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GBA RPG's of 2002


Tomato Adventure
 Tomato Adventure Release Date(s) 1/25/2002 (JP)
Developer(s) AlphaDream, Graphic Research
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Series N/A
Genre Fantasy
Subgenre RPG
Number of Players Single-Player/Multiplayer
Game & Battle Mechanics Turn-Based
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Lufia: The Ruins of Lore
 Lufia: The Ruins of Lore Release Date(s) 3/8/2002(JP) 5/6/2003(NA)
Developer(s) Atlelier Double
Publisher(s) Taito(JP) Atlus(NA)
Series Lufia (spin-off)
Genre Fantasy
Subgenre RPG
Number of Players Single-Player
Game & Battle Mechanics Turn-Based, Monster Raising
This exciting new chapter in the Lufia saga follows the adventures of Eldin, Torma and Rami, a group of friends and would-be Hunters, as they set out in search of treasure, only to discover that fate has much more in store for them! Will they be able to solve the mysteries of the Ancient Ruins and stop the power hungry leader Ragule from resurrecting the ancient Beast, or will Ragule's ambitions be realized at the expense of mankind?
- Control and manage up to 8 characters in your party. Dynamic battle system allows you to actively switch them in and out during battle sequences!
- Capture and install various types of monsters to fight alongside loyal companions
- Choose from 11 distinct character classes, and take advantage of the job systems to mold your characters as you see fit.
- Explore all 60 levels of the randomly generated Ancient Cave to obtain rare and powerful treasures that you won't find anywhere else!


Shining Soul
 Shining Soul Release Date(s) 3/28/2002(JP) 3/7/2003(EU) 11/16/2003(NA)
Developer(s) Nextech, Grasshopper Manufacture
Publisher(s) Sega(JP) Sega Europe(EU) Atlus USA(NA)
Series Shining Soul
Genre Fantasy
Subgenre Action RPG
Number of Players Single-Player/Multiplayer
Game & Battle Mechanics Real-Time
In ancient times, a great civilization was reduced to ashes by the Dark Dragon, the incarnation of destruction. After hundreds of years, a new people settled the land. But, the Dark Dragon arose to once again turn the towns into a sea of fire. Only a small group of individuals knew of a means to confront the Dark Dragon. They were the descendants of those whose homes were destroyed long ago. These descendants of the ancients went forth and challenged the Dark Dragon, equipped with weapons and knowledge handed down by their ancestors
Now, the final stage of the war if about to begin. Will the Shining Fleet, led by the strategist Noah, succeed in defeating the dragon's Five Generals as well as the Dark Dragon itself . . . ?


Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
 Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku Release Date(s) 5/14/2002(NA/EU)
Developer(s) Webfoot Technologies
Publisher(s) Infogames
Series Dragon Ball Z
Genre Sci-Fi Fantasy
Subgenre Action RPG
Number of Players Single-Player
Game & Battle Mechanics Real-Time
Dragon Ball Z- The Legacy of Goku will take you on an incredible journey to protect the Universe from the evil Frieza once and for all! You'll use combat strategies to help fulfill the Legacy of Goku- the greatest warrior of the Universe has ever known!
The kidnapping of Goku's son Gohan threatens the safety of the Universe. The future depends on your ability to use your powers to help Goku defeat his enemies. Get ready to Power up!
- Play as Goku through the Saiyan, namek, and Frieza Sagas
- Interact with more than 75 characters while exploring a huge universe
- Complete quests to build up your level of Ki, experience and inventory
- Use Melee and Ki combat to defeat your enemies
- Master different energy attacks- Ki Blasts, Solar Flare and Kamehameha!


Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi / Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
 Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Release Date(s) 5/29/2002(JP)
Developer(s) Intelligent Systems
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Series Fire Emblem
Genre Fantasy
Subgenre Tactical RPG
Number of Players Single-Player
Game & Battle Mechanics Turn-Based, Grid System
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