SNES RPG List

[hezeuschrist]

I'm starting work on my SNES RPG collection, and I know there are a crapload more than I know about. I'll start off with what I have, then what I know I need to pick up.

SNES
Have:
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy III
Chrono Trigger
Secret of Mana
Lagoon
Wizardry 5
Earthbound

Need:
Super Mario RPG
Secret of Evermore
Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
Lufa 1 & 2
Breath of Fire 1 & 2
Illusion of Gaia
Robotrek
AD&D Eye of the Beholder
Drakkhen

I know I'm leaving a lot out... and probably some pretty big name titles too. I haven't played a lot of these games I don't have, if there are any I should definitely pick up ASAP that'd be helpful too. Thanks!

[Queen Of The Felines]

Toss Secret of the Stars in there too.

Kristine

[thekeepr]

Hey Queen...is Secret of the Stars worth getting and playing?? I picked up a bunch of old Nintendo Mags....was reading thru a few....and came upon a players guide to it. I didn't even know it exsited!!! The Keeper

[Queen Of The Felines]

I rented it once and played it for about an hour...seemed like a typical RPG, but I didn't get very far into it, so I can't really say yay or nay.

Kristine

[Kid Fenris]

Secret of the Stars is a rather average RPG. If you're just after the good SNES role-players, ignore it.

One game that's often overlooked among SNES RPGs is Dragon View, the sequel to Drakkhen. It's a much better game than the original, as it's closer to an action/RPG. The dungeons are well-designed, the translation's sharp even if the story isn't, and combat is quick, fun, and avoidable. The overworld map may be ugly 3-D, but get past that and you'll find a surprisingly good game. Pick it up if you get the chance.

As for your list, here are some good SNES RPGs to add:
Actraiser
Soul Blazer
Ogre Battle

. . . And some stuff that's good only for collecting, in my opinion:
Obitus
The Lord of the Rings
Brandish
Arcana
Paladin's Quest
The 7th Saga

[hezeuschrist]

Wow, I've never even heard of Dragon View... there are 2 auctions active right now and none complete. Sounds like a decent game. Thanks for the help guys =P

[NvrMore]

You missed Shadowrun, definately one of the best and most original RPG's on the SNES.

[Mayhem]

Yep I agree there... managed to find a US copy just now to buy, they aren't that easy to find. Borrowed a PAL copy years ago and enjoyed it a lot...

[Drexel923]

Looks like you got a good list already. I definitely second adding Soul Blazer and Paladin's Quest to your collection. Another one I like is Ys III: Wanderers from Ys.

[hezeuschrist]

Oh man, how could I forget Y's III. Short as hell, easily playable through in one sitting but an incredibly fun game. Gotta find that one.