the Double Feature Scenario which allows the player to choose one of two completely different character viewpoint within the same general plot of the game.*It is the year 2112, ten years after Front Mission Second. Kazuki Takemura, a student and test pilot for Kirishima Industries and his friend Ryogo Kusama are delivering Wanzers, giant battle machines, to a military base when a mysterious incident leads both characters into an unexpected turn of events. The incident at the JDF base has now drawn both Kazuki and Ryogo into a global conspiracy. Front Mission 3 features turn-based combat in a massive strategic adventure with 2 different scenarios and over 150 hours of gameplay. Take control of giant battle machines, upgrading them with better components, weapons, and computers. Search for clues through in-game 'internet' and 'e-mail' systems while plotting your moves on detailed, fully 3D environment maps.*IN FM3, battles are fought using Wanzers, which are quite realistic combat robots [unlike Gundams, etc]. This is a strategy RPG set mainly around the Asia/Pacific rim in the near future. There are 2 unique seperate storylines stemming from a single decision. [Haoie]
Arc the Lad III	Sony Computer Entertainment (ARC Entertainment;Japan Studio)	1999	The latest instalment in the"arczalad"series, which was born on the PlayStation and has been a smash hit, is finally here. As a "sound and light RPG", this series which has been proud of overwhelming graphics and sound, further evolve. The beautiful CG movie, this time, the taste of 20 illustrations intact 3D character appeared. The characters are full of personality and they move around the screen. While the battle followed the"field battle system", the production of the special effects was further polished. This fall, the world of the new"arczalad", the biggest story of the fall, which of course to the fans up to the previous work, new fans, the story of the fans also convinced from the anime.*Japanese version [31]*First released in Japan only, the game was re-released on 7th April 2002 in the United States, in a box titled "Arc the Lad Collection" that included [game=#10994]Arc the Lad[/game], [game=#101860]Arc the Lad II[/game], [game=#20513]Arc the Lad III[/game], [game=#101861]Arc the Lad Monster Arena[/game], a CD of the making-of, a full-color book with instructions for every games and an "Omake Box" that included some goodies. The CD included in this Arc the Lad Collection box are the only way to play to these four games in english as they were never released outside of Japan individually.
Dune 2000	Electronic Arts (Intelligent Games)	1999	Find out if you've got what it takes to take control of the planet and explore the amazing universe of Dune in this real-time strategy game. Based on the classic science fiction series of books, Dune 2000 takes the franchise into the new millennium. Venture forth into epic solo adventures or multi-player conquests by leading either the noble House Atreides, the insidious House Ordos, or the evil House Harkonnen, but beware the vicious sandworms bent on destroying anyone challenging for control.* [100]* [32]
Q*Bert	Hasbro Interactive	1999	Qbert is Back on a New Cube-Hopping Quest! Quick! Save Qbert! The colorful, lovable, and quirkiest arcade character of the 1980s, Qbert returns on a new adventure. Help Qbert safely navigate the familiar cube-pyramids and fantastic new worlds by hopping on cubes, changing their colors until all match. But watch out for Ugg, Wrong-way, and arch-nemesis Coily the Snake as they contiuously try to foil poor Qbert. With great skill and a little luck, youll free Qbert from these and other nasty enemies as you solve fun puzzles and explore dozens of exciting new levels. Go, Q*bert, go!
Battle Hunter	Success;A1 Games;Midas Interactive Entertainment (Success)	1999
Chess 2000	Unbalance	2000
Vanguard Bandits	Human;Working Designs (Human)	2000
Black/Matrix Cross	NEC Interchannel (Flight-Plan)	2000
Super Robot Taisen α Gaiden	Banpresto	2001	A big hit with "a Super Robot Wars" sequel appeared to enjoy a side story. "Mobile New Century Gundam X" and "Xabungle" and a new race. Allegations that follow from both the allies' security guard action "and added," proficiency "by improving the system, such as by varying degrees of difficulty, each can enjoy a game even more profound.
Virtual Kasparov	Titus;Virgin	2001	Chess is a game that takes minutes to learn, and years to master. Now, with Virtual Kasparov you can challenge one of the greatest players in the world to a game of chess. The difficulty level ranges from beginner to pro, and thanks to the two-player option, you can even challenge a friend to a game. This game is perfect for chess fans of all ages and experience levels. [R2D2-A]
Cleopatra Fortune	Altron	2001
Tear Ring Saga Yutona Eiyū Senki	enterbrain (Tirnanog)	2001	A deep setting / scenario chosen based on myths and fantasy is a strategy simulation game that makes the character stand out. There are dramas for each of the 60 characters alone on ally alone, and as you play, there is a charm that gradually draws into the world of emblem saga. In terms of system, we also adopt new attempts as simulation RPG, such as battle mode, three-dimensional scenario with two corps.***Rare Japanese SRPG similar to the [gametag=fireemblem]Fire Emblem[/gametag] series. Similarities were so distinct that [company=Nintendo]Nintendo[/company] filed a lawsuit against both publisher and developer, but the lawsuit was thrown out the Japanese courts. Unofficial English translation in progress: [url=http://www.ayashii.com/tear/]www.ayashii.com/tear[/url] [cjlee001]
Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth	Atlus (MaxFive)	2001	Join Fazz and his Ixian comrades in an epic battle against an angry bunch of humans. The Ixians were leading a perfectly peaceful existence in the land of Mardias, but an Earthling invasion has lead to many years of war and broken truces. This unique role-playing extravaganza allows you to play in a turn-based Battle setting or a strategy-heavy World Map mode. With awesome graphics, tons of intriguing characters, and plenty of cutscenes to keep the story moving, this is an epic battle that's worthy of a spot in your library.
Saiyuki: Journey West	Koei (KOEI)	2001	As a young Buddhist monk in China, you've never had much cause for adventure in your sedentary life. Your life becomes very exciting when Lady Kannon, one of heaven's six guardians, suddenly contacts you. Journeying through immense 3D maps, you'll meet up with a host of amazing personalities in your search for the remaining five guardians of heaven. The object of the game is to bring the entire group to India; you'll need all of the magic, weaponry, and reflexes you can drum up.***Based on a popular Chinese myth, Saiyuki, is one of the last great strategy/ RPG's to appear on the PSX. With gameplay similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, Saiyuki tells the story of Sanzo as he makes his way from China to India and back. Both strategy and RPG fans will appreciate Saiyuki's incredible balance between story and gameplay. You'll recruit supporting characters throughout the game, which will help mold your character's skills and abilities.
Minna no Chess	Success / Agetec	2001	Take the most revered game in history and add 3D interactivity. One or two players compete against the computer or each other. Multiple backgrounds and fresh animated sequences augment the classic game play that's been a part of humanity for centuries!
Chess and Reversi	DigiCube	2002
Family Chess	Magnolia	2002
Arc the Lad Collection	Working Designs (ARC Entertainment)	2002
Checkmate II	Phoenix Games Group	2003
Front Mission 1st	Square Enix	2003

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