Favorite RPGs of All Time

Before I begin, let me tell you that I haven't always been a fan of RPGs.

I guess it started way back in 2003, when my family acquired a Playstation 2. I immediately ran out and bought Final Fantasy X, basing my opinions of the game solely off of the awesome graphics that I saw in the commercial. I bought the game so quick after obtaining the PS2 that I did even have a memory card. This led to me replaying the first part of the game twenty times. What made it even worse were the incredibly long cutscenes, taking 30 minutes before I could even move.

But even after that agonizing wait, I still found the game to be incredibly enjoyable, and it is still one of my favorite games of all time. Every time I pop it in I fall in love with the characters as they search for Sin, and I am in constant awe of the gorgeous graphics throughout.

But on to the real topic of this entry. Today I will be talking about my top 5 favorite RPGs of all time. This is a response to this list, where he lists his top 5 games without any kind of nostalgia. What he means by that is, he won't list games that are not good by today's standards. Ironically, the first game on his list was Super Mario RPG. The game is incredible, don't get me wrong, but it seems he's made an exception to the "nostalgia" rule, or else he played the game very recently.

In order for my list to be as honest as possible, my list will include my favorite RPGs from any time, whether it be pure nostalgia or not. It wouldn't be right if I had to only choose games that I've played very recently, because those may not be my favorites. So anyway, here is the list:

5. Quest 64

Way back when I owned a Nintendo 64, I rented a game called Quest 64. I was enthralled by the young boy's epic quest to save the king, and I adored the unique battle system with the attack circle. It was turn-based, but with a twist, and I loved it.

4. Super Mario RPG

Well what do you know? The game I criticized the other list for made it on mine. It's obvious that the game is incredible, with one of the most entertaining storylines I've ever had the pleasure of reading. It's laugh out loud funny at some points, and it's unlike most RPGs in that aspect. Not to mention the battle system is very unique.

3. Kingdom Hearts

I've always found Rikku to be the creepiest character of any video game. Not because he's evil, but because he is actually a girl in Final Fantasy X, and I keep imagining him in her skimpy outfit. That being said, I can't say enough about how incredible the combat was in this game. It was so intuitive, and simply fun to play. It is a masterpiece in every facet.

2. The World Ends With You

This is easily my favorite handheld RPG that has ever been made. Featuring a style unlike any other game, and a unique combat system that utilizes both screens, the game is just fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed watching each character develop throughout the game, and I never got bored of the battling. Not only is it the best DS game, but it's one of the best games overall.

1. Final Fantasy X

Like I said, this was my first game that I knew was an RPG when I played through. And I still consider it the best RPG that I've ever played. Everything about the game was so polished, from the incredible orchestrated soundtrack to the awe inspiring cutscenes. I've played through the game three times and I still want to replay it. That shows how incredible a game really is.

So, there you have it. You probably disagree with my choices, and if I'm being honest my choices were pretty limited, as I've only recently became a RPG fan. But, all of these games hold a place in my heart, and they are my favorite RPGs of all time.