[QUOTE=Grimmy;35483921]Hi all! Since so many new Vita owners are wondering what kind of PSP RPG goodness are available on the SEN/PSN Store, I've compiled all the info here so that this can be your one-stop guide! This thread is divided into the following sections:

1. Recommended, Sony-approved Full Vita Compatibility Titles
2. Compatible, But Not Listed by Sony
3. Untested or Games Which Are Not Quite Working
4. Games Only Available on EU/UK Stores
5. Upcoming PSP RPG titles
6. 2nd Tier RPGs That Are Available
7. Not on SEN/PSN At All

If there are mistakes/corrections, do let me know! And if someone can go through the Untested Titles and tell me which ones work/not work, it would be great. Lastly, if you have the prices of the games in pound/euro, I can also include them.

[B]1. RECOMMENDED, SONY-APPROVED FULL VITA COMPATIBILITY TITLES[/B]

[B]The 3rd Birthday[/B]
Company: Square Enix/HexaDrive
Category: Action Shooter with RPG elements
Price: $19.99 / €19,99 / £15.99

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Surprisingly well-priced for a Square Enix game. With the Vita's second analog joystick, this makes the game a much better experience. Plus the graphics are fantastic (not to talk about the fan service).


[B]Cladun: This is an RPG / Cladun X2[/B]
Company: NIS America/System Prisma
Category: Action RPG
Prices: $19.99 each (Cladun: This is an RPG is $9.99 on Gamestop.com, Cladun X2 is still $19.99) / €19,99 each / £15.99 each

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Two fantastic little rogue-like games that have rockin' soundtracks and quirky humor. Both the first or the second game are worth playing - you can't go wrong.


[B]Corpse Party[/B]
Company: XSEED/Team GrisGris/5pb.
Category: Adventure
Price: $19.99 / €14,99 / £11.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/corpseparty.jpg[/IMG]

This isn't even an RPG, but the format of it is reminiscent of classic 16-bit RPGs. And plus, it's a game that comes very highly recommended, so I'm gonna break the rules here.


[B]Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness[/B]
Company: NIS America
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $14.99 ($9.99 on Gamestop.com) / €14,99 / £9.99

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The first in the classic Disgaea series- and well-priced at only $14.99. Good to play through before Disgaea 3 for the Vita arrives.


[B]Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days[/B]
Company: NIS America
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $19.99 ($14.99 on Gamestop.com) / €19,99 / £15.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/disgaea2.jpg[/IMG]

The second in the classic Disgaea series- and well-priced at only $19.99. Good to play through before Disgaea 3 for the Vita arrives.


[B]Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy[/B]
Company: Square Enix
Category: Fighting Action with RPG elements
Price: $29.99 / €34,99 / £19.99

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Not an RPG, but it does have RPG elements, so it's included for completion's sake. If it were $5 less it would be perfectly priced.


[B]Fate/Extra[/B]
Company: Aksys Games/Type Moon/Image Epoch
Category: RPG
Date: $24.99 / Coming soon to UK/EU via Ghostlight

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/fateextra.jpg[/IMG]

Mixed reviews for this pretty new RPG, but it has its fans.


[B]Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection[/B]
Company: Square Enix
Category: RPG
Price: $29.99 / €34,99 / £19.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/ffiv.jpg[/IMG]

Everyone knows about this compilation of the Square classic. Steep - can be $10 less.


[B]Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions[/B]
Company: Square Enix
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $9.99 / €9,99 / £7.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/fftactics.jpg[/IMG]

Despite the game's well-documented problem with slowdown during some spells, this remake of the PSOne classic features brand new localization by Alexander O. Smith's company. And it's only $9.99! Still highly recommended: it has 2 new jobs, 2 new characters, new equipment, new events, new story & side missions, anime cutscenes with voice acting, co-op missions mode, and Balthier is in!

[B]Half-Minute Hero[/B]
Company: XSEED/Marvelous Entertainment
Category: RPG
Price: $9.99 / €14,99 / £11.99 (Currently €7,99 / £6.49 until 14-03-2012)

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Worth every penny for this quick, delightful and very funny RPG. Get it!!


[B]Knights in the Nightmare[/B]
Company: Atlus USA/Sting Entertainment/Dept. Heaven
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $29.99  / Unavailable in EU

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An enhanced port of the part bullet-hell, part Strategy RPG DS game. $29.99 is rather steep.


[B]The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky[/B]
Company: XSEED Games/Falcom
Category: RPG
Price: $19.99 / €34,99 / £27.99 (Bundled with P2:IS for €59,99 / £47.99)

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/trails-in-the-sky.jpg[/IMG]

If you do not buy this, I'll come over with an axe and say, "Here's Johnny!". Seriously though, one of the best games on the PSP, period.


[B]Lunar: Silver Star Harmony[/B]
Company: XSEED Games/Game Arts/GungHo Works
Category: RPG
Price: $14.99 / €14,99 / £11.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/lunar.jpg[/IMG]

Despite the slightly long load times and a vocal minority complaining about the changes to the localization, this is a game well worth your money.


[B]Monster Hunter Freedom Unite[/B]
Company: Capcom
Category: Hunting Action
Price: $19.99 / €9,99 / £7.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/monster-hunter-freedom-unite-11.jpg[/IMG]

Not an RPG, but has enough loot-hunting to satisfy any RPG gamer. Plus everyone knows this game. And since Monster Hunter Portable 3rd never came over to the West, this is the best version to get.


[B]Persona 2: Innocent Sin[/B]
Company: Atlus
Category: RPG
Price: $39.99 / €34,99 / £27.99 (Bundled with P3P for €49,99 / £39.99, or with LOH:TiTS for €59,99 / £47.99)

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/Persona-2-Innocent-Sin.jpg[/IMG]

I really love this game - my personal favorite Persona. But not at $39.99


[B]Persona 3 Portable[/B]
Company: Atlus USA
Category: RPG
Price: $39.99 / €34,99 / £27.99 (Bundled with P2:IS for €49,99 / £39.99)

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No matter how classic this game is, it's not worth $39.99. I'd only recommend it if it's at least $10 less.


[B]Phantom Brave: Heroes of the Hermuda Triangle[/B]
Company: NIS America
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $19.99 ($9.99 at Gamestop.com) / €19,99 / £15.99

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The game has its fans, but admittedly I've never played it so no comments.


[B]Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords[/B]
Company: D3 Publishing/Infinite Interactive/Vicious Cycle Software
Category: Puzzle with RPG elements
Price: $9.99 / £4.79

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/puzzlequest.jpg[/IMG]

An small, unfortunate bug plagues this version (the assist bonus somehow doesn't get activated), but it hardly ruins this excellent version of the popular puzzle game.


[B]Riviera: The Promised Land[/B]
Company: Atlus USA/Sting Entertainment/Dept. Heaven
Category: RPG
Price: $14.99 / €17,99 / £13.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/riviera.jpg[/IMG]

A wholly enhanced version of the well-received GBA game by Sting. I enjoyed the GBA incarnation, so this should be good too.


[B]Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together[/B]
Company: Square Enix
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $19.99 / €19,99 / £15.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/tacticsogre.jpg[/IMG]

A million times worth it for just $19.99. The best iteration of a complete classic.


[B]Wild Arms XF[/B]
Company: XSEED Games/Media Vision/SCEJ
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $9.99 / €17,99 / £13.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/wildarmsxf.jpg[/IMG]

Infamous for being quite unforgiving difficulty-wise, the game nonetheless has a lot of fans who proclaim it one of the best Strategy RPGs on the system. It's only $9.99 - try it and find out!


[B]Yggdra Union[/B]
Company: Atlus USA/Sting Entertainment/Dept. Heaven
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $14.99 / Unavailable in EU

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Another DS to PSP Sting conversion. I have no idea about this game, to be honest.


[B]Ys Seven[/B]
Company: XSEED Games/Falcom
Category: Action RPG
Price: $14.99 / €14,99 / £11.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/ys7-1.jpg[/IMG]

Classic action RPG. A must-buy!


[B]Ys: The Oath in Felghana[/B]
Company: XSEED Games/Falcom
Category: Action RPG
Price: $14.99 / €14,99 / £11.99

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/ysoath.jpg[/IMG]

The best Ys game you can buy, with the best music. Cannot recommend more highly.


[B]Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger Vs. Darkdeath Evilman[/B]
Company: NIS America
Category: Dungeon Crawler RPG
Price: $29.99 ($19.99 at Gamestop.com) / €29,99 / £23.99

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A bizarre premise and tons of customization makes this a cult fan favorite. But $29.99 is still a bit steep... $10 off and it would be a sure-recommend.

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[B]2. COMPATIBLE, BUT NOT LISTED BY SONY[/B]
*Note: Must transfer via the PS3 for this to work. IF you don't have a PS3 the you're SOL*

[B]Gods Eater Burst[/B]
Company: D3 Publisher
Category: Hunting Action
Price: $19.99 / €29,99 / £23.99

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For those who find Monster Hunter too daunting, this is a good place to start.


[B]Hexyz Force[/B]
Company: Atlus/Sting
Category: RPG
Price: $29.99 / Unavailable in EU

[img]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/hexyz.jpg[/img]

A criminally underrated RPG with a fantastic mechanic - the fast-forward button in battles! Highly recommended, but play the male scenario first (the female side is quite annoying).


[B]Jeanne d'Arc[/B]
Company: SCEA/Level 5
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $22.99 / Unavailable in EU

[img]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/jeannearc.jpg[/img]

Some of the best graphics on the PSP added to a strong plotline and great gameplay - one of Level 5's best games, period.


[B]Valkyria Chronicles II[/B]
Company: Sega
Category: Tactical RPG
Price: Bundled: $22.49, Unbundled: €34,99 / £27.99 (without DLC; DLC costs €4,99 / £3.99)

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/valkyria-chronicles-ii.jpg[/IMG]

This bundle pack, which includes all the DLCs, is only available for a limited time, so get it now!

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[B]3. UNTESTED OR GAMES WHICH ARE NOT QUITE WORKING[/B]


[B]Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure[/B]
Company: Mastiff/Falcom
Category: Action RPG
Price: $14.99 / Unavailable in EU

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/gurumin.jpg[/IMG]

Falcom's charming action RPG....with a rather annoying camera. Still, quite enjoyable.


[B]Patapon 3[/B]
Company: SCEA/Pyramid/Japan Studios
Category: Rhythm Action with RPG elements
Price: $19.99 / €26,99 / £16.99

[img]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/Patapon3.jpg[/img]

Patapon 3 borrows RPG elements to complement its tried-and-true FEVER! rhythm action. But play the first two first to get used to the game mechanic.


[B]R-Type Command[/B]
Company: Atlus/Irem
Category: Turn-Based Strategy/Tactical RPG
Price: $14.99 / Unavailable in EU

[IMG]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/r-type_tactics.jpg[/IMG]

Underrated strategy/war game that bizarrely takes place in the R-Type world. Poor IREM.


[B]Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code[/B]
Company: Sony Online Entertainment
Category: Action RPG
Price: $14.99 / Unavailable in EU

[img]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/untold_legends_the_warriors_code.jpg[/img]

Surprisingly, this is not a bad dungeon hack n' slash at all - superseded just by the unavailable Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony. It's also a lot better than its prequel, Brotherhood of the Blade. If you're looking for hacking and looting, this is a fine choice.


[B]Ys I & II Chronicles[/B]
Company: XSEED/Falcom
Category: Action RPG
Price: $14.99 / €19,99 / £15.99

[img]http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/Werckmeister/yschron.jpg[/img]

Here, Ys I is a bit of a chore to go through to be honest, but Ys II is perfection - my favorite Ys game ever. The game seems to transfer over to Vitas fine for some, but not for others. Very strange.[/QUOTE]

Breath of Fire III
Company: Capcom
Category: RPG
Price: €9.99 / £7.99



The UMD version was plagued by interminable loading times, which apparently is now fixed if played on the Vita. Great news!


Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition
Company: Square Enix
Category: RPG
Price: €9.99 / £7.99 (Not up on Vita store - only available via PS3)



Why this isn't on the NA SEN store, I have no idea.


Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition
Company: Square Enix
Category: RPG
Price: €9.99 / £7.99



Again, why this isn't on the NA SEN store, I have no idea.


Phantasy Star Portable 2
Company: Sega/Alfa System
Category: Action RPG
Price: €34.99 / £19.99 (Not up on Vita store - only available via PS3)



Holy mackerel, €34.99 for the game! But some hardcore fans will end up paying this willingly...


White Knight Chronicles: Origins
Company: SCEE
Category: RPG
Price: €26.99 / £21.99



By all categories a pretty awful game, saved from my 2nd tier list by the virtue of it being region exclusive...

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5. UPCOMING PSP RPG TITLES

Gungnir
Company: Atlus/Sting/Dept. Heaven
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $29.99
Release Date: June 12, 2012




Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time
Company: Atlus
Category: Strategy RPG
Price: $29.99
Release Date: July 24, 2012




Black Rock Shooter
Company: NIS America/Image Epoch
Category: Action RPG
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA




Grand Knights History
Company: XSEED Games/Vanillaware/Marvelous Entertainment
Category: RPG
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA




6. AVAILABLE 2nd TIER RPGS

Adventures to Go! $14.99
Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos $7.99 ($5.99 at Gamestop.com) / €17.99 / £13.99
Astonishia Story £7.99 (Unavailable in NA)
Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light $7.99 ($5.99 at Gamestop.com) (Unavailable in EU)
Blazing Souls Accelate $34.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Class of Heroes $39.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Crimson Gem Saga $29.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Dragoneer's Aria $9.99 ($7.99 at Gamestop.com) / £11.99
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of the Ancient Arts $11.99 / £8.79
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground $9.99 (Unavailable in EU)
The Eye of Judgment: Legends $29.99 / £19.99
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl $14.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley $29.99 / €29.99 / £23.99 (Currently €14.99 / £11.99 until 14-03-2012)
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon $14.99 / €12.99 / £9.99 (Currently €6.49 / £5.19 until 14-03-2012)
Jikandia: The Timeless Land $24.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Justice League Heroes $9.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble $39.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Kingdom of Paradise $16.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Lord of Arcana $19.99 / £15.99
Mana Khemia: Student Alliance $9.99 ($7.99 at Gamestop.com) / €14.99 / £11.99
Mimana Iyar Chronicle $34.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona $39.99 / €12.99 (temporary discount) / £19.99 (Currently £9.99 until 29-02-2012)
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires £13.99 (Unavailable in NA)
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade $14.99 (Unavailable in EU)
Valhalla Knights $4.99 / €6.49 / £9.99 (Currently £5.19 until 14-03-2012)
Valhalla Knights 2: Battle Stance $9.99 / €7.99 / £11.99 (Currently £6.49 until 14-03-2012)
Warriors of the Lost Empire $5.99 (Unavailable in EU)


7. NOT AVAILABLE AT ALL ON SEN/PSN


Brave Story: New Traveler (XSEED Games)
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (Square Enix)
Dungeon Maker II: The Hidden War (UFO Interactive)
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony (2K Games)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (Square Enix)
The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion (Namco Bandai)
The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch (Namco Bandai)
The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean (Namco Bandai)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (Activision)
Metal Gear Ac!d (Konami)
Metal Gear Ac!d 2 (Konami)
Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner (Atlus)
PoPoLoCrois (SCEA)
Star Ocean: First Departure (Square Enix)
Star Ocean: Second Evolution (Square Enix)
Tales of Eternia (Namco Bandai)
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology (Namco Bandai)
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (Square Enix)
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse (Activision)
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim (Konami)