Role-Playing Games

Fighting Legends

Fighting Legends

Platform: PC
October 31, 2001
A RTS-MMORPG hybrid set in the world of Exisle, Fighting Legends gives you a tribe of warriors to lead on a quest to victory. Only by forming strong alliances, trade agreements, guilds, and the Ultimate Battle Squad will you survive. Master the tools of magic, sword, hand-to-hand fighting, the sacred arts of healing, and the speed of the scout to experience the true depth of Fighting Legends.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Dragon Warrior VII

Dragon Warrior VII

Platform: PlayStation
October 31, 2001
You plan to become a humble fisherman of peaceful Estard Island, the only land in a world of ocean. But when you discover the artifacts from an ancient land, you tear the fabric of time and unveil the world that once was. Transported to past lands, you must solve their mysteries and break the spell of annihilation. Prepare for your destiny!
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Dokapon: Monster Hunter

Dokapon: Monster Hunter

Platform: Game Boy Advance
October 30, 2001
Dokapon is a deep, long playing, thoroughly absorbing RPG that takes place on Dokkano Island in the town of Poponga, a mystical place full of mystical creatures.  Your goal is to become a a licensed adventurer - to do this you must pass an adventurer's exam by completing a number of assigned missions, and along the way defeat all kinds of monsters in battle.  Once beaten, you can collect the monster and make it your monster partner, and use it in future battles to defeat opponents.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
Mega Man Battle Network

Mega Man Battle Network

Platform: Game Boy Advance
October 30, 2001
In the future, a young net-battler named Lan, boots his 'personal exploration terminal' (PET) and prepares to hack into the network to battle net crime. Lan's PET is no ordinary network navigator. It's Mega Man.EXE, the cyber-identity, which infiltrates the crime-ridden network to battle destructive computer viruses. Defeat viruses in real time and collect Battle Chips program data, containing valuable weapons data and critical system info. Collect over 175 Battle Chips to help Land and Mega Man.EXE restore peace and order to the network.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Lineage: The Blood Pledge

Lineage: The Blood Pledge

Platform: PC
October 24, 2001
"The biggest online fantasy roleplaying game in the world! Millions of avid gamers around the globe. More than 200,000 simultaneous users." Features hundreds of monsters - from great dragons to tiny, pesky gremlins. [NCsoft]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.5
Dark Age of Camelot

Dark Age of Camelot

Platform: PC
October 9, 2001
Set in the Kingdom of Albion in the years immediately following the death of King Arthur, players of this MMORPG enter a world in chaos, where Arthur's peace has been shattered and dark forces threaten the Kingdom. In Camelot, players must choose to be members of one of the three Realms that are striving for mastery in this chaotic world. [Mythic Entertainment]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.8
RuneSword II

RuneSword II

Platform: PC
October 3, 2001
Includes two full length tomes --- an adventure --- called The Land Beyond and The Hunt. The construction set will let you do everything from editing characters to creating adventures. [CrossCut Games]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Okage: Shadow King

Okage: Shadow King

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 1, 2001
In an unexpected twist of fate, the spirit of an evil king is unleashed and possesses the shadow of an innocent young boy named Ari. In one magical moment, Ari's life is turned upside down. Wielding the burden of the evil ghostly being. Ari must journey across a wonderfully animated, whimsical world in order to free his shadow. [Sony]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor

Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor

Platform: PC
September 28, 2001
This RPG features new character classes and races such as Barbarians, Monks, Paladins and Half-Orcs. Cast over 100 spells: both Sorcerer & Cleric, plus Orisons and Cantrips all straight from the Dungeons & Dragons New 3rd Edition rules. The Dungeon Master® communicates all important events and findings. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.4
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2

Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2

Platform: Dreamcast
September 24, 2001
The realm of Phantasy Star Online has increased. Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 includes all of the original content, and expands the world with more levels, more features, and more evil to combat. Master the Ultimate Difficulty setting, survive the Challenge Dungeon, and reign as the champion of Battle Mode. The evolution of the original revolutionary gaming experience continues.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Throne of Darkness

Throne of Darkness

Platform: PC
September 24, 2001
In the ancient land of Yamato, an aging and power-hungry warlord, in his desire to live forever, has unleashed an unspeakable horror-the demon Zanshin and his horde of monsters and undead warriors. The land is soaked in the blood of your people, and the seven samurai in your party are Yamato's only hope. Use magic, weaponry, and wits to destroy Zanshin - before his darkness becomes complete. [Sierra Studios]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Tales of Destiny II

Tales of Destiny II

Platform: PlayStation
September 10, 2001
Embark on a heroic journey to discover the truth behind an enigmatic stranger and the ominous message she brings. For years, life in the sleepy village of Rasheans was routine and peaceful - that is, until the day a spacecraft crashed in a nearby forest leaving nothing but wreckage, a mysterious girl, and a desperate warning of catastrophe. Join Reid, Farah, and other valiant heroes as they set out to discover the origin of the stranded girl and the truth behind the fate of their worlds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Platform: PC
August 22, 2001
Populated with elves, orcs, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and halflings, Arcanum, a Tolkienesque fantasy world, exists in an unsteady equilibrium between the emergence of industrialized cities and the decline of magic. This debut RPG from the core "Fallout" team finds the player "on vacation" when he becomes responsible for the fate of this world.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Shattered Galaxy

Shattered Galaxy

Platform: PC
August 21, 2001
Engage opponents in frenzied tactical struggles. Unite with allies to contest enemy nations' territorial claims. Customize your units with equipment best suited for your objectives. Achieve promotions for yourself and new upgrades for your war machines. Research new technologies to devastate the opposition. [Nexon]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Dragonriders: Chronicles of Pern

Dragonriders: Chronicles of Pern

Platform: PC
August 13, 2001
For centuries, the dragons of Pern and their riders have protected their world from the alien oppressor, Thread. Mightiest among the dragons are the Gold Dragons, and their riders, the Weyrwomen ? crusading for the free people of Pern. But now your Weyrwoman is dead, and her gold dragon is dying. Unless you can find a new rider to take up her mantle, your weyr ? and perhaps all of Pern ? is doomed. [Ubi Soft]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.6
Dragon Riders: Chronicles of Pern

Dragon Riders: Chronicles of Pern

Platform: Dreamcast
August 9, 2001
See, for the first time, the magical world of Pern. In the shattered world of Pern only one can be savior. It is now your calling to seek out the new Weyrwoman to ride the mighty Gold Dragon, before Pern is forever destroyed. The brilliance of Pern comes alive.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Ephemeral Fantasia

Ephemeral Fantasia

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 9, 2001
Originally known in Japan as "Reiselied," this musical RPG focuses on a young musician-thief named Mouse and his lute who are invited to play at an island wedding where they become mired in a time-repeating adventure.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.1
Dark Angel:  Vampire Apocalypse

Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse

Platform: PlayStation 2
July 8, 2001
In this action RPG with a reported 400 hours of gameplay, assume the role of Anna, an Avatar, who must protect three towns against the Shadow Lord and his three armies of monsters: The Undead, The Forgotten, and The Mutants.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.2
Final Fantasy Chronicles

Final Fantasy Chronicles

Platform: PlayStation
June 29, 2001
When these games came out, they defined what adventures should be. Since then, they have become the most popular and sought-after titles in history. Now you can experience the re-release of two complete, classic games, enhanced with all-new cinemas and features never before seen in the U.S. Final Fantasy IV was previously released as Final Fantasy II, but has been completely restored with new magic, monsters, items, CG cinemas, and added features. Chrono Trigger is a re-release of the original game. This time-traveling prequel to Chrono Cross is enhanced with all-new animated scenes.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

Platform: PC
June 27, 2001
With a stash that's double the size of the "Diablo II's," hundreds of new types of items and magical properties, two new powerful character classes -- the Assassin and the Druid -- , and an improved enemy A.I., this expansion pack should reinforce the staying power of an already legendary RPG.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
9.1
Anachronox

Anachronox

Platform: PC
June 27, 2001
Theory has it Anachronox was once home to millions of quarantined aliens who died of some horrible plague (Anachronox literally means "poison from a previous time"), leaving this city to fall to ruins, to be taken over by the refuse of the galaxy as the center of their nefarious dealings. Here our story begins. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Anarchy Online

Anarchy Online

Platform: PC
June 26, 2001
Funcom's massively multiplayer science-fiction online role-playing game, referred to as a "sci-fi Everquest" & fraught with bugginess and stability issues upon release, caused some critics to lose sleep over whether to review the game out of the box or after the release of routine patches.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal

Platform: PC
June 21, 2001
The final chapter of the wildly popular Baldur's Gate series, technically and add-on pack to "Shadows of Amn" but which plays like a true sequel, opens after the conclusion of "Shadows" at the outbreak of a major Bhaalspawn war and throws you into a new adventure called the Watcher's Keep.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.9
Dark Cloud

Dark Cloud

Platform: PlayStation 2
May 28, 2001
Sony's long-awaited first-party title which mixes several existing genres and game ideas, Dark Cloud puts the player into the role of young Toan, who is chosen by a Fairy King to help bring the world back into order after it had destroyed by the recently summoned "Dark Genie" or "Black Demon."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Digimon World 2

Digimon World 2

Platform: PlayStation
May 19, 2001
Protect the peace of Digimon World! Undiscovered adventures! Train the strongest Digimon! Cruise Digimon World in your Digi-Beetle! Fierce 3-on-3 high resolution polygon battles!
Metascore:
42
User Score:
8.0
Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul

Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul

Platform: PC
April 17, 2001
Employing the hack-n-slash formula made popular by Blizzard's "Diablo II," this action role-playing fantasy features a character named Zak who awakens with amnesia on a primitive island barely clothed and initially carrying only a bronze knife and must slaughter countless monsters on the quest for his identity.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff

Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 17, 2001
The venerable "Heroes of Might and Magic" series arrives from the PC, shedding its 2D and turn-based roots while maintaining a traditional RPG storyline -- find the cure for your poisoned king.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.2
Ultima Online: Third Dawn

Ultima Online: Third Dawn

Platform: PC
March 26, 2001
The latest game in the "massively multiplayer role-playing" (MMRP) Ultima Online series adds a 3D graphics to the vast world of Britannia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Summoner

Summoner

Platform: PC
March 21, 2001
Volition's first RPG, a truly 3-D RPG played from a third-person perspective which was praised as a launch title on the PS2, features Joseph, a young summoner who learns to use and control his powers while attempting to overthrow the evil tyranny that has beset his world.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage

Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage

Platform: Nintendo 64
March 14, 2001
Young Alaron is on a quest to discover the truth about himself, his name, and his heritage. Traveling to far and distant lands, pursued by forces he cannot understand, danger lurks around every corner. Alaron and his companions will seek to fulfill his destiny as the greatest mage ever known!
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.8
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Platform: PC
March 14, 2001
This latest entry in the post-nuclear "Fallout" series is not the third chronological installment, but rather a spin-off that takes place between the first two episodes and which shifts the focus of the series from its original RPG, story-based roots in favor of strategic, tactical, squad-based combat.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Record of Lodoss War

Record of Lodoss War

Platform: Dreamcast
February 26, 2001
Experience the world of Record of Lodoss War up close and personal in an epic 3D Action/RPG only for Sega Dreamcast. Take control of a mysterious warrior from the past, resurrected to save the future, on a colossal quest filled with pulse-pounding action and high adventure. Join forces with popular characters from the Lodoss universe and combat hundreds of vicious enemies with dozens of spectacular spells.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Blade of Darkness (2001)

Blade of Darkness (2001)

Platform: PC
February 19, 2001
Stunning, richly detailed fantasy world. Real-ime lighting casts eerie and terrifying shadows. Unrivaled blood and gore combat. Hack off an enemy's limb, then thrash him with it. Learn devastatingly fluid combo attacks and use them to slice your enemies to pieces. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter

Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter

Platform: PC
February 19, 2001
In the midst of the harshest winter in decades, the barbarian tribes have united under a mysterious new king and threaten to take up arms against the people of Ten-Towns. Continue your adventure in five huge new areas that add directly into the original "Icewind Dale."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Paper Mario

Paper Mario

Platform: Nintendo 64
February 5, 2001
Mario pals around in an all-new action adventure! Mario's back in his first adventure since Super Mario 64, and this time, Bowser's bent on preventing a storybook ending. When Princess Peach is kidnapped, Mario plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and rid the Mushroom Kingdom of Koopa's cruel cohorts. As he travels from the tropical jungles of Lavalava Island to the frosty heights of Shiver Mountain, he'll meet up with seven all-new companions... and he'll need help from each one or there'll be no happily ever after.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
9.0
Phantasy Star Online

Phantasy Star Online

Platform: Dreamcast
January 29, 2001
Pioneer 2 finally completed it's long voyage to the new home world. But as the ship entered orbit, an enormous explosion shook the entire planet, and all contact with the thousands of people already there was lost. Now, in the first worldwide online console RPG, players from around the globe must unite to discover what has happened. Phantasy Star Online continues in the tradition of one of the most popular series of all time, and becomes a revolutionary and truly global gaming experience in an online, persistent world.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.4
Darkstone

Darkstone

Platform: PlayStation
January 28, 2001
Darkstone makes an excellent case for making a modest $10 investment.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Legend of the North: Konung

Legend of the North: Konung

Platform: PC
December 31, 2000
Epic fantasy role-playing. Your quest is to find the Dragon's Amulet and the eternal Bracelet Of Friendship, bringing order to the world. More than 60 non-linear quests, NPCs, and even monsters may join the party. Plus 50 magical artifacts, including teleportation and resurrection. [Strategy First]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.3
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Platform: PlayStation
December 22, 2000
Welcome back to the twisted world of Persona, where nightmares become reality and reality becomes a nightmare... Over 50 hours of dark twisted gameplay, plus stunning anime cinematics that absorb you into the intriguing world of Persona! Enlist the help of the nightmarish denizens of Persona through the use of the unique "Contact System!" Unleash total devastation by combining over 80 Persona to defeat the minions of evil. Change the fate of your characters by employing the revolutionary "Rumor System."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
4.8
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete

Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete

Platform: PlayStation
December 15, 2000
The enchanting world of LUNAR comes to life once more in the enhanced PlayStation game console version of the classic RPG sequel. Join freewheeling Hiro and the adorable Ruby, a thousand years after the events of LUNAR: Silver Star Story, as they work to unlock the secrets of the Blue Spire... and the strange young girl they found within it! But be careful - dark forces are trying to revive the evil Zophar, and immerse LUNAR in darkness forever. Journey to distant lands in the search of the Goddess Althena, who may be the only one powerful enough to stop Zophar. Along to way, you'll meet exciting new caracters, fight vividly animated monsters, traverse snow-covered mountain peaks, and crawl throught slimy dungeon depths as you wind your way toword the terrifying climax! LUNAR 2 features almost an hour of detailed animation sequences and over 90 minutes of dialogue packed onto three CDs... so what are you waiting for? Go ahead, you deserve to be the hero for once!
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Grandia II

Grandia II

Platform: Dreamcast
December 6, 2000
Ryudo has been hired to protect a young priestess who must participate in a ceremony to halt the encroaching rebirth of Valmar, the God of Darkness. Embroiled between the forces of good and evil, Ryudo must follow his destiny and save the people he detests so much.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
EverQuest: The Scars of Velious

EverQuest: The Scars of Velious

Platform: PC
December 4, 2000
Do you dare explore the lost continent of Velious? Here you will find some of the most dangerous and elusive creatures to ever roam the lands of Norrath. Challenge your resolve and adventuring skills as you set foot on the icy wastes and explore a land locked in turmoil and conflict. [Sony]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
Breath of Fire IV

Breath of Fire IV

Platform: PlayStation
November 28, 2000
After centuries of war, the two lands bordering an impenetrable swampland have finally reached an armistice. Mysteriously, the noble Princess Elena disappears somewhere near the war-ravaged front lines. Distraught, her sister Nina goes in search of the Princess alone and on her journey, meets a mysterious young warrior named Ryu. Their destinies soon entwine. The next chapter in the epic tale of magic and mystery now unfolds. The fate of what lies ahead rests in your control.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Torneko:  The Last Hope

Torneko: The Last Hope

Platform: PlayStation
November 15, 2000
The world of Dragon Warrior returns! Torneko (the tubby merchant from Dragon Warrior IV) takes the best-selling series in new directions as he tries to save his village from the curses of a mysterious treasure.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Skies of Arcadia

Skies of Arcadia

Platform: Dreamcast
November 13, 2000
The age of exploration has dawned and you are about to embark on a magical journey, a voyage of discovery across the vast Skies of Arcadia in search of treasures untold, and where there is treasure, there will be Air Pirates! With over six vast lands to navigate, magnificent ships to fly and customize, a host of weapons and magical spells to be discovered and unique Internet functions to aid your quest, Skies of Arcadia is the most immense gaming experience ever created.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.9
Final Fantasy IX

Final Fantasy IX

Platform: PlayStation
November 13, 2000
The last Final Fantasy for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. This latest installment features highly detailed characters, vehicles, and environments, and breathtaking cinema-graphics. The addition of brand new features such as the story-enhancing Active Time Event system and the return of minigames that grant additional gameplay make Final Fantasy IX not only a memorable gaming experience, but also a significant step forward in the series.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
9.0
Summoner

Summoner

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2000
Born with the mark of the Summoner, Joseph possesses a power greater than emperors and gods. As a child, he summoned a demon to save his village, and watched in horror as those he loved were destroyed. Nine years later, the armies of Orenia invade, and Joseph must confront the prophecy he was born to fulfill.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Eternal Ring

Eternal Ring

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2000
A young magician is sent by his king to investigate the strange happenings on the Island of No Return. Armed with his sword and his natural talent as a sorcerer, Cain attempts to be the first person to return from the island alive. Legend has it that the island is inhabited by numerous beasts, enormous dragons, and magical items that were supposed to be buried long ago. As Cain, you must solve several baffling scenarios and defend yourself while you search for the magic ring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Evergrace

Evergrace

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 24, 2000
Enter a world of intense magic and thunderous battles - where your survival is determined on collecting powerful artifacts and fashioning them to your armour and weaponry. Two complete adventures await Darius and Sharline - heroes who must face an evil reborn. Begin your journey as either hero and discover unique characters and monsters for each adventurer. Master the art of arming yourself with items of incredible might and untold magical abilities to thwart the powers of darkness that have swept into your once peaceful land.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.1
Orphen: Scion of Sorcery

Orphen: Scion of Sorcery

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 23, 2000
As Orphen, the powerful but lazy sorcerer, you're always thought being a hero was too much work. But now you don't have a choice. Harnessed into a risky adventure, you must use your dark powers to help your desperate companions resolve their unique quests.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.8
Dragon Valor

Dragon Valor

Platform: PlayStation
October 16, 2000
The branching family tree adds a measure of replay value, but the game is average enough that few will want to play it through more than once.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.6
Wizards & Warriors

Wizards & Warriors

Platform: PC
September 27, 2000
In an enchanted medieval realm, an evil Pharaoh has overcome a curse to wreak havoc. Only the legendary Mavin Sword has the power to bring his defeat. With the assistance of Kerah, an angel, and Erathsmedor, a dragon, you must embark on a dangerous quest to bring an end to all evil in the land. [Activision]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Platform: PC
September 24, 2000
An epic continuation of the story that began in "Baldur's Gate," this RPG is set along the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in Baldur's Gate. [Interplay]
Metascore:
95
User Score:
9.2
RPG Maker

RPG Maker

Platform: PlayStation
September 19, 2000
For the first time ever, RPG fanatics are given the chance to be true game designers. You construct an entire RPG using the massive library of in-game design tools: plot your story path, create an incredibly nasty boss, customize dungeons and maps, even animate your own title screen. When your RPG masterpiece is complete, save it and challenge friends to play through your one-of-a-kind fantasy adventure creation.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Valkyrie Profile

Valkyrie Profile

Platform: PlayStation
August 29, 2000
You must gather the souls of fallen warriors and train them to fight at Odin's side. From the creators of STAR OCEAN The Second Story™, Valkyries Profile sets new standards for role playing games on the PlayStation® game console.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross

Platform: PlayStation
August 15, 2000
Featuring a storyline developed by the creator of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears, Chrono Cross has been christened the "Best RPG Creation" by its development team. With multiple scenarios cast along a single story thread, and many different endings, each replay can result in an entirely new adventure. In addition, a brand new battle system makes combat smooth and innovative by introducing an element field system and combo system that gives the player unparalleled flexibility in their fighting options. The elimination of random battles also quickens the pace of the game, and places the choice of where to battle in the player's hands. With character designs by a famed Japanese illustrator and music by the original Chrono Trigger composer, Chrono Cross features visuals and sounds that bring its magic to life.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.8
Soulbringer

Soulbringer

Platform: PC
July 10, 2000
It features a five-act plot that involves the player in a fully 3-D world with 1,000 years of history. It includes over 60 speaking NPCs with over 450 people to meet plus over 100 locations to visit spanning an incredible 60 unique maps! [Interplay]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Icewind Dale

Icewind Dale

Platform: PC
June 29, 2000
A completely new Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure with an epic storyline in the tradition of "Baldur's Gate." Includes 3-D technology developed for "Baldur's Gate II" that allows for incredible spell and environment effects. New spells, equipment, and abilities provide a higher level of gameplay. [Interplay]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
Diablo II

Diablo II

Platform: PC
June 28, 2000
In Diablo II, return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II -- journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord Of Terror, once and for all. [Blizzard Entertainment]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
The Legend of Dragoon

The Legend of Dragoon

Platform: PlayStation
June 13, 2000
A peaceful beginning. The legend was born 10,000 years ago. A violent uprising. A civilization of flying creatures enslave the human race. A bloody war. In a bid for freedom, the humans harness the spiritual forces of Dragons and triumph. Tranquility and harmony exist between all. But the past and the future are about to collide...Unveil a fantasy of Magnificence, Deception, Magical Combat and Retribution. Transform into Dragoons and unleash extraordinary powers. Incredibly diverse characters wield unique weapons and Dragoon attacks powered by the forces of Earth, Light, Fire, Wind, Lightning, Water and Darkness. Totally unique and innovative tactical combat "Additionals" System.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.8
Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption

Platform: PC
June 7, 2000
Your unholy showdown begins in Europe and rages on into the modern day as you track a soulless enemy in an eternal struggle to destroy him. [Activision]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Vagrant Story

Vagrant Story

Platform: PlayStation
May 15, 2000
Relive an adventurous tale rich with agents, espionage, and conspiracies. Challenge deadly monsters and villains with your steel and magic. Clear your name by uncovering a sinister plot -- or perish in the attempt.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark

EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark

Platform: PC
March 31, 2000
An entire world with its own diverse species, economic systems, alliances, and politics awaits you. Choose from a variety of races and classes, and begin your quest in any number of cities or villages throughout several continents. From there, equip yourself for adventure, seek allies and knowledge, and head out into a rich world of dungeons, towers, crypts, evil abbeys -- anything conceivable -- even planes and realities beyond your imagination. Learn skills, earn experience, acquire treasure and equipment, meet friends and encounter enemies. A multitude of quests and adventures await, but you choose your role, you define your destiny. [Sony Online Entertainment]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Parasite Eve II

Parasite Eve II

Platform: PlayStation
January 12, 2000
Aya Brea is back. The Neo Mitochondrion Creature infestation has resurfaced and taken on a sinister twist. The outcome of this battle will determine earth's dominant species. Horrifying CG cinemas and sharper graphics bring the shocking new storyline to life as Aya hunts for the source of the outbreak. Fully-upgradable weapons, customizable armor, and a new, real-time battle system will aid in the conflict, along with powerful new Parasite Energy abilities.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Planescape: Torment

Planescape: Torment

Platform: PC
December 14, 1999
Welcome to Sigil, the "City of Doors", a place with gates that lead anywhere in existence, provided you have the proper key. It is a neutral ground and watering hole for races across the multiverse, all under the watchful shadow of the Lady of Pain, the enigmatic ruler of the city. It is a place where the word is mightier than the sword, where thought defines reality, where belief has the power to reshape worlds and change the laws of physics. [Interplay]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.2
Asheron's Call

Asheron's Call

Platform: PC
October 31, 1999
Welcome to the online role-playing game Asheron's Call, where thousands of players inhabit a beautiful 3D fantasy world to make friends and seek out perilous adventure. Customize your alter ego with a unique appearance and balance of heroic skills, then enter a magical frontier of terrible monsters, breathtaking vistas, and fast alliances. With over 500 square miles that offer ever more wonders to explore, Asheron's Call gives you a world of unparalleled scope and freedom, the richest setting yet for creating your personal saga or joining your friends in an epic campaign. [Turbine]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator

Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator

Platform: PC
October 31, 1999
You are Maya, a junk scavenger, surviving on refuse dumped from above. Yours is a world of layers, in which continents orbit at different elevations around the planet. Those at the top, the Chosen, consume massive amounts of energy and dump their waste down to the layers below. Now they have begun a descent to the Core, a living computer, in their search for the Gift of the Creator, fabled to bestow great power. At first you stand in the way of the Chosen, fighting to slow their march to the Core, and protect your homeland. But it is you who will ultimately discover Septerra's true nature, as you journey out of the familiar surroundings of your home country, and come face to face with the Legacy... [Monolith Productions]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Final Fantasy Anthology

Final Fantasy Anthology

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 1999
Final Fantasy Anthology combines two titles from the Final Fantasy series and offers PlayStation owners a glimpse into the past. Huge worlds, in-depth storylines, and innovative battle and magic systems, and an incredible cast of characters all make for a deep gaming experience. The inclusion of Final Fantasy V marks the first time this title has appeared on a console in North America. Final Fantasy VI, originally released as Final Fantasy III on the SNES system in the U.S., makes its first appearance on the PlayStation. Both games in this compilation feature never-before-seen CG movies, adding to the appeal of these classics.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Grandia

Grandia

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 1999
Join Justin and friends on an epic journey through a captivating story line, providing over 80 hours of intensive gameplay. With vast polygonal worlds to explore and extensive character interaction, Grandia features innovative gameplay with a unique magic combination and character development system and a choice of two battle modes; classic turn-based or automatic.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.7
Suikoden II

Suikoden II

Platform: PlayStation
September 29, 1999
Sequel to the early PlayStation RPG. As a member of the Alliance, a military force only really hinted at in the original, you play the unwitting hero of the game: an orphan who has been raised by a quiet, unassuming battle hero in a seemingly ancient war. Alongside you in the ranks is your best friend Jowy, a boy born of nobility but who has never been able to receive approval in his stubborn father's eyes. As the game begins, you are immediately tossed into a tale of political strife, betrayal and war on a grand scale beyond your scope in the early stages. As the game wears on, the plot will twist, turn and develop in numerous ways that expose the personalities of each of the characters involved. The battle system is turn-based, with the option to equip Runes for special abilities, combine party member attacks to create chain combos or devastating spells, and the option to run the battle in Auto mode.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
9.1
Final Fantasy VIII

Final Fantasy VIII

Platform: PlayStation
September 7, 1999
The next chapter in Final Fantasy takes the series to the next level. Final Fantasy VIII combines an epic storyline with dynamic role-playing elements, breathtaking music, and well-defined characters. The world of Final Fantasy VIII comes to life in a dazzling display of digital artistry that spans four CDs. With the addition of an hour worth of CG animation, a new "Junction" system, and compatibility with the Dual Shock Analog Controller, Final Fantasy VIII is a breathtaking addition to the series.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
Star Ocean: The Second Story

Star Ocean: The Second Story

Platform: PlayStation
May 31, 1999
In an endless sea of stars, at the edge of the universe, a single fateful encounter is about to take place. The Gods have hurled a deadly meteorite into an unsuspecting planet, unleashing powerful mysterious and sudden chaos. Now, two people from different worlds will collide into a journey so deep, they might never make it back.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Platform: PlayStation
May 28, 1999
Return to the world of LUNAR, in the completely reworked 32-bit version of the RPG classic. Journey back to a place where dragons yet live, and magic is valued above all else. Join Alex, the young adventurer, as he begins a quest with his friends to save their land from the crushing advance of the Magic Emperor. Explore Dungeons, fight terrifying monsters, and gather information from the locals as you advance toward the explosive encounter with the Magic Emperor himself! Exciting, menu-driven combat will keep you challanged until the last. And, thanks to the storage power of CD and the PlayStation's built-in movie player, LUNAR contains nearly an hour of incredible animation sequences that will get you involved in the story faster than you ever thought possible. Get ready for the ride of your life...
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
EverQuest

EverQuest

Platform: PC
March 16, 1999
Prepare to enter an enormous virtual environment-an entire world with its own diverse species, economic systems, alliances, and politics. Choose from a variety of races and classes, customize your character, and begin your quest in any number of cities of villages throughout multiple continents. Equip yourself for adventure, seek allies and knowledge, and experience a rich world of dungeons, towers, crypts, evil abbeys-anything is possible-even planes and realities beyond your imagination. Meet new friends from around the world to face epic challenges. Make yourself a noble human knight, a vicious dark elf thief, a greedy dwarven merchant, or whatever suits your desire. [Sony Online Entertainment]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Baldur's Gate

Baldur's Gate

Platform: PC
December 21, 1998
Baldur's Gate takes you back to the Forgotten Realms on a visually dazzling role-playing adventure, one that brings to life the grand tradition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons through cutting edge art and technology. Immerse yourself in this quintessential medieval fantasy world, where entire nations hang in the balance of your actions, dark prophecies test your resolve, and heroic dreams can be fulfilled at last. [Interplay]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Brave Fencer Musashi

Brave Fencer Musashi

Platform: PlayStation
November 12, 1998
Brave Fencer Musashi has been summoned to stop an ancient evil force, to save the kingdom and rescue the princess. Embark on a wild, comical, Action/RPG adventure in a massive 3-D world filled with platform-style action, two-fisted sword fighting, challenging puzzles, and scores of enemies whose skills Musashi can learn and use to his advantage. Locate five powerful magical scrolls to conquer the twisted Thirstquencher Empire.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Fallout 2

Fallout 2

Platform: PC
October 29, 1998
It's been 80 long years since your ancestor trod across the wastelands. As you search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save your primitive village, your path is strewn with crippling radiation, megalomaniac mutants, and a relentless stream of lies, deceit, and treachery. You begin to wonder if anyone really stands to gain anything from this brave new world. [Interplay]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
9.1
Xenogears

Xenogears

Platform: PlayStation
October 20, 1998
A mysterious organization is turning the tides of a century-long war with ancient technology - giant combat robots known as Gears. A failed attempt to steal one of these powerful weapons places it in the unwilling hands of young Fei and his dubious allies. Now he is pursued by military governments, royal pirates, spies, the emperor, and his own forgotten past.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
9.2
Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve

Platform: PlayStation
September 9, 1998
One of them is a police officer. The other is possessed by an ancient evil threatening all life on Earth. The horrifying bond between them will continue until something dies. A chilling adventure that could only come from the creators of Final Fantasy VII. An epic sci-fi tale told through stunning 3D rendered sequences. Battle mutant monsters in real-time polygon combat. Customize weapons, armor, and character abilities.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Alundra

Alundra

Platform: PlayStation
January 8, 1998
Plagued by strange visions, the Dreamwalker Alundra is summoned to a troubled village where great evil lies in wait. Explore huge dungeons, find deadly weapons, solve challenging puzzles and fight the cast of foul creatures out to stop you in your tracks. This vast, enthralling adventure will keep you wide awake to the very end.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Fallout

Fallout

Platform: PC
October 9, 1997
Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside -- to a strange world 80 years after the end of the modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Your immediate task is to find a replacement for the broken water purification controller chip. Without that chip, your fellow Vault dwellers are doomed to dehydration or be forced to leave the safety of the Vault for the Outside. [Interplay]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Ultima Online

Ultima Online

Platform: PC
September 30, 1997
Enter the magical world of Ultima Online. A world with spells and monsters. Quests and heroes. A living, growing world where thousands of real people discover fantasy and adventure 24 hours a day, every day of the year. [Origin]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII

Platform: PlayStation
September 7, 1997
An epic adventure across 3 cd-roms. What begins as a rebellion against an evil corporation becomes much more. And what erupts goes beyond imagination. With vivid landscapes, lush 3D animation and environments, Square Soft's multi-million dollar masterpiece is like nothing ever seen before.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
9.0
Diablo

Diablo

Platform: PC
December 31, 1996
The kingdom of Khandaras has fallen into chaos. An unknown force of evil has swept across the land. Plunging it nto civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces to the puzzle that faces you. You have journeyed to the source of the evil. The town of Tristram. Now inhabited by only a handful of survivors. The catherdal there is buildt over the ruins of an ancient monastary, and now eerie lights and sounds are heard echoing through its abandoned halls. Perhaps the answer lies withing the remains of a forgotten past... Diablo invites you to enter a world of dark gothic fantasy. Play as a brave warrior, cunning rogue or mysterious sorceror. As you venture deeper into the labyrinth, you'll discover weapons, armor, and magical treasures, and develop your character's skills and abilities. [Blizzard]
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.7
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