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Summary: Greatest RPG ever, not named Final Fantasy
Comment: Xenogears is a classic RPG that I rank #2 all-time, only behind Final Fantasy VI. The game is a thought-provoking tale and is one of the greatest RPGs stories ever told. The characters deal with a variety of issues which include class struggles, war, religion, romance and moral dilemmas.
The gameplay is unique also, as it involves human hand-to-hand combat as well as mech ("gear") combat. Combat switches between the two seamlessly. Additionally, many upgrades are available for the gears, which facilitates deep customization. In my opinion, the game was way ahead of its time, and is far superior to the Xenosaga "sequels" that followed on the PS2.
At the time, the fusion of 2D sprite and 3D graphics pushed the PSOne's limits, and to this day, the game still looks great. My only complaint with the game is that the gear battles tend to be on the easy side, while the human battles were typically more difficult. There could have been better balance between the two.
Regardless, Xenogears is a must-own if you consider yourself an RPG fan.