RPG With The Best Story Ever.......

[Rodimus]

I would have to say Suikoden 2. A bunch of great twists and even better if you played the first Suikoden. Very intresting characters and multiple endings.

[smalien1]

Halo. Without a doubt.

[xzafixz]

I personally thought the story in Suikoden 2 was terrible...

If I were to pick best story... probably Xenogears.

[blueweltall]

I would have to say Xenogears, FFVII, and Suikoden 2.

[bbfinster]

For me, it was Phantasy Star (On the SMS). It was just a very immersing, enjoyable experience.
But FFVII has to come in a close second.

[basketkase543]

I don't know about BEST but I definately had fun with Mario RPG and FF IX

[R1V3R5]

Halo. Without a doubt.

I am pretty sure that he said, "RPG." In which case I don't think Halo would qualify.

[MightySlacker]

Shadow Hearts: Covenant, if you've played the first

Dave Olson

[pianoman3284]

Probably not the best story, but Star Wars: KOTOR had one of the best story twists(I won't spoil it, but those who played it should know).

[jmcc]

I was always partial to Chrono Cross, though it was convoluted as hell.

[Bann]

Probably not the best story, but Star Wars: KOTOR had one of the best story twists(I won't spoil it, but those who played it should know).
I agree

[nachzeher]

Shadow Hearts: Covenant, if you've played the first

Dave Olson

I haven't completed SH:C yet, But so far, the RPG with the best story for me is Shadow Hearts. Kept me glued to the PS2 for 3 days to see what would happen next.

[basketkase543]

I was always partial to Chrono Cross, though it was convoluted as hell.

Oh yeah, definately the two Chrono games go up there as some of the best and another ditto on KOTR

[Rodimus]

Halo. Without a doubt.

How come Halo has to some how find it's way into every topic. It's getting very disturbing and annoying.

[Rig]

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete!

[smalien1]

Halo. Without a doubt.

I am pretty sure that he said, "RPG." In which case I don't think Halo would qualify.

It was a joke, I don't even have an X-Box, sorry I guess it's a bit of a touchy subject

[alongx]

I've said it once, I'll say it a million times: Panzer Dragoon Saga.

Final Fantasy Tactics had the most confusing story.
And Dragon Force is probably one of the most fun to play RPGs ever (let's pray Sega has Working Designs bring the PS2 version here)

[Ragingbull2380]

My favorite RPG...KOTOR...waiting for the next

[nachzeher]

Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete!

I knew you were gonna show up and say that. :lol:

[redgopher]

KOTOR is gay.

I'd have to go with Final Fantasy X and Xenosaga.

[zewone]

Xenogears.

[camoor]

Adventure

[pimp_daddy_smurf]

xenogears blows them all away, im not a really religious guy, but the religious side to it's story is pretty neat for a GOOD game.

[alongx]

xenogears blows them all away, im not a really religious guy, but the religious side to it's story is pretty neat for a GOOD game.

The last 15 hours of Xenogears was awesome. I just can't forgive the game for the horribleness of the first 18 or so hours.

[guessed]

KOTOR is gay.

I'd have to go with Final Fantasy X and Xenosaga.

So, does that mean KotoR is attracted to other games? :-k :?:

[Captain Inertia]

I've always been partial to the story in Skies of Arcadia.

[xzafixz]

KOTOR is gay.

I'd have to go with Final Fantasy X and Xenosaga.

So, does that mean KotoR is attracted to other games? :-k :?:

Only games of the same genre.

[MightySlacker]

Shadow Hearts: Covenant, if you've played the first

Dave Olson

I haven't completed SH:C yet, But so far, the RPG with the best story for me is Shadow Hearts. Kept me glued to the PS2 for 3 days to see what would happen next.

Hurry. If you thought that highly of the first one, the second one will make you cry. Seriously.

Dave

[killswitch64]

Final Fantasy VII

[Levizk]

Final Fantasy 6 without a doubt. 7 was good, but 6 is the masterpiece of the entire franchise. Xenogears was great too, and I would also rank Lunar 2 at the top. Worst story (or stories) ever would have to go to Saga Frontier.

[rockhero]

Dragon Warrior 7

[Ledhed]

Xenogears +1.

[Zer0X1999]

Either Xenogears or Valkyrie Profile (given the right path.)

[Sheik Rattle Enroll]

Fallout, Fallout 2, or Final Fantasy Tactics

[nachzeher]

Shadow Hearts: Covenant, if you've played the first

Dave Olson

I haven't completed SH:C yet, But so far, the RPG with the best story for me is Shadow Hearts. Kept me glued to the PS2 for 3 days to see what would happen next.

Hurry. If you thought that highly of the first one, the second one will make you cry. Seriously.

Dave

I wish I could. Academic and work commitments aren't letting me. Maybe this thanksgiving break.

[Dr Mario Kart]

xenogears blows them all away, im not a really religious guy, but the religious side to it's story is pretty neat for a GOOD game.

The last 15 hours of Xenogears was awesome. I just can't forgive the game for the horribleness of the first 18 or so hours.

I'm going to have to partially disagree, on the grounds that the gameplay on Disc 2 was taken away. Battle, having you read something, Battle, repeat. You didnt get full control back until like the very end.

It still had a good story though.

[Wet Ninja]

Final Fantasy Tactics had the most confusing story.

I second that.

As for best story, I'd have to give the nod to KotoR. The rest of the RPGs I've played seem to involve saving the world from an evil empire while collecting crystals, magic stones, or other sparkly things. I enjoy them, but I guess I need to play more RPGs that aren't so traditional.

[argyle]

I'll agree w/ Suikoden II and Final Fantasy X. I really didn't think as much of FFX's story (or gameplay, for that matter) until I went through it a second time. It's really a very complex story, and an awesome game overall.

I'm usually more drawn to character-driven games tho. I'd say FF9, FF8, Wild Arms 3, and Kingdom Hearts all had very well-done characters - even if their stories were somewhat cliche.

[Gameboy415]

Chrono Trigger & Chrono Cross.

I also loved Secret of Mana, and the story in Secret of Evermore was pretty cool, even though the game wasn't all that great.

[cougartai]

Xenogears!! Hands down.

[CaptainSniffy]

Fallout, Planescape Torment

[Storamin]

Final Fantasy Tactics had the most confusing story.

I actually really liked FFT's story.

[NeueZiel]

Final Fantasy Tactics

I didn't find it that confusing at all, and the game itself kept a pretty good log of what characters did what and when. Also if your having some confusion I highly suggest reading through the Germonik Scriptures (Relic Item) in the game, and perhaps a second play through.

[Sartori]

Xenogears. There is no other.

[notfromtexas]

I'll break it down


Genesis-- Shining Force 2
Super Nintedo-- never had a smes :(
Sega Saturn-- MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME DRAGONFORCE
PSX-- Xenogears (Did anyone ever actually use the little furry creature??)
PS2- Xenosaga was awesome
Xbox-- Kotor, im a big star wars fan

[spoo]

Final Fantasy VIII has the best story hands down.

With a few close behind: FFX, Xenogears and Earthbound.

[cthcky33]

final fantasy 6 was my favorite of the ff games. but overall its definately xenogears or chrono trigger

[CaseyRyback]

I will have to go with the only RPG I can ever remember beating, Golden Sun