The Nintendo GameCube is known for many things besides having an impressive library, including role-playing games. It is particularly known for being the second-best console of its generation in terms of graphics, as well as its solid lineup of first-party and side-scrolling games.
But as solid as the selection is, the GameCube isn’t particularly known for having a full lineup of role-playing games, as Many RPGs were almost never released on the GameCube.. However, they certainly still existed for the small lunch box, and many of them, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has Fire Emblem: Path of Radiancehave proven to be more than capable additions to the GameCube library.
10 Lost Kingdoms is a lost gem
Release Date – April 25, 2002
Lost Kingdoms is a clever RPG compared to its contemporaries. For one, instead of being thrown into battle, the player can fight enemies in real time. Card collecting is a major goal in Lost Kingdomsplayers can use these cards in battle. It sometimes resembles a virtual trading card game, with the cards taking the form of earth elements like water and fire.
It may not seem like the most practical combination, but it works well in practice. Lost Kingdoms The story takes place in a fog that threatens the life of a small village. When the king gets lost in the fog, his daughter Katia goes looking for him. She will have to fight mysterious monsters in this fog using the cards she collects.
9 The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age perfectly adapts the films
Release Date – October 29, 2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age was also developed for Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Microsoft’s original Xbox, but was first released for Nintendo’s GameCube in Australia and New Zealand. It is a respectable adaptation of the films, although it cannot draw inspiration from the novels on which they are based due to rights issues.
Suitable for a game based on The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age surrounds the mysterious and precious One Ring of Middle-earth. The player takes control of a warrior who interferes in the events of the films. The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age has a similar playstyle to the Final Fantasy Gameswith turn-based combat elements that are stat-heavy. It may not be the most original RPG, but it should satisfy fans of the movies enough.
8 Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life is Truly Wonderful
Release Date – September 12, 2003
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Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life is a part of the game History of the seasons video game series that combines the genres of role-playing and farming simulation. This may seem like a really strange combination of genres, but Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life benefits from being an RPG/simulation combo.
The simulation part is pretty good, with the RPG part complementing the first for a relaxing overall gameplay loop. The player must grow his own food over the years, while providing for his family and himself. Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life is directly compatible with History of the seasons games created for Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance. Insert one of the games into the Game Boy Player while playing Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life will allow more customers to access the player’s farm in this latest game.
7 Pokémon Colosseum takes the series into the third dimension
Release Date – November 21, 2003
Pokémon Coliseum is a game derived from the larger Pokemon franchise. It brought the franchise into the third dimension, as it is also the first full-fledged franchise Pokemon game that will be released on a non-portable Nintendo console. With that in mind, Pokémon Coliseum is an impressive game that takes advantage of the GameCube’s technology. It’s one of many Pokemon spin-offs that are expected for the sequels of “Switch 2”.
Pokémon Coliseum takes place in a desert region called Orre. Naturally, wild Pokémon aren’t all that common in a climate as unstable as Orre, which means the player must collect Shadow Pokémon from other trainers. Another element that defines Pokémon Coliseum outside the main line Pokemon Games of the time focused primarily on dual combat dynamics, making strategy a more important element of the game.
6 X-Men Legends is a legendary Marvel game
Release Date – September 21, 2004
Legends of the X-Men is so beloved that one wonders why it’s one of the Marvel games that hasn’t been remade yet. It’s a Marvel action game that features heavy RPG mechanics, with experience points to earn and all. The player takes control of Allison Crestmere, who later takes the codename Magma. She’s a recent X-Men recruit struggling to prove herself to her new team of superheroes.
Although Magma is the main protagonist, and thus the one the player will control most of the time, Legends of the X-Men still places great importance on other X-Men teammates. With Legends of the X-Men Being a multiplayer game, other players can join in the action for excellent replay value. Magma’s potential teammates include (and are not limited to) Wolverine, Cyclops, Beast, and Professor X.
5 Tales of Symphonia is darker than it seems
Release Date – August 29, 2003
Tales of Symphony It’s not the most presentable RPG, but it’s still one of the most beloved. Tales of Symphony The novel begins in a light-hearted manner but progresses into a darker space as time goes on. The main character, Lloyd Irving, is determined to protect his friend Colette Brunel, who has the power to revitalize the world.
Tales of Symphony follows the style of previous games in the Tales franchise, although it also includes a 3D twist. Specifically, Battles are now presented in a 3D perspective, making combat more immersive. Tales of Symphony more attractive to watch. Future matches of the Tales The franchise would copy this combat system and thus help the series develop a stronger fanbase in the following years.
4 Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance runs well on GameCube
Release Date – November 20, 2002
Baldur’s Gate: The Dark Alliance is the first Baldur’s Gate game that will be released on home video game consoles, the GameCube version having been released a year after the PlayStation 2 version. It works well on GameCube, taking advantage of its controller which was designed specifically for games like this.
Aside from the gameplay, Baulder’s Gate: Dark Alliance features many renowned voice actorsincluding Jennifer Hale, Tony Jay and Cam Clarke, among others. There is no doubt that their voices help elevate the dramatic tone of Baldur’s Gate: The Dark Alliance, with the story following a band of thieves waging war in the eponymous city of Baldur’s Gate. Unlike the more methodical tactical combat of the main CRPG series, Dark Alliance adopts a Diablo-like real-time combat system. However, it is more than just a clone, with its unique characters offering exciting gameplay and its dungeons being intricately designed.
3 Gladius is happy to be on GameCube
Release Date – November 3, 2003
The sword was released a week earlier on PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox, but the GameCube version is considered the more superior. The sword is a mixed bag in terms of story and length, which probably explains its lackluster commercial success. However, the game largely redeems itself with its gameplay. Players can plan character movements before battles in The swordwhich makes combat much easier than most RPGs.
The sword offers different plots depending on the character chosen. On one side, there is Valens, the son of an accomplished gladiator who seeks to avenge his father’s death. On the other, there is Ursula, a protected lady who possesses magical powers. The sword takes place in a pseudo-ancient civilization where such grandeur and drama can occur.
2 Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance releases on GameCube
Release Date – April 20, 2005
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is one of the last games on the GameCube, released a year before the launch of its more successful successor, the Wii. Path of Radiance is a great way to cap off the GameCube, with Fire Emblem be a compelling Nintendo franchise to build its RPG pedigree on.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is a return to form for the franchisewith the inclusion of elements not seen in the Game Boy Advance games. These include the Animia Magic Triangle and the Skill System which, as expected, adds more stats to the game’s grid-based combat. It also includes new features like a basic menu for the game, as well as bonus experience. This gives the player many more mechanics with which to strategize. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance than anything else.
1 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Opens a New Door for Mario RPGs
Release Date – July 22, 2004
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the best RPG on GameCube, in addition to being a great Mario RPG in general. It combines the best elements of the previous ones Mario RPG (including its predecessor, Paper Mario on Nintendo 64) and greatly enhances them. Mario’s allies have their own health bars and can help Mario every step of the way. Mario can transform into paper-like objects, allowing him to explore every corner of the world. Meanwhile, real-time button prompts make the turn-based combat more engaging.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has a plot most Mario Fans will have gotten used to it, but the game will be more fleshed out than traditional platformers. Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach, and it’s up to Mario to save her. For his part, the player can sometimes control Princess Peach, as part of a subplot where the princess tries to escape Bowser’s captivity herself.