It is that time again! The PlayStation Classics is here to help remind you about worthwhile PSOne Classics and PS2 Classics you might have missed over the years. Do you know what is coming out this week" It is God Wars: The Complete Legend! That is a turn-based strategic-RPG inspired by mythology and folk tales. You know what is also a turn-based strategic-RPG that deals with folk tales and mythology" The PSOne Classic Saiyuki: Journey West!
As anyone who has watched the Saiyuki anime series might guess, Saiyuki: Journey West is a retelling of Journey to the West. (The two series are unrelated, though.) Koei put together this strategic-RPG to give people a chance to see Sanzo?s story in a new light. After deciding on a gender for Sanzo, who can be male or female, the game begins with a battle where Sanzo discovers and unseals Son Goku, the first member of the party. For the most part, Saiyuki: Journey West is a typical strategic-RPG. You select units to head into a battle. Everyone moves on a grid, with different elevations and directions to take into account. You take turns to move characters and attack enemies. There are opportunities to strengthen characters, by visiting dojos. There are certain spells, skills, and pieces of equipment you get by taking the time to do absolutely everything.

What sets Saiyuki: Journey West apart from most PlayStation games at the time, aside from the fact you could choose your avatar?s gender, was the Wereform system. Except fo...