Orphen: Scion of Sorcery (2000)

Developer: Shade
Publisher: Activision, Kadokawa Shoten, ESP
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 6 player ratings

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How it feels

A breezy fantasy RPG where you reluctantly shepherd companions through their personal stories, casting spells without taking life too seriously.

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About

SORCERER BY CALLING. HERO BY ACCIDENT. As Orphen, the powerful but lazy sorcerer, you've always thought being a hero was too much work. But now, you don't have a choice. Harnessed into a risky adventure, you must use your dark powers to help your desperate companions resolve their unique quests.

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