1. Final Fantasy III ( Final Fantasy VI )
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: SquareSoft's magnum opus and high point of its series. In a world of steamworks, the peace is suddenly disrupted by Imperial soldiers wielding a weapon lost to the mists of time: Magic. It's up to a huge cast of diverse heroes to stand up to the Imperial MagiTek Army with the help of the Espers, ancient creatures who are the source of the Empire's own new-found power.
2. Dragon Warrior IV ( Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen )
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Chunsoft
Publisher: Enix
3. Chrono Trigger
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: When a science experiment and a curious girl hurtle a young boy into an adventure across time, he realizes the planet's only hope lies with him. A series of adventures - all mysteriously linked - spanning millions of years take a normal boy and transform him and his motley crew of friends gathered throughout time into heroes. They will discover by the end that by saving their own time period, they may save them all.
4. Final Fantasy II ( Final Fantasy IV )
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1991
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: The Kingdom of Baron is collecting the world's crystals, sometimes by force. The power of the Red Wings, Baron's armada of airships, gives them the power to impose their will on the world... but to what sinister purpose? Cecil, the disaffected Dark Knight commander of the Red Wings, must embark on a journey to prove his loyalty and discover the secrets behind the throne.
5. EarthBound ( Mother 2 )
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ape Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: After a meteorite impacts near his home, Ness begins a grand adventure to save the world from Giygas who controls the universe in the future. Seeking out eight sanctuaries around the world, along with three other like-minded friends, he will gather his psychic power and prevent the world from falling into chaos.
6. Pokémon Crystal Version
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
7. Final Fantasy VII
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1997
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Sony
8. Pokémon Red Version
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 1998
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
9. Divinity: Original Sin
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Synopsis: Set before the events of Divine Divinity - a pair of Source Hunters are in Rivellon, investigating a report of dark magic in the realm. The enveloping, non-linear story is full of immersive environments, memorable characters and hidden treasures. Co-op can be played online or with two-player split-screen locally. This enhanced edition comes with hours of re-mastered dialogue.
10. Final Fantasy X
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Square Enix
