PS2 RPG list

[Harrison]

I also have an RPG called Judie No Atelier, an RPG of the Atelier series (Atelier Iris). I also have the JP version, as I didn't know it was the JP release. But there's no info about a US release either. It's a really old school RPG, so there's no rush to get it, as I have some of those still to play, and they rank very last in my "have to play" list.

I just looked that up on IGN and it is being listed as the 4th game in the Atelier series, and it's full title is Judie no Atelier: Alchemist of Gramnad It also seems to of had at least 3 Japanese releases including the original release, a Premium Box edition and a budget re-release. Strange with so many re-releases that they haven't decided to do a western release considering it must be popular to get re-releases and also that the other Atelier games got a release.

IGN also states Rebirth moon is Japan only release with no intention of a western release. Shame as the story behind this game sounds quite interesting. I may download the Japanese release just to take a look though.

In fact, now that I am close to completely collecting all games on that list (I have 5 still to find) I think I may start to seek out and collect all of the Japanese and Asia only RPG releases for the PS2 next!

[Demon Cleaner]

Hope you don't mind. I just edited the original list to resort it into alphabetical order to make it easier to look through.

No problem, better overview.

I also added a couple of extra games to the list.

Which ones? I only want the games in the list which I have, and when you add some, I think I'll already have them, and don't d/l them.

Plus I have also added an unreleased/japan only game list at the bottom so we can update both lists easier.

Good idea, so if they get released, we can move them to the list above.

In fact, now that I am close to completely collecting all games on that list (I have 5 still to find) I think I may start to seek out and collect all of the Japanese and Asia only RPG releases for the PS2 next!

Would be an idea, but that is only for the hardcore collector

[Harrison]

I will highlight the ones I added in blue so you can quickly see which I added.

[Demon Cleaner]

I also have Romance of the three Kingdoms, but never put them in my RPG list. Are these true RPGs? Latest one I have is XI which was released 2 weeks ago.

[Harrison]

Well, not true RPGs in the same sense as most. They are actually Strategy RPGs/wargames with a sort of Civilization mix to them, so you might not automatically stick them into the RPG genre, although most PS2 sites do. They do have quite a lot of RPG elements in the mix though.

Having just completed section R of the site you probably noticed the first two games in the series were released on the Amiga We have them listed as Wargames which they could also fit under.

update: I also downloaded RTK XI but like you I only quickly ran it to check it worked. I've just read a review and it seems KOEI have butchered this latest version and removed all the fun stuff, leaving mainly just a large scale wargame. They have upgraded the graphics to a full 3D engine but cut out all of the sub ruler stuff.

In RTK X you had the ability to not just concentrate on being the ruler. You also have the ability to choose to take control of any of your officers in the food chain and explore your kingdom with them. Focus on developing each character as you play them, building skill and reputation, travel the country performing tasks for the locals and being able to sabotage and recruit under the local ruler's nose. All of this is the RPG element I was talking about, and it seems they have removed all of this from the latest XI game which is very sad news. For this reason fans are saying everyone should stick to RTK X as it contains all of these great features.

It also seems they removed many other features from the latest version too, including detailed alliance control with bordering regions. Before you could call on your allies for help in a battle, but now it just gives you the ability to move freely in their regions without your own forces being attacked, and no control or aid features from the old games exist.

So basically, if you want to play one of the RTK games and really enjoy it and get the most out of it including all the fun officer RPG bits stick to RTK X and don't touch the newer XI.

[Submeg]

In RTK X you had the ability to not just concentrate on being the ruler. You also have the ability to choose to take control of any of your officers in the food chain and explore your kingdom with them. Focus on developing each character as you play them, building skill and reputation, travel the country performing tasks for the locals and being able to sabotage and recruit under the local ruler's nose.

Wow, this sounds quite cool. So what does the world look like? It sounds very interesting!

[Harrison]

I've now spent some time adding a near complete list of Japanese only PS2 RPGs to the post under the English (US/EU) release list. There are a lot of Japan only releases and some of them are definitely worth looking at as they are from many series that have seen a Western release.

I've also added some extra games to the main list, plus some more to the additional lists.