![]() ![]() ![]() Team Andromeda delivered a fully voice acted technical marvel that is perhaps the most impressive looking JRPG of its time (it is fully 3-D). PDS took the Panzer Dragoon universe into the RPG realm. Sega’s answer to Final Fantasy VII, might be critically the Sega Saturn’s highest scoring game (92 GameRankings) ever. Valkyrie Profile is one of the better gems of the 1990’s, and it is fitting that it gets a proper place on Nintendo’s eShop courtesy of Square Enix. That said, I am not much of a cell phone gamer, and I would like Square Enix to properly release the game on the Switch. However, unlike Konami’s obscure title, VP has been re-released in other platforms, such as iOS and Android in 2018. If you want an original copy of the game, it will run you over $100 similarly to Azure Dreams’ case. The game, however, wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, due to its relative difficulty to other JRPGs of the time period. For its story alone, Valkyrie Profile would have rated well, but the game itself was expertly crafted. The story is also probably one of the better, if not the best effort released under the Enix banner in the entire 90’s decade. The game encourages multiple play-throughs, as some of its characters can only be unlocked when played in its harder modes, and there are two endings. It features a character progression, and game progression system that are both unique, and deep. The game is heavily based on Norse Mythology. Valkyrie Profile is, perhaps, Tri-Ace’s (Star Ocean) finest game. Considering how Soulsborne games have turned into a popular past time for many gamers these days, Vagrant Story’s artwork, and deep combat system would find a home with many Switch owners. Because Vagrant Story is a full 3-D game (unlike the PS1 FF games), an HD remaster treatment on the Nintendo Switch would fit it perfectly. While the game did see a PS Network re-release, it is not currently available on PS4. ![]() ![]() At the same time, the game targeted an older more mature RPG audience, and thus, the combat seemed to perfectly fall in line with everything else in the game. The battle system took some time to get accustomed to, as it was difficult to master. The story, artwork, and sound design package in the game was one of Square’s finest efforts in an era where making fine efforts was the company’s calling card. Thus, many have yet to play this action-RPG classic. That said, it didn’t set the world on fire in terms of sales. The game holds a 92 Metacritic score, and was hailed as a bonafide masterpiece in its heyday. Unlike Azure Dreams, Vagrant Story is not underrated. A ‘Chrono Collection’ featuring both Trigger, and Cross would be just what the doctor ordered. However, the Switch seems to be a perfect landing spot for the title, as the PS1 Final Fantasy entries are already there. The game is on PlayStation network, so there are different ways to play it today, and even the original copy can be bought for under $50 dollars online. Other than that, Chrono Cross was quite possibly the greatest RPG released in 2000 on PS1 (Final Fantasy IX might have something to say about that of course). Chrono Cross features wonderful artwork accompanied by an interesting storyline, which is framed by one of the greatest soundtracks ever made. Chrono CrossĬhrono Cross‘ only flaw? It wasn’t quite as great as its flawless predessesor. Definitely, Azure Dreams is a game that modern, and old-time players who missed it, or sold it back to Electronic’s Boutique (as stupidly yours-truly did), deserve to experience today. Konami’s underrated ‘Roguelike’ title had the necessary dungeon crawling requirements for a title within its genre, but the added town building, dating, and Pokemon like collecting monster features made it a joyous and refreshing ride in its time. It is unfortunately a expensive endevour to play the game today as things stand right now.įinally, the game is awesome. That requirement is simple enough, however, the game itself will run you over $100 dollars, with the game consistently being sold within the $200-300 price range on Amazon. First, in order to play the game today you would have to own a functioning PlayStation 1, PS2, or Early PlayStation 3 model. ![]()
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