#10. Kingdom Hearts
Score: 8 out of 10 - Great
Console: Playstation 2 Released: 03/28/2002
Pros:
+Engaging and exciting battle system.
+Great voice acting.
+Well executed meshing of original story with familiar Disney stories.
+A cast of popular Disney and Final Fantasy characters.
+Great music.
+Large variety of character visuals and weapons.
+Fun easter eggs, cameos, and sidequests.
-Non-linear gameplay.
Cons:
-Disney characters can take away from seriousness of game.
-Sometimes difficult to figure out where to go.
-Gummi ship customization can get tedious.
#9. Golden Sun
Score: 8 out of 10 - Great
Console: Game Boy Advance Released: 11/11/2001
Pros:
+Engaging story.
+A cast of interesting and likable characters.
+Djinn are cool and make battles more exciting.
+Executes JRPG cliches in a good way.
Cons:
-Turn based battle system can get tedious.
-Random encounters can get annoying.
Console: Game Boy Advance Released: 11/11/2001
Pros:
+Engaging story.
+A cast of interesting and likable characters.
+Djinn are cool and make battles more exciting.
+Executes JRPG cliches in a good way.
Cons:
-Turn based battle system can get tedious.
-Random encounters can get annoying.
#8. Final Fantasy Crisis Core
Score: 8 out of 10 - Great
Console: Playstation Portable Released: 03/24/2008
Pros:
+A cast of very likable characters.
+Many recognizable faces and elements for fans of Final Fantasy VII.
+Awesome cut scenes.
+Provides a lot of insight into Final Fantasy VII.
Cons:
-Very linear gameplay.
-Battle system based on slots is unique but disruptive.
-Sidequests can become tedious.
#7. Harvest Moon
9 out of 10 - Amazing
Console: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Released: 08/09/1996
Pros:
+Very unique farm-life theme.
+Changing seasons and weather.
+Large variety of crops and livestock.
+Fun dating-sim element with marriage and child
+Useful upgrades for tools.
Cons:
-Extremely repetitive gameplay.
-Can't water the crop in the middle of 3x3 squares.
#6. Pokemon Red & Blue
Score: 9 out of 10 - Amazing
Console: Game Boy Released: 09/28/1998
Pros:
+Addictive gameplay with a large number of catchable pokemon.
+Choice of three starter pokemon.
+Legendary pokemon to find and capture.
+Link battle capabilities and trade capabilities.
Cons:
-Not all pokemon are capturable without trading between versions.
-Some pokemon require trading to evolve.
-Very linear gameplay.
#5. Seiken Densetsu 3
Score: 9 out of 10 - Amazing
Console: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Released: 09/30/1995
Pros:
+Mix and match from a cast of 6 playable characters.
+Each character has a background and a story that intertwines with the rest.
+Fun battle system with action RPG and JRPG elements.
+Great class change system with light/dark pathways.
+Great music.
+Large variety of interesting environments.
+Non-linear storyline.
Cons:
-Limited character dialogue.
-Must revisit some environments multiple times.
#4. Riviera: The Promised Land
Score: 9 out of 10 - Amazing
Console: Game Boy Advance 06/28/2005
Pros:
+Unique battle system.
+Eye-catching character design.
+Exciting boss battles.
+Great voice acting in English or original Japanese (PSP version only).
+Fun dating-sim element with multiple endings.
Cons:
-Extremely linear storyline.
-Characters fall into typical stereotypes.
-Limited number of usable items in battle.
-Limited inventory space.
#3. Summon Night Swordcraft Story
Score: 9 out of 10 - Amazing
Console: Game Boy Advance Released: 07/26/2006
Pros:
+Fun battle system.
+Player controlled stat distribution.
+Large variety of craftable weapons.
+Choice between male and female lead.
+Choice between 4 guardian beasts.
+Fun dating-sim element with multiple endings.
+Extra content after the end.
Cons:
-Generic story.
-Limited number of environments to explore.
#2. Grandia II
Score: 10 out of 10 - Masterpiece
Console: Dreamcast Released: 12/05/2000
Pros:
+Engaging battle system.
+Engaging story.
+Great music.
+Lovable characters.
+Engaging and fun dialogue.
+Good voice acting.
+Fun dating-sim element.
Cons:
-Unsatisfying ending.
#1. Tales of the Abyss
Score: 10 out of 10 - Masterpiece
Console: PS2 Released: 02/14/2012
Pros:
+Exciting battle system.
+Engaging story.
+Cool bosses.
+Monster encounters visible on screen.
+Great anime cut-scenes.
+Good voice acting.
+Incentives for replaying the game.
+Satisfying ending.
Cons:
-Initially unlikable main character.
-Slow story progression.
-Semi-long loading times.
*Honorable Mentions:
Skies of Arcadia, Dual Orb II, Secret of Mana, Tales of Phantasia, Fire Emblem.
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