While playing JRPGs is already a time-sinking endeavor, Murillo doubles down by being a platinum hunter as well. The Wii was a total game-changer for Nintendo. After the GameCube received a lukewarm ...

There are tons of amazing Japanese role-playing games, and some of the genre's all-time best are one-offs like these five.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 feels like it prioritizes story, characters, and combat in a way that makes the game feel even more like a JRPG.

Konami announced a new JRPG at Sony’s February 2026 State of Play, and it will be called Rev.Noir. Only an initial trailer appeared, confirming it is in development and setting the story. It is only ...

This week’s partner-focused Nintendo Direct did not set the world on fire. In fact, it was damningly unimpressive. Unless you love Japanese role-playing games, in which case boy, oh boy, even in its ...

2025 wasn't just a good year for JRPGs. It was a year where the genre stretched in every direction at once without losing sight of where it came from. Sure, it helps that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over fifteen years ago. She tends to enjoy musical ...

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. As a result, there are times when players may miss out on some great ...

It's the fall season, and that means games, games, and more games! There are plenty of upcoming turn-based JRPGs to look forward to, like Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, ...

From the opening moments, Final Fantasy VII proved to be a cinematic narrative. Players were thrust into the gritty cyberpunk setting, taking on the role of ex-Soldier member Cloud Strife. What begins ...