Wachenröder!

[Mister Death]

I just finished this game and i have to recommend it. i was completely hooked on it from the moment i picked it up.

its this vaguely Shining Force-esque Saturn RPG set in a steampunk world. it has some of the most beautiful artwork and music I've seen in an RPG and is brilliantly atmospheric. from what i understand of the plot (mostly the German bits) it has some very dramatic moments (with someone sacrificing themselves to shut a big machine down by walking into the furnace) and also some wtf-hilarious moments (like the travelling circus of complete nutcases).

its WAY too short, though, and the special attack graphics are ugly. its also in Japanese only.[/u]