PS Role Playing Games Index
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirrorby SVG Distribution
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B00001ZWOP
Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror follows the breath taking tale of George Stobbard as he tries to rescue Nico, his investigative reporter girlfriend, from the tentacled grasp of a central American crime syndicate. There adventure leads not only to the heart of a ruthless modern day drug smuggling operation but back to the arcane power of the ancient civilization of the Mayans. Broken Sword relies on Stunning graphics, advanced sprite movement, awe-inspiring music and an original story line that uses genuine historical fact as a basis for an intriguing adventure. With superior graphics and strong plot concepts BSII delivers a level of immersion that will set this game above the competition.
Crusaders of Might & Magicby The 3DO Company
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B00001TZYF
GameSpot Review: Don't you hate it when monsters storm your village, kill your family, and leave you for dead? Well, if you own a PlayStation and don't mind a little role-playing action, you can exact revenge on those bony freaks. In 3DO's Crusaders of Might and Magic, you star as Drake, a hardened hero with a flair for magic and a penchant for butt-kicking. Suckered by the fair Celestia into ridding the land of Necros' undead legions, you'll travel back and forth across nine areas of dank forests, majestic castles, and depressing dungeons. Whether you're in the oppressive stronghold, the majestic citadel, or on glistening glaciers, you'll encounter quirky villagers, macho guards, and a near-limitless cadre of vile demons...
Dragon Warrior VIIby Enix America Corp.
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B00005OLWB
An fantasy adventure game of epic proportions, Dragon Warrior VII follows the adventures of the hero, his mischievous friend Prince Kiefer, and the feisty Maribel. The trio learns that the peace and tranquility of their island home is soon to be disrupted. Solving time-traveling puzzles transports them back in time, where they discover lost continents. Once in the past, they must solve the mysteries of the continents in order to save the future. If they accomplish this task, the world will be complete; if they fail, the lost lands and their inhabitants will be forever doomed. Dragon Warrior VII features 3-D rendered backgrounds and fluid combat animation, as well as depth of story and character true to this beloved series.
Parasite Eve IIby SquareSoft
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Mature
ASIN: B00004W4QJ
Aya Brea is back to defend the world from the mitochondrial menace in Parasite Eve II. This story takes place three years after the New York incident of the first game, when the horrible mutations are supposedly a thing of the past. Now working for the FBI in Los Angeles, Aya is called on to join the Mitochondrian Investigation and Suppression Team (MIST) to hunt down dangerous monsters and keep the disease from spreading. To do that, she must unravel the conspiracy that seeks the destruction of all mankind.
Thousand Armsby Atlus Software
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Teen
ASIN: B00001ZUHJ
Thousand Arms is set in a mythical world of swords and machines. You take the role of Meis Triumph, the youngest in a generation of noble blacksmiths. Along the way, he'll (you'll) encounter helpful allies, cunning enemies and even go on dates with some of the most beautiful women in the land. This eventually leads you to the ultimate confrontation with evil in which the entire fate of the Meis's world hangs in the balance. This double disc epic RPG is packed with theatrical quality animation and over 12 hours of spoken dialog. Thousand Arms will also feature the original opening and ending songs by Ayumi Hamasaki, and up and coming J-pop artist featured in the Japanese version of Thousand Arms. The unique battle system takes place through an exciting combination of 2-D animation combined with 3-D environments and vehicles. This allows for dynamic camera angles and scaling backgrounds that make the battle scenes really come to life.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memoriesby Konami
Platform: PlayStation
ESRB Rating: Everyone
ASIN: B00005Y402
Based on the hit animated television series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories takes players on a voyage into the past to embark on an adventure to save the world from total destruction! The story unfolds in ancient Egypt; where mystery and magic abound. As an evil High-Priest sets his sights on destroying the kingdom, it is only the young pharaoh, an ancestor of Yugi, who can unlock the mysteries of the Seven Magical Totems and save his land. Players must duel with the townspeople to collect cards, decipher clues and solve puzzles in an effort to become the greatest Duel Master of them all!