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Game reviews for role playing

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  • Review
    Fossil Fighters

    Pokemon-ish RPG substitutes fighting dinos for monsters.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Little King's Story
    Civ sim about being a king is terrific, but a bit lewd.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

    Think the DS is just for kids? Think again. This is a deep, thrilling RPG that gives teens some food for thought.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

    Vast, violent, hack-and-slash treasure-collection game.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
    Action/RPG lets Wii and DS players connect and chat online.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Pokemon Platinum
    Classic format with new Pokemon and online features.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Suikoden: Tierkreis
    Traditional-style RPG has mild violence and deep story.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
    Popular 1992 Japanese RPG gets remake for DS.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Sands of Destruction
    Japanese anime role-playing epic with fantasy violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Glory of Heracles
    Traditional RPG features lots of mild fantasy combat.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
    A fascinating, but dark mature RPG full of horror & sadness.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories
    Engaging RPG remake with charming Disney characters.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Chrono Trigger
    Old-school role-playing remake stands the test of time.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Fallout 3
    An outstanding role-playing game -- for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Fable II
    A great fantasy, but contains many mature themes.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
    Speedster hedgehog ventures forth into RPG-land.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Princess Debut

    Fun, charming dancing game targeted at girls.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Infinite Undiscovery
    Wondrous, pretty game marred by glitches.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Tales of Vesperia
    Artful RPG has mild violence but good ethics.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Pajama Sam: Don't Fear the Dark

    Test kids' logical thinking skills with this Wii game about a curious boy on a quest full of interesting characters.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Final Fantasy IV
    Remake of classic RPG, with complex adult themes.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    American Girl Kit: Mystery Challenge!

    Doll-based mysteries aren't interactive enough.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker X Ninja
    OK for fans of the series, otherwise mega boring.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 1

    Web comic game has plenty of sordid humor
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2008)
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    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
    Excellent RPG with dark themes and imagery.
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 2
    (Game, 2008)