The best RPGs available only on PS1, ranked

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• The PS1 RPG library was critical to its success.

• Titles like Beyond the Beyond, Brave Prove, and Thousand Arms are still stuck on the PS1.

• Alundra 2 and Koudelka are examples of great sequels, but they were never re-released and are missing newer platforms.

Without a strong RPG support library PS1 It might not have been a huge hit. One of the smartest decisions Sony made was to digitally re-release PS1 games on PSN so they could be enjoyed on both PS3 and PSP. The moment players realize they can: final fantasy 7 You may have kept your eyes open during the move.

final fantasy 7 And many other Square Enix and non-Square Enix RPGs have made it beyond the PS1 through the aforementioned digital ports and other versions. These other games are still stuck on the PS1 even though there's no way to play them other than emulation or a hard copy and a good old PS1.

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beyond beyond

Sony's first sun

• Developer: Camelot Software Planning

• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

• Platform: PS1

• Released: September 11, 1996 (North America)

beyond beyond It was one of the first RPGs released for the PS1. It was developed by Camelot, a small name at the time, but got bigger thanks to Nintendo. This is the team in charge of Golden Sun and various contents. mario A sports title that's borderline RPG.

Beyond the Beyond Combat, UI looks very similar to Golden Sun with big sprites and colorful animations. Sony has recently been re-releasing PS1 games with small upgrades on the PS4 and PS5, so it's probably coming out at some point. beyond beyond You can return like this: The Legend of the Dragoon. But now they're stuck with the PS1 and Sony needs to reach a deal with Nintendo.

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brave proof

Go west young man

• developer: Data West
• publisher: Data West
• released: April 16, 1998 (Japan)
• platform:PS1

brave proof It was released in Japan in 1998 when the PS1 ran on gas. This is an action RPG developed by Data West. Fans, don't confuse them with companies that make great games like Data East. Burger time and Jo & Mac. Brave Prove has sprites that look large and bulky, but are very detailed compared to the game's polygonal backgrounds.

In 1998, it may have seemed too dated to be released outside of Japan. But retro fans can appreciate this one now, especially since there's a fan translation in English and the hack-and-slash gameplay is satisfying, if dated.

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Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins

The first is safe, but the sequel is not

Alundra PS1's answer is: The Legend of Zelda There is a lot of emphasis on dreams. It was a top-down action-adventure game that was re-released on digital outlets such as PS3. Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins It was a more ambitious sequel with full 3D settings and characters.

I played it similar to mega man legendsAnother hidden gem from the PS1, but with gameplay that uses swords instead of guns. Unlike the previous work, Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins It never made it out of the PS1, and we hope Pirate Adventures will see the light of day on console once again.

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a thousand arms

Befriend a girl and become a master smith

a thousand arms I think it would fit perfectly at home persona It's a fan's collection, and not just because it's published by Atlus. It is also a turn-based RPG featuring romance mechanics. The player takes on the role of a young blacksmith named Mace, who can become stronger with his hammer when he falls in love.

Players will encounter a variety of female party members on their quest, and dialogue options can increase or decrease these relationships. It's a very strange story similar to a harem anime. tenchi muyo or Love Hina Except it's a lot more turn-based combat.

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Kudelka

Pioneer of Shadow Hearts

Kudelka is a turn-based horror RPG set in 1898. Players can move their party around grid-based tiles on the battlefield, similar to a mini tactical RPG. Players take on the role of Koudelka, a psychic sent to investigate a mansion similar to the following: resident evil.

It is a precursor of shadow heartAnother unknown RPG that takes place in the same universe. There were plans to port Koudelka to the Neo Geo Pocket Color and Steam at separate points, but those plans fell through and the game is now officially stuck on the PS1 forever.

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Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of a Forgotten Past

forgotten past

• developer: heartbeat
• publisher: Enix
• released: November 1, 2001 (North America)
• platform:PS1

Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of a Forgotten Past It was a late game for the PS1, and a late entry overall for the PS1. dragon quest series. The sixth entry was a SNES game from 1995 in Japan. Due to its late release and outdated-looking graphics, many people passed up this PS1 classic and it has since become rare.

Eventually, the game was remade for the 3DS, which was the best way to play it, and there was even a mobile version based on the remake. So you can play Dragon Quest 7: Forgotten Pieces It's technically a different place, but not in this original format, a different experience on the PS1. dragon quest Purists will definitely love the chance to play this time travel game once again.