Dragon Valor

Dragon Valor

Developer: Namco     Publisher: Namco     Released: October 16,2000      Genre: Action RPG When the PlayStation RPG explosion hit it hit big. Publishers big and small tried to tap in to this newfound market, with some finding success and others floundering. But the...
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Neutopia

Neutopia

Developer: Hudson     Publisher: NEC     Released: 1990     Genre: Action RPG One cannot deny the influence that the Legend of Zelda has had throughout gaming in its many incarnation.  From its puzzle design and structure the series has constantly...
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Hydlide

Hydlide

Developer: T & E Soft     Publisher: FCI     Released: June 1989     Genre: Action RPG Hydlide is one of the worst games of all time; I’m going to put that out there now.  Everyone who has played it knows this.  But it...
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Gunple – Gunman’s Proof

Gunple – Gunman’s Proof

Developer: Lenar     Publisher: ASCII     Released: January 31, 1997     Genre: Action-Adventure The Legend of Zelda series had already been considered a classic in the eyes of many gamers back in the 90s.  And If not A Link to the Past...
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Legend of Oasis

Legend of Oasis

Developer: Ancient     Publisher: Sega     Released: 1996     Genre: Action Rpg     Platform: Saturn Beyond Oasis was an unexpected surprise at the end of the Genesis’ life.  Action Rpgs were rare on the system so to receive an excellent one...
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Shadowrun (SNES)

Shadowrun (SNES)

Developer: Beam Software    Publisher: Data East    Release: 05/93   Genre: RPG Shadowrun on the SNES was my formal introduction to this fantastic universe. Up until its release all I knew of it came from lightly reading an old source book....
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Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance

Developer: PS2-Snowblind Studios GC-High Voltage Software    Publisher: Interplay    Released: PS2-2001, GC-2002    Genre: Action RPG Baldur’s Gate is a revered name computer RPG fans. It came at the perfect time to restore life to the Crpg, won man...
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Beyond Oasis

Beyond Oasis

By 1995 SNES owners had been treated to many a now classic RPG.  Final Fantasy III, Breath of Fire, Secret of Mana and the like helped the system gain a reputation as a haven for fans of the genre.   Although...
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Lagoon

Lagoon

When I first read about Lagoon I thought it was an aquatic themed RPG.  I mean it is in the name.  But I would soon discover that the title is merely window dressing.  But I did not let that deter...
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Illusion of Gaia

Illusion of Gaia

Developer: Quintet    Publisher: Nintendo    Released: September 1, 1994    Genre: Action RPG I really enjoyed Soul Blazer back when I played it in 1993. It had an interesting structure compared to the typical action RPGs of the time and was enjoyable...
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