Author Topic: PS2 Atlus Games (Read 1370 times)

Rman · « **on:** January 22, 2008, 12:46:12 PM »

I missed the majority of Atlus's marquee ps2 titles like, Nocturne, Digital Devil Saga 1 + 2. I really want to play these games as I'm a RPG fan and I've heard that they among the best in the ps2 library, however, the prices for these are insane. And they are virtually impossible to find as well. Are these games worth their price? Or should I just stick with Persona 3 and Devil Summoner, which are still widely available at retailers and online.

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:05:38 PM »

Just get DDS 1 and 2

Rman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:07:56 PM »

Wasn't Persona 3 and Nocturne well regarded as well.

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:15:05 PM »

not that i'm aware of

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:16:16 PM »

Nocturne is probably the best Shin Megami game on PS2 but it is extremely rare these days in brick stores. Youll need to Ebay for it.

DDS1 and 2 are pretty awesome as well. Himuro will say that Persona 3 was awesome, but I found the highschool sim aspect of it and the limited time in dungeons to be total poop on an otherwise fun little game.

Devil Summoner is another release from them, I bought a copy but havent cracked it open yet. Its pretty easy to find still, and most people seemed to have liked it, but not as much as the DDS games and Nocturne.

Oh yeah, they did Odin Sphere too but while pretty thats kinda item management hell in a box.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:21:17 PM »

Also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlus

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:22:00 PM »

I'd suggest Persona 3 and then check out DDS1+2 if you like that, and finally Nocturne. Devil Summoner if you like any of those games as it is the weakest SMT ever. I suggest going into Nocturne last because it is much more BRUTAL than the other games and having experience in SMT games will make the experience much smoother.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:24:36 PM »

HA HA! Persona 3!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2008, 01:44:05 PM »

Baroque sort of interests me, what with the flesh and heart eating and all

Beezy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2008, 03:21:33 PM »

Nocturne and DDS1 really are impossible to find...

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on January 22, 2008, 03:07:20 PM

Also since you're talking quirky jrpgs you should pick up Shadow Hearts: Covenant.

I should really play this :/

Vizzys · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2008, 04:49:35 PM »

i see DDS 1 and 2 going to around 40 new on ebay (not the collectors edition)

definitely worth it

persona 3 is good, if you dont mind the sim portion, as you level up you can stay longer in dungeons without having to rest, it hasnt happened to my party in a looooong time. Im 35 hours in tho

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:08:14 PM »

DDS2 is still sold new at places like Frys and probably online retailers. Thats a good find on 1 tho, I couldnt find that new anywhere.

Also, another nod for Shadow Hearts Cov, its awesome

tiesto · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:10:50 PM »

Saw Devil Summoner for $20 at GS the other day, I didn't bite because it was one of their "new" games (i.e. case all gooped up with stickers), gotta look around for a sealed copy. DDS1 was excellent but I haven't played 2 yet. Only started playing Nocturne, I'll have to go back to that one day.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:31:19 PM »

I've been off of RPG's for years, but Atlus' other PS2 games are not bad. Sky Gunner is rather delightful, Dual Hearts is charming and imaginitive but the gameplay is boring, and I've yet to play more then 15 minutes of Rule of Rose but it seems okay so far.

Oh, and Samurai Western kicks ass. It can also be acquired cheaply, unlike nearly every Atlus game in existence.

Rman · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:49:31 PM »

Slightly off topic, I've also been looking for Evilbore's handheld game of the year 2007, Etrian Odyssey. I'll probably hit up the small independent stores as I have been having trouble locating it at the big retailers.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2008, 06:09:16 PM »

I've seen it a few places still, mostly GameCrazy stores

The Sceneman · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2008, 06:24:01 PM »

Quote from: Rman on January 22, 2008, 05:49:31 PM

Slightly off topic, I've also been looking for Evilbore's handheld game of the year 2007, Etrian Odyssey. I'll probably hit up the small independent stores as I have been having trouble locating it at the big retailers.

buy itttttt

and DDS1 is great too, got my sealed copy for peanuts becuase no one in PALland has any taste. I have DDS2 but havent cracked it open yet. I hear its good

disgruntled_jojo · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2008, 08:40:09 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 22, 2008, 04:36:29 PM

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on January 22, 2008, 03:07:20 PM
Also since you're talking quirky jrpgs you should pick up Shadow Hearts: Covenant.

I should really play this :/

Same, I have a copy a home that I've yet to even put in the system...

RevenantKioku · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2008, 01:14:55 AM »

I enjoyed Devil Summoner, but it definitely has its flaws.

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Author Topic: PS2 Atlus Games (Read 1370 times)