Okay, so I totally get stuck sometimes trying to find actual good games for my Sega Saturn, you know? It’s not like modern stuff where everything’s easy to find. So I decided last weekend to finally sort through my pile and dig out the best RPG shooters – those weird hybrids that are kinda both story-heavy and let you blast stuff. Here’s exactly what I did.
First Step: Raiding the Chaos Under My TV
Started by pulling out every single Saturn disc I own, which was… a lot. Dust bunnies flew everywhere, no joke. Dumped ’em all right on the living room floor, sat cross-legged like a little kid sorting trading cards. Didn’t trust those “Top 10” lists online ’cause half feel like they just copy each other. Needed hands-on proof.
How I Separated The Meh From The Magic
Fired up the ol’ Saturn, plugged in the controller, and started testing. Made two piles: “Nope” and “Maybe.” My rules? Didn’t care about fancy graphics. If the shooting felt clunky or the story made zero sense after 20 minutes? Straight to the “Nope” pile. Found a bunch that looked cool on the cover but played like garbage. Felt like a detective throwing out fake clues.
The Testing Grind (And Cursing)
Got stuck on one game for an hour thinking “maybe it gets better.” Spoiler: It didn’t. My thumb actually started cramping. Almost quit when another game had text scrolling slower than my grandma typing. But then? Hit a couple that just clicked. One minute I’m grinding levels, the next I’m in a giant mech blowing up aliens with a laser cannon. That’s the sweet spot!
The Winners I Actually Finished (& You Should Try)
After two days of testing (and way too much coffee), here’s the real deal RPG shooters worth playing:
- That One With Space Knights: Sounds cheesy, but the sword-guns are awesome, and the planets you visit? Weird in the best way. Story’s bonkers but fun.
- Underground Bug Hunter RPG: Super janky title, I know. But the underground tunnels look amazing, and mixing guns with skill trees just works. Feels ahead of its time.
- Cyber-Dragon Saga: You pilot a dragon mech. Shoots fireballs AND missiles. Upgrades make it insane. Story’s simple, but who cares when you’re roasting robots?
Honestly? Feels good to finally know which ones aren’t just taking up shelf space. Took some work, but totally worth it to find gems you won’t see on every list. Happy blasting!