which shines along with light so it sort of looks like swaying grass or the fur of some kind of lime beast you’d find in early levels of a JRPG. While we’re generally not a fan of these sorts ...

Many JRPGs have made a name for themselves through challenging combat or intense battle that put players in the shoes of a hero trying to save the world, or a party of adventurers looking for glory.

There are a lot of great action RPGs from Japanese developers out there for fans to enjoy. Elden Ring is a recent hit, part of the Soulslike genre from the very makers that helped create the genre ...

One hallmark that makes a JRPG experience so rich is the possibility to wind down our exploration whenever we reach towns and cities. It's time to rest at an inn, browse the stores for new weapons ...

Many JRPGs—and I mean many—end with us facing some sort of god. This theme is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and history, but that's a discussion for another time. That's why some JRPGs ...

There’s been a fantastic resurgence of classic JRPGs coming to PC in fresh new forms lately, with the likes of Romancing SaGa 2, Trails Through Daybreak, and Dragon Quest 3 all making their way ...

What are the best JRPGs? This genre is, nowadays, at least, subtly different from Western RPGs, and while the genre as a whole has evolved since the early days, it tends to keep the emphasis on ...

Picture courtesy of SQUARE ENIX This past December, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the man known as “The Father of Final Fantasy,” brought an upgraded remaster of his studio's latest JRPG to PC and ...

Tales of the Abyss is my usual answer for this question just because it’s one of the best Tales games story-wise and it’s a shame that it’s not available on any modern platforms. However, I ...

The best JRPGs offer some of the most iconic adventures in gaming and are packed with style. The good news is that the genre also continues to grow every year, giving us more memorable characters ...

Turn-based JRPGs like older Final Fantasy games offer deep plots, captivating characters, and immersive soundtracks for ...