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Okay, so let’s talk about tactical RPGs. You know, those games where you’re basically playing chess with crazy anime characters or, you know, demons. The PlayStation consoles are full of these gems, but like, which ones really stand out? Not gonna lie, Final Fantasy Tactics on the PS1 still holds a special place in my heart. It’s like that dark, brooding cousin who’s always more interesting than your other relatives.
The thing is, when the PS1 came out in the mid-90s, RPG fans didn’t have much. Then bam! Final Fantasy Tactics drops in ’98 and changes the game. Literally. The job system was mind-blowing (for the time at least), and then there was the grid thing, which felt novel and a bit intimidating. But man, once you got into it, saying goodbye was like ditching your favorite pair of jeans – could you ever??
But don’t think PS1’s the only winner. Disgaea: Hour of Darkness on the PS2? Now that was quirky, with its little demon prince, Laharl, kicking up a fuss down in the underworld. Oh, and let’s not forget about all those weird mechanics. Like, who in their right mind thought stacking characters to deal damage was a good idea? Honestly, I still don’t know if it was genius or madness, but it kept me glued.
And if we’re going portable, Jeanne d’Arc on the PSP was just… wild. It’s like someone decided the Hundred Years’ War needed a fantasy makeover. Imagine Joan of Arc, but instead of just fighting the English, she’s battling alongside animal knights and demons. Why not, right?
Now, Valkyria Chronicles on the PS3, well, that was a whole different ball game. They took the WWII vibe, threw it in a fantasy blender, and gave us this game where it felt like you were walking through a watercolor painting. And yeah, sure, the grid was gone and you could just run around like a headless chicken, but somehow it worked.
Over on the PS Vita, things were quieter, mostly because hardly anyone gave this console the love it deserved. But Grand Kingdom was a diamond in the rough. Leading mercenaries and battling with a weird board game twist? I’m here for it. Why people slept on this console, I’ll never understand.
Fast forward to the PS4, where an indie game – yup, not from Japan! – called SteamWorld Heist takes the crown. Robots in space, doing tactical 2D battles that felt so, so good. It was a fresh spin, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d be this hooked on ricocheting bullets off walls.
And now we’re at the PS5, where Unicorn Overlord comes swinging into the ring. Vanillaware did something amazing here, letting us explore open worlds and still keep the tactical charm alive. It’s different, yes, but man, sometimes different is just what you need.
Anyway, there you have it – the crazy ride through PlayStation’s tactical RPG history. Each game has its own flavor, a few wild twists, and definitely enough to keep you busy for… well, way too many hours.
