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JRPGs like Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Trigger are must-play games that everyone needs to experience at least once.
If you like Japanese storytelling but not its aesthetics, these are the 10 JRPGs that don’t feel at all like anime.
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JRPGs are generally very, very long games. While most end up being worth the journey, some can be an absolute slog at the start of the game before the story really picks up. We're going to cover ...
Widely considered one of the best games ever made, Chrono Trigger remains just as relevant and vital 30 years after its debut ...
During this year’s CEDEC in Japan, AUTOMATON had the opportunity to chat with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director ...
I'll only include JRPGs that scored above 80-ish. • Even if a game had a remaster, it doesn't count. Every entry is considered its classic version.
RPGS and JRPGs have always been the most popular genres to play for decades, and it’s not going to stop anytime soon. The role-playing genre has never been so diverse as in the year 2025, with a ...
Considering that JRPGs have been around since the 1980s, it makes sense that they would look and feel a lot different these days given how far technology has come since then, but there are still a ...
Of course, Clair Obscur director Guillaume Broche has been outspoken about his appreciation for Japanese RPGs; the game simply wouldn't exist as it does without taking inspiration from, er, those that ...
These JRPGs are perfect for younger players, offering heartwarming stories, simple mechanics and magical adventures without overwhelming complexity.