Ring Man 9 Posted February 5, 2012 So, I just now realized that I cannot remember any RPG's that had a female main protagonist. And I mean a solely female, not choose your gender like DQ 4 or Pokemon games Can anyone think of any in particular that do have one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havoccultist 142 Posted February 5, 2012 Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 13 and Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure, to name a couple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ring Man 9 Posted February 5, 2012 DWM2 I was a bit on the fence about, given that the whole Cobi/Tara split was basically taking the "choose your gender" as far as the game itself. I also understand FF 6, but a lot of people, including some at SE, say that it's hard to choose a single main character, and even then I was a bit torn between Terra and Celes until the roster for Dissidia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonbrooke 0 Posted February 5, 2012 Wild Arms III has one! Not to mention the original Phantasy Star! Xenosaga has Shion as its main protagonist, and most of the Atelier series of games have female leads, Iris having the sole Male lead! Oh, and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, how could I forget? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamiras 0 Posted February 5, 2012 Valkyrie Profile (Lenneth) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonbrooke 0 Posted February 6, 2012 Valkyrie Profile (Lenneth) If you want to know how bad I feel for forgetting this one, it's "really bad"! Valkyrie Profile 2 also has a female lead! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryangroovy 12 Posted February 6, 2012 Phantasy Star. Final Fantasy x is also accepted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalIke 4 Posted February 6, 2012 The MCs for Lost Kingdoms and Lost Kingdoms 2 were both female. There's also the Parasite Eve series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyuKisargi 683 Posted February 6, 2012 Phantasy Star, arguably Phantasy Star 4 had a female protaganist (( Alys Brangwin )) that shifted to it's main MC soon after. There's also games like Recettear, Chantelise, and a few other indie titles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphelion 7 Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Parasite Eve, if you count it as an action RPG. Also Jeanne D'Arc if you like turn-based RPGs. Also Odin Sphere has multiple main characters, the first one you can play as is female and is the most prominent in the story. Edited February 6, 2012 by Aphelion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprmauldin 392 Posted February 6, 2012 Valkyrie Profile (Lenneth) If you want to know how bad I feel for forgetting this one, it's "really bad"! Valkyrie Profile 2 also has a female lead! Interested in both of these games, but haven't played either. Mind giving me some quick highlights and maybe a rating out of 10? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FencingFoxFTW 19 Posted February 7, 2012 Rhapsody Xenosaga Phantom Brave I also understand FF 6, but a lot of people, including some at SE, say that it's hard to choose a single main character, and even then I was a bit torn between Terra and Celes until the roster for Dissidia and I wonder why people consider Celes a protagonist. Locke would be more of a protagonist, considering you get him really early on, he saves both Terra and Celes, and his story is probably the most developed. sure, you can finish the game without him, but still. and sure, you begin the WoR with Celes, but I dont think you can progress much without getting the other characters. I never tried going solo with Celes, but I doubt you can progress without getting Edgar. not even sure the Gerad event happens if you dont get Sabin first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyuKisargi 683 Posted February 7, 2012 I've always thought that the story of FF6 started with Terra and her ascension into an Esper-state, then it shifts to Celes as the second protaganist for the World of Ruin. And honestly? I think Shadow had the most developed character. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neofrodo 91 Posted February 7, 2012 Bunny Must die (another indie title) also had a female MC. 2 of them infact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sykonee 17 Posted February 8, 2012 Suikoden 3 does, kind of. You have three 'introductory' quests to do at the beginning of the game, each with its own protagonist, one of which is a female knight captain Chris Lightfellow. When the three stories finally intersect, you get to choose a proper main character from there, although you'll occasionally still do smaller quests with the other two leads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonbrooke 0 Posted February 8, 2012 Valkyrie Profile (Lenneth) If you want to know how bad I feel for forgetting this one, it's "really bad"! Valkyrie Profile 2 also has a female lead! Interested in both of these games, but haven't played either. Mind giving me some quick highlights and maybe a rating out of 10? The original Valkyrie Profile is simply a classic. I'd recommend everyone and their dog play it! It's difficult to describe the combat system, kind of strategic yet action oriented. You can chain combos with your characters and unleash super moves, it's really fun. Most of the game revolves around recruiting characters (there's a ton, you get 4 to your party) and the plotline slowly develops throughout. You have a bit of a time limit working against you, but it's not really that restricting, especially on easy. There are multiple endings and paths to go through, so it has a lot of replay value! Graphics and music are top-notch for a PS1 game. (There's also a PSP port) VP2 isn't quite as stunning, I'd really only play it if you enjoyed the first a lot. Way different in a lot of aspects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felixrush 55 Posted February 8, 2012 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphelion 7 Posted February 9, 2012 Not sure if it counts but in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, the main character is canonically female, even though you can pick your gender. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felixrush 55 Posted February 9, 2012 Hm.. Persona 3 FES (after a certain point). Hmm... probably more but I can't really remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprmauldin 392 Posted February 9, 2012 Valkyrie Profile (Lenneth) If you want to know how bad I feel for forgetting this one, it's "really bad"! Valkyrie Profile 2 also has a female lead! Interested in both of these games, but haven't played either. Mind giving me some quick highlights and maybe a rating out of 10? The original Valkyrie Profile is simply a classic. I'd recommend everyone and their dog play it! It's difficult to describe the combat system, kind of strategic yet action oriented. You can chain combos with your characters and unleash super moves, it's really fun. Most of the game revolves around recruiting characters (there's a ton, you get 4 to your party) and the plotline slowly develops throughout. You have a bit of a time limit working against you, but it's not really that restricting, especially on easy. There are multiple endings and paths to go through, so it has a lot of replay value! Graphics and music are top-notch for a PS1 game. (There's also a PSP port) VP2 isn't quite as stunning, I'd really only play it if you enjoyed the first a lot. Way different in a lot of aspects. Thanks! This game will be going on my wishlist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyuKisargi 683 Posted February 10, 2012 Make sure you use a walkthrough, Lenneth has a -lot- of endings and a -lot- of characters. Kind of like Suikoden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momoslime 32 Posted March 9, 2013 The Atelier games and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmcin329 22 Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Phantasy Star. Final Fantasy x is also accepted. I'm not sure i agree on Final Fantasy X, didnt he say solely female MC? To me Tidus seemed as much a main character as Yuna in that game. Edited March 10, 2013 by rmcin329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur 20 Posted March 10, 2013 Yggdra Union too, no ? I haven' really plaid to it... Else... Many games give you a choice between a male or female protagonist, but itdoen't really count. Maybe Lufia could be considered a borderline case since she share the title with the male hero. FE7 have Lyn, and I think FE10 also have Female Lords (I didn't plaid to it,). FE8 have Eirika. FE2 have Celica. ...That's awfully tough to find, in fact... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saigan 135 Posted March 10, 2013 La Pucelle is another one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
