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  • rickalish 26 Mar 2012 19:00:24 1,689 posts
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    Hi. I'm purchasing a PSP soon and I was wondering if you could recommend some of the better story-driven games on the system.

    I'm probably referring mostly to RPG's and Strategy RPG's but anything else that falls under a different genre with an entertaining plotline would be good to know about.
    I used own a PSP a while back and the best I played back then were Tales of Eternia, Crisis Core and (to a lesser extent) Popolocrois (spelling?).

    Edited by rickalish at 19:01:16 26-03-2012
  • Kay 26 Mar 2012 19:06:37 15,616 posts
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    Trails in the Sky.
  • itamae 26 Mar 2012 19:07:36 9,724 posts
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    Trails in the Sky. Stop F5ing and buy Trails in the Sky!

    Also recommended:
    Jeanne d'Arc (import only I'm afraid)
    Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (good luck finding a copy)
    Persona 2 and 3
    Star Ocean 1 and 2
  • rickalish 26 Mar 2012 19:08:24 1,689 posts
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    Kay wrote:
    Trails in the Sky.
    Yeah. I saw a review for this. It looks really good. Is it like your classic turn based RPG's?
  • rickalish 26 Mar 2012 19:10:24 1,689 posts
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    itamae wrote:
    Trails in the Sky. Stop F5ing and buy Trails in the Sky!

    Also recommended:
    Jeanne d'Arc (import only I'm afraid)
    Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (good luck finding a copy)
    Persona 2 and 3
    Star Ocean 1 and 2
    I've previously had all of those except VPL and thought they were superb! I preferred SO1 over 2 which apparently is an unusual decision amongst fans of the series.
  • RichieTenenbaum 26 Mar 2012 19:13:18 1,621 posts
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    PERSONA 3!
  • itamae 26 Mar 2012 19:18:14 9,724 posts
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    rickalish wrote:
    I've previously had all of those except VPL and thought they were superb! I preferred SO1 over 2 which apparently is an unusual decision amongst fans of the series.
    I enjoyed SO1 so much that I completed it twice, back to back. If they ever remake SO3 you won't be seeing much of me for the next, um, 130+ hours.
  • rickalish 26 Mar 2012 19:21:18 1,689 posts
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    RichieTenenbaum wrote:
    PERSONA 3!
    Is this the same as the PS2 version?
  • Kay 26 Mar 2012 19:24:30 15,616 posts
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    rickalish wrote:
    Kay wrote:
    Trails in the Sky.
    Yeah. I saw a review for this. It looks really good. Is it like your classic turn based RPG's?
    Yep, but with no random battles, and a slightly SRPG-inspired battle system. Very heavily story-based, though, lots of text to wade through, but it's all incredibly charming and well written.
  • santashi 26 Mar 2012 19:25:13 3,399 posts
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    Theres the option of a female protaganist and new social links as well as a few other changes. Not massively different if you want something new.

    I really loved SO1 too. :)

    Edited by santashi at 19:25:45 26-03-2012

    PSN ID: finn1

  • rickalish 26 Mar 2012 19:26:25 1,689 posts
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    Kay wrote:
    rickalish wrote:
    Kay wrote:
    Trails in the Sky.
    Yeah. I saw a review for this. It looks really good. Is it like your classic turn based RPG's?
    Yep, but with no random battles, and a slightly SRPG-inspired battle system. Very heavily story-based, though, lots of text to wade through, but it's all incredibly charming and well written.
    That sounds superb. I for one, love wading through endless conversation. As long as the characters are well developed of course.
  • santashi 26 Mar 2012 19:28:21 3,399 posts
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    Brave Story (import only) is good. I also like Fate/Extra, which Ghostlight are going to release over here in the near future.

    Corpse Party isn't an RPG but is very much story driven.

    PSN ID: finn1

  • Porco 26 Mar 2012 21:13:49 604 posts
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    This thread was made for Trails in the Sky.
  • FabricatedLunatic 26 Mar 2012 21:17:23 12,757 posts
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    Yeah, I'd recommend Trails in the Sky as well, with one caveat: the characters talk and talk and talk and talkandtalkandtalk. I found it rather trying at times. Also, it's the first instalment of a trilogy (and the fate of the other two is up in the air at the moment), so don't expect any real closure.

    Definitely get Jeanne D'arc - at present you can get the US release from ebay for as little as £13. It's one of my favourite PSP games and I enjoyed it more than Final Fantasy Tactics. EDIT: I see you've already played it. Very good.

    Edited by FabricatedLunatic at 21:19:31 26-03-2012
  • Porco 26 Mar 2012 21:21:35 604 posts
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    Also, you may want to know that a visual novel was released in the US recently, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

    Apparently it is billed as an otome, but all reviews say that both sexes can enjoy it, with loads of action, historic and supernatural stuff, as well as samurai dating!

    Also also, Corpse Party.

    Edited by Porco at 21:23:26 26-03-2012
  • Flying_Pig 26 Mar 2012 22:42:50 8,654 posts
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    More votes for Jeanne d'Arc and Trails in the Sky. Two of my favourite RPGs ever!
  • WeakOrbit 27 Mar 2012 20:15:33 972 posts
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    Corpse Party

    PSN bigjob85
    Drawins

  • andywilkie35 27 Mar 2012 21:19:14 5,338 posts
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    Persona 3 Portable - in the last few hours of it now of yet another playthrough, second favourite RPG of all time (after FFIX)

    Trails is next for me, sounds like my exact kind of game.

    PSN ID & Xbox Gamertag: Wedjwants

  • santashi 27 Mar 2012 21:25:16 3,399 posts
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    Porco wrote:
    Also, you may want to know that a visual novel was released in the US recently, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

    Apparently it is billed as an otome, but all reviews say that both sexes can enjoy it, with loads of action, historic and supernatural stuff, as well as samurai dating!
    I have to admit, I do quite want to play that. I was hoping it might get released on the PSN over here but no sign of it yet.

    PSN ID: finn1

  • Flying_Pig 27 Mar 2012 22:24:01 8,654 posts
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    Kay wrote:
    Trails in the Sky.
    We ever gonna see a review? ;P
  • Kay 27 Mar 2012 22:35:22 15,616 posts
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    Flying_Pig wrote:
    Kay wrote:
    Trails in the Sky.
    We ever gonna see a review? ;P
    Yep, working on it. :)

    Only finished the game a few days back (after 60 hours!), and been very busy recently. Needless to say it'll get a lot of praise.
  • Oh-Bollox 28 Mar 2012 00:25:44 5,046 posts
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    Porco wrote:
    Also, you may want to know that a visual novel was released in the US recently, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
    Damn it, now I have to buy the special edition.
  • redcrayon 28 Mar 2012 17:22:30 4,300 posts
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    Jeanne D'arc by a long way for me. Fantastic SRPG, but bizarrely no European release.
  • Lave 29 Mar 2012 12:57:58 299 posts
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    Ys: seven is an OK action RPG. Not sure if you think it is story-driven enough...
  • michaelius 29 Mar 2012 21:46:44 809 posts
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    Tactics Ogre has amazing story
  • andywilkie35 29 Mar 2012 22:46:37 5,338 posts
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    P3P finished! Essential game.

    Starting Trails tomorrow, very much looking forward to it.

    PSN ID & Xbox Gamertag: Wedjwants

  • ZizouFC 29 Mar 2012 22:56:20 4,941 posts
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    I finally took the plunge and bought P3P.

    Looking forward to starting it tomorrow :)

    I chose it over a Vita game since it's the same price as one :-P
  • andywilkie35 29 Mar 2012 23:04:49 5,338 posts
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    It's amazing mate, enjoy!

    PSN ID & Xbox Gamertag: Wedjwants

  • Dave_McCoy 13 Jun 2012 19:04:55 2,507 posts
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    I was just checking this thread for recommendations on games since I found my charger. When did PSP games get so hard to buy in actual shops? No one seems to stock them. Even Game/Gamestation have a meagre selection. :(

    Tell it to the cleaning lady on Monday.

  • HiddenAway 13 Jun 2012 19:31:41 14,257 posts
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    Dave_McCoy wrote:
    I was just checking this thread for recommendations on games since I found my charger. When did PSP games get so hard to buy in actual shops? No one seems to stock them. Even Game/Gamestation have a meagre selection. :(
    PSN is your friend ;)

    Vita happened so no-one wants to sell PSP games anymore :p

    On Twitter: @HiddenAway1

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