Why it's best: Chrono Trigger is a timeless RPG that was first released on the Super Nintendo in 1995, but hasnt lost a step over the years. This port retains everything that made it a classic, but with more intuitive controls than the SNES could provide. Read Full Review
Why it's best: People know that Pokmon is great game for kids because of its simple play mechanics and wonderfully designed characters. What many people dont know is that underneath the simple mechanics lies a rich and strategic game that has an almost endless supply of content anyone young or old can enjoy. Read Full Review
Why it's best: The dead walk among the living in The World Ends With You, a fantastic RPG that blends the morbid with the magical. This title uses all the versatile controls of the DS to get you into the game, including both the touch screen and the microphone, so you might not want to play this one on the bus. Read Full Review
Why it's best: When you think of RPGs, the Mario Brothers arent exactly the first names you think of. But the fact of the matter is these popular plumbers have made a long line of funyet unconventionalrole playing games that add a much-needed dash of action, humor, and even platforming that somehow works. But forget about those do-gooders, this game lets you play as the most interesting character of the franchise: Bowser! Read Full Review
Why it's best: Some people enjoy their RPGs simple, with ragtag heroes, evil wizards and all the other standard tropes. Well, no series does that better than Dragon Quest, which has kept to the basics since the late 80s, while still polishing and refining its classic gameplay. Read Full Review
