Still believe that all of the most epic games were created during the PlayStation Era (with the exception of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus), addicting and challenging gameplay, replay value, storyline, soundtracks that will really make you cry and of course no DLC! anyways here is my list
1. Xenogears (most epic adventure ever)
2. Tenchu 1 and 2 (influenced me to choose Rogue/Hunter type on every MMO i played)
3. Suikoden 1 and 2 (2nd most epic adventure ever)
4. Final Fantasy 7 8 and 9
5. Breath of Fire 3 and 4
6. Dragon Warriors 7 (GRIND FEST!)
7. Arc the Lad 1 2 and 3
9. Final Fantasy Tactics
10. Lunar 1 and 2 (fell in love with Lucia and Luna)
11. Chrono Cross
12. Legend of Legaia
13. Legend of Mana
14. Threads of Fate
15. Thousand Arms (first game that i played that have a date sim)
16. Valkyrie Profile (Come to me my noble einherjar)
17. Metal Gear Solid(!)
18. Legend of Dragoon
19. Brave Fencer Musashi (loved those Vambees, half-vampire, half-zombie)
20. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (the School level!)
21. Monster Rancher 2 (CD's!)
22. Resident Evil 1 2 and 3
23. Tekken 3
24. Rival School
25. NBA Live
26. Star Ocean 1 and 2 (love how you craft your weapons)
27. Alundra
28. Wild Arms
29. Medal of Honor Underground
30. Syphon Filter
31. Spyro the Dragon
32. Tomba 2
and the list goes on and on! man i miss those days..