[General Discussion] Unexpected RPG Positive Experiences

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Yes, the game is girly, it's very easy, the dungeon designs are lame and the battle system stinks something fierce...oh wait we're meant to be focusing on the positives, aren't we? Well, the game has that whole "theatrical musical" thing going for it, which adds a great touch. The graphics are pleasing, too, and the story is so lighthearted. That's the beauty of it, really; it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's aesthetic and humble, and I love it for that. (Compared to my initial thoughts of "girl's game lol puppet", that's quite a change)

Bomberman Tournament is another one. It's a game no one's heard of, so already it scores points for not being overrated. I thought when I first pugged it into my GBA that it would be awful. Bomberman in an RPG? >_> But it was actually really fun. Not immensely challenging, nor did the gameplay vary that much. But it was a lot of fun, incorporating a Pokemon-type quest alongside the oft-monotonous dungeon-crawler. It wasn't stellar, but it was enjoyable, much to my surprise.

Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue: I didn't have much hope for this game. I'd never seen the Hamtaro anime, nor had I played the other couple Hamtaro video games. But damn was I pleasantly satisfied. A bubbly journey with the Ham-Hams takes you from locales such as Elementary Schools to Parks, completing little mini-games and exploring for numerous rainbow pieces. Are your teeth yellow yet?

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales was pretty awesome. The card game was addictive, and the graphics were smooth. The Paper Mario art style was a high-point for me, and the minigames were alright. Wasn't expecting to like this one bit 'cause lol Square-Enix chocobo spin-off.

There are so many more now that I think of it. I might make another post later~

Edit: Whoa everyone in this thread has posted stuff like Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. Interesting...

Jam it back in, in the dark.