Character creator fans rejoice, these JRPGs have some of the best customization options for creating a unique protagonist.

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2006 brought many incredible JRPGs that, even today, can stand on their own and provide fresh experiences to fans of the genre.

JRPGs cover an incredibly wide spectrum of story types. We have classic "good vs. evil" narratives popularized by the likes of Dragon Quest, along with smaller-scale stories that deal with ...

Zach McKay is a writer from the United States, and a game lover since he stole his dad’s N64 controller to play Ocarina of Time. He has been playing video games for the better part of 25 years and ...

The art is the series’ best. The pacing is still the series’ worst aspect. Combat reaches new strategic heights. City-building is fun but feels under-implemented. The main narrative is strong and ...

Legendary Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says he felt that Final Fantasy 10 was "the ultimate perfection of Final Fantasy" when he first saw it. While discussing the battle of the long-running, ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. JRPG beginners prefer action combat over turn-based loops for ...

RPGs Kingdom Hearts writer says the series "freed me from the despair I felt at the time" as video games pushed for photorealism RPGs The Outer Worlds 2 director bravely says Chrono Trigger is "the ...

Japanese Roleplaying Games- JRPGs- are as famous as they are infamous. Just those four letters can summon thoughts of tedious grinding, long-winded dialogue, and confusing plot on top of confusing ...