RPG
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the RPG genre of video games. Combine with other tags for subgenres, e.g. “action+rpg,” or “strategy+rpg.”
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Chrono Cross
‘Chrono Cross’ is the love-it-or-hate-it sequel to one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the 16-bit generation. What makes it so controversial? (read more)
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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
The developers of the ‘Final Fantasy’ franchise give Mario his first RPG. As an adult playing for the first time, will the reputation of ‘Super Mario RPG’ hold up? (read more)
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Final Fantasy VII
‘Final Fantasy VII’ (FF7) defined a console generation, but do those qualities still shine bright today? (read more)
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Chrono Trigger
I’m late to the party with SquareSoft’s classic 16-bit JRPG. Will I still be able to love ‘Chrono Trigger?’ (read more)
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Super Castlevania IV
‘Super Castlevania IV’ is infamous for its addition of eight-directional whip aiming. Will this make the game or break it? (read more)
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Fire Emblem Gaiden
The oft-called "black sheep" of the ‘Fire Emblem’ series, is ‘Fire Emblem Gaiden’ as bizarre as people say? (read more)
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Shining Force CD
This remake of two ‘Shining Force’ Game Gear entries attempts to bring them up to modern production standards. How will it measure up to the Genesis games now? (read more)
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Phantasy Star II
Significant for its many milestones in pioneering Japanese RPGs, such as an interchangeable battle party, ‘Phantasy Star II’ has some surprises that transcend its vintage. (read more)
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Soul Nomad & the World Eaters
Nippon Ichi Software concludes an incredible streak of games on the PS2 with ‘Soul Nomad.’ Will they apply everything they’ve learned and release their best game yet? (read more)
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Star Ocean: First Departure
With ‘Star Ocean: First Departure,’ the SNES JRPG classic is remade for the PSP. Can its legacy survive a modernized environment? (read more)