Turn-Based JRPG

14 reviews

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Final Fantasy Resonance

by Dallah — October 20, 2026

Alright, hear me out. I have a confession to make. When Final Fantasy Resonance was announced during the Nintendo Direct back in June, I wasn’t completely sold. I know that sounds bad,…

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Starbites

by Branden — May 14, 2026

It’s so rare we get a brand new IP in the JRPG world. And even rarer when we get one this cool. Starbites was developed by IKINAGAMES and published by NIS America,…

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Trails Beyond the Horizon

by Branden — January 6, 2026

Is this the best Trails game yet? Maybe. Is it a great place for newcomers to jump in? Absolutely not. Trails Beyond the Horizon is the long-awaited moment for Trails fans in…

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

by Branden — October 27, 2025

Wilt thou slay the Dragonlord? No? But thou must! Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is the worst title for what is one of the best video games of the year.…

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Atelier Resleriana

by Branden — September 25, 2025

Let’s talk about Atelier Resleriana. No, not THAT Atelier Resleriana. This is not a mobile game, there’s no gacha here, it’s a pure, traditional JRPG experience that just happens to take place…

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

by Branden — September 19, 2025

Guys… I think I’m in love. With my wife, yeah, of course, sure, whatever, she’s the light of my life, but ALSO with the latest, oldest entry in the Trails series. Trails…

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Quartet

by Branden — August 23, 2025

Is Quartet the next Indie JRPG masterpiece? Am I going to have a bunch of people down in the comments arguing about what constitutes a JRPG? Quartet is a long-anticipated indie game…

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Trails Through Daybreak 2

by Branden — February 6, 2025

I’m a giant Trails nerd. It’s true, and I won’t apologize for it. I love the Trails series so darn much. I hear the criticisms from those of you who HAVEN’T drunk…

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Fantasian: Neo Dimension

by Branden — December 2, 2024

I don’t know if you know this about me, but… I hate playing games on my phone. Literally, and I’m not kidding, for some reason the idea of using my smartphone to…

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

by Branden — November 14, 2024

My very, very first JRPG was Dragon Warrior on the NES. It just… showed up at my house one day. And by that, I mean, it’s not like I asked for it,…

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Omori

by Branden — February 28, 2023

I would say that nostalgia is overrated, but that statement is both A) obvious, and B) completely at odds with how most of us live our lives and enjoy our culture. Remembering…

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Blue Reflection

by Branden — January 19, 2023

Blue Reflection is like pure melancholy in game form. Maybe that’s not a great way to sell it. I guess I need you to consider that I’m not thinking of melancholy in…