Also, great GBA Jrpgs.

I am going to be retrying to get into Gba Jrpgs with the exception of some ports and the Battle Network series which I liked a few of the games, I need some good GBA Jrpgs,

Oh and please no Swordcraftstory or Demikids, god those games were terrible.

Once I get strategy and more Jrpgs I will have liked at least one of every genre on the GBA! Except visual Novels.

My RPG's I own on GBA that are awesome not in any particular order:

1) Golden Sun 1 & 2

2) Breath of Fire 1 & 2

3)Final Fantasy 5, 6, tactics

4) Fire Emblem (its a tactic RPG, and a dam good one too)

5)Poke'mon Ruby (I know childish, but hey, I found it on the street walking home from high school many years ago. It's actually quite fun)

6) Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past

7) Zelda: The Minish Cap

8) Legacy of Goku 2 & 3 (I guess could be considered RPG's if Zelda could be, and skip #1, it's terrible)

There are 13 very good RPG's.

Anyway, Lunar Legends isn't TOO bad compared to the PS1 verion, but if you get to choose, definetly go for the PS1.Dudersaper

I have never played the PS1 version but it is pretty bad compared to the original SCD version.The story is not really different enough to be interesting and it is just kind of boring and easy otherwise. A lot of what made the original special is left out too, specifically the music and the voice acting on the cut scenes.

Fire emblem. Definitely a must have game for your GBA

Breath of Fire!

My RPG's I own on GBA that are awesome not in any particular order:

1) Golden Sun 1 & 2

2) Breath of Fire 1 & 2

3)Final Fantasy 5, 6, tactics

4) Fire Emblem (its a tactic RPG, and a dam good one too)

5)Poke'mon Ruby (I know childish, but hey, I found it on the street walking home from high school many years ago. It's actually quite fun)

6) Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past

7) Zelda: The Minish Cap

8) Legacy of Goku 2 & 3 (I guess could be considered RPG's if Zelda could be, and skip #1, it's terrible)

There are 13 very good RPG's.

ristactionjakso

There's voice acting in the PS1 version. Or do you mean they changed the voice actors or something? But yeah I have heard it's quite inferior to the SCD version, I don't doubt it.Dudersaper

Oh sorry, to clarify, I have never played the PS1 version. I will some day but haven't yet (and the PSP version too). I have played the SCD and GBA versions and the GBA version is just vastly inferior in my opinion, partly because of the lack of the original music and voice acting in cut scenes and partly because it's just kind of bad. Maybe I just got lost too much but by the end of the game, I was leveled up to a point where I could just let the AI take over for me during battles and I would sit there and play another game on a different system to cut the tedium while the battles dragged on.

[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]There's voice acting in the PS1 version. Or do you mean they changed the voice actors or something? But yeah I have heard it's quite inferior to the SCD version, I don't doubt it.logicalfrank

Oh sorry, to clarify, I have never played the PS1 version. I will some day but haven't yet (and the PSP version too). I have played the SCD and GBA versions and the GBA version is just vastly inferior in my opinion, partly because of the lack of the original music and voice acting in cut scenes and partly because it's just kind of bad. Maybe I just got lost too much but by the end of the game, I was leveled up to a point where I could just let the AI take over for me during battles and I would sit there and play another game on a different system to cut the tedium while the battles dragged on.

[QUOTE="Another48hours"][QUOTE="Dudersaper"]Yes.Dudersaper

[QUOTE="Another48hours"][QUOTE="Dudersaper"]It's a Tactical RPG :PDudersaper

Heck, I might go back and retry them I have them, maybe I will change my mind. Never know. Although the only reason why those games existed is because Advance Wars did well.Another48hours

Heck, I might go back and retry them I have them, maybe I will change my mind. Never know. Although the only reason why those games existed is because Advance Wars did well.Another48hours

[QUOTE="Another48hours"]Heck, I might go back and retry them I have them, maybe I will change my mind. Never know. Although the only reason why those games existed is because Advance Wars did well.MAILER_DAEMON

Heck, I might go back and retry them I have them, maybe I will change my mind. Never know. Although the only reason why those games existed is because Advance Wars did well.Another48hours

[QUOTE="Another48hours"]Heck, I might go back and retry them I have them, maybe I will change my mind. Never know. Although the only reason why those games existed is because Advance Wars did well.MAILER_DAEMON

The reason why Jrpgs and Wrpgs were separated in the first place is because the styles started to be consistent. So whether you agree or not Demon souls and company are Wrpgs, but that's a different conversation.

So Nightmare of Druaga is a tactical rpg, used of what you're saying?

In America, with Melee (which random mod above stated), and Advance Wars doing well, Fire Emblem was released in the U.S. with more frequency. Advance Wars did do well, and you get another Fire Emblem game after the first GBA "Fire Emblem" and a bunch of other Fire Emblem games, with not one other Advance Wars in site. I have no idea why either of you would think I would be talking about japan.Another48hours

And you know that is not what I meant by the grid based movement, you're going around what I said. I was talking about the strategically placing your character in the grid based environments, both FFTactics and Fire Emblem have it in almost identical ways, and they are both TRPG's.

And I still don't get your line of thought, so because more Fire Emblems were released than Advance War games, it means Fire Emblems success was due to AW?

[QUOTE="Another48hours"]The reason why Jrpgs and Wrpgs were separated in the first place is because the styles started to be consistent. So whether you agree or not Demon souls and company are Wrpgs, but that's a different conversation.

So Nightmare of Druaga is a tactical rpg, used of what you're saying?

In America, with Melee (which random mod above stated), and Advance Wars doing well, Fire Emblem was released in the U.S. with more frequency. Advance Wars did do well, and you get another Fire Emblem game after the first GBA "Fire Emblem" and a bunch of other Fire Emblem games, with not one other Advance Wars in site. I have no idea why either of you would think I would be talking about japan.Dudersaper

And you know that is not what I meant by the grid based movement, you're going around what I said. I was talking about the strategically placing your character in the grid based environments, both FFTactics and Fire Emblem have it in almost identical ways, and they are both TRPG's.

And I still don't get your line of thought, so because more Fire Emblems were released than Advance War games, it means Fire Emblems success was due to AW?

The reason why Jrpgs and Wrpgs were separated in the first place is because the styles started to be consistent. So whether you agree or not Demon souls and company are Wrpgs, but that's a different conversation. So Nightmare of Druaga is a tactical rpg, used of what you're saying? In America, with Melee (which random mod above stated), and Advance Wars doing well, Fire Emblem was released in the U.S. with more frequency. Advance Wars did do well, and you get another Fire Emblem game after the first GBA "Fire Emblem" and a bunch of other Fire Emblem games, with not one other Advance Wars in site. I have no idea why either of you would think I would be talking about japan.Another48hours

The lack of respect I referenced is being so flippant about what Dudersaper was trying to educate you about. When you have limited experience with something, it's best to listen and acknowledge, even if you need clarification on some points (and if you disagree, say so, but don't just dismiss him with "Pretty sure it's strategy but ok"). In System Wars it's perfectly fine to be dismissive or outright attacking, hence the name of the board, but here, try to be a little bit more respectful so we don't have more invading trolls like Jakandsig_ that turn this place into a flame-filled mess. Like the board header says, respect others and they will respect you. It's ok to hate a game or even say you want to blow it up, but don't keep insisting on something that it's not. You asked the question to start the thread, so maybe there's a reason it was answered the way it was. :P

Also, when you talked about the games existing, they came into existence back in Japan, so when you're talking about its beginning, anyone would think you're talking about the initial game and the creation of the series. If you meant the first time America got it, you could have said anything like "wouldn't have come over here without..." or "wouldn't have been translated without..." and it would have been perfectly clear. Also, Advance Wars is part of the long-running Famicom/Nintendo Wars series that started back on the Famicom in Japan, just to draw a point of comparison. In any case, if you want to discuss this more you're welcome to PM me, but my main points are these: be respectful of others, and be considerate of what you mean when you type out your post. A second read goes a long way; being dismissive can build a bad reputation.

One more thing: when you have something to add or change from a previous post, edit the post rather than posting a second reply or a post with a correction after it. This isn't GameFAQs, anyone can edit a post regardless of level or account type. ;)

[QUOTE="Another48hours"] The reason why Jrpgs and Wrpgs were separated in the first place is because the styles started to be consistent. So whether you agree or not Demon souls and company are Wrpgs, but that's a different conversation. So Nightmare of Druaga is a tactical rpg, used of what you're saying? In America, with Melee (which random mod above stated), and Advance Wars doing well, Fire Emblem was released in the U.S. with more frequency. Advance Wars did do well, and you get another Fire Emblem game after the first GBA "Fire Emblem" and a bunch of other Fire Emblem games, with not one other Advance Wars in site. I have no idea why either of you would think I would be talking about japan.MAILER_DAEMON

The lack of respect I referenced is being so flippant about what Dudersaper was trying to educate you about. When you have limited experience with something, it's best to listen and acknowledge, even if you need clarification on some points (and if you disagree, say so, but don't just dismiss him with "Pretty sure it's strategy but ok"). In System Wars it's perfectly fine to be dismissive or outright attacking, hence the name of the board, but here, try to be a little bit more respectful so we don't have more invading trolls like Jakandsig_ that turn this place into a flame-filled mess. Like the board header says, respect others and they will respect you. It's ok to hate a game or even say you want to blow it up, but don't keep insisting on something that it's not. You asked the question to start the thread, so maybe there's a reason it was answered the way it was. :P

Also, when you talked about the games existing, they came into existence back in Japan, so when you're talking about its beginning, anyone would think you're talking about the initial game and the creation of the series. If you meant the first time America got it, you could have said anything like "wouldn't have come over here without..." or "wouldn't have been translated without..." and it would have been perfectly clear. Also, Advance Wars is part of the long-running Famicom/Nintendo Wars series that started back on the Famicom in Japan, just to draw a point of comparison. In any case, if you want to discuss this more you're welcome to PM me, but my main points are these: be respectful of others, and be considerate of what you mean when you type out your post. A second read goes a long way; being dismissive can build a bad reputation.

One more thing: when you have something to add or change from a previous post, edit the post rather than posting a second reply or a post with a correction after it. This isn't GameFAQs, anyone can edit a post regardless of level or account type. ;)

I wasn't, this thing started when you asked if Fire Emblem was an RPG, and it just went on from there :PDudersaper

Try Mother 3! It's my favorite GBA game of all time.

[QUOTE="ristactionjakso"]

My RPG's I own on GBA that are awesome not in any particular order:

1) Golden Sun 1 & 2

2) Breath of Fire 1 & 2

3)Final Fantasy 5, 6, tactics

4) Fire Emblem (its a tactic RPG, and a dam good one too)

5)Poke'mon Ruby (I know childish, but hey, I found it on the street walking home from high school many years ago. It's actually quite fun)

6) Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past

7) Zelda: The Minish Cap

8) Legacy of Goku 2 & 3 (I guess could be considered RPG's if Zelda could be, and skip #1, it's terrible)

There are 13 very good RPG's.

Another48hours

I don't see what's wrong with Golden Sun, please don't use the "it's not original" argument I see some people use :P it's a quite traditional JRPG, but it does what it is right, and an interesting plot to go with it. Dudersaper

I just started this this weekend. I think I am maybe a quarter or a fifth of the way through and thus far I like it a lot, probably the best JRPG I've played in years actually. I agree it is very squarely a standard JRPG but the graphics are great, the story is pretty good and the music is amazing. I really like the puzzle solving elements especially and have been playing it pretty much every chance I get.

[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]I don't see what's wrong with Golden Sun, please don't use the "it's not original" argument I see some people use :P it's a quite traditional JRPG, but it does what it is right, and an interesting plot to go with it. logicalfrank

I just started this this weekend. I think I am maybe a quarter or a fifth of the way through and thus far I like it a lot, probably the best JRPG I've played in years actually. I agree it is very squarely a standard JRPG but the graphics are great, the story is pretty good and the music is amazing. I really like the puzzle solving elements especially and have been playing it pretty much every chance I get.

POOOOOOOOOOKEMON!