{"id":83489,"date":"2020-09-27T16:30:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T16:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/most-underrated-ps1-rpgs-playstation\/"},"modified":"2020-09-27T16:30:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-27T16:30:45","slug":"the-10-most-underrated-ps1-rpgs-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/09\/27\/the-10-most-underrated-ps1-rpgs-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Underrated PS1 RPGs | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When Nintendo made the decision to stick with cartridges for the Nintendo 64<\/a>, it lead to one of the greatest RPG developers of all time jumping ship. Nintendo’s loss was Sony’s gain<\/a>, and thanks in no small part to Sony’s partnership with publisher Square, the\u00a0PS1’s game library boasts\u00a0some of the greatest RPGs ever made. From\u00a0the\u00a0narratively excellent Xenogears<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0the behemoth that is Final Fantasy VII<\/em><\/a>, no other 5th-generation console can compete\u00a0when it comes to RPGs.<\/p>\n

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The PS1\u00a0had a lot more going for it than just Square<\/a> and Final Fantasy<\/a><\/em> though. Of course, these are the titles that dominate the conversation,\u00a0but there are a host of other fantastic games on the system for RPG lovers to sink their teeth into.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Threads Of Fate<\/h2>\n
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Threads of Fate<\/em> combines platforming, action, and a healthy spattering of RPG elements to deliver an end product that Dr. Frankenstein himself would be proud of. The game’s platforming is tight, the art style is endearing, and the\u00a0soundtrack is\u00a0exactly what gamers had come to expect from Square.\u00a0It’s not a particularly complicated game in terms of story or gameplay, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.<\/p>\n

It really is\u00a0one of the most unique games released on PS1. Sadly though, most Western gamers\u00a0overlooked it due to it releasing so late in the console’s lifecycle.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Chrono Cross<\/h2>\n
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A lot of people dismiss Chrono Cross<\/em>\u00a0as being nothing more than a poor imitation of Chrono Trigger<\/em><\/a>. It\u2019s worth remembering though that\u00a0the latter is one of gaming\u2019s true masterpieces. When compared directly with the Mona Lisa, most art looks like a child’s drawing.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s certainly true that Chrono Cross<\/em> is inferior to its younger brother<\/a> in practically every way, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there\u2019s not enjoyment to be found here. The huge cast of characters is a\u00a0little overwhelming and\u00a0the\u00a0story confusing, but for the most part, it provides an engaging journey with an interesting twist. Yasunori Mitsuda also returned as the game\u2019s composer, so it\u2019s rocking a fantastic soundtrack too.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Alundra<\/h2>\n
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While many RPGs were making the leap to 3D, the team behind Alundra<\/em> opted to stay in the second dimension. It was a bold decision, but one that definitely paid off.<\/p>\n

Alundra<\/em> features a beautiful art style with some of the most intricate sprite work of the period. The story is admittedly nothing special, but the game\u2019s dungeons provide just the right amount of challenge to avoid frustrating the player while also keeping them coming back for more.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Vandal Hearts<\/h2>\n
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Vandal Hearts<\/em> was one of the first RPGs to really make the most of those extra\u00a016-bits, with impressive visuals that used 3D environments and objects to show off what the\u00a0PS1 was capable of. The game is held back a little by its linear narrative and lack of exploration, but it redeems itself through its gorgeous graphics and a grid-based combat system that really makes the player think about what they’re going to do next rather than just diving in head first.<\/p>\n

It’s a relatively short game and one that players will be unlikely to return to after completing it once, but Vandal Hearts<\/em> is definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Thousand Arms<\/h2>\n
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Thousand Arms<\/em>\u00a0may share a lot of similarities with other JRPGs from the ’90s, but where\u00a0it sets itself apart is through its use of dating-sim mechanics. The main character is able to date female party members as\u00a0well as various NPCs, and doing so will allow them to imbue their weapons with new powers and skills. It’s pretty rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time offered a unique\u00a0element to\u00a0the genre.<\/p>\n

Anime fans will love the game’s art style and humor whilst those who enjoy a challenge will not be disappointed with what Thousand Arms<\/em> has to offer.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Jade Cocoon: Story Of The Tamamayu<\/h2>\n
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With Katsuya Kondo of\u00a0Kiki’s Delivery Service<\/em> fame serving as\u00a0Jade\u00a0<\/em>Cocoon<\/i>\u2019s\u00a0animation direction and character designer, it\u2019s no surprise that the game\u00a0ended up being one of the most visually impressive titles of the era.\u00a0Like almost every other RPG ever, the aim of the game is to save the world\u2014 but it differentiates itself through its battle system that has players using captured monsters that they can also breed to create new types.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Jade Cocoon<\/em>, it failed to live up to the expectations set by the earlier released Pok\u00e9mon<\/em><\/a>, which provided a simpler experience and cuter, more appealing monsters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Brave Fencer Musashi<\/h2>\n
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Brave Fencer Musashi<\/em> might not be one of the best looking games for the system, but it is definitely one of the most charming. From its endearing cast of characters to its well designed towns, there really is a lot to love here. While the story certainly has its moments, it’s the gameplay that really carries the experience and will keep players coming back for more. It’s challenging, it’s rewarding, and it’s a lot of fun.<\/p>\n

It’s perhaps a little more action than RPG,\u00a0but Square have meshed the two genres together exceptionally well here.\u00a0The game also features some pretty decent voice-acting, which at the time was something of a rarity.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Legend Of Legaia<\/h2>\n
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Visually,\u00a0Legend of Legaia<\/em>\u00a0is pretty similar to\u00a0Final Fantasy VII<\/em>, whilst its combat system is reminiscent of the one found in\u00a0Xenogears<\/em>. Although Legend of Legaia<\/em> failed to emulate the success that the aforementioned titles achieved, it is every bit as enjoyable. The game’s story is one of the best out there,\u00a0and the atmosphere created through the game’s audio and visuals perfectly keeps with the themes and ideas set out through the narrative.<\/p>\n

Some mediocre dialogue does detract from the experience at times, but\u00a0given the quality of the overall package, it’s pretty easy to excuse.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>The Legend Of Dragoon<\/h2>\n
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The Legend of Dragoon<\/em> is a first party title released towards the end of the PS1’s lifecycle. As a result, the development team were able to push the system to its limits\u2014 leading to\u00a0one of the best looking\u00a0games on the PlayStation.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Forgotten JRPGs That Deserve A Reboot<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Combat can become a little repetitive and the combo system frustrates, but these are but small blemishes when looking at the larger picture. Legend of Dragoon<\/em> isn’t quite a masterpiece, but if a banana can find a place in an art gallery, then Legend of Dragoon<\/em>\u00a0can find a place on a gamer’s shelf.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Suikoden<\/h2>\n
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Suikoden<\/em> tells the story of a young man who\u00a0builds an army in order to\u00a0free an enslaved population from the tyranny of a corrupt empire, offering a much-welcomed deviation from the tired “save the world” plotline. Combat is intuitive and features more than 90 playable characters.\u00a0Some of them are a little underdeveloped and generic, but that’s perhaps to be expected given the sheer volume. Even so, it’s no less upsetting when one of them dies in battle and is lost forever.<\/p>\n

It’s a real tragedy that Suikoden<\/em>\u00a0never really took off in the West, as it’s not only one of the best RPGs on the PS1,\u00a0it it’s one of the best ever made, period.<\/p>\n

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