Quote Originally Posted by ChaosLord
So many good Playstation games out theres, since most of the usual RPGs have been covered i'll suggest my favorite Strategy RPGs on the PSX and one fighting game.

First off is Front Mission 3. Its a Strategy/RPG combo as I said and has turn-based battles with the story progressing depending on choices in and out of battle. The theme for the game is set in the future with "wanzers"(mechs, piloted robots, whatever ya wanna call them) being the weapon of choice. Then of course someone has to come along and invent a new superweapon and stir up trouble. Combat is pretty good, lots of variety available and your wanzers are customizable to an extent. The game also has multiple endings and pretty good cinematics to compliment its story.

Next is Final Fantasy Tactics, it too is a Strategy/RPG combo. Except this time you're controlling people, not people and mechs. Its a medieval fantasy setting and it has a complex job system that lets you progress your characters along and ensures good variety. The story is pretty good and true to the Final Fantasy name the gameplay is as well.

Finally theres Brigandine, which would probably be the hardest of these three to find. Its a Strategy/RPG, less emphasis on the RPG and more on the strategy this time. Its a fantasy themed game where you control a kingdom and try to conquer everyone else or fulfill certain objectives. Combat is turn based and mainly based around using monsters you summon at your cities. The game isn't as hard as it could be, but theres variety available in your leaders and monsters you use, as well as the various kingdoms you can choose to play.


Oh, and I know you said you didn't like fighting games, but i'd also recommend Bushido Blade. Its a ninja/samurai-themed fighting game with more emphasis on realism. There are no health bars. One blow can be fatal or at the very least crippling. Fights in it are probably the best i've found in a fighting game. Each of the characters available have various strengths and all can choose from a variety of weapons to use. From rapiers to katanas to sledgehammers and nodachis.

This I agree with completely