47. Vagrant Story (PS1)
Why on the list?
- Vagrant Story is different from Square's more famous franchise, Final Fantasy. It was praised as unique and progressive because of its focus on weapon-based statistics as opposed to the character-based leveling found in typical role-playing games. The game has also been described as a "real-time strategy role-playing game" due to the unique combination of isometric camera angles, ranged attacks which vary with weapon types and lack of turn-based gameplay.
- The game's deep story was focused on the protagonist's personal life and past, rather than on a world-consuming conflict. Another diference from FF.
- Vagrant Story was highly regarded by critics (GS 9.6/IGN 9.6/Famitsu Perfect 40) and has gained somewhat of a cult following since its release.
- I'd like to mention another less-known Square PS1 game, Xenogears, which just missed the top 50. Choices had to be made 
- Vagrant Story's producer and director Yasumi Matsuno, who also created the brilliant FFXII, is one of the greatest names in the RPG genre. His leave is a great loss for Square.
- FFXII, FF Tactics, FF Tactics Advance and Vagrant Story (all created by Matsuno) are all situated in the world of Ivalice, which is unusual for Square games.
Why not higher?
- Different doesn't necessarily mean better. As much as I love VS, FF will always be nr.1 in my heart.
48. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS2)
Why on the list?
- The first Jak and Daxter was a brilliant old-school platformer, featuring amazing gameplay and for its time jaw-dropping graphics. The day-night cycle was unseen for a PS2 game.
- This game's strongest point is its humour. Jak and Daxter is possibly the funniest game I've ever played. And when one says funny, one says Daxter.
Every hero needs a sidekick.
Before the events of J&D, Daxter was a normal (albeit stupid) human and Jak's best friend. In the opening movie of the game however, he's accidently transformed into an 'ottsel' (otter-weasel hybrid). And so the duo embarks in search of a cure.
Daxter is hilarious, obnoxious, has a big mouth and always seems to get into trouble, making him the perfect sidekick for the silent hero. 
Why not higher?
- This game, as brilliant as it is, didn't have the revolutionary gameplay Jak 2 had. J&D was great, but its sequel was even better. More about Jak 2 later. 
- Jak doesn't speak in this game, giving him a rather bland personality, as opposed to his role in Jak 2.
