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Beloved PS1 JRPG Legend of Dragoon wasn't meant to be a Final Fantasy 7 killer, Super Mario RPG's battle designer just said "I want to make a new RPG"

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Super Mario RPG
Genres · rpg
Release · Nov 17, 2023
Developer · ArtePiazza
Nintendo Switch
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The Legend of Dragoon
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The Legend of Dragoon
Genres · rpg
Release · Dec 2, 1999
Developer · SCE Japan Studio
PS3
9 articles 9 writers 2 reviews
Blizzard Entertainment
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1994–2023
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Top genres · rpg, strategy, adventure
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Final Fantasy
Active · 1987–2027
Latest · Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fighting
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