The One Game You Would Never, Ever Trade...

So yeah, trade-ins seem to be the thing to do these days. It's the new debit card, in a manner of speaking. You trade in games you don't want anymore, and get free money for another game.

But any decent gamer has at least one game in their collection they'd never, ever, ever trade or sell. One game that will forever remain with that person. What game(s) would you never in a million years trade in?

I'll never get rid of my copies of Legend of Dragoon, Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Blue, Dark Cloud 2, Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner, NiGHTS Into Dreams, Legend of Legaia, Blast Corps for the N64, Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG for the SNES, or Final Fantasy 7 on the PS1. These are games that I've played numerous times over and enjoyed them every single time.

Legend of Dragoon needs a sequel. Bad. LoD kicked so much ass both in the story it told and the game play. I loved the characters, the cities, the music -- everything about Legend of Dragoon makes me unwilling to part with it.

The two Lunar games are gems that will be with me in my grave. These are the COMPLETE (hey, they use caps too) versions for the PS1, and I still have their boxes intact. Even if it was maybe a bit generic, the Lunar games were still stunningly perfect and shining examples of RPGs done right. Especially Lunar: EB, what with the Epilogue and all.

Dark Cloud 2 on the PS2. I think that, even if I could get rid of my Sony-loving label, it'd be instantly replaced with Dark Cloud 2. It's my strong belief that if every sequel progressed as Dark Cloud 2 did from the first game, then every sequel would be absolute must-haves. Dark Cloud 2 improves upon everything and so much more, making it the most complete game I've ever played for the PS2.

Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner is a game I've played way more than once, especially considering how short it is. But on the upside, there are reasons to replay it so by the time you're 100% done with it, it still has a decent play time. This is another example of a sequel done right, with re-done graphics using a slight bit of cel-shading, new moves for combat, better voice acting, and cool mini-games.

If you haven't played NiGHTS Into Dreams, then in my opinion you really haven't experiences all of what gaming truly is. I played NiGHTS when I was younger, and the impression has never left me. There is an underlying charm to NiGHTS that never lets you put the controller (or arcade stick, as the case may be) down for a second, whether it's the unique Nights characters or the awesome experience of side-scrolling acrobatic flight. Coupled with the ability to literally change the whole game's theme by changing the in-game calendar to certain holidays, NiGHTS is a hell of an experience.

The Legend of Legaia is a game that actually does have a sequel, but sadly it slightly fails to improve upon its predecessor. The original game had an awesome combat engine and an incredible story. The story was actually kinda dark with a sense of urgency to save the planet. The characters were more than fully-developed, really giving you a sense of who they were and who everyone around them were. Legaia probably suceeds best in the character development, but the overall game is a thrill to play.

Gonna wrap this up now since I'm getting tired. Blast Corps for the N64 was just a lot of fun, and the J-Bomb is the coolest construction machine ever. The levels were fun and all the different robots were cool too -- come on, who doesn't remember the moon level?

Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, and Final Fantasy 7 really need little explanation. Those three games, for me, are the sole reason why I got in to RPGs, and it started with Chrono Trigger. Had these games never come out, I don't think I'd even be as much of a gamer as I am today, much less an RPG gamer.

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You mentioned NiGHTS or however it's capitalized. I remember the huge analog controller that was packed with. Coolness.

Of all the games I have, I don't think I'd ever trade Final Fantsy Tactics (non-GH). I never even played it far enough to hate Albus. It's just that I remember getting this out of interest derived from VII and picked it up to be sideswiped by the difference. I never touched it then I found out how rare it was. I kept it till I thought the price was right. Yeah, the Sony reprinted it. Now I just keep it because of sentimental value, not monetary. Sadly.

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I'd probably never trade away Phoenix Wright. Even though it's probably not as rare as it is at this point, it's one of those games that even though you can only play it once, you NEVER want to let go of it because you want other people to play it and bask in the reason why I love the game so much.

I never really got that many games when I was younger, so I never had those wonderous opportunities to get amazing games. Times I highly despise my parents for not letting me get games.

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Legend of Dragoon needs a sequel. Bad. LoD kicked so much ass both in the story it told and the game play. I loved the characters, the cities, the music -- everything about Legend of Dragoon makes me unwilling to part with it.

What is wrong with you. No, seriously. I can halfway understand FF7 fanboyism, since that was a decent, if highly overrated game. But Legend of Dragoon is so unrelentingly bad in every way imaginable, I have to question if we were even playing the same game.

I count myself lucky to have gotten my hands on a best-seller copy of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Even that proved hard to find, and the hunt was definitely worth it. Somehow the game has yet to get old through the various replays, especially with some of the rare items that get dropped occasionally.

Klonoa 2 is awesome, I don't care how poorly it sold. Never giving it away.

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Final Fantasy Tactics would have to be mine. As easy as the game was, there was so much fun to be had playing it.

And LoD is terrible, for the record.

How ya doing, buddy?

I'll never trade any of my games really, no matter how much is offered. When I get a brand new copy of a game, I shudder to think what some stupid fuck would end up doing to it if I sold it for some meager trade-in value. I'd rather keep every game I have and all the memories associated with them, because I wouldn't have it any other way.

If I had to choose a single game in my collection however, it would easily fall to Suikoden II. Anyone who lays a hand on that game, will no longer possess that hand before they leave my room.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

This thread just reminds me that I foolishly traded Terranigma in many years ago. Never. Found. Another. Copy. Since.

But uuh, Sonic 2. Master System. Not just because it's quite seriously my favorite game ever, this particular copy has a lot of PRECIOUS MEMORIES infused in it, almost like herbal tea. Which I won't get into, because that'd make this some weird Quiet Place/ChocoJournal entry. Plus there's the whole thing where I'd get about ten cents if I sold it anyway.

Then there would be the magical range of WHAT that I've stumbled upon over the years in one particular pawn shop. A MAGICAL pawn shop. Filled with WHAT every now and then. Games like Little Red Hood on NES, an unbelievably rare, yet hilariously terrible (ie: awesome) NES game. Or Guilty Gear X2 on PS2, PAL version, which didn't even get an actual release here in Australia. HOW DID IT SHOW UP IN THIS PAWN SHOP? It's magical I tell you. Others games in this exclusive range include Guardian Heroes, NTSC Grandia 2 for DC (factory sealed at that, HOW? MAGICAL PAWN SHOP. But then I opened it to play it and listen to the music CD oh dear), Pulseman, Vib Ribbon and what looks to be a funky pirated copy of Rockman Mega World with awesome box art.

If I sell this stuff I'll never be able to find them again. MAGICAL.

FELIPE NO

If I need the money, and the deal's good, I'll trade in any of my games.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

It's interesting that my most expensive game also turns out to be my # 1 treasured game. I searched high and low and every shop imaginable in my city as well as a few in the US whenever I was there. Valkyrie Profile now sits in my stash of games to NEVER be even lent out. It's my personal holy grail, not so much of it being a kick ass game, but it's a fucking needle in a haystack to find, in my opinion. You guys might have easier time finding it, but it was a hell of a ride to get it, and then I succumbed to getting it off of Ebay. ;_;

Jam it back in, in the dark.

That reminds me of how much of a moron I was to sell my favourite game in existence: Valkyrie Profile. I already beat Iseria Queen over 12 times and when I finally beefed up Valkyrie to Level 99 with all the extra experience, I decided to sell it. Getting Dragoon Helms for each of my characters seemed pointless when they wouldn't survive the Queen's attacks anyways.

Thankfully the remake and sequel are coming out so I might as well get those.


That said, I'm a trade whore and the only game that I have left is Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. I think I've learned my lesson and will never trade that in. Getting to level 9999 is a goal that would takes years for me to complete anyways.

Then there are the PC games that I couldn't possibly trade in if I wanted to, such as Grim Fandango, Gearheads, Sacrifice, Messiah, etc.

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I can easily say that the only games I wouldn't mind losing are Ephemeral Fantasia and Threads of Fate/Dew Prism. Both are games I only played once and never picked up again. I never finished the former game either.

Otherwise, I wouldn't trade any other games in my collection. I've only had one experience with trading in a game, and I wasn't interested in their offer. I think this was five or six years ago, so I'm not sure if they have a different procedure now.

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Cool thread.

I will never ever trade in any RPG that I own. Period. This includes RPG's such as FF7, Parasite Eve 1 and 2, Legend of Legaia, Vagrant Story, FFT, Tales of Destiny, Xenogears Suikoden 1 and 2, etc etc. But in terms of sheer coolness the game I will never ever trade in is Graffiti Kingdom.

*Insert laugh track*

Seriously though, this game is so awesome and really hard to find, and so very unique I don't think I could ever part with it.

Yesterday, I drew an I-pod that shoots electric shots out of its headphones.

Awesomeness magnified.

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Originally Posted by Rydia

I can easily say that the only games I wouldn't mind losing are Ephemeral Fantasia and Threads of Fate/Dew Prism. Both are games I only played once and never picked up again. I never finished the former game either.

Otherwise, I wouldn't trade any other games in my collection. I've only had one experience with trading in a game, and I wasn't interested in their offer. I think this was five or six years ago, so I'm not sure if they have a different procedure now.

Holy shit, I thought I was the only one on earth who endured this piece of crap. The early days of the PS2 sucked bad indeed.

Anyways, I'd probably hold onto Ace Combat 2 and Final Fantasy Tactics, two games which I still enjoy to this day. FFVII and Xenogears too, and if I ever get my hands on another copy of Einhander, that too.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I will never trade in Metal Gear Solid 2 or Zone of The Enders 2 (like you said). Also, Paper mario 2: The Thousand Year Door is one of the best games ever made, I will never trade it in!

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Does "My Whole Collection" count as one? I don't buy games I don't want to keep. Since that's not in keeping with the spirit of the thread, I suppose it would have to be a Super Robot Wars game. I'll say SRW Alpha, but I don't want to give up Alpha 2 or 3 either. ;_;

FELIPE NO

The one game that I will NEVER sell is my Collector's Edition, version 1.0 cartridge for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

That's right. I pre-ordered the fucker.

Then like the FOOL I am, I threw away the box and manual.

The Swordless Link glitch (and the countless glitches that spawn from that as well) are cool as HELL, though. <3

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I would have hard time parting with any of the games i own. If i had to pick one to keep to the end of the earth (EVEN IF I DIDN'T HAVE THE CONSOLE :O) would probably be Mario RPG for SNES.

I probably would say Chrono Trigger, but i don't own that one (still looking) and when i do get ahold of it, it's replacing Mario RPG easily.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I've got a few games like that.

1: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - It was such a masterpiece that it's lost absolutely no replay value, no matter how many times I've beaten the socks off Dracula.

2: Pokemon Emerald - It's got over two years' worth of work on it. I've raised my Pokemon to the point where I'd be willing to battle anyone, I've that much confidence in their strength.

3: Twisted Metal 2 - That shit's just FUN. It's probably worth nothing anyhow, but no matter. Co-op mode is an awesome activity.

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Oh, boy.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
First RPG I ever played. I became OBSESSED with it when I was little. So, so fun. Even though I have a copy of Four Swords Adventures for my GBA, I still can't let go of that SNES cartridge. It's just part of my childhood now.

Final Fantasy III
For the SNES. It remains, in my humble opinion, the greatest Final Fantasy ever made. Kefka just fucking rocked my socks off when I was seven.

Harvest Moon
The original for the SNES. I've always thought this was the most fun out of all the HM's, although Mineral Town comes darn close.

Meanwhile, the only game I've ever traded in and regretted was Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. So many hours in Item World, gone .

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All of them.

I don't feel like getting ass-raped by EB or Gamestop giving me shit value for games I can easily get more money on eBay with, and letting them sell it for over twice the amount they give me.

Not to mention that I won't sell my games either, so it's really a moot point to begin with, but I can't help but laugh, really really hard, at people stupid enough to pay for their games and then trade 4 of them worth $100 to get one $50 game.

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well I have to say all my games, I doN,t know even if I have some bad games in my colelction I just don't want to sell or trade them XD and I really don't understand the people that buy a game finish it and sell it like the next week >.>

even if I don't play all of them really often, there alwasy someday that I will return to them...


but if we have to pick one... arg it's hard so much game I like..

• ZoE:the second runner: love the style and gameplay of that game.
• ICO and Shadow of the Colossus: just beautiful, really beautiful!
  
• Devil may cry 3: love the style, love the characters(love dante and lady ; ; <3),love the action, really fun game!
  
• Silent hill 2: the best Silent Hill up to date
  
• Kingdom hearts 1-2: justlove those game, they are fun to play, funny and good story and who cannot rember good memories with disney character!
  
• Tales of Destiny 2: I,m really a fan of tales of series and I just love this one
  
• How can I pass Valkyries Profile and Xenogears: I think for me those 2 are must to have for psone game.
  
• Final Fantasy VIII: yep I'm one of those that love this game and probably that's why I'm already a fan of FFXIII
  
• Parasite Eve: that a series that I wish that Square-Enix will bring again, it have a great story, good character and the gameplay was really fun too!

the list can go on but I think I will always keep those games^^

I was speaking idiomatically.

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How can I pass Valkyries Profile and Xenogears: I think for me those 2 are must to have for psone game.

Chalk another one for VP. I have Xenogears but I haven't even touched it yet. I guess this one's a keeper too! Now, thinking about it, I highly doubt I'll ever trade in or sell any of my other games, including Gran Turismo 3 as noted in another thread in Sony Scape. It's got that sentimental feeling to it, like the first $5 bill you earned from your paper route.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Right now, I'm at the point where I probably wouldn't trade in any of my games in anymore, except for maybe one or two GBA games. I don't know why, but I've been thinking long-term in regards to my game collections, especially for my PS2. I'll probably always keep up with whatever is current at the moment, but I also want to be able to pull out an old console or handheld and give it a spin every once in a while, something I haven't been able to do with my older consoles (since, for some reason, we've always wound up giving our old consoles and away to other people).

As for specific games, ones that I will keep above all, I have a few:

24: The Game: I don't see myself ever getting rid of something 24 related, and this game is no exception.

Final Fantasy Tactics: All the Final Fantasy games (that I've played, anyway) are great games that I would never trade in, but this one especially. Definitely the best PS1 game ever.

Gungrave/Gungrave Overdose: I love just about anything connected with Gungrave, so along with my DVDs of the anime, I'll never get rid of these two games.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: This game is like a good book: you'll always come back to it eventually. It might not have that much immediate replay value, but a couple of years from now I could see myself playing this again and having just as much fun with it as I did the first time.

Zone of the Enders/Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner/Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars: The first two are my favorite PS2 games ever, and probably my favorite games of all time, and the last one is one of the best GBA games out there. I actually made the mistake of trading in the first game, back when I first got my PS2 and wanted new games to play, but I will definitely never do that again, nor will I ever do that with the sequel or the GBA game.

FELIPE NO

I'm never parting with Guilty Gear for the Playstation. Yeah, the XX series is twenty times better, but there's so much sentimental value in the original, and I've never seen it anywhere else, ever (even on eBay).

I'll also never part with In the Groove. I don't care if it sold horribly. It's out of print now and I'd be scared if I ever had to find it again. MINE! >_>

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There's a SHITLOAD of value into my Megaman games. Born with it, and still play through it up to this day. There are no games out yet but those game are prized possession that i cannot sell.

The same goes for my fighting games. the 3d ones i can let go.

Jam it back in, in the dark.