Some of the greatest video game mascots of all time ended up branching out into different genres like RPGs. Mario and Sonic are two big examples, but there are many others. A mascot RPG is essentially a spinoff that takes established characters, often in a crossover context, and turns them into a grand adventure.
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These RPGs are masters at feeding you their story not only through cutscenes, but also through strong environmental storytelling.
Sometimes the experiments work out and other times things get complicated. The following games will be ranked by RPG quality, from visuals to mechanics to story. At first, these games were considered gimmicks, but now they have become iconic as something similar The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
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Super Robot Wars Y
Anime Mecha Unite
Super Robot Wars Y is the latest game in a franchise that started on the Game Boy in 1991. The big trick is to combine various anime franchises into one massive tactical RPG that features flashy animations where fan service takes precedence, and the story serves as an afterthought.
There are different Gundam series like Z Gundam mobile suit, G Gundam mobile fighterand Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. some not-Gundam franchises include Macross, Get Robo, Code Geassand strangest of all, Godzilla. It may not have a stacked list of the best mecha anime compared to other entries, but Super Robot Wars Y it is at least easily accessible.
Project X Zone 2
Tactical crossover
Project X Zone 2 is another tactical RPG, combining game franchises from Sega, Bandai Namco and Capcom. Some franchises include Yakuza, Tekken, Mega manand many others. Most units come in pairs, although some single units can join a pair.
When a fight starts, players can create combos almost like in a fighting game and try to deal as much damage as possible in a set time. The classic couple includes Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield from Resident Evilfor example. The challenge level is fairly well balanced, but the battles take a long time.
Mega Man Battle Network 3 (Blue/White)
Super fighting digital robot
Mega Man Battle Network 3
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Mega Man Battle Network 3 was the first game to implement a Pokemon-stylish separation of versions, including blue and white editions. While the content varied between versions, it was more the same. Lan the kid can send NetNavi, MegaMan.EXE, into the digital world.
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In dungeons, players could encounter monsters that took things to a 2D arena where players could choose different attacks from tokens randomly placed in their deck. This game and the rest Mega Man Battle Network games, helped prove it Mega manas a franchise, it could work as an RPG.
The world of Final Fantasy
Heart pokemon
The world of Final Fantasy is a crossover Final Fantasy game, but the two original characters, the twins Lann and Reynn, look a lot like the original characters that would appear in the game The heart of the kingdom. The two jump into a magical world where everyone Final Fantasy properties exist in one place.
It's a turn-based RPG where the twins can catch monsters and either ride them or balance them on their heads in battle. It is basically a Pokemon a clone, but a little more sophisticated than most monster-catching RPGs. The best part is meeting fan favorite characters like Cloud from Final Fantasy VII or Flash from Final Fantasy 13 and witness how utterly adorable they look in chibi form.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Fight
XCOM In the Mushroom Kingdom
Mario is one of the greatest mascot characters of all time, so naturally at least two RPGs based on Mario must be on the list. Most of his RPGs are turn-based, but Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Fight is a little different because it has more to do with XCOM than Final Fantasy.
Mario and his regular crew of friends are joined by Rabbids z Rayman Universe who are huge fans of the Mushroom Kingdom so they dress up as Mario, Luigi and Peach to name a few. Each character gets a different weapon in battle, like Mario has a laser blaster, and it's important to take cover between attacks and movement. It's not as hard as XCOM or most strategy games, thankfully, but it will be a decent challenge for players.
South Park: The Stick Of Truth
The Boys Play EarthBound
The South Park kids first existed as cartoon characters, but have also become ubiquitous characters in pop culture through various games. South Park: The Stick of Truth was the first RPG and quite possibly the best South Park game. Players must create their new child character and then follow the classics from Cartman to Butters.
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Nonviolence is a welcome option in these RPGs, allowing you to approach conflicts and enemies in a peaceful way.
There was a time based element to the battle to make it more effective and all the spells were ridiculous. The best thing about the game was all the references and easter eggs that made the campaign feel like one big episode that never got old.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Beans, beans, magical fruit
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga was first released on the GBA and was the start of a new Mario-based RPG franchise. This turn-based RPG only focused on Mario and Luigi as the only party members, but they still managed to carry the game with active gameplay and their charismatic Italian gibberish.
In battle, the A button controls Mario and the B button controls Luigi. Players can time attacks to deal more damage and dodge attacks as all enemies behave differently. With battles constantly changing, combat rarely gets old, and alongside the colorful world of the Bean Kingdom, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga ranks among the best Mario-based RPGs of all time.
Kingdom Hearts 2
The worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy collide
The The heart of the kingdom the series originally started as an action platformer based on Mickey, which later evolved into the original character Sora, joined in adventure by Donald and Goofy. Kingdom Hearts 2 is technically the third game to continue the trio's adventures across a universe full of Disney planets based on the movies. Mulan, Beauty and the Beastand Throne there are three new examples, but there are also some returning films, e.g Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
Combat is action-based, with new abilities like shapeshifting, and there are still plenty of jumping challenges. Although players will be lost by jumping into Kingdom Hearts 2 first, it's still the best game in the series, balancing all the qualities of crossover, action and platformer.
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