Winner: Odin Sphere
"In the end, Odin Sphere proves itself to be a worthy RPG offering, packed with delights to the eye and ear, engaging combat and an impeccably delivered story." - Janelle Hindman, RPG Land review of Odin Sphere.

Runner up: Soul Nomad and the World Eaters
"Overall, Soul Nomad and the World Eaters is a wonderful addition to the NIS family of tactical RPGs, providing a deep and enjoyable combat system along with a serious plot that quite surpasses its predecessors, while still retaining a certain level of humor that Nippon Ichi is known for." - Quinton Alexander, RPG Land review of Soul Nomad.

Honorable mention: Persona 3
"Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 is a role-playing experience in a realm of its own." -Joseph Wartick, RPG Land review of Persona 3.

Last Year's winner: Final Fantasy XII

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