These games may be going through their twenties right now, but they still hold up pretty well.
Here is our updated list of JRPGs for you to enjoy.
Fans of the JRPG genre remember the PlayStation era with fondness.
Here is a look at the ten best JRPGs from that time period.
Thousand Arms was a pioneer in this aspect.
Maybe it will have a cult fanbase one day.
The games are set in an adventurers' academy and feature a vibrant art style and charming characters.
Few know of Class of Heroes, and those who do speak of its difficult, almost inaccessible gameplay.
It’s plain to see why Class of Heroes never made it.
The difficulty, particularly in the first game, verges on unfair.
These are games very obviously made in RPG Maker and similar programs; production values are not their forte.
However, among the developers helmed by Kemco, Exe Create is one of the more passionate ones.
The studio has its own long-running Asdivine series and managed a surprisingly solid showing with Revenant Saga.
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Revenant Saga is a 15-hour story that will never win any awards except for quaint charm.
However, its Wild Arms-inspired combat is quite fun and the storyline is honestly pretty compelling.
It’s easy to dismiss Revenant Saga as a joke, but the game deserves a fair shake.
Among the casualties of the more popular title is Okage: Shadow King.
Okage: Shadow King features a contemporary storyline that is entirely at odds with most JRPGs of its time.
The script focuses largely on humor, with a good deal of the bizarre.
Moon is set in a world where the hero is the villain.
You play as a side character who has to set things right.
This title remained Japan-exclusive for decades.
It didn’t fade from the limelight - it never was in it to begin with.
This is a shame, because Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is really cozy.
The ending is pretty heartwarming as well.
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However, it’s still a stellar strategy RPG with stunning map design.
With Shining Resonance Refrain, the series tries its hand at third-person action role-playing.
Shining Resonance Refrain is the best Tales game that isn’t a Tales game.
It has a likable cast, a fantastic soundtrack, and fun exploration.
What Shining Resonance Refrain lacks in ambition, it makes up for in coziness.
Shining Resonance Refrain is an updated version of Shining Resonance, which was launched only in Japan.
It features a new side story that is unlocked from the start.
7Tokyo Xanadu Ex+
The first hour of Tokyo Xanadu Ex+ is sure to test your patience.
Once it gets started, Tokyo Xanadu Ex+ is a joy to play.
Its breezy dungeon crawling and fast-paced combat is complemented by a captivating plot and wonderful exploration.
Tokyo Xanadu Ex+ is an updated version of Tokyo Xanadu and adds new chapters to the story.
It also features one of the most shocking plot twists in a handheld RPG.
These shocking plot twists add a new dimension to these great games.
If you have a 3DS and a mind for strategy, you should definitely give Stella Glow a go.
It’s not that difficult, so newcomers would feel right at home, too.
Everyone who’s played Stella Glow loves it; the problem is that so few people have played it.
