shaddow085
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Post by shaddow085 on Nov 11, 2020 9:48:47 GMT
So far my Saturn Collection does not contain many RPG, only Sakura Taisen 1 and 2, I think it is debatable if you can consider this games as RPG, and not as visual novels.
But that is not the point. I am interested in getting a Repro with the English patch of Grandia 1 soon.
Which other RPGs available on the Saturn would you consider as a must Play? Maybe the Langrisser games? Never played them but have heard good Things About them. At the point my Knowledge About Saturn RPGS end.
So I would be really greatful to get some recommendations.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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Post by linkt101 on Nov 11, 2020 9:55:08 GMT
I don't know if Samurai Showdown RPG has a translation patch. I know it exists in French and Spanish. It's a surprisingly deep game from what I've heard.
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Post by shaddow085 on Nov 11, 2020 18:49:42 GMT
Thanks for the tip. Did not know that there is Samurai Shodown RPG. Could be interesting indeed, i really like the samurai showdown fighting games.
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Post by soapdodger27 on Nov 11, 2020 20:05:21 GMT
The only RPG I've really played on Saturn in Dragon Force. I thought it was a belter. Not played it since ages so no idea how it's aged mind you.
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Post by exodus on Nov 12, 2020 18:47:49 GMT
If you're limited to english language games you're in trouble, but panzer dragoon saga is obviously high up there, and shining force III, difficult though it may be, and Dragonforce is pretty interesting too. On the Japanese side personally I really like Grandia, Cyber Doll, Dragon Master Silk, Quovadis 2, and Marika. For Action RPGs there's Magic Knight Rayearth, Legend of Oasis, and Linkle Liver Story.
Those are my recommendations anyway!
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Post by Sonnington on Nov 13, 2020 6:45:21 GMT
I love me some Dark Savior. One of my favorite games for the system.
It's considered an RPG, but I guess it's tough to call it such. It has JRPG graphics and story telling, but the gameplay is more of a platformer than anything else.
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Post by martiniii on Nov 26, 2020 19:38:15 GMT
I've found the vast majority of the Japanese ones are unplayable unless you have translation materials or know Japanese. Even Wizardry: Lyllgamyn Saga, which has an option to put 90% of the text into English, is totally impenetrable without an instruction manual in a language you can read. (Disclaimer: I have yet to try the famously accessible Linkle Liver Story.)
That said, many of the Japanese ones do have translation materials... Of those, Grandia is certainly a must-have. The rest I've found to be fairly middling.
I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you haven't heard a dozen times before, but Panzer Dragoon Saga and Shining Force III are genuine masterpieces. Dragon Force, while its pace slows to a crawl later in the game, is hugely addictive, incredibly replayable, technically impressive, unique, and overall another must-have.
Magic Knight Rayearth is a personal fave. The actual RPG elements are relatively light, but if you like a good overhead, story-driven action-adventure game this should be right up your alley.
Shining the Holy Ark is positively essential for first-person dungeon crawler fans. Even if you're not a dungeon crawler fan, it's worth at least considering.
Mystaria/Blazing Heroes, while it suffers from lack of balance, provides a very good combination of quality and relative affordability. I like the touch of nonlinearity in the story, the visuals are pretty cool, and it builds nicely on the gameplay seen in Micro Cabin's previous tactical RPG, Guardian Heroes/Powers Kingdom for the 3DO.
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shaddow085
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Post by shaddow085 on Nov 30, 2020 19:19:44 GMT
Thanks a lot fro the further replies.
I am aware that it is quite tricky to play some titles due the language barrier. Fortunately for some titles like Grandia there is translation patch.
I am going to get the translated version of Grandia soon. Looking forward to play it.
For some other games I might have to the very unconformable way to play the games with a internet guide.
Not impossible to finish such games if you are really into that games ( I worked that way with the japan only Ryu Ga Gotaku games set in Japan) but it is not very easy way to play the games.
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Post by Saturnova on Nov 30, 2020 22:43:25 GMT
Yeah, I've been buying mostly Japanese versions of RPG's because of the price. As well as the fact many weren't released outside of Japan.
I've been learning Japanese a little, but not enough to comprehend much at this point. I feel ya, I'll struggle through whatever translation means to finish some of the games if they're worth it.
Regarding RPGs I've actually played...Legend of Oasis(Zelda-like), Shining the Holy Ark(dungeon crawler), and Dark Savior(platforming/fighting) were all enjoyable to me albeit they are very different experiences.
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Post by shaddow085 on Dec 1, 2020 8:52:59 GMT
I am student of the japanese language as well but until it would take years until I am good enough to comprehend the games. Until that point I have to rely to on guides to enjoy the games. I am really glad that there are these guides because without getting some japanese games it is not possible to see the full potential of the Saturn. Many great games never reached the west unfortunately.
ps Do you guys know the Japanese Saturn version of Luna Silver Story complete? Luna Silver story is also among the the games that I would love to play. I know there is a Playstation version as well but the US PsX Version is quite expensive, while the Japanese Saturn Version is cheap.
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Post by FRS Robotnik on Jan 27, 2021 16:53:01 GMT
Holy Ark is superb and often missed by some.
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Post by Team Andromeda on Jan 31, 2021 7:52:18 GMT
Holy Ark is superb and often missed by some. Agreed for me it's the best in the Shining series and an amazing RPG in its own right. I also love Albert Odyssey a charming little RPG with amazing music
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Post by FRS Robotnik on Feb 1, 2021 9:36:04 GMT
Everyone raves for SFIII (and rightly so) but I do love Holy Ark.
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Post by shaddow085 on Feb 1, 2021 21:27:51 GMT
Holy Ark is quite an interesting game for sure. Especially the first person perspective is really intriguing. I will get for sure sooner or later.
Dark Savior also looks interesting especially gameplay wise.
Thanks a lot for the further recommendations guys.
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Post by Team Andromeda on Feb 3, 2021 7:15:51 GMT
Everyone raves for SFIII (and rightly so) but I do love Holy Ark. Holy Ark features a much better story for me and I found it much easier to get into and was for the best gaming in the series since the 1st game on the MD. I also enjoyed Dark Saviour if it never really felt like a RPG and more like a platform adv game with some remarkable Saturn graphics . I also really enjoyed Magic Knight Ray earth and found that to be a wonderful RPG; I was so gutted when WD dropped their planned translation of Lunar on the Saturn (thanks Bernie).
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