1990s RPGs that still hold up

Tales of Phantasia 1995 i Why it still holds upDirectly controlling one fighter among computer controlled allies still makes each battle a matter of timing and positioning.

Star Ocean: The Second Story 1998 i Why it still holds upA party that differs on every playthrough still gives a reason to start again today.

Bahamut Lagoon 1996 i Why it still holds upA dragon raised by what you choose to feed it still makes each squadron your own today.

Shadowrun 1993 i Why it still holds upJobs you choose and a crew you hire yourself still let every run be planned your own way.

Front Mission 3 1999 i Why it still holds upEvery attack still has a second target, since a mecha's pilot can be hit as well.

Shadowrun 1993 i Why it still holds upYou still get somewhere by talking, with a bank of words you collect and use in conversation.

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 1995 i Why it still holds upDungeons where enemies move only when you do still make every step a decision today.

Illusion of Gaia 1993 i Why it still holds upExploring is still a team effort, with three characters who open different doors.

Harvest Moon 2 GBC 1999 i Why it still holds upA farm won back from weeds, with a village next door, still makes a quiet game of daily chores today.

Breath of Fire II 1994 i Why it still holds upToday, a Monster Meter that warns you of fights lets you decide how far to push on.

Panzer Dragoon Saga 1998 i Why it still holds upChoosing among the three bars and a position around the enemy still gives every fight a decision.

Lunar: The Silver Star 1992 i Why it still holds upBattles where characters walk to their targets and spells hit whole zones still reward positioning today.

Wild Arms 1996 i Why it still holds upIf you like a Western flavor in your fantasy, this game still offers one.

Defenders of Oasis 1992 i Why it still holds upA genie you grow with gold instead of battles still gives the party a choice about where its money goes.

Magic Knight Rayearth 1995 i Why it still holds upIt is a look at how Sega's handheld treated a popular anime and manga license.

Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru 1992 i Why it still holds upBattles decided by your stats still make the gear in every chest the thing to look for.

Shining Force III 1997 i Why it still holds upEach scenario is a new view of the same war, which gives the three parts a reason to be played in turn.

Survival Kids 1999 i Why it still holds upMaking what you need from what you find, and learning what lasts, still gives the island its pace today.

Secret of Evermore 1995 i Why it still holds upAlchemy and weapons that recharge after each swing still make every fight a matter of choices today.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin 1999 i Why it still holds upRumors that change events and talks that form contracts still give each fight more than one outcome.

Dragon Warrior Monsters 1998 Also known as Dragon Quest Monsters i Why it still holds upA team you breed yourself, one fusion at a time, gives each save its own shape.

Parasite Eve II 1999 i Why it still holds upEnemies in plain view still let a player plan a fight.

Tibia 1997

Soul Blazer 1992 i Why it still holds upA world rebuilt one soul at a time still gives every dungeon fight a visible reward today.