Seiken Densetsu 3

Seiken Densetsu 3

Developer: Square    Publisher: Square    Release: 09/30/95   Genre: Action RPG Of the many Square RPGs that never came to the US during the 16-bit era Seiken Densetsu 3 probably stings the most. Secret of Mana was much beloved by fans...
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Terranigma

Terranigma

Developer: Quintet    Publisher: Nintendo    Release: 12/19/96   Genre: Action RPG One of the great injustices of the 16-bit era is that Terranigma did not release in the US. It is understandable; as a late 1995 release any localization would take...
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Secret of Mana

Secret of Mana

Developer: Squaresoft    Publisher: Squaresoft    Release: 10/93   Genre: Action RPG Next to Lunar: Eternal Blue for Sega CD Secret of Mana was my white whale, a game I coveted but seemed to slip through my grasp time and time...
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Einhänder

Einhänder

Developer: Square    Publisher: SCEA    Release: 05/5/98   Genre: Shooter During the 16-bit era Square and RPGs were synonymous. Occasionally they dabbled in other genres like action with Front Mission: Gun Hazard but they largely stuck to their bread...
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The Bouncer

The Bouncer

Developer: Dream Factory    Publisher: Squaresoft     Released: March 6, 2001     Genre: Beat ’em up The PS One completely dominated the market during the 32-bit era thanks to the cheap costs of CDs and great third party support. No third party...
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Valkyrie Profile

Valkyrie Profile

Valkyrie Profile is one of the most unique RPGs ever released.  It has nothing to do with its setting; plenty of games crib from Norse mythology.  No, Valkyrie Profile innovates by having a unique structure.  It breaks the traditional convention...
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Rad Racer

Rad Racer

Every kid looks forward to Christmas as they usually receive video games as gifts. I was no different when I was young.
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JJ: Tobidase Daisakusen Part II

JJ: Tobidase Daisakusen Part II

3-D World Runner was not a personal favorite of mine growing up but I could at least appreciate what it tried to do.  It could have been a great game if not for some baffling design choices such as a...
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Parasite Eve II

Parasite Eve II

Parasite Eve is one of my favorite PlayStation games of all time.  At a time when Square were rapidly expanding off the back of Final Fantasy VII it was fresh take on the RPG thanks to its setting and theme. ...
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Alcahest

Alcahest

Developer: HAL Laboratory     Publisher: Square     Released: December 13, 1993     Genre: Action RPG I am a huge fan of Super Smash Bros and Kirby.  The work that Hal Labs has done over the years to keep Kirby relevant is nothing...
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