![[Another Eden Begins] Physical Edition Announcement Trailer. The game will be out digitally on September 17, 2026, for the Switch 1&2 and PC. The Physical edition will be out in September 17, 2026 for Japan, and 2027 for the West.](https://external-preview.redd.it/5MfQbB1smQMCogOPkvwzPdH5udMIZmoVUpbAUQf6o6g.jpeg?width=140&height=105&auto=webp&s=06f1fbf28a68384bbdec6f9497d19ee5db1d61e1)
A huge thank you to Life Bottle Productions for making and releasing the English translation patch for Tales of Phantasia: Full Voice Edition for the PSP.
Important Note: Do not confuse Tales of Phantasia: Full Voice Edition with the other previous translated PSP title Tales of Phantasia X:
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There really isn't much to explain here, if you are familiar with Tales of Phantasia then this is the same game. It is the PS1 remake version but just with better and more voice acting, new spirits, and content from the GBA version added.
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Finally as always please drop a thank you to people who worked on this patch, it takes years of hard work doing hacking, programming, translating, editing, and testing to bring these patches to the JRPG community, and all of it is done for free, so if you're going to use it or hell even if you won't, it always nice to show that we appreciate the great work these translators are doing.
Here comes the Summer Steam Sale again. It will end on July 9.
So in order to make sure there are no regrets, and you don't miss any great deals, this guide will be divided into more digestible sections. But before we start, for those who have the time and want to explore the sale themselves, here is a direct link to all the JRPGs on sale right now on steam:
~ Link to the JRPG Page of the Sale ~
Important Notes:
1- Even if the link is to a Bundle deal, you can still buy the games in that bundle individually.
2- If multiple games are mentioned in the same series, then they are arranged from top to bottom by story order, top being the first, and then after that the 2nd and so on.
3- There isn't enough space to list everything, so I did what I can, but as always please do help me and your fellow fans by mentioning your own recommendations. Even if it's something I already mentioned.
4- All games and sales are based on the US store.
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Steam Deck Icons (As explained by Steam itself):
π¦ Verified: Means that the game is fully compatible and works with built-in controls and display.
π§ Playable: Means the game is Functional, but requires extra effort to interact with and configure .
"?" Unknown: Basically unconfirmed or still under-review.
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π² Huge Discounts Section π²
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β Classic JRPGs for Dirt Cheap (Less than $20) β
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This is a list of the best deals for the best JRPGs Steam has to offer. This list is contains:
1- JRPG titles sold for almost nothing compared to their quality, every title here is worth getting even if I didn't outright say that.
2- This doesn't mean that you'll 100% like them (Everyone has their own taste), but at the very least, if you ended up not liking them, they are so cheap that you won't feel bad about the money you spent buying them.
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π’ Yakuza: Like a Dragon ($7.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth ($17.49 at -75%) - π¦
[Modern World setting/Organized Crime/Comedy heavy/Drama heavy/Mini-game Heavy/Beat'em up/Open World/Class & Job mechanics]
A game so critically acclaimed that it was at the top of most lists for 2020, while winning so many awards. Don't miss out on the game that literally made them change the combat for the future games, from action to turn-based JRPG with class mechanics, and with it's Main Character (Ichiban Kasuga) winning the number 1 spot for the best character for 2020. The Yakuza series was already crazy fun, and now it's Turn-based. I think the steam score with more than 36K reviews at "Very Positive" is enough to show how good the game is even at full price. So at $8 you're basically robbing the devs.
π’ Dragon Quest 11S: Echoes of an Elusive Age ($19.99 at -50%) - π§
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Crafting and Resource gathering focused]
The series that started the genre, and this latest title is one that stands among the best in the series. This is the series that started a lot of mainstay tropes of the genre and mechanics. And it is also known for staying true to those classic tropes and mechanics, so don't go in expecting a unique story or mechanics. It is the classic adventure formula but polished to a shine, with story and characters bursting with a colorful personality.
π’ Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake ($29.99 at -50%) - π¦
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Class system/Male & Female MC choice]
π’ Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ($9.99 at -75%) - π§
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Monster Collector/Character customization/Skill trees]
π’ Dragon Quest Treasures ($19.99 at -60%) - π¦
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Action/Monster Collector/Open World/Male & Female MC choice]
π’ Dragon Quest Builders ($13.99 at -50%) - π§
π’ Dragon Quest Builders 2 ($24.99 at -50%) - ?
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Action/Male & Female MC choice/Minecraft-like/Base Builder/NPC recruitment]
π’ Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition ($4.99 at -90%) - π§
[Cyber World setting/Monster Collector/Combat heavy/Satisfying grinding loop]
2 full games in 1 package. If you're a fan of the series then this is a must play, it dives into the lore more than a lot of the previous games, and also has one of the biggest Digimon rosters till to day.
Even if you're not into the Digimon series, if you're looking for your next fix of Capture/Evolve/Fusion -> Grind -> Capture/Evolve/Fusion -> Grind while you listen to your favorite podcast/music, then no need to wait anymore, with hours upon hours you can easily spend just grinding and completing the game's various content from side-quests, rare monsters, arena, and even tamer team fights. The gameplay is simple, which is a great way to keep your brain off, yet it still has challenge battles now and then to make sure you're doing your job grinding and raising your Digimons.
Note: Cut-scenes are not skippable in these two games, so heads up for those who this might be a deal breaker for them.
π’ Digimon Survive ($9.59 at -84%) - π§
[Tactical Turn-based/Modern Japan setting/Dark Story/Monster Collector/Mostly VN/Multiple Routes & Endings/Anime style/Social Link system]
This one is a visual novel with tactical turn-based combat. So the focus is mostly on the story and characters, and not so much the combat and raising your digimon.
π’ Digimon World: Next Order ($9.59 at -84%) - π¦
[Real-time Management/Cyber-World setting/Monster Collector & Raising/NPC Collector/Base Building/Resource Gathering/Male & Female Main Character option]
A monster Raising simulator with an open-world, NPC recruitment, and base-building. A really fun title especially if you're a fan of the series.
π’ Digimon Story Time Stranger ($39.89 at -43%) - π¦
If you like Cyber Sleuth, then this is the better and improved version. This title is so good the steam player count hit 84K, passing all Final Fantasy, Persona, and Dragon Quest titles.
π’ Atelier Series (Prices range from $9 to $39)
[Turn-based or Real-time/Fantasy setting/Crafting and Resource gathering focused/Cute and Lovable characters/Female Protagonist/Social Links/Colorful and Fantastical world]
A great and fun series that really can't be summed up in a short description. So to give a more detailed explanation and to save on save; if you're interested in this series, then check this "Where to start" thread about the series:
###~ ["Where to Start Guide" - Atelier] ~
π’ Chrono Trigger ($7.49 at -50%) - π§
[Pixel Graphics/Time-Travel/Fantasy Adventure/Great Soundtrack/All time Classic/Multiple Endings]
It's Chrono Trigger, it's been on the number 1 place of more top lists than there have been JRPGs. I think the tags alone are enough to get you ready for the game really. For 8$ they might as well be giving it out for free.
π’ Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition ($7.99 at -60%) - π¦
[Sci-fi fantasy setting/Alternate Dimension/Fantasy Adventure/Great Soundtrack/Multiple Endings/2 games in 1 bundle]
π’ Persona 3 Portable ($9.99 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Persona 3 Reloaded (Remake) ($20.99 at -65%) - π¦
π’ Persona 4 Golden ($9.99 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Persona 5 Royal ($17.99 at -70%) - π¦
[Modern Day setting/Highschool Life sim/Detective Mystery/Dating Sim/Social Links system/Great Soundtrack/Loveable characters):
Great and critically acclaimed games with a very lovable cast, and fantastic music. A school life simulator and dungeon crawler mixed in with a great mystery plot. I would say more but I am holding back as to not spoil anything, because these are one of those games that live and die on the twists and turns of the story and the choices you make during the story. Plus, P4 Golden is criminally cheap.
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π’ Metaphor: ReFantazio ($27.00 at -60%) - π§
π’ Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster ($14.99 at -70%) - π¦
π’ Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance ($17.99 at -70%) - π¦
π’ RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army ($29.99 at -40%) - ?
[Alternate history Tokyo setting/Monster Collector/Remaster/Dark story]
Adding these as they all fit here.
π’ Final Fantasy 3 (3D Remake) ($7.99 at -50%) - π§
π’ Final Fantasy 4 (3D Remake) ($7.99 at -50%) - π§
π’ Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - Reunion ($17.49 at -65%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 7 Remake InterGrade ($13.99 at -65%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ($19.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 8 ($4.79 at -60%) - ?
π’ Final Fantasy 8 Remaster ($7.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 9 ($6.29 at -70%) - ?
π’ Final Fantasy 10 & 10-2 Remaster ($11.99 at -70%) - π§
π’ Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age ($14.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 13 ($6.39 at -60%) - π§
π’ Final Fantasy 13-2 ($7.99 at -60%) - ?
π’ Final Fantasy 13: Lightning Returns ($7.99 at -60%) - π§
π’ Final Fantasy 15 Windows Edition ($13.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Final Fantasy 16 ($19.99 at -60%) - ?
π’ Final Fantasy Type-0 HD ($8.99 at -70%) - ?
π’ World of Final Fantasy ($9.99 at -60%) - π§
π’ Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin ($15.99 at -60%) - ?
π’ Final Fantasty Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles ($34.99 at -30%) - π¦
[Sci-fi/Fantasy setting/Great Music/Loveable Characters]
What is there to say here, it's Final Fantasy.
π’ Grandia ($9.99 at -50%) - ?
π’ Grandia 2 ($9.99 at -50%) - ?
[Fantasy setting/Adventure/Beautifully Animated spells/Classic]
Just as with Final Fantasy, I don't know what to say about a classic series like this one. While it's not on the same level as the FF series, but it's still left a great mark in the history of JRPGs, and for that price, it's a steal.
π’ Breath of Fire IV ($4.99 at -50%) - π§
[Medieval fantasy setting/Beautiful Pixel Graphics/Dragon Transformations/Town Building]
A classic title from a classic JRPG series. You don't need to have played any of the previous titles as this takes place in its own universe. Even within the Breath of Fire series, BoF4 is one of the best and one of the best JRPGs on the PS1 in general, and considering the amount of amazing JRPGs on the PS1, that says a lot.
π’ Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars ($24.99 at -50%) - π§
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Pixel Graphics/War & Politics/108 Characters to recruit/Base upgrading/2 Full games]
Another classic JRPG series remaster from the PS1 era, and a true gem. There is a reason these 2 titles got a remaster out of all the other titles in the series, and it is well deserved. If you're in the mood for an amazing soundtrack, simple but fun gameplay, and a JRPG oozing with charm, then this is it.
It is above $20 but you are getting 2 full games.
π’ Collection of SaGa - Final Fantasy Legend ($9.99 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered ($12.49 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Romancing SaGa 2 ($7.49 at -70%) - π¦
π’ Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven ($24.99 at -50%) - π§
π’ Romancing SaGa 3 ($8.69 at -70%) - π¦
π’ SaGa Frontier Remastered ($12.49 at -50%) - π¦
π’ SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered ($17.99 at -40%) - π¦
π’ SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions ($8.99 at -70%) - π¦
π’ SaGa Emerald Beyond ($24.99 at -50%) - π§
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Choice Matters/Open World/Challenging Combat system/Light on story Heavy on gameplay]
To save on space, here is a link to a detailed breakdown of the entire series, and where to start:
###~ ["Where to Start Guide" - SaGa] ~
π’ The Trails series (The Legend of Heroes series) (Prices range from $10 to $40)
[Trails in the Sky (1/2/3)] [Fantasy setting/Great Soundtrack/Female Protagonist/Slow start/Story and World building heavy]
[Trails from Zero & Trails to Azure] [Fantasy setting/Great Soundtrack/Slow Start/Police Force/Story and World building heavy]
[Trails of Cold Steel (1/2/3/4)] [Fantasy setting/Great Soundtrack/Slow Start/Military High school life/Dating Sim/Story and World building heavy]
[Trails into Reverie]
[Trails through Daybreak] [Trails through Daybreak 2] [Fantasy setting/Great Soundtrack/Slow Start/Story and World building heavy]
This is here just to make sure I don't receive death threats.
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π’ Valkyria Chronicles ($4.99 at -75%) - π¦
π’ Valkyria Chronicles 4 ($9.99 at -80%) - π¦
[World War Military setting/Tactical mixed with real-time elements/Sketch or "Canvas" art style/Build your Army with character customization/Mission based Gameplay]
(This is a link to the bundle for both games for $13.48 at -79%)
This one is really hard to explain through words alone, but just in case, the VC series is a World War 2 military setting story, where you act as the lead of a squad and take mission to drive back the enemy. The story is drama heavy and the gameplay is tactical turn-based, but it's mixed with real-time third person shooter. You can also make your own army by recruiting different types of solders, training them and upgrading their gear. From rifles to tanks, this is a game you have to experience to understand.
π’ Disgaea 1 ($7.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Disgaea 2 ($3.99 at -80%) - π§
π’ Disgaea 4 Complete+ ($13.99 at -65%) - π¦
π’ Disgaea 5 ($19.99 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Disgaea 6 ($35.99 at -40%) - π§
π’ Disgaea 7 ($44.99 at -25%) - π¦
[Fantasy Demon World setting/Heavy Customization system/Classes/Comedy Heavy/Stage Based/Parodies/Tierd Loot/Dungeon Crawler/Heavy with post-game content]
π’ [Disgaea Dood Bundle (Titles from 1 to 6 + Art books)] (https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16227/Disgaea_Dood_Bundle/) ($78.47 at -56%)
It's the Disgaea series, so go in expecting to spend hours and hours customizing your characters, leveling up to lv999999, laughing your ass off at the non-stop comedy, parodies and just plain shenanigans that deceptively lure you into a sense of hilarity, and then POW! A sudden and deep punch in the feels when you least expect it.
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π’ .hack//G.U. Last Recode ($9.99 at -80%) - π§
[MMORPG Setting/Open World/Social link system/Dungeon Crawler/Revenge Story]
You like the concept of being in an MMO, with 3 games in 1 and with an extra new episode to wrap the story up, you'll be getting more than you money's worth for sure. Not just with the MMO setting, but also a fresh approach to side-quests and world exploration, it's a classic that is more than worth giving a try.
3 games in 1, means this will last you a long time, even longer if you're the type of person who likes to explore and experiment. The combat isn't as free and smooth as in the Tales series, but it still feels good to use and with 20+ characters who can your party, and who you can build your relationships with, you'll be pretty busy for a long time.
π’ Tales of Symphonia ($4.99 at -75%) - π¦ [Anime style/Local Co-Op/Fantasy Adventure]
π’ Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition ($9.99 at -80%) - π¦ [Anime style/Local Co-Op/Fantasy Adventure]
π’ Tales of Graces f Remastered ($19.99 at -50%%) - π§ [Anime style/Local Co-Op/Fantasy Adventure]
π’ Tales of Zestiria ($4.99 at -90%%) - π§ [Anime style/Fantasy Adventure]
π’ Tales of Arise ($19.99 at -60%) - π¦ [Anime style/Fantasy Adventure/Dark story]
You can't go wrong with any of these, I personally would say start with Symphonia for the classic epic fantasy adventure with all the usual classic JRPG tropes. Or go for Berseria for a dark revenge story with a ragtag scallywag group of misfits grouped by fate type of deal. You can start with Vesperia if you want a main character with a chill personality and his companion is pipe smoking dog with. There is also the newly released and critically acclaimed Tales of Arise that comes with a free demo you can try before buying. But it's basically a story about enslaved people rising against their oppressors, and it has the best combat system of all the ones here.
No matter which game you choose, this is a solid series if you want action combat, an anime shounen adventure story, with lots of party banter, side-quests, and post-game content.
π’ Ys Origin ($4.99 at -75%) - ?
π’ Ys I & II Chronicles+ ($4.49 at -70%) - π§
π’ Ys: Memories of Celceta ($14.99 at -40%) - ?
π’ Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim ($4.99 at -75%) - ?
π’ Ys SEVEN ($14.99 at -40%) - ?
π’ Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA ($19.99 at -50%) - π¦
π’ Ys IX: Monstrum Nox ($23.99 at -60%) - π¦
[Medieval Fantasy setting/Fantastic Music/Smooth satisfying combat/Boss fight focused]
This is a case of a whole series is filled with great games, it's really hard to go wrong here.
The early titles are straight up action JRPGs with a Metroidvania-like style worlds. While later expanded the worlds with towns and dungeons to explore.
π’ Rune Factory 4 Special ($8.99 at -70%) - π§
[Hack and Slash/Farming and Life Simulator/Male and Female MC choice/Dating-sim/Dungeon Crawler/Town Management]/Monster Collector]
Don't even think too long about it, a fantastic game and a great port too, so much you play it easily with mouse and keyboard or controller.
The characters are fun and lovable, the story is interesting, and most of all the loop is very varied and enjoyable. So much to do:
And so much more. Do you want a game where you can take any horrible burnt food that you failed to cook and use it as a weapon to beat bosses, then have said bosses care for your farm and water your crops while you're out riding cows and fighting giant chickens at the same time you're on date with your favorite NPC ? Then yea, RF4 got you covered. Not to mention that everything you do has a level and so no matter what you spend the day doing, you'll always be leveling something and getting better. The only thing you'll miss, is sleep while playing this gem.
π’ Rune Factory 3 Special ($9.99 at -75%) - π¦
π’ Rune Factory 5 ($13.99 at -65%) - π§
[Hack and Slash/Farming and Life Simulator/Male and Female MC choice/Dating-sim/Dungeon Crawler/Town Management/Monster Collector]
π’ Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma ($38.99 at -35%) - π¦
[Hack and Slash/Town builder/Male and Female MC choice/Dating-sim/Dungeon Crawler/Town Management/Monster Collector]
π’ CrossCode ($4.99 at -75%) - π§
[MMORPG Setting/Semi-Open World/Female Protagonist/Pixel Graphics/Puzzel heavy]
This is the indie game that puts "Triple A" games to shame. I don't even know where to begin really...the great soundtrack ? The beautiful and amazing pixel graphics ? Satisfying, smooth and impactful combat ? great side-quests and bosses ? Fun and great dungeons ? The expansive skill tree ? The sheer amount of content and work that went into this game, and into making it feel like you're really in an MMORPG is jaw dropping. All of that for $5!!?...If you're still on the fence, you can give the free demo a try first.
π’ Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch ($7.49 at -85%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Isekai/Monster Collector/Beautiful art style]
For a the best fantasy adventure feel, while the combat is a hit or miss depending on your taste, don't let that stop you from actually diving into a true fairy tale world, this is the one with the better story in my opinion, so if you want more story than game, this is for you. Still it has a good share of gameplay, from raising and collecting Pokemon-like monsters, to learning and using different spells, not just in combat but for the overworld too.
π’ Ni no Kuniβ’ II: Revenant Kingdom ($9.59 at -84%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Isekai/Base Builder/Army Battle/Character Collector/Beautiful art style]
This one focuses more on gameplay, with a Kingdom builder, Army battles, Heavy loot focus, and even character collector, this is the one to go with if you want more game than story. Still has the great music and he fantastical art style and setting. Add to that a lot of side activities like beating rare monsters, collecting cute creatures to help you in battle, and even going around the world to gather people to help you build your kingdom. You'll never be short on things to do.
π’ Stardew Valley ($8.99 at -40%) - π¦
[Modern day setting/Farming Simulator/Dungeon Crawler/Resource gathering and Crafting/Social Links system/Night and Day mechanic/Pixel Graphics]
I mean, does this game need any introduction ? Came out more than 6 years ago, Overwhelmingly Positive with 300K reviews, more than 30K players online on average daily till today. And that's just on steam alone. This is the type of game that puts "triple A" games to shame. The top review on this game has 1000 hours on record before they made the review. All of that for $12.
π’ NieR:Automata ($15.99 at -60%) - π§
π’ NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... ($23.99 at -60%) - π§
[Post-apocalyptic setting/Hack & Slash/Bullet Hell/Dark Fantasy/Dark Humor/LGBTQ+/Multiple Endings]
Are you tired of happy bright and colorful JRPGs where you win with the power of friendship ? Do you want something serious, dark, and with depth that leaves you unable to sleep at night, because you're contemplating the nature of man. Do you like amazing looking action and smooth combat ? Then here you go. From the mind that made Drakengard, a remake for the original NieR Replicant, but with almost everything improved.
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###This list contains:
1- Big name JRPGs that aren't critically acclaimed, but still deserve a mention.
2- While aren't critically acclaimed, you might still end up loving them depending on your taste.
3- No descriptions to save space, but tags will help.
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# β¨Classic Turn-Basedβ¨
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π’ Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force ($6.99 at -65%) - ?
[Fantasy setting/Power Rangers Transformation/Comedy heavy/Fan-service/Dating Sim/Grind Heavy/Lives and Dies on you loving the characters]
π’ Agarest Series Complete Set (4 games) ($8.46 at -76%)
[Fantasy setting/Dating Sim/Multiple Endings/Fan-service/4 games in 1]
Zero & Mariage - π¦
1 & 2 - ?
π’ Conception PLUS: Maidens of the Twelve Stars ($11.99 at -80%) - ?
π’ Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars ($3.99 at -80%) - ?
π’ Conception Bundle (1 and 2) ($14.38 at -80%)
[Fantasy setting/Dating-sim/Fan-service/Harem/Dungeon Crawler]
π’ Death end re;Quest ($5.99 at -80%) - π¦
π’ Death end re;Quest 2 ($7.99 at -80%) - π¦
π’ Death end re;Quest Bundle (1 and 2) ($12.58 at -80%)
[Cyber world setting/Female Protagonist/Dark Fantasy/Gore/Fan-service]
π’ Dragon Star Varnir ($5.99 at -85%) - π¦
[Dark Fantasy setting/Dragons/Battle transformations/Fan-service/Mystery]
π’ Epic Battle Fantasy 5 ($9.99 at -60%) - ?
[Fantasy setting/Monster Collector/Comedy heavy/JRPG Parody heavy/Puzzles]
π’ Shining Resonance Refrain ($5.99 at -80%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Dragon transformation/Musical theme/Anime visual style/Social link mechanic]
π’ South Park: The Stick of Truth + The Fractured but Whole Bundle ($10.78 at -80%) - (The Stick of Truth π¦ / The Fractured but Whole π§)
[Modern day setting/Comedy/Mature/Dark Humor/Nudity/Fart Jokes]
π’ The Caligula Effect: Overdose ($24.99 at -50%) - ?
π’ The Caligula Effect 2 ($14.99 at -70%) - π§
[School Life setting/Persona-like/Female & Male Protag choice/Unique combat system/Fantastic Soundtrack]
π’ The Alliance Alive HD Remastered ($9.99 at -75%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Expansive Skill Tree/Character customization/NPC collector/SaGa-like]
π’ Indivisible ($2.99 at -85%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Female Protagonist/Great hand-drawn art/Valkyrie Profile-like combat/Platforming Heavy]
π’ Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 ($5.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2: Sisters Generation ($5.99 at -60%) - π¦
π’ Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3 ($5.99 at -60%) - π§
π’ Megadimension Neptunia VII ($5.99 at -70%) - ?
[Cyber World setting/Female Protagonist/Comedy/Parody/Fan-service/Memes/Transformations/All Female cast]
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# β¨Tactical Turn-Basedβ¨
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π’ Fae Tactics ($5.99 at -70%) - π¦
[Fantasy setting/Female Protagonist/Beautiful Pixel Graphics/Unique Battle system/Monster Collector]
π’ Soul Nomad & the World Eaters ($7.99 at -60%) - π§
[Fantasy setting/Choices Matter/Dark Story/Male & Female MC choice/Class & Job mechanics/Great voice acting/Comedy]
π’ Trillion: God of Destruction ($0.99 at -90%) - ?
[Fantasy setting/Demon World/Fan-service/Roguelike/Dating-sim/Dark Story/Save the world before countdown]
π’ Brigandine The Legend of Runersia ($19.99 at -50%) - π§
[Grand Strategy/High Fantasy setting/Choose a Nation to play as/Conquer all other nations/Class Mechanics]
π’ Super Robot Wars 30 ($14.99 at -75%) - π¦
[Sci-fi space setting/Mecha/Anime & Manga Crossover game/Visual Novel style/Heavy with story and battles/Great battle animations]
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π’ Zanki Zero: Last Beginning ($5.99 at -90%) - π§
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π’ Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk ($14.99 at -70%) - π§
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π’ Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 ($12.79 at -68%) - π¦
π’ Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 ($12.79 at -68%) - π¦
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π’ Legend of Mana ($10.49 at -65%) - ?
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[Fantasy setting/Hack & Slash/Class system/Open Zones]
π’ NEO: The World Ends with You ($23.99 at -70%) - π§
[Modern Tokyo setting/Dark Fantasy/Death Game/Read people's minds/Psychic powers]
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π’ AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead οΌ Undressed (Sequel) ($7.99 at -60%) - ?
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π’ Star Ocean The Second Story R ($24.99 at -50%) - π¦
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[Post-apocalyptic Sci-fi setting/Choose between 2 Main Characters/Psychic powers/Using environmental objects as weapons]
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With all the great and many JRPG announcements and streams made during the last two months, you might have missed a few or many of them just due to the sheer amount being posted everyday. So here is a quick breakdown for all the notable announcements and trailers for those who want it.
ββAlmost all of the indie titles are from The Indie Quest 2026 Stream.
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As usual if tell me if I made any mistakes or missed anything.
Today I was contacted by another user telling me that they mistakenly reported me to reddit, and in order to "not get banned", I should contact the Reddit Team who is handling my report on Discord. Here is an image of what they sent me:
https://i.imgur.com/hGY98TZ.png
This obviously smells like a scam, but just to be sure I wanted to ask here first.
Edit: Thank you everyone who replied. I blocked them and reported them.
As usual, hands-on preview articles are now out on multiple sites for Echoes of Aincrad. Here are the links to the full articles with a small conclusion quote:
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>I set Echoes of Aincrad to the lowest possible settings on my ROG Ally when playing and it was holding up mostly well with some dips below 30fps at 1080p using TSR. There are no TSR quality settings, but you can adjust the anti-aliasing level. I left this on the default setting. Even on the low settings, Echoes of Aincrad looks surprisingly good. I hope it can be optimized a bit better for PC handhelds though since it is nearly there on ROG Ally, but not good on Steam Deck. I was unable to get a solid 30fps even indoors on Steam Deck, but I spent most of my time just playing the game on ROG Ally for this preview. I will wait until I get access to the full review build to properly judge handheld performance.
>Given the sheer amount of releases this year, I was going to hold off on playing Echoes of Aincrad until later on. Playing the preview build has me interested in getting the full game and seeing how I feel about the main story as I get to explore more of Aincrad. I just hope the gameplay loop holds up if it remains the same as what I've played so far. ​
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CGmagonline - by Philip Watson
>Echoes of Aincrad is shaping up to be a solid adventure in the world of Sword Art Online. It feels like the developers have finally listened to the fans and have produced a game that lets players live out their dream of also being held hostage in the server of Sword Art Online, and at the very least, Aincrad has been captured in full with a swarm of biomes that puts beautiful visuals front and centre. Echoes of Aincrad already feels like the best game produced from the world of Sword Art Online, and when it launches on July 9, Iβll break out the Nerve gear (or Steam) and dive back in to see more. ​
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>For someone who went in skeptical and with only a passing familiarity with the franchise, I wasnβt expecting to leave with so many questions. Iβm eager to see whether the full game can build on what was shown in this preview and how its survival elements will hold up over the course of the adventure. Thereβs definitely something here, and Iβm looking forward to spending more time with the full game
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>Echoes of Aincrad only covers Floors 1 and 2 of Aincradβs 100-floor tower, and specific story details are still under wraps, but the groundwork for fascinating world-building and high-stakes storytelling is already there. If Game Studio Inc. and Bandai Namco can flesh out these early floors with real, in-depth side content, Echoes of Aincrad could end up being the strongest entry the Sword Art Online franchise has produced on the gaming side. ​
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>After spending several hours with Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, Iβm walking away feeling optimistic about what the full game could deliver. The premise is one of the most interesting concepts the franchise has explored in video game form, giving players the chance to experience the Aincrad saga from an entirely new perspective while still remaining connected to the events fans know and love.
>The combat feels promising, exploration appears rewarding, and the world itself does a great job of capturing the atmosphere that made the original Aincrad arc so memorable in the first place. Thereβs still plenty I havenβt seen, particularly when it comes to long-term progression systems and how the story develops, but the foundation feels strong.
>Most importantly, the few hours I spent with the game left me wanting to play more. With launch now just around the corner next month, Echoes of Aincrad has firmly secured a place on my radar, and Iβm looking forward to seeing how all of its ideas come together in the full release.
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>As they venture through dungeons, which arenβt well-designed and feel monotonous, theyβll pick up items, which can be used for crafting better armour and weapons. The gameplay feels more like the standard RPG, but what will carry Echoes of Aincrad is how Game Studio brings the world to life, and how the team weaves the seriesβ storytelling beats, while still making the efforts of a side character to the show feel meaningful.
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CheckPointGaming - by Jarrod Harrison
>Fantastical environments, vibrant towns, and sweeping dungeons look like they belong directly out of the anime, while particle-heavy sword skills, detailed character designs, and NPC-dense cities and monster-heavy open fields very rarely tank the gameβs performance. Iβm genuinely surprised how the game managed to maintain a stable framerate of 60 on the highest graphics settings available, only ever stuttering or hitching while loading a new area, or entering a town for the first time.
>Whether it is traipsing through the forestry outside the Town of Beginnings, or venturing through the rocky crags of the second floor, the gameβs high-fidelity, anime art style and slight cel-shaded graphics are breathtaking. While I eventually found myself quite annoyed by the bombardment of enemies and irritated by how quickly a floor became well and truly too long with no means of fast travelling to improve my gear, explore previous areas, or increase my stats during a quest, there was a genuine joy at first in the free rein provided to explore the lands on foot.
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Dualshockers - by Christian Bognar
>Still, my overall experience with Echoes of Aincrad has been extremely positive, and I canβt wait for the full release. The combat system is flashy and addictive, the progression systems are solid and add meaningful growth to your character, and I love the need to prepare for each quest before you set out. Also, while I canβt say anything about the plot of the story, itβs very interesting so far, and Iβm excited to discover how it pans out. ​
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>Companions play a crucial supporting role. Before heading into missions, you can customise their gear and abilities to complement your playstyle. That may mean assigning them as a healer while you play a more aggressive role, or building them as a frontline tank. The βSwitchβ system is especially important in combat. It allows you to dynamically shift aggro between yourself and your companion. For example, you can engage aggressively, then dodge out and trigger a switch, prompting your companion to take over and draw the enemyβs attention while you recover.
>Overall, my time with Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad was thoroughly enjoyable. It balances exploration with its engaging combat mechanics.
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>Listen, Iβm not about to oversell Echoes of Aincrad just because Iβm a fan. If anything, Iβm probably harder on the series. What I can say is that Echoes of Aincrad has a strong foundation out of the gate, with a level of quality and confidence in its open world that I havenβt seen from the series in a while. This game is going to be about discovery, which is something Iβve been looking for, and probably why Fatal Bullet is still my favorite entry. So, while we wait for next monthβs release, Iβm happy to say that the first three hours are promising. And thankfully, Iβm still alive to tell the tale. Letβs see if I can make it to the next floor.
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>Overall, I do think that the game still has a lot of potential ESPECIALLY if the story is strong enough. The core systems are quite solid and the issues with repetitiveness / empitiness of the overworld can be overcome if the story is so compelling that it would make this traversal thematically purposeful. Hopefully, it gets better in Aincradβs higher floors. With all that said, I am cautiously optimistic about the game. I do see a lot of promise to it but it really will need an epic story to hold it all together.
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>If the final version can smooth out some of the pacing issues, improve a few of its rougher systems, and maintain the strong sense of character progression and MMO-style adventure I've seen so far, Echoes of Aincrad could end up being one of the most authentic ways for Sword Art Online fans to finally live out the fantasy of being trapped inside SAO themselves.
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>Despite the gameβs focus on survival, I found the Very Hard difficulty quite accessible. The gameplay cycle remains the same regardless of the chosen difficulty level. Basically, getting to the nearest safe zone is the priority when entering a new area. From there, you can explore the surrounding environment, hunt enemies, collect resources, and farm weapon drops and blueprints before moving on. The loop felt rewarding, even if it wasnβt as punishing as the gameβs marketing initially suggested. ​
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Console Creatures - by Bobby Pashalidis
>Echoes of Aincrad might not be on your radar given how busy the next four months are for the games industry, but it is on mine. Itβs fairly trope-y at times, but Bandai Namco clearly is working to deliver a grander Sword Art Online experience and one thatβs unlike anything weβve seen previously. And for that alone, I think itβs worth checking out as someone who was skeptical, but fans of the series are in for a treat more than anyone else.
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Gamerbraves - by Spencer Legacy
>Iβve got a pretty decent PC, and Echoes of Aincrad looked exceptionally nice on it. The game definitely captures the visual style of Sword Art Online, with the enemy designs and environments looking straight out of the source material. The 3D pixels that pop up when you slay enemies look great as well and give a cool, 2000s tech flavor to everything. Some of the larger environments did tend to blend together as I played further, so Iβm a bit worried about navigating some of the major areas before unlocking detailed maps of them, but the themed environments themselves are at least distinct and solid-looking on the whole.
>Iβm more interested in Echoes of Aincrad than I have been in most Sword Art Online games, as the unique narrative premise and hefty feel of combat set it apart from other adaptations of the first seasonβs arc. Iβm curious to see how a different perspective might shake up this familiar story, and Iβm interested in seeing how much deeper the combat gets in the full release.
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