For the past 5 years or so we’ve seen a wide range of different online video game showcases pop up – focusing on specific publishers, platforms and even… Continue reading
Tag: JRPGs
Summary Some JRPGs opt for a realistic, less anime aesthetic. Games like Dragon’s Dogma 2 & Lost Odyssey showcase this style. Yakuza: Like A Dragon blends realism with… Continue reading
Is Clair Obscur Expedition 33 the most unexpected surprise of the year so far? Blue Prince is certainly a contender, but hasn’t quite hit the dizzying sales and… Continue reading
Looking to add some cheap JRPGs to your library? Here are some of the most affordable picks on Steam right now. In celebration of Golden Week, Steam is… Continue reading
Summary Kingdom Hearts defied expectations by having a complex plot, blending FF and Disney elements. Octopath Traveler 2 improved on its predecessor with reduced random encounters and better… Continue reading
Get ready to level up your library without breaking the bank! Square Enix favorites like NieR: Automata, Octopath Traveler II, Final Fantasy XVI, and many more are now… Continue reading
Summary The 90s saw a rise in innovative JRPG gameplay and storytelling. Classic 90s JRPGs like EarthBound and Final Fantasy 7 have lasting appeal. Games like Chrono Trigger… Continue reading
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land marks the 26th mainline entry in the long-standing series of alchemy-themed JRPGs that began back in 1997 with… Continue reading
There are more anime-styled JRPGs than not: it comes with the territory. Both mediums share much of the same ethos, humour and tropes, and their fanbase overlaps almost… Continue reading
Summary Experimental JRPGs challenge norms and innovate gameplay like Final Fantasy 4’s ATB system. Games like Chrono Trigger and Live a Live took risks with non-linear storytelling. Titles… Continue reading
