The most interesting RPG released in 2008

RPG 08 January 2008

Arcade RPG set in a fantasy world known from the strategic Kingdom Under Fire series. The game boils down mainly to murdering a hordes of monsters. We have six heroes to choose from, each endowed with its own story and ability to wield different weapons.

PCX360

RPG 22 January 2008

MMOcRPG set in 18th century pirate realities, made in a modern way, with advanced 3D graphics. The action of the game takes place in the Caribbean in the 18th century, and the player becomes the captain of the ship and has complete freedom in his actions.

PC

RPG 31 January 2008

JRPG production, in which we learn about the original story of a young demon who wants to take over the title of Lord, belonging to his father. The fight was carried out in a turn-based manner and requires players to have a good strategy.

PS3

RPG 12 February 2008

Lost Odyssey is a new project by Japanese author Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of the cult Final Fantasy series. This product is one of two (besides Blue Dragon) debut electronic-entertainment projects of Mistwalker studio, founded by the aforementioned visionary from the country of samurai.

X360

RPG 18 February 2008

The fifth part of the classic role-playing game, which focuses on the complexity of the game world and not on spectacular graphics. We play the role of a soldier of the Empire, setting out to find a mercenary who tried to murder the Empress.

PC

RPG 20 February 2008

Priston Tale 2: The Second Enigma is a sequel to the MMORPG, Priston Tale. Again, like its predecessor, the game offers free gameplay and a colorful manga world.

PC

RPG 25 February 2008

Silverfall: Earth Awakening is the first addition to the cRPG game in which magic and the world of technology merge and create a coherent whole. This title is the responsibility of Kyiv's Games studio, the authors of the basic game.

PC

RPG 28 February 2008

Soma Bringer is an RPG game for lovers of Japanese climates. The game boils down to fighting and exploring the terrain. With the development of the plot we will advance to higher levels.

NDS

RPG 29 February 2008

Cabal Korean studio EST Games is another representative of the increasingly popular MMORPG genre. The creators propose a peculiar mix of classic elements for RPGs, coloured by the need to solve logical puzzles and seasoned with a large dose of action (with a definite advantage of the latter).

PC

RPG 01 March 2008

A turn-based RPG game with graphic design and retro-style mechanics. We are involved in a conflict between the Romans trying to conquer Britain and the Celts protecting their lands. Depending on the chosen side of the dispute we have to deal with quite different tasks, scenery and characters. As the game progresses, the player-led team of several players gains further levels of experience and finds better equipment.

PC

RPG 05 March 2008

Classic realized representative of jRPG species. We set out to search for the mythical El Dorado. Along the way we fight monsters and question NPCs.

NDS

RPG 11 March 2008

Lost in Blue 3 is a cRPG game with adventure elements. This is the third part of the survival series released on the Nintendo DS console. As in previous editions, Konami is responsible for this title.

NDS

RPG 11 March 2008

Another representative of the mini-series "FF Crystal Chronicles". The presence of a fully fledged multiplayer is worth mentioning. Up to four players can participate in this type of struggle.

NDS

RPG 18 March 2008

Unofficial continuation of the Atelier Iris series. The player takes on the role of an alchemy adept, taking care of the tasks and the development of the team he or she leads.

PS2

RPG 24 March 2008

Tales of Pirates is another title from the growing family of massive multiplayer online games. Moliyo's programmers offer us to immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of pirates and marine adventures.

PC

RPG 25 March 2008

Opoona is a peculiar Japanese cRPG game dedicated to Wii console owners. It is important to note that the main element of this production is the continuous establishment of knowledge and strengthening of already concluded and the acquisition of qualifications in the professional sphere.

Wii

RPG 25 March 2008

Harvest Moon DS Cute is the next installment of the famous series. This title is also a unique edition of Harvest Moon DS for girls.

NDS

RPG 02 April 2008

A new version of the jRPG game genre, originally released on the first generation PlayStation. Remake has a number of improved features, including improved character animations and intermittent scenes.

PSP

RPG 08 April 2008

Baroque is a manga-like cRPG game with action elements. It is worth mentioning that this item is actually a game remake from the Sega Saturn console. The action begins in 2032, when the world was ruined by a cataclysm called Blaze. In order to survive, people flee into their own worlds of illusion.

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RPG 15 April 2008

Final Fantasy XI: Vana'diel Collection 2008 is another FFXI compilation. It contains the basic version of the game and four add-ons - Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess.

PCX360

RPG 15 April 2008

A combination of role-playing and turn-based strategy. We play the role of a brave knight who wants to find a holy sword and save his homeland.

NDS

RPG 17 April 2008

We deal with finding dinosaur fossils, and the wonderfully animated prehistoric reptiles are put up for a series of increasingly difficult battles. We play alone or with other players.

NDS

RPG 18 April 2008

The World Ends With You is a jRPG game in which the player plays a boy named Neku. The place of the action is the capital of Japan, that is modern Tokyo, on the streets of which the everyday life of its inhabitants takes place.

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RPG 22 April 2008

River King: Mystic Valley is a cRPG game. The studio responsible for the production of this title has already recorded, among others, the popular Harvest Moon series, as well as many games based on fishing (e.g. Reel Fishing series). It's not surprising, therefore, that the main occupation of our hero in Mystic Valley is fishing.

NDS

RPG 09 May 2008

The first official expansion for the science-fiction action RPG Mass Effect developed by studio BioWare. Bring Down the Sky expands the story of the basic game with a new plot, completing which should take about 90 minutes. It also adds a completely new world related to a race of four-eyed, humanoid aliens known as Batarians. The plot of the expansion focuses on a group of Batarian extremists who take over a mobile station on an asteroid in the Asgard system.

PCX360

RPG 12 May 2008

The game is a combination of Japanese RPG and economic strategy. We play the role of King Leo, seeking to rebuild the lost kingdom.

Wii

RPG 14 May 2008

A cRPG game designed for multiplayer gameplay via the Internet. Its action takes us to the fantastic world based on the comic book series "Chronicles of the Black Moon" successfully published since 1994.

PC

RPG 20 May 2008

A MMO game set in the universe of Conan, a famous barbarian known for his novels and fantasy films. Each player creates a character with several features (look, class, etc.) and sets off on a journey through Cymeria and other lands. The production is characterized by an interesting plot, very nice visual setting and an innovative combat system, which allows the use of a combination of blows.

PC

RPG 20 May 2008

Representative of the species of Japanese RPGs. The player gets to know the story of a young girl about Reiha and her magical companion Aldo. The main characters try to bring order to the land they live in.

NDS

RPG 21 May 2008

A combination of a very funny adventure and a classic role-playing game. The whole is, of course, based on very popular Internet comics.

PCX360PS3

RPG 22 May 2008

We play the role of Hercules, suffering from amnesia, exploring the world of ancient Greece. We solve quests, defeat enemies and collect items of equipment.

NDS

RPG 27 May 2008

Classic representative of the genre of Japanese role-playing games. We take control of the team of heroes by participating in clashes observed in isometric projection.

X360

RPG 29 May 2008

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy is the second part of Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. The action once again takes us to the area of the famous alchemical academy, which, however, has "fallen". - literally and figuratively.

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RPG 05 June 2008

A representative of the so-called dungeon crawler species. We go through the underground, fight numerous monsters, collect items of equipment and advance to higher levels of experience.

Wii

RPG 12 June 2008

An interesting RPG production, in which we play the role of a slightly dissolved princess setting off on a great adventure to impress a certain traveller. The title offers the possibility of modifying the appearance of the location and statistics of opponents.

NDS

RPG 17 June 2008

Representative of the species of Japanese RPGs. We command a team represented by characters from different classes, setting off on a quest for valuable trophies.

NDS

RPG 17 June 2008

The second part of the Lyoko Code series. Again, we stand up against the aggressive artificial intelligence of XANA, trying to find a kidnapped friend.

NDS

RPG 19 June 2008

Requiem: Bloodymare is a MMORPG game created by the development team of Korean corporation Gravity. Playing as one of the six available character classes (two for each faction), players travel through the dark world of Ethergia, discovering its secrets and participating in countless battles. Due to the extremely dark style, which is a mixture of horror and dark fantasy, the game is addressed to adult audiences.

PC

RPG 24 June 2008

Monster Lab is a hybrid action game with cRPG production, in which the game is watched alternately from the perspective of the first and third person, and our task is to create various creatures and set them up for duels. Backbone Entertainment studio is responsible for the product.

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RPG 24 June 2008

The next installment of the popular RPG series. This time the brave Mega Man has to face Rogue and his army of viruses. Noteworthy is an extensive multiplayer for six people.

NDS

RPG 26 June 2008

Tactical jRPG based on the cult brand Bleach. The works were supervised by, among others, the author of the original, Tite Kubo. The production presents the history from before the events in manga and anime.

NDS

RPG 08 July 2008

A game of the jRPG genre, in which great emphasis was placed on showing the title Chocobo, i.e. gifted with magical powers of overgrown birds. We explore the game world, solve quests and defeat monsters.

Wii

RPG 10 July 2008

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 is another part of the Japanese cRPG series, created and released by Atlus. The game, which is longer, more complicated and intriguing than the previous versions of the series, throws us into the rural landscapes of Japan.

PS2

RPG 17 July 2008

Dragon Quest V: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride to remake the 2004 release of Dragon Quest V, which in turn was a remake of a classic of the same title, debuting on the market in 1992 in the version for the SNES console.

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RPG 22 July 2008

The second part of a series of humorous Japanese RPGs telling about the adventures of the sixteen-year-old warrior Ninja. During our journey, we travel, so numerous, randomly generated underground, perform a lot of quests, defeat hundreds of enemies and gain a pile of items.

NDS

RPG 22 July 2008

Disgaea on the Nintendo DS is a position that was known from stationary devices before it hit this portable console. It is a combination of jRPG with many elements of turn-based strategies.

NDS

RPG 31 July 2008

Another game from the famous Phantasy Star series, this time in a version for a portable Sony console. The product offers a lot of fun for up to 4 people.

PSP

RPG 01 August 2008

A classic RPG developed by Radon Labs, based on the narrative RPG system Das Schwarze Auge (The Dark Eye). The game takes place in a fantasy realm called Aventuria, where an epic adventure awaits – during the game the player will visit not only the center of the continent called Middenrealm, but more exotic areas as well. Before the beginning of the game, the player first creates his character that is described by various traits and parameters.

PC

RPG 06 August 2008

An unusual RPG developed by brothers Tarn and Zach Adams, inspired by classic text games, especially those from roguelike genre. The story of Dwarf Fortress is set in a randomly generated fantasy world, where we command a group of dwarfs dreaming of wealth and fame. The way to make those dreams reality is to complete the tasks given to them by NPCs or to dig for resources and produce various items.

PC

RPG 07 August 2008

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is another remake of the first game from the popular Fire Emblem series. It is a combination of fictional and strategic elements.

NDS

RPG 12 August 2008

A hack'n'slash game from the authors of the famous "Dungeon Siege", which takes place in the distant future. We are fighting with aliens trying to prevent them from taking over the spacecraft they are currently occupying.

PC

RPG 15 August 2008

StoneAge 2 is a colorful, humorous MMORPG, created by the Japanese development group DigiPark and offered in Europe for free thanks to the efforts of the German company Frogster Interactive.

PC

RPG 22 August 2008

Inazuma Eleven is a combination of cRPG and football. As a young player we have to gather a team that is able to defeat all rivals in football matches. The game was created by Level-5.

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RPG 22 August 2008

A browser MMORPG referring stylistically to the first part of The Witcher by developers from the CD Projekt RED studio. The game consists mainly of duels with other players, where the reward is experience and gold to develop the hero, including training new skills and upgrading attributes. The characters and locations in the game have their literary prototypes in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher's novel cycle.

WWW

RPG 26 August 2008

A combination of a strategy and a Japanese RPG. We play the role of a trainer, catching the title Digimons and displaying subordinate monsters in various tournaments.

NDS

RPG 26 August 2008

A team, quite complex RPG, in which our main occupation is to search the dungeons in search of treasures. The game is presented from the perspective of the first person.

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RPG 26 August 2008

Tales of Vesperia is a fantasy jRPG game created by Namco Bandai. The story depicts the fate of a boy named Yuri and his friends living on the planet Terca Lumireis. The visual setting of the game was prepared with the use of target-shading technique, and the background music was taken care of by Motoi Sakuraba.

X360PS3

RPG 02 September 2008

Japanese RPG from the authors of the "Star Ocean" saga. We play the role of a young boy named Kapel. We travel around the game world, fighting monsters and completing quests.

X360

RPG 02 September 2008

An MMORPG developed by KingsIsle Entertainment. Wizard101 has been designed to be a safe and at the same time entertaining game for young players. In the game, one gets to visit a fantastical universe of the Great Spiral, which is threatened by the sorcerer Malistaire. As Radenwood School for Magical Arts freshmen, the players begin their adventure in Wizard City.

PC

RPG 04 September 2008

Continuation of the Xbox 360 game Blue Dragon. We get to know the fate of a boy named Shu and his friends. This time the main characters have to take care of stopping a bad dragon.

NDS

RPG 08 September 2008

Free MMO production, where we try to resolve the conflict between Princess Adeleine, who aspires to the throne, and her jealous sister Marion.

PC

RPG 12 September 2008

Remake of classic RPG. The game is divided into five chapters, and in each of them we get to know the new main character. We travel through a fairy-tale land, solving quests, killing monsters and finding treasures.

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RPG 16 September 2008

Continuation of the RPG, the first part of which was released on GBA. We take control of a team of six heroes, investigating dungeons and killing monsters we meet.

NDS

RPG 16 September 2008

A unique combination of RPG mechanics with a strategy game, created as the debut project of an independent developer, TaleWorlds. The player assumes the role of an adventurer who arrives to Calradia, a realm divided into several rivaling kingdoms. What he does next depends completely on him. Mount & Blade does not offer a story campaign, rather giving the player the freedom of shaping his adventures.

PC

RPG 18 September 2008

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is the first attempt to create an MMO based on the Warhammer fantasy universe, developed by Games Workshop since 1983.

PC

RPG 19 September 2008

An enhanced and expanded edition of the bestselling role-playing game based on Andrzej Sapkowski's fantasy novels, developed by CD Projekt RED. This new edition brings many changes in terms of both the content and technical aspects. The creators introduced numerous corrections eliminating the flaws present in the original game, such as stability issues, prolonged loading time, and many errors present in foreign language versions.

PC

RPG 19 September 2008

RPG game with isometric view, set in the realities of science fiction, production of Russian studio 1C. In the game we play the role of one of the prisoners of the planet Alcatraz, intended for degenerates and recidivists. In order to survive, we gather a team, face other murderers and perform a number of tasks. The game has an interesting combat system and nice graphics.

PC

RPG 22 September 2008

A combination of a simple RPG and an adventure game. We play the role of a castaway who found himself on a desert island. We solve everyday problems - providing shelter or searching for food.

Wii

RPG 25 September 2008

Japanese RPG production telling the story of a group of daredevils struggling with the threat devouring souls. The game features characters from many other series and titles (such as DisgaeaI).

PS3

RPG 25 September 2008

Mana Khemia: The Student Alliance is, as the creators themselves call it, the true spiritual successor to the Atelier Iris series, known to gamers from the PlayStation 2 desktop console. This time, maintained in a manga-like RPG style, it hits the mobile console for the first time, while offering some changes and novelties compared to its predecessors.

PSP

RPG 26 September 2008

Sands of Destruction is a jRPG game based on the anime series World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokuni. The player directs the actions of a group of heroes who want to destroy the world in which the cruel race of Ferals rules over people. The basis of the game is exploration of the terrain, performance of tasks and duels with different opponents.

NDS

RPG 26 September 2008

A role-playing game involving a friendly hedgehog and his friends. We explore the world and participate in turn-based battles.

NDS

RPG 01 October 2008

Continuation of the RPG issued in 2007. We command a team of daredevils, fighting monsters, collecting better items of equipment and solving quests.

PSP

RPG 02 October 2008

A continuation to a successful cRPG from 2004. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel was created by Ascaron Interactive - a German studio popular mainly for the Port Royale series of strategy games.

PCX360PS3

RPG 07 October 2008

The second installment of the "Spectrobes" series. We learn more about Rallen and Jeena, digging out fossils, exploring space and fighting.

NDS

RPG 14 October 2008

Continuation of the jRPG game series with elements of combat released on mobile platforms, known in its native Japan as Naruto RPG. Developed by Tomy studio, the production refers to the popular manga and anime series by Masashi Kishimoto and allows players to explore the further adventures of a young martial arts student, Naruto Uzumaki.

NDS

RPG 16 October 2008

AWAY Shuffle Dungeon is a Mistwalker studio designed for the Nintendo DS jRPG console, founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, father of the Final Fantasy series.

NDS

RPG 21 October 2008

A full-fledged continuation of a third-person action RPG by Peter Molyneux, originally released in 2004 on Microsoft consoles. The story of Fable II is once again set in the fantasy land of Albion, but the action takes place roughly 500 years after the events of the original game, we assume the role of an ordinary inhabitant of Albion who, accompanied by his faithful dog, undertakes subsequent quests climbing up the social ladder and growing up to be one of the biggest heroes in the land.

X360

RPG 21 October 2008

Star Ocean: First Departure is a remake of the 1996 release of RPG, which was created by Square Enix studio.

PSP

RPG 21 October 2008

The 15th expansion pack for EverQuest - an MMORPG released in 1999; the expansion was created by Daybreak Game Company. This time, the players were given an opportunity to travel in time - Riftseekers managed to bend spacetime using the so-called Plane of Time. As a result, the world broke into fragments and, as it turns out, one such part is inhabited by a fallen god by the name of Zeboxoruk.

PC

RPG 28 October 2008

Representative of the species of Japanese RPGs. We start battles with heroes and monsters. To defeat monsters, we use magic cards to create the strongest waistlines.

PSP

RPG 28 October 2008

The third installment in the popular series of post-apocalyptic cRPGs. Bethesda Softworks, best known for The Elder Scrolls series, took the reins of the production. The main story arc focuses on the search for our character’s father. During the journey, the main protagonist, called the Lone Wanderer, learns of Project Purity, which could provide water for the inhabitants of the Wasteland.

PCX360PS3

RPG 30 October 2008

We play the role of a farmer, taking care of the proper functioning of the farm. In this edition we spend a lot of time playing with the animals living on the farm.

Wii

RPG 30 October 2008

Atlantica Online is an MMO game, a combination of RPG and turn-based strategy. The way it plays is the easiest to compare to the one known from the Heroes of Might Magic series.

PC

RPG 31 October 2008

Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles is a tactical game with action and cRPG elements. Despite the infantile-looking graphic design, the game requires intellectual effort from us. This is a Japanese product, for the release and production of which the industry giant Sega is responsible.

PCPS3

RPG 01 November 2008

Original action game with RPG elements, in which we can influence the environment by changing the content of the magical book. In addition to dynamic combat, the title also offers the opportunity to find the perfect partner.

NDS

RPG 06 November 2008

A Japanese role-playing game in which we explore the world maintained in steampunk climates. During our adventures we visit London, New York and Cairo, among others.

NDS

RPG 11 November 2008

Sequel game Tales of Symphonia, whose action begins two years after the end of the original story. Production is a classic representative of jRPG species.

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RPG 13 November 2008

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is the second addition to Blizzard Entertainment's best-selling MMO, which was announced during the BlizzCon 2007 event in the United States. It gives players the opportunity to further develop their heroes, receive new areas to explore, additional items, abilities and missions, as well as the ability to play as a powerful warrior-necrowd.

PC

RPG 18 November 2008

Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon is the second installment of a series of best-selling role-playing games about rural life. Compared to the one, it introduces a few novelties, including the possibility of rewriting the farm for children.

NDS

RPG 18 November 2008

The fifth expansion pack for the second installment in a series of popular MMORPGs dating back to 1999. The Shadow Odyssey was created by Daybreak Game Company - a team that has developed the franchise from the very beginning. The expansion introduces over twenty new locations - both completely new areas and places that fans of the original EverQuest are familiar with (Mistmoore, Najena). Also, 18 dungeons appeared in the expansion, and those were also transferred from the original game.

PC

RPG 18 November 2008

The second official expansion pack for the role-playing game Neverwinter Nights 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The armed conflict in Sword Coast was greatly exploited by many merchant companies, which have thus expanded their influence. In this time of unrest, your group of heroes can join the merchant and build a powerful trading empire.

PC

RPG 18 November 2008

The game is a combination of RPG and turn-based strategy. We play the role of a brave knight, moving to the rescue of the fairy-tale land. We play alone or in a multiplayer.

NDS

RPG 18 November 2008

The first expansion to The Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar developed by Turbine Entertainment. This add-on takes players to the titular Mines of Moria – the largest and most dangerous underground complex in all Middle-Earth. When traveling through the dark tunnels, the players have to face new kinds of adversaries (these include both Sauron’s minions and some thus far unknown creatures).

PC

RPG 20 November 2008

A Japanese role-playing game prepared by Square-Enix. We explore the land of fantasy and take part in a large number of turn-based fights. The game is powered by a modern Unreal Engine 3.

PCX360PS3

RPG 21 November 2008

A standalone expansion pack for the third installment in the legendary RPG series developed by Piranha Bytes. The expansion pack was created by Trine Game Studios (an Indian developer) and constitutes a link between the original Gothic trilogy and the fourth installment, which was created by another team. In terms of the plot, the game delivers a series of answers for questions the players asked themselves after completing the base version of Gothic III.

PC

RPG 25 November 2008

Aion is an MMORPG developed by the Korean developer NCSoft, known for creating the popular Lineage series. The game takes the player to a fantastical land of Atreia, divide by a cataclysm into two separate parts. The part of the world that is suffused with sunlight is inhabited by the so-called Elvos, who represent positive and enlightened values; the dark part of the world is home to Asmodians - distrustful and dangerous humans living across the ice-bound territories.

PC

RPG 27 November 2008

The Chronicles of Spellborn is a MMORPG created by the development team of Spellborn International. The action was set in the universe of dark fantasy Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, which as a result of catastrophes and wars was torn into many parts. The game is distinguished by rich hero development options, an interesting system of skills and exciting duels. The Chronicles of Spellborn servers were closed in August 2010.

PC

RPG 27 November 2008

A game about the adventures of a young boy who has to take care of the farm and at the same time can take part in a great adventure. The title offers a lot of freedom of action.

Wii

RPG 12 December 2008

Rise of the Argonauts is an action RPG game developed by Liquid Entertainment development studio (creators of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring and Battle Realms series). This position refers to Greek myths, and its main character is Jason (in Poland known as Jazon) - heros, son of Ajzon, king Jolkos. Inspired by the myth about the search for the Golden Fleece, the game presents its alternative story, complemented by new threads.

PCX360PS3

RPG 18 December 2008

Another part of the famous series of Japanese role-playing games with an epic story set in a fantastic world, full of heroes and magic, etc. This time, the inhabitants of the game world are fighting a terrible disease that destroys their hearts.

NDSPSV

RPG 18 December 2008

Ragnarok Online DS is the transfer of the world known for the personal computer game to the Nintendo DS console. Our task is trivially simple - to stop evil, which may soon destroy all inhabitants.

NDS

RPG 18 December 2008

The next installment of the popular RPG series. We take control of the members of the Star of Destiny, crossing the magical land, solving quests and defeating enemies.

NDS

RPG 25 December 2008

The main character of this combination of dynamic action and elements of the cRPG genre is a heroic officer of the Red Army, who, as a result of an unfortunate coincidence of warfare, fights alone for survival on the front line.

PC

RPG 25 December 2008

White Knight Story is one of the first cRPG games to be released on PlayStation 3. Of course, this is a feature game in Japanese variation. Its creators have already had very good titles such as Dragon Quest VIII or Dark Cloud.

PS3

RPG 30 December 2008

The next installment of the popular game, in which we play the role of the owner of a farm taking over the legacy of a famous predecessor.

NDS