Best turn-based RPGs?

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  1. awp69

    awp69 Well-Known Member

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    I still consider Chaos Rings to be the best turn-based RPG on the iOS, and, of course, there's the Square Enix FF ports.

    But the vast majority of RPGs on the iOS generally are action RPGs. What are the best turn-based RPGs? I know that's not necessarily what's in style but I still like 'em for a change of pace.
     
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    Do you like retro style or more modern graphics?
     
  3. awp69

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    Ahh, I like both. Just remembered that Sacred Odessey was another one in the later category, but can't play it on my 2G.
     
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    - Rimelands: Hammer of Thor. Currently a buck and a great turn-based RPG.

    - Battle for Wesnoth /HD is a personal favorite of mine but it's scenario based. Highly recommended.

    - 100 Rogues. A great Rogue-like with RPG elements. Great for pick-up and play.

    - Wolfenstein RPG. Classic!

    - The Quest. Classic and very long 1st person view.

    -Palm Heroes 2. Scenario based with rpg elements. Great strategy game.

    - Crimson Gem Saga. Long RPG with an engaging story. Solid Turn based play.

    Off the top of my head, these are good to look into if your looking for turn-based RPGs/Rpg elements. :)
     
  5. awp69

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    Yes, I've got a few of those -- 100 Rogues, Wolfenstein RPG and Rimelands. Was looking at Crimson Gem Saga, but reviews seem to be mixed, particularly on the controls. Rimelands is good with its dice-based twist on the turn-based gameplay.

    Guess I'm looking for something more in the battlescreen FF-style turn-based play. Didn't know if there were any hidden gems that I was missing.
     
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    Crimson Gem Sagas' Controls just take a good 20-30 minutes to get used to. It's smooth sailing from there on end. When I initally got it, it was for my iTouch 2G(before I upgraded devices), and I can confirm that it works like a champ on that device. It's honestly a great RPG to have no doubt. The file size may be a turn off to some, but if you can get around that, you'll enjoy it I think based off your liking for FF titles.
     
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    CGS's controls are awkward but definitely playable -- you just have to get used to them. If you are looking for a 16-bit FF-type experience, that's your best bet. Look our for the port of Lunar, which should be out soon; there's also Monster RPG 2.
     
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    Also for games like Retro style games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior is Dragon Fantasy and Guardian Saga both are really good. IMO I like Dragon Fantasy better.
     
  9. awp69

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    Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll have to take a look at those.

    squarezero -- definately intriqued by the port of Lunar coming.
     
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    battle of wesnoth is not rpg but a strategy game. palm heroes is game with rpg elements? why people always mess with definitions? and Chaos Rings is jrpg. f blizzard and consoles.
     
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    Monster RPG 2 is another good turn based RPG. It reminds me most of Final Fantasy IV, in that you have a plot determined, ever changing party of four, a last boss pulled out of nowhere, particularly challenging battles, and a battle screen GUI and battle animations reminiscent of the old Final Fantasies.
     
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    these 2 games is a must:

    1- Battle for Wesnoth ( dont bother what people is saying its fantastic TBS)

    2- Tactical Warrior ( has a a lite)

    you may also try this other games

    1- great little war ( has a lite)

    2-Tactical soldier
     
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    Undercroft is great. And it is free!
     
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    ive been looking for some good turn based rpgs myself. Here's what ive found so far

    old school jrpg:
    final fantasy 1-3
    Ash
    gailardia 1-2

    3D turn based rpg:
    eternal legacy
    chaos rings
    wolfenstein rpg
    doom 2 rpg

    turn based strategy:
    battle for wesnoth
    great little war game

    thats just what i remember off the top of my head, ill look up the rest of the jrpg's i have on my iphone and ipad and do another post within the next few days with a more comprehensive list.

    if you enjoy the older 8-16 bit final fastasy rpg's then you will love ash. gailardia is an amazing rpg with great depth if you can get past the look of the control scheme, which works great but makes the game annoying to look at for the first 20 minutes untill you get used to it (you'll know what i mean when you play it).
     
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    #15 plasmakirby3, Sep 21, 2011
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    Crimson Gem Saga is the best; it's a PSP game ported to iPhone. Menu controls take a while to get used to but once you do, you're getting a more complete experience than Chaos Rings or Final Fantasy III.
     

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