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JRPG or most commonly known as Japanese Role Playing Games are a specific game style adopted by players. It has outgrown from just being a genre to a whole new play style. Imagine a world where time itself is fractured. Heroes from different backgrounds unite to prevent such a devastating annihilation. You start playing as a character named Leon, a one-ordinary knight who stumbles upon a forbidden artifact. This artifact takes him through time, and introduces him to a cast of richly developed characters.
A warrior princess who is out to hunt for her lost legacy. A roguelike AI robot from the cybernetic future trying to find meaning in life. And a mysterious mage, whose motives are still unclear.
Your mission is to piece together fragments of a shattered history. Whereas, failure can mean total obliteration, while success promises a return to peaceful times. What makes JRPG a strong genre are the choices you make in one era and how it affects the events in others. The dynamic timeline, strategic combat and rich narrative, it all contributes to the game plot & adds more depth.
If you can’t decide which JRPG is the best and which ones should you invest in, here are some JRPGs which are perfect for newcomers. Some of them are personalized, while others are easy to get into.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is a 2020 action role playing game developed by Square Enix for PlayStation. The game is the third in its release from the planned trilogy of games remaking from 1997 Playstation variants. An enhanced version of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in 2021. And since then, the game has earned significant popularity among players.
Final Fantasy takes place in the dystopian cyberpunk metropolis of Midgar. Players start off with the mercenary Cloud Strife, who joins AVALANCHE, an eco-terrorist group trying to stop the powerful megacorporation Shinra. Shinra needs to be stopped because it’s actively using the planet’s precious life essence as its energy source which is unjust. The gameplay combines real-time action with interesting role-playing elements is what makes the game unique for action gameplay lovers.
Chrono Trigger is another 1995 role playing video game developed by Square. The game was originally designed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System; its unique playstyle and battle system takes players into an immersive world with detailed graphics. The game has a pretty decent soundtrack which makes it altogether more interesting. As a protagonist, you get the chance to explore the massive two-dimensional world where you explore forests, cities and exciting dungeons.
Recognized as one of the fourth generation console gaming’s most important titles, the game’s revolutionary design is what makes the plots and narrative much more interesting.
With more than 3.5 million copies sold worldwide, Chrono Trigger has earned its spot as one of the most favored JRPG games available on the market, bringing a massive positive response from people.
Another successful addition to the JRPG classics is none other but Dragon Quest 11. This game is also developed by Square Enix and is published as the 11th entry in the long-running Dragon Quest video game series. Right from the beginning when the game got released, it earned its spot for its winning story, detailed characters, engaging narratives and localization. The game’s design was criticized for being overly traditional. Yet, it was successful in publishing more than six million copies by September 2020.
Set in the world of Erdrea, the game begins in the kingdom of Dundrasil which is run over by an army of monsters. The protagonist starts as an infant during the attack who survives the onslaught.
He has his coming-of-age ceremony which reveals the truth to him about his birth and adoption and sends him to meet King Carnelian of Helidor. Instead of understanding his situation, the King accuses him of being an evil entity and throws him into the dungeon.
The game is interesting; it offers an exciting journey for players giving them the perfect playthrough.
Xenoblade is another exciting series that has earned its spot in the action-role playing games genre. It was developed by Monolith Soft and published for Nintendo players. The series gained its popularity for the Nintendo Wii back in 2010 in Japan, Europe and Oceania; even though Nintendo didn’t plan to introduce a North American release initially, but after a fan campaign named Operation Rainfall, it gained sufficient interest leading to a release for the region in 2012.
Xenoblade features a real-time action-based battle system where players manually control a character in real-time. Party-members can make use of the “auto-attack” features for gamers who get bored of playing the same manual playthroughs. With Xenoblade, you get your chance to explore the open world environments and discover new locations & landmarks. As you progress through the game, you collect more points; once the landmarks are discovered, players use them as fast travel points.
With more than 8.74 million copies worldwide, Xenoblade Chronicles has been well received for its world design, mesmerizing music, engaging stories and engaging theme.
Another game that’s taken the center stage is none other but Pokemon. The game offers an exciting feel to the turn-based RPG genre. Pokemon (Sword and Shield) is from among the most popular Switch game titles. You go on an adventure packed journey exploring the Galar region, (a region based in the UK). Pokemon Sword & Shield depends on how you combat with different Pokemon characters.
The game style is pretty engaging and you can easily get into the ropes. There are a few advantages as well as disadvantages of playing with different creatures. The gameplay is pretty simple, it has a linear structure & an interesting mechanics which the Scarlet & Violet is missing.
In fact, what’s really interesting about the title is how anyone can play the game.
Without a doubt, JRPG offer an immersive world. It builds deep narratives and offers a strategic gameplay. It offers an engaging and fun-filled gaming experience for newcomers as well as veterans alike.
Whether you wish to go on a journey through the dystopian streets of Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake, traveling through time in Chrono Trigger, or embarking on a coming-of-age adventure in Dragon Quest 11, there’s a JRPG for everyone.
With its full of rich characters, complex stories and timeless mechanics, JRPG is a classic genre that leaves an undeniable mark on gaming history.
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