Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest VIII is an Action, Role-playing, and Single-player video game developed by Level-5 and published by Square Enix. The game takes place in a fantasy world and lets you jump into the game world by selecting a character. It is the eighth entry in the series of Dragon Quest. According to the story, the antagonist named Dhoulmagus, the King of Trodain, stole an ancient scepter and used it in Castle. The game takes you to an adventurous game world. You are required to defeat your enemies and the antagonist to recover the scepter and rescue the king and princess.
It has a set of levels that you have to complete to earn experience points. These points will unlock further content of the game. Customize your character and interact with lots of NPCs. Control the character using intuitive controls and participates in turn-based combat. Dragon Quest VIII offers core features such as Skill Points, The Tension System, Monster Team, Fantasy World, and more. Try it out, and you’ll surely enjoy it.
#1 Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy is a Fantasy based RPG video game by Nintendo. Released back in 1987, Final Fantasy only allowed playability of Nintendo’s NES and GBA (Game Boy Advanced) and later on it ported to more platforms such as MSX2, PSP, iOS, Android and Nintendo 3DS. The game is set in a Fantasy World that thrives with the help of four elemental powers of four Orbs. Each of the Orb governs over one unique classical element including Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. The world of Final Fantasy is home to multispecies of beings such as Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Dragons, Mermaids, and Robots. The world of Final Fantasy was once home to an ancient race known as The Lefeinish who used the powers of Wind Orb to craft Giant Airships, and power up a mega structure referred to as the “Floating Castle” (a Space Station). Because of some unknown reasons, the Wind orb went dark, and all of the other Orbs (Earth, Fire, and Water) followed. The World of Final Fantasy went into despair and chaos. The story takes a turn when four young Light warriors appear in the world of Final Fantasy. Theses warriors are destined to rule over a darkened elemental orb individually and are the ultimate saviors of the world. The game allows the players to select anyone of them as the main character and start exploring the world. Players are tasked to traverse through the Kingdom of Coneria, rescue Princess Sara, defeat the Evil Knight Garland and reach down to the Town of Pravoka. Liberate the Town of Bikke, defeat the Pirates, acquire the Pirate ship and embark on a chain of fantastic quests to achieve the final objectives of the game. Final Fantasy is all filled up with excellent adventures and quests of the Light Warriors, and the game takes the players to the most beautiful places in the Final Fantasy universe as they keep on going through the enemies, bizarre situations, and magical environments. The Ultimate purpose of the game is to defeat all the evils and restore the order in the world by making the Elemental Orbs whole again. With a brilliant backstory, addictive and quite immersive gameplay, great mechanics and beautifully created visuals, Final Fantasy is one of the best and longest running Fantasy RPG video game to play and enjoy.
#2 Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VI is an Action Role-playing, Single and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Square. It is the sixth marvelous entry in the series of Final Fantasy and takes place in the fantasy world. The story revolves around on group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow the dictatorship. There are fourteen playable characters and each with its unique abilities and skills. Like previous entries, Final Fantasy VI comprises four different gameplay’s modes such as dungeon and town field maps, a menu screen, an overworld map, and a battle screen. To get into the world, the player needs to select his character from many and start exploring the world from a third-person perspective. Use different items and weapons to fight against enemies and earn experience points to enhance his character powers. The player can use up to four characters in battle to dominate the playfield. It features open-world environment and lets the player engage himself in customization experience. Final Fantasy VI offers prominent features such as different Characters, Customization options, a variety of (Weapons, Armors, Power-ups, etc.), Steam Achievements, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.
#3 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a cool Action-Adventure and Tactical-RPG video game that takes place in the Kingdom of Librel when the Erebonian Empire fell to the grounds. The game revolves around the character of Queen Alicia who against the continuous attacks of demised Erabonian Empire, keeps on struggling with her trusted warriors and gladiators. Your duty is to repel the attacks of Erabonian Empire, kill the enemies and defend Librel. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky lets you use amazing skills and combat techniques in a uniquely created combat system and allows you to take advantage against the enemy by controlling a number of characters. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a great Action, Adventure, RPG and Strategy video game to play and enjoy.
#4 Lord of Arcana
Lord of Arcana is another brilliant Action-Adventure and RPG video game. The game is set in a world named as Horodyn and tells the story about a sacred Stone that is the source of ultimate Power. The Monsters are after the Stone and your duty is to save the Stone from the vicious monsters in order to save Horodyn. Lord of Arcana offers Monster Hunter like game-play and mechanics and allows you to use your sophisticated weaponry to defeat and slay the monsters, Craft more items like weapons, shields, armors etc. to be stronger and eventually eliminate them all to save the stone and your country. Lord of Arcana with up to 4 players Co-Op Multiplayer option, Cool visuals, great story and an addictive game-play is a wonderful game to play.
#5 Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a great Tactical-RPG from Square Enix and provides with a similar game-play experience to its predecessors. The game focuses on an ongoing conflict known as The War of the Lions between the kingdom of Ivalice and Ordalia. The Death of Ivalician Monarch, King Ondoria leaves the Prince Orinus in charge but he is an infant so a poll occurs between the Duke Larg and Duke Goltanna, Duke Goltanna gets elected as the king Regent and an internal conflict starts up between the two sides. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War lets you be on a side of your choice and act accordingly by engaging yourself into the political matters, class warfare, murders, and a number of quests throughout the game. Being a loyalist and a warrior, political advisor, etc. at the same time makes this game a bit more complex but quite engaging and addictive as well. With a wonderful setting, great visuals, a well-written storyline and an immersive game-play, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a great Tactical and RPG game to play and enjoy.
#6 Star Ocean
Star Ocean is an Action Role-playing, and Single-player video game developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix for PlayStation. It is the first title in the series of Star Ocean and offers an exciting story, revolving around three friends, who come into contact with space fearing corporation that is locked in conflict with another federation while searching for a cure to a dangerous disease. Using time travel and advanced technologies, the group of three members, soon uncover the truth behind the war and also find a cure to the disease on their planets. The game is played from a top-down view, and the player must select a player and set out himself on an epic quest where he has to explore the towns and dungeons to interact with non-player characters. As the player advances through the game, he becomes able to recruit over seven extra characters to traverse alongside the player. Each character has its unique personality, a set of weapons and abilities. Using customization feature, the player can change the appearance of his teammates.
#7 Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is an Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by Sony Online Entertainment. It offers a Third-person Perspective Action RPG gameplay where the player must struggle to complete a variety of quests for items and money. The game can be played co-op with up to four players. In the beginning, the player selects his one of four characters including Berserker, Knight, and Druid each with its unique skills, attributes, and personality. The ultimate task is to rescue Aven, a beautiful city full of mountains that it seems to be floating in the clouds. According to the storyline, the world is invaded by brutal creatures, who are trying to spread chaos everywhere. The floating city is the last hope and defence of humanity against the dark forces. Now it’s up to the player to navigate the world and its regions, find out usable items, and interact with other players and engaging in battles to kill brutal monsters. With detailed environment, superb mechanics, and wonderful graphics, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is the best game to play and enjoy.
#8 Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable is a Role-playing, Social, and Single-player Simulation developed and published by Atlus for PlayStation. The game offers a new female protagonist, who offers the player new look and perspective for one of the most narrative gaming experience, as well as additional enhancements and improvements. The story follows the protagonist who was an orphaned as a child returns to his/her childhood city. Upon reaching, a protagonist is attacked by shadow creatures that control the mind of the victim. Now, the protagonist must struggle to battle against dark creatures and defeat them to escape. There are dozens of dark secrets take place in the strange world that the player has to uncover to progress through the story. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable offers multiple quests, and each quest needs completion of certain objectives to progress. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable offers core features such as Slick System Enhancements, a New Perspective, Significant Improvements, Control the Teammates, and more. Try it out, and you’ll like it.
#9 Persona 3 Portable
Persona 3 Portable is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game with Social Simulation element developed and published by Atlus. It is the fourth main game in the series of Persona, a subseries of Megami Tensei. The game casts you in the role of the protagonist, who is a student of high school and join the SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad). The SSES is an alliance of student who is investigating the Dark Hour, a specific time between two days. During the Dark Hour, the protagonist enters a large tower consists of shadows, a strange creatures that eat the minds of humans. The main objective is to fight against shadows using a gun-like object known as an Evoker. The game takes place in the unforgettable environment filled with strange and horrific creatures. It combines the elements of Simulation and Role-playing. The story focuses on the protagonist, managing his daily life and creating relationship with others with fight evils known as Shadows. Each day is divided into various time zones. Explore the world, clear your quests and earn experience points to level-up your character and upgrade your weapons. Persona 3 Portable offers superb gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, Persona 3 Portable is the best game to play and enjoy.