Review: Bravely Default II (Switch)
Bravely Default II scratches the classic JRPG itch wonderfully, while also quietly, cleverly subverting genre tropes and conventions.
Browsing: JRPG
Review: Marchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift (Switch)
Marchen Forest puts a surreal twist on the alchemist-in-training story, though it doesn’t always live up to its unique atmosphere.
All the announcements Nintendo Direct February 2021
The February 2021 Nintendo Direct was full of exciting news: Samurai Warriors 5, a new game from the Octopath Traveler team, and plenty more.
Preview: Bravely Default II is JRPG job system bliss
If you love a good Final Fantasy-style job system in a JRPG, then Bravely Default II is a game you’ll definitely want to look out for.
Review: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (PS4)
Atelier Ryza 2 may just be the best Atelier yet, taking everything that made its predecessor such a delightful game to new heights.
Review: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV (PS4)
Trails of Cold Steel IV delivers a dramatic conclusion to a grand epic, building on the series’ meticulous worldbuilding and character work.
Dragon Quest Tact launches worldwide on January 27
Pre-registration for Dragon Quest Tact is available for both iOS and Android, ahead of its global launch later this month.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox gets a free PS4 demo
A free PS4 demo for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox lets you check out two of the game’s areas, and get a feel for some of the new exploration tools.
Review: Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend (Switch)
Collection of Saga brings three classic Game Boy RPGs to Switch that have aged surprisingly well, in all their 8-bit, black-and-green glory.
Review: Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack (Switch)
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack finds creative ways to turn Taiko’s rhythm game into a JRPG, without losing any of the charm.