r/JRPG

In case you guys wanted a prime example of how JRPGs were viewed in the 7th generation of consoles

I see in that Yoshida comments thread about E33 that some posters that weren't around at the time do not understand or do not believe that the way JRPGs and Japanese games were viewed was not exactly positive. My friends, the issue was not just clips on X-Play or hot takes in articles. It was like, a whole environment in the West because of how much Western gaming blew up. An environment where a certain someone could say "Japanese games just suck" and some people would think 'yeah he's got a point there'. (not to say that Japanese games weren't going through stuff at that time)

I made a thread about this before years ago, and I feel it's a good time to bring this back. And to it's credit, this article isn't even necessarily saying Japanese games are bad, but they are saying they need to be 'fixed'. So this is probably one of the most charitable example to how the genre was viewed you can find here coming from the gaming website of the time.

Another mixed entry in the FF series for me, but I do love Lightning.

The gameplay with her riding Odin and wielding the twin-bladed sword is pure nostalgic awesomeness.

64 days left! 🎮

I am looking for a game to play while at work on my second screen. I love JRPGS and have played many of the big ones including:

Chrono Trigger, All Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest XI.

I really want one that I can grind while getting work done to make stronger gear or level jobs to be stronger. Since I am at work I need a game on PC only. I have not really enjoyed Tactical RPGS or CRPGS much but am open to suggestions. I enjoy turn based like FF7 and DQXI.

I really liked the crafting in Monster Hunter where killing enemies drops loot to craft better items. I also like grinding enemies for rare drops that can help make gear or drop gear that helps boost you.

I am not a fan of time based games like Persona where you can only do limited things per day. I don't like the idea of having to keep to a schedule or be on a deadline. I would rather things be a little more open.

I would prefer them to be on Steam.

Please help me find a turn-based jrpg where characters move in a grid (turn-based) but when they attack an enemy, the gameplay changes to a side-scrolling brawl where you control the character. One of the memorable characters is a person who can stretch his limbs.

My brother and I played this before and this game is not that famous compared to Fire Emblem and the likes, but we really loved this game. This is also not One Piece, Shaman King, nor Super Robot Taisen, as what Google AI answered.

I'm trying to watch endless lists of gba jrpgs but they don't mention this certain game.

Thank you so much in advance! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

I’m looking for rpg games on pc. I don’t mind eroges and mature content
Some games I’ve played are demons roots and like ff3 remake on mobile. I like games with a somewhat dark story or atmosphere and good narratives. Ive played fear and hunger but I didn’t really enjoy the permadeath aspect and how the lore is told through items rather than through characters.
I’m also looking for series of games with the same mc
Also should I play ff6?
Thanks

I don’t know how to explain it as basically I am looking for a quirky JRPG that feels like something out of a Tokusatsu show where a group of superheroes want to be heroes, but have certain weaknesses that scare them from taking the role.

Like one example would be a character that wants to be a fearless leader in the group as he cowers at seeing creatures such as snakes and scorpions as his phobia of them scares him from wanting to be a successful superhero. Then another character in the group wants to be a respected member, but his arrogance gives him a bad reputation.

Then for gameplay aspects, I would like it to be a turn based game where the team takes turn fighting their opponents during battle as gameplay would be a lot leveling up in typical RPG fashion as the systems I am looking to get such a game on are Vita, 3DS, PS3, and PC as I just want an RPG that is basically like an outlandish superhero show, but with good writing aspects.

In a bit of a gaming slump, and would love a good JRPG with a darker or more mature story/tone than the usual fair, preferably with horror elements, but I have no idea what might fit the bill.

I've played all of the Persona games and Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne (Nocturne or the early persona games are more the vibe I want than the highschool hijinks of new persona, but those would all qualify more or less, if I hadn't already played them).

Code Vein hit a good note for me too, and hit some of the dark vibes I want. I was surprised by how big a chokehold that game had on me for a title I bought for like $8 on sale. Although I'm not sure I want another soulslike just yet, but if you know a great one that fits the bill, I'm not against it either

The darker the better, and the more horror leaning the better. Graphics don't matter. I love a well written 2d game as much as a 3d one. Non-teenagers a plus, but I aint that picky for high trauma. Psychological horror, gore, shock value, all good.

I don't really like the art and gameplay of western RPGs that much, but I know they're more adult leaning than JRPGs in general (Which I do like), but if there's something western that isn't bethesda or bioware-esque, I'm open to that too.

I prefer it be on steam for convenience

Hi there! I'm enjoying Tolkien's work (The Hobbit, LOTR and The Silmarillion) and would appreciate some JRPG recommendations that would make excellent thematic pairings. I'd like to emphasize that any system is fine. Thanks!

• Fantasy worlds (or non-fantasy worlds with major thematic overlap with Tolkien).
• Great companions and a sense of fellowship.
• Fun first, atmospheric enough to stay in “fantasy mode.” Ideally, strong nature themes.
• Session-friendly so they don’t dominate the books too much.

I'm not inflexible at all; if something is unconventional and would fit the bill, then I'd love to hear it! In the past, I've enjoyed Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles, Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.

EDIT: I'm aware of The Third Age game from LOTR, and I'm looking for non-LOTR alternatives, thanks!

Source

You can play up to the end of chapter 1, with save carry over.

That's a meaty demo coming. We talking 20h+ here :D

I'm wanting to play at least one of the games again and try to complete. I have played each of them to an extend and have some gripes with them but I still want to see more of all 3 I just don't know which one to go with.

In FF7 I have left Midgar and done the Nibelheim part. I got the chocobo and went into the cave but I wasn't sure I was going the right way so I stopped. Other games took my attention.

FF8 I made it to the battle with Biggs and Wedge. I was doing alright at first but then started getting one shot and thought it was a scripted loss battle and was upset when I found out I was wrong. I also don't fully understand the Junction System. Every time I look up a video explaining it I just never understand it fully. I do want to see what else this game has.

FF9 I got as far as the group separating. I made it to I think it was Freya's home? I don't fully remember. I do remember with Garnet and Steiner we met up with one of Zidane's buddies.

I've just got off playing some grim and honestly trauma inducing games, so.... Just as the title says, I would like some recommendations for some wholesome JRPG's. Just so you know, I haven't really delved deep into the JRPG space, so you guys could probably throw anything at me and there'd be a 95% chance I haven't played or even heard of the game.

Basically, I'm looking for a game that has:

• Little to no stakes
• A good gameplay loop
• A great story/cast
• Very emotional (in both a wholesome & melancholic way)

For the third point, the main plot doesn't have to be spectacular, but since it's a SoL, I'd atleast like the side quests and characters to make up for it.

Naturally, I've tried to do some of my own digging (failed miserably since I don't know where to look). But, a JRPG I'm currently looking at is the atelier series, which I've heard is really good. I'd just like to get more options to weigh.

Platform: PC
Previously Played & Enjoyed: FF7, Octopath Traveler 2, Metaphor.
Will not play (yet): Persona

I recently got switch 2. First game I finished was Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined. It was fantastic and I’m looking for more. It was my first ”traditional” JRPG

I loved the visuals on this one. I’m looking for recommendstions, what should I play next? I know of the 2D-HD remakes, but visually those dont strike me as much. Also I loved the auto-battle and that the gameplay was not slow and grindy, as I have read that JRPG:s can get. Anything you recommend?

I have PC, PS5 and Switch 2, but nowadays I hugely prefer Switch 2!

Previously enjoyed games: FF7 remakes, E33, Bethesda RPG:s

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