Complete RPG List for the PS2 - Updated 2017

[lendelin]

I just checked my copy of Growlanser Generations and yes it does have a reversible cover with that picture. The picture is also the cover of the instuction booklet as well.

Thanks so much for clearing that up! I corrected the description of the pic. To declare this a variant was certainly premature.

I didn't notice Xenosaga III listed as having variations. However, it does have a cover variation that I saw at Best Buy upon its release. It's the same cover art as every other copy but it was one of those "poor mans holograms". I don't know what they are actually called but its one of those "bumpy" or "ridged" surfaces and as you turn it side to side the image shifts or changes.

We discussed that in the thread, I believe it exists, but to put it officially in the list of regular cases with extra content I'd like to verify it with a pic. (see above)

I made a note of it, ready to go

15) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Available in a standard version and in an edition with a special front cover exclusively distributed by the retailer Best Buy. The lenticular card is a removable insert on top of the regular cover and has the character T-Elos pictured.

I asked at a local Best Buy, but the game cannot be ordered anymore. If any of you has this version with the lenticular card, please let us know with a pic.

[bcks007]

I have the Cover variant form Mobygames. The link is

http://www.mobygames.com/game/ps2/gr...tion/cover-art

I've never seen it either. It is either very rare, or in the end just from a promo advertising or maybe GG has a dual-sided cover like Magna Carta and Stella Deus? My copy is still sealed, so if you or someone else has an opened copy and could check would be great. Maybe it was pre-mature to picture it as a cover variant.

I have the Dual Masters Limited Edition (opened), I'm missing the regular version. If you need information about the Limited Edition let me know.

For Duel Masters, i thought you made a deal to get the newly found version? I have the common limited edition already, i want to see the uncommon one.

[lendelin]

For Duel Masters, i thought you made a deal to get the newly found version? I have the common limited edition already, i want to see the uncommon one.

Sorry, I misunderstood.

Nah, still haven't made the deal for the standard Duel Masters, I was so incredibly busy last week. But I sent a pm, so I hope the deal will take place and I'll get it soon.

[debian4life]

wow...you really did your homework. Great listing and very informative.

[jupitersj]

Thanks for all the work you invested and let us know these interesting variants. However, the list covers only AMERICAN RELEASES, therefore They shouldn't be included in the list from page 1.

However, I'm very sure Oobgarm and many others are very interested. In a post in this thread you you could make a complete list like the original one, and you could periodically update it.

I still haven't found Xenosaga 3 with the BB lenticular card, one day we will and can confirm it.

When Xenosaga 3 came out I picked it up at multiple stores so I could get the telos artbook plus the BB lenticular card cover. I don't have a gamecrazy near me so I couldn't get the poster however. If you need a picture of the BB Lenticular cover let me know; I can provide that for you.

[lendelin]

When Xenosaga 3 came out I picked it up at multiple stores so I could get the telos artbook plus the BB lenticular card cover. I don't have a gamecrazy near me so I couldn't get the poster however. If you need a picture of the BB Lenticular cover let me know; I can provide that for you.

GREAT! Thanks so much!! You could post a pic in this thread. If you can't, let me know and I'll give you my email address in a pm.

[lendelin]

For those of you who are interested in downloading the pics for the deluxe sets: I added and changed some of the pics.

[bcks007]

I finally found a pic and auction for it. Its out of my price range at the moment, so snatch it up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Xenosaga-Episode...ayphotohosting

[jupitersj]

I'll post in and out front and back pics later tonight or tomorrow as I have to head to work in a few.. sorry i didn't earlier i forgot XD

[lendelin]

I finally found a pic and auction for it. Its out of my price range at the moment, so snatch it up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Xenosaga-Episode...ayphotohosting

Thanks again for the link! With these pics and now three different sources it is safe to put the game in the list of regular cases with extra content.

Added:

16) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Available in a standard version and in an edition with a lenticular cover exclusively distributed by the retailer Best Buy. The lenticular cover is a removable insert on top of the regular cover and has the character T-Elos pictured.

I'm sure I will go after it for $99. It's a bargain.

The prices for other games this guy has listed are borderline criminal. That's not just chuzpe anymore. $99 for GRAN TURISMO 4??? $99 for Star Ocean and Digital Devil Saga 2???...and Final Fantasy X-2 still in bargain bins for $10 is certainly a deal for $50. Holy schmoly!

[lendelin]

I'll post in and out front and back pics later tonight or tomorrow as I have to head to work in a few.. sorry i didn't earlier i forgot XD

Thanks, not necessary anymore for verification, BUT it would be great to have good quality pics of the cover!

[bcks007]

lendelin did you buy that copy on ebay? I would have gladly bought it if i had $100 to spend.

[oremites]

Great list. I know making a public RPG list is difficult because everyone has a slightly different definition of what an RPG is, but this is the best list I've seen.

If you're including Warriors of Might and Magic in the borderline category (I would include it with the RPG's, but I understand why I'm in the minority on this one), you should probably include Shifters as well. It's a sequel of sorts to Warriors, and has basically the same gameplay.

[Daria]

Yet another new RPG:

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281838

[carlcarlson]

hmm... another srpg? It seems those really increased in popularity in the ps2 era.

[lendelin]

lendelin did you buy that copy on ebay? I would have gladly bought it if i had $100 to spend.

Are you kidding me? This price is absolutely wacko.

Let's put it diplomatically: I wouldn't pay $100 for Suikoden II not to mention Xenosaga 3 with a card on top of the cover. I'm a cheapskate, I have to be because I want too many games.

I'm patient, one day I'll get the little thing for sure for MUCH less!!

[lendelin]

hmm... another srpg? It seems those really increased in popularity in the ps2 era.

With the success of Disgaea and Phantom Brave we have so many SRPGs for the PS2 like there is on no other console. I think they are around 15.

[lendelin]

Yet another new RPG:

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281838

Seems indeed it will get a release. Strange is that the publisher O3Entertainment hasn't the game mentioned on its website. LINK

Baroque got pushed back awhile ago to April.

[lendelin]

Great list. I know making a public RPG list is difficult because everyone has a slightly different definition of what an RPG is, but this is the best list I've seen.

Thanks, glad you find it helpful. We tried to be as inclusionary as possible.

If you are interested in a discussion about RPGs:

THIS is a bragging-rights thread but developed into a discussion about the definition of a RPG.

However, THIS is the appropriate thread started by Daria where you could post about your own essential categories of a RPG.

If you're including Warriors of Might and Magic in the borderline category (I would include it with the RPG's, but I understand why I'm in the minority on this one), you should probably include Shifters as well. It's a sequel of sorts to Warriors, and has basically the same gameplay.

Thanks for the proposal, I appreciate it. You are on to something here, I overlooked Shifters completely. Although it seems to have less RPG elements (more linearity) than Warriors of Might and Magic and goes into the direction of a straight hack-n-slash dungeon crawler, it should be probably included in the borderline category because of its strong RPG background.

[lendelin]

I thought about putting more games in the borderline category thanks to proposals in this thread and other threads.

Gimme your thoughts if they should be included.

Deus Ex: The Conspiracy
Everblue 2 (that's my dangerous proposal )
Fallout Brotherhood of Steel
Shadow of the Colossus
Shifters
Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey