recommend some good JRPGs for the PS2

[dcpsoguy]

I got a 360 and I love it, the only bad thing about it is the lack of some japanese RPGs. I have played all of the FF games except for 12 which I'm going to soon, probably will wait until my 360 RROD's (hah, it's sad that I have to say that.. i love the 360 though). i wanna play kingdom hearts 2 as i've played the 2nd one and i think i'm gonna pick up valkryie profile 2 as the game looks sick.

 

[erwos]

Disgaea (1 and 2)
Odin Sphere
Persona 3
Kingdom Hearts (1 and 2)
Dragon Quest 8
Rogue Galaxy

 

[RaiderJ]

DQ8

 

[DaveSimmons]

Xenosaga 1 was very good, 2 was not as good but fun, 3 is next in my to-play pile.

I've heard good things about these but haven't played them:
- Shadow Hearts 1-2 (but word on 3 isn't great)
- Star Ocean (but combat is real-time not turn-based)

 

[Tiamat]

Dragon Quest 8
Rogue Galaxy
Persona 3

are my top 3 choices.

Star Ocean is pretty good, but you have to adjust their combat points correctly. I didnt understand the AI points system until end game and had a rough time.