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What retro Japanese style ARPGs (meaning basically that they use a controller and aren't mouse-based hack-and-slash games a la Diablo) can you recommend for me?

I've already played all the Seiken Densetsu games that are available in English (including SD3's English fanslation hack) and Secret of Evermore.

>> No.2897071
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2897071

Ys thread?

>> No.2897087

>>2897071
OP here. I'm actually playing Ys Seven right now but didn't say anything because not retro.

>> No.2897098

Radia Senki

>> No.2897110

Xanadu

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2897121

>>2897039
Beyond Oasis and Legend of Oasis are my two favorite retro ARPGs. Similar to the mana games with elemental spirits, but more puzzle oriented.

I also have always really liked Light Crusader, though it's even more of a puzzle game so may or may not be what you're looking for.

>> No.2897139

>>2897039
Brain Lord is pretty fun if you enjoy puzzles.

Also the Heaven and Earth trio are all this kind of game.

>> No.2897140

Alundra, Terranigma, Crusader of Centy

>> No.2897141

>>2897140
He is looking for action-RPGs and not action-adventures.

>> No.2897252

>>2897110
I can't find anything about Xanadu. Everything seems to be about some upcoming game called Tokyo Xanadu.

>> No.2897452

>>2897252
It's one of the earliest action RPGs and a lot better than the likes of Hydlide or Dragon Slayer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanadu_%28video_game%29
All versions except the new mode on the Saturn are in English.

>> No.2897603

>>2897252
Play Legend of Xanadu instead of Xanadu

There's also a Legend of Xanadu II, which is much easier to play with a guide (both games are still in Japanese)

>> No.2897914

>>2897039

Wow that's some poor graphic design.