My favourites are Genealogy of the Holy War and Path of Radiance. Genealogy of the Holy War had an interesting plot, a well-developed world, politics, home castles, huge maps, replayability, unique gameplay, great music and an overall more mature theme than later titles. Path of Radiance had great writing, a good plot, good characters, good music, decent gameplay and it was possible to use every unit.
Honorable mentions to Shadow Dragon for having amazing writing, amazing soundtrack, an interesting Lord and being a faithful remake and Thracia 776 for being mature and serious, having unique gameplay mechanics, amazing character designs, great backstory and a good plot.
Honorable mentions to Shadow Dragon for having amazing writing, amazing soundtrack, an interesting Lord and being a faithful remake and Thracia 776 for being mature and serious, having unique gameplay mechanics, amazing character designs, great backstory and a good plot.