Other than FFX?
I find myself with two whole weeks for freedom after school gets out and before my job starts. I could spend all my time watching MAS*H and Buffy, but I want more out of my vacation than that.
I want to play an RPG.
However, I’m completely out of the loop game-wise, and I have no idea if there are any out there, much less any good ones. What would you other PS2 owners suggest?
Go check a game site. You’ll get much more complete info.
Admittadely, I’m primarily playing PS1 games on mine, but then, I have a big backlog of games I want to beat, so that’s a seperate issue.
I’ve had a lot of fun playing Dark Cloud lately. (60+ hours!) It’s a good RPG-type fighting game, with lots of variety and a few interesting puzzles. Plus, it’s just gone on the “Greatest Hits” list, so you can pick it up for $20-$25.
I never got into it, but I’ve heard nothing but good things about Ico.
If you missed 'em, catch up with FFVII, FFVIII, and FFIX.
Grandia II is supopsed to be pretty good if somewhat linear. I think that’s out for the PS2.
I’ve heard that it’s a great game, but a pretty bad port. The Dreamcast version is miles better.
Summoner isn’t bad (I’m re-playing it now). Nice graphics, but it is a bit linear.
On the other hand, the Summoner geeks (after the credits) are worth getting hold of the game for.
If you’ve never played Star Ocean for the PS you might try and dig that up. That was an awesome game, IMO.
Summoner - I’ve got it, played it for a while, liked it, then lost interest. I suppose I’ll go back to it sometime. Has an absolutely enormous world.
Grandia II - Haven’t played the PS2 version but the Dreamcast version was excellent. Probably worth picking up.
Shadow Hearts - I liked this one; sort of a FF in a demon-infested world. I did think it relied a bit too much on the ring-interface thingy it used. (Forgot what they called it.) If I wanted a reflex game I wouldn’t be playing an RPG for Cthulhu’s sake!
Oops. Almost forgot. Square re-released both Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger for the Playstation as a set. (I think they called it Final Fantasy Chronicles or something like that.) And this is the full version of FFIV, not the stripped down version that was released for the SNES. If you haven’t played either of them it is definitely worth tracking them down.
Yeah, they’re SNES-level graphics with some cut-scenes added but they’re also two of the best RPGs ever released.
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
I’ve played Summoner. Liked it the first time, tried to play it second and lost interest. I’m surprised to see it mentioned though because I thought I was te only one who liked it!
Dark Cloud…eh. My husband rented it, and I quickly lost interest. To me, it seemed very repetitive.
I’ve played FFVII, VIII, and IX games, and we bought FF Chronicles the day it was released. (What losers we are.) FTR, I loved Chrono Trigger. It’s one of my favorite games of all time. I’m working on seeing all the endings…I think I have 3 more to go.
Grandia II and Shadow Hearts looks good though…
Has anybody played Final Fantasy Tactics? I think we own thta game, but I’ve never played it. Is it worth the time?
Are you kidding? That’s one of the best strategy games I ever played!
OMG… I thought anyone who liked RPGs had played that!
PLAY THAT GAME IMMEDIATELY. And revel in it. And in revelling in it, love it. And in loving it master it.
So it shall ever be.
What eris just said. Leave work, school, where ever you are right now and run, do not walk, to your nearest store and get a copy. It’s now out as part of the Greatest Hits series so you should be able to pick it up for < $20 too!
Not only that, Square has now confirmed that FF:T will be released for the Game Boy Advance. Another excuse to buy a GBA.
[Breaking off from solely thinking about Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis for GameBoy Advance]
Eh? FFT? Why it is one of the best of the strategy genre. I wouldn’t be playing TO:TKOL if it wasn’t for that game. (Not quite true, I fell in love with the Ogre Battle series with the N64 game) To call yourself a fan of RPGs, necessitates that you play this game.
Grandia II has one of the best game sytems for battles that I’ve seen in a long time. Pure fun. The only problem is that it is a bad port of a great Dreamcast game. Still perfectly enjoyable on the PS2 if you haven’t played it elsewhere.
Shadow Hearts looks cool. My friend loved it. That’s all I have to say on that.
[Resumes thinking solely about Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, and possibly the Buffy & 24 season finales]
Wow, I had no idea that FFT was so important! 
It has become the first game on my list to play. (Which is great, cuz now I don’t have to buy a new one.)
I played Grandia II on the DC, very nice in VGA. Then bought the ps2 version & played it then
thought it looks too cartoony & besides, its the same game, so not about to use another
40 hours on it.
Baulders Gate is fun, not too long, maybe 20 hours? Fast battles- nice graphics. rent it rather than buy it.,
Well, if you are willing to go back to PS1 games, I would also suggest Vagrant Story (also by Square).
For the PS2, Dark Cloud and Shadow Hearts were both good 
Just wondering, pepper, how’s it going? Are you enjoying it?
FFT: the only RPG I’ve played more than 4 times. Replay value on this sucker is huge! And I’ve still not done everything. (stupid deep dungeon, stupid masmune, stupid cloud so hard to level up)
On the topic of PS1 games, go find a copy of Xenogears. Very well worth it.