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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
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]
King's Field III	From Software;Ascii (From Software)	1996	In Japan- King's Field III, in USA- King's Field II.
Final Fantasy VII	Square	1997	Final Fantasy VII has quickly become one of the best-selling Role Playing games of all time. Combining fully polygonal characters with pre-rendered backgrounds and a stirring musical score by Nobuo Uematsu, Final Fantasy VII is a worthwhile addition to any RPG collection. The story centers on the young mercenary Cloud Strife, who is fighting against the evil Shinra, Inc. Along the way, he meets an unforgettable cast of characters such as his childhood friend Tifa Lockhart and the grumpy pilot Cid Highwind. All together, it is an unforgettable and engrossing single-player game that can last for over 60 hours!* [29]* [32]* [27]Final Fantasy VII, is one of the best game avalaible for the PSX, the graphics are impressive, the sound Incredible, has more than 1 hour of Full motion Video, and the best of all the storyline is amazing, superb, if you like the RPG the you must have This game. And the VIII too.This is personally my least favourite Final Fantasy. They did well with the conversion to 3D, but I found the lack of decent story, the bad translation, the below average graphics etc. to be quite a turn off while playing. However, on the flip side of the coin, the spell effects are unrivalled by any other game of its time. The Materia system was an interesting devlopment, but all in all the game is too unbalanced to make it a truly enjoyable experience.As far as I'm concerned, I think the complete opposite. The graphics were in no way bad for PSX at that time. The combat system was even more balanced than in V or VI, while the story is so huge as to draw you in and flash through the amazing 30 hours of gameplay. Oh and the translation is no worse than most other Japanese RPGs, the PC version tidied this up a bit I think. Plus Sephiroth's sword is kick-butt.Witness the birth of the 3D RPG. Well, not quite, but a gigantic game with an incredible storyline, coupled with real-time action combat that had be honed through 6 previous games. A favourite instantly, this game brought RPGs out of Japan and selling widely in the West for the first time.This game was one of the most enveloping games I have ever played. The story was decent (to say the least), and the musical score was heartwarming. I will remember it forever. [DeviantBlade]FF7 is seriously overrated, and has produced more fanboys/fangirls than I'd care to count. However it's not all bad, it's pretty decent. Just not as godly as some would make it out to be. [Haoie]I agree with Haoie (above). Actually, got to like the second or third disc and stopped playing. The mini-games and all the damn little secrets were starting to wear me out. I give it credit for being the RPG that brought Japanese RPGs to the masses in the West, but that's about it. [cjlee001]**Lack of story?! That man seems to not know what a good storyline is... I love this game. If I could play it in my sleep I would...
Hercules	Sony Computer Entertainment (Eurocom Developments)	1997	Take control of Hercules as he tries to gain fame, save the world, and save the woman he loves in HERCULES. Have Herc run, jump, and fight through level after level of bad guys, picking up boulders and smashing obstacles along the way. Voice work by James Woods and Danny DeVito will make you think you are watching the movie. Can Hercules save the day? Find out by playing HERCULES for the PlayStation.* [32]* [27]
Nightmare Creatures	Activision;Sony Computer Entertainment (Kalisto Entertainment)	1997	Legend has it that on London's blackest night in 1834 the secret Brotherhood of Hecate rediscovered the lost key to the darkest regions of man's unholiest fears. It is said that through this arcane act they released into the dark foggy streets of London the most horrifying creatures the world has ever known. But facing these monstrous beasts were two mysterious warriors. And on this fateful night they engaged in a decisive battle to deliver the fate of millions from these demon spawn.* [29]* [32]*** [27]
Diablo	Electronic Arts (Blizzard;Climax Group)	1998	Travel through 16 randomly created level as you try to kill the King of Hell in Diablo. Play as a warrior, sorcerer, or rogue, and battle zombies, demons, and skeletons. Luckily, all of these pests are dispatched with swords, clubs, arrows, and a little magic. When requested, tackle additional quests from the villagers. All of the action is better than ever thanks to new lighting effects and the new double-speed mode. Experience a trip to Hell and back in Diablo.* [32]* [31]* [27]*Sharpen your sword and brush up on your magic skills. In Diablo, you'll be wandering through 15 thrilling and exciting levels with incredibly detailed characters, monsters, and animations. Choose one of three character classes, including the rogue, the sorcerer, or the warrior. The great aspects of this game are the 15 levels of dungeons which are generated randomly, so you play a different game each time, and the amazing variety of items, magic, and monsters encountered while tackling the game's many quests.
Final Fantasy VIII	Square	1999	Ultimate character customization "Junction system" Junction system is G. F. (Summoned Beast, Guardian Force) is a system that strengthens abilities by junctioning items (other than items such as items and weapons) to characters. In addition, remember the junction abilities (attack power junction, defense power junction etc.), you can further enhance the character by junctioning magic (Thunder, Fire etc.) to its abilities. In other words, you can customize characters indefinitely by combining character × abilities x magic.*Final Fantasy VIII, the sequel to Squaresoft's first PlayStation RPG, doesn't feature any of the characters from the original, but it does continue to deliver great gameplay. The story this time centers on Squall Leonhart, a young man in the military who is soon pulled into an adventure that spans the globe. Along the way, other characters can be recruited, ranging from the always-hyper Selphie to the egotistical Irvine. Nobuo Uematsu, who has composed the music for every Final Fantasy game, again scores the music. Featuring 3D characters and pre-rendered backgrounds, Final Fantasy VIII is one of the most impressive looking games ever.* [31]*Japanese version [31]European version [32]Japanese version [32]* [27]*FF8 is the most controversial from 7, 8 and 9. This is due to the radically different gameplay system. Examples of this include enemies that level with you, requiring component parts to make new weapons, and junctioning magic to make attributes higher. Personally, I loved it. [Haoie]*This is, without a doubt, the worst of the final fantasies. No armor, No shopping for weapons, An extremely annoying system for aquiring gil... These all together could be overlooked, even with the so-so graphics. The Real Killer, though, is the main character. Squall is nothing but an uncaring, insensitive, pompous, conceited, jerk. The fact that he 'gets better' later in the game doesn't matter... If you don't want to get there with him in the first place. [magehound]
Vampire Hunter D	Jaleco (Victor Interactive Software)	1999	Video game adaptation of the Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) film.***The Anime classic finally sees its game incarnation realized on the PlayStation. In this Action/ RPG, you play a mysterious stranger that is bent on hunting down and destroying hideous vampires. As D, you've been hired to rescue a small child from the clutches of a hideous set of monsters. You'll play the game guiding your polygonal character through a castle of pre-rendered backgrounds.
Tunguska: Legend of Faith	Eidos	2000
Crusaders of Might and Magic	3DO	2000	Crusaders of Might and Magic is a third-person perspective game that mixes elements of action, role-playing and adventure. In this epic quest, you'll need to jump and slash your way to succeed against scores of evil monsters. As you progress, you'll be able to improve your characters attributes, which will ultimately decide whether you succeed or fail. [R2D2-A]
Gauntlet Legends	Midway;Ubi Soft (Midway)	2000	[32]* [31]*Midway returns to one of its most successful arcade games ever. Gauntlet Legends lets you and a friend search through dungeons in an effort to find treasure. There are four characters that you can use, each of whom has their own special skills and advantages, to destroy the monsters.
Chrono Cross	Square	2000	While it's officially a sequel to the immensely popular Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross is completely its own role-playing game with over 40 characters, a branching story line, and multiple endings. Like its predecessor, the game is about crossing through time and setting things right. This story focuses on Serge's quest for the Frozen Flame, which will give the beholder the power to bend space and time. Serge wants the power to save himself from dying in a parallel universe but, as you can guess, nefarious forces are also vying for the Frozen Flame to suit their own purposes. Chrono Cross features the stylish character designs and wondrous cut scenes that gamers have come to expect from SquareSoft, but the game also has a number of gameplay innovations. Though the battle engine is essentially turn-based, characters don't have to wait their turn to cast a spell or make an attack; battles are moderated by stamina. Also, the repetitive battles with lesser monsters that make so many RPGs sag can be easily avoided because all monsters can be seen on the screen.***Sequel to the legendary Chrono Trigger (SNES). And a rather disappointing one in my opinion... there's almost no character development (I mean seriously, how do you develop like a hundred characters?) and the crappy battle system was the final nail in the coffin. [cjlee001]
Darkstone	Take 2 Interactive (Delphine Software)	2001	Are you a fan of Diablo? Well, if you are, then Darkstone is right up your alley. This fantasy-based action/ RPG will have you building your character and taking up arms in real-time combat. Depending on what type of character you have, you'll get to cast spells or slash your enemies to pieces. You'll take part in a number of expansive quests, each with their share of dungeon crawling.
Final Fantasy Origins	Square	2003	Final Fantasy Origins takes players back to the beginnings of the Final Fantasy series. This inspiring collection of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II features thrilling new enhancements for the PlayStation game console.***'Final Fantasy Origins' was released outside of Japan and contained Final Fantasy I & II. [cjlee001]

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