What are some of the most obscure games that you've played and absolutely love?

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I3LuEI3omI3eR said:

Yup... True... Maybe it'll open up a FE: Path of Radiance release too? That might be asking for too much now lol

I would honestly like that more than RD, since I enjoyed the former more (FE9 is one my favorite games ever actually).  I don't think I could rationalize picking it up again myself, since I still have playthroughs to get through on my GCN copy (Must...get...Ashnard...), but it would be great for more people to get a chance to play those two entries.

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I don't know if you can call it obscure in the strict sense, since it's a licensed property, but Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is probably the most unknown game I own. When I bought it, the Gamestop employee actually had me sign something saying I couldn't get a replacement copy, since there were no copies left in my area. I didn't even though that happened!

It's a great game though...I'm not as into Bleach now as I was back then, but I remember being crazy about it back when it came out. It's a tactical RPG similar to Final Fantasy Tactics (or SMT: Devil Survivor), but incorporates the rock/paper/scissors mechanic and something similar to the support system from Fire Emblem. The game chronicles an original plotline that encompasses some important scenes from the manga/anime, mostly from the beginning of the Arrancar Arc. You can choose between one of two original characters, pick a sword ability, and in between battles, you can choose which abilities to master (Bankai!), and talk with characters from the series in short skit scenes. After you finish the main story, you get the option of of completing a bonus challenge mode, which unlocks several of the villains from the series. I sunk so much time into it, LOL. Probably my favorite game based on an anime IP.