The PlayStation really wasn’t short on entertaining JRPGs. Though many have had their fix from three incredible Final Fantasy games, the more committed fans were able to experience the genesis of Atelier games, the first Wild Arms and, of course, Grandia. Arc The Lad is probably one of the least…
Read MoreThe PlayStation really wasn’t short on entertaining JRPGs. Though many have had their fix from three incredible Final Fantasy games, the more committed fans were able to experience the genesis of Atelier games, the first Wild Arms and, of course, Grandia. Arc The Lad is probably one of the least…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of the Atelier series of JRPGs. Focusing on collecting materials and alchemy over the combat brings with it a fresh take on the JRPG genre, and couple that with playful and cheerful characters, story and visual style, and you’ve got a series that flies right under…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of the Atelier series of JRPGs. Focusing on collecting materials and alchemy over the combat brings with it a fresh take on the JRPG genre, and couple that with playful and cheerful characters, story and visual style, and you’ve got a series that flies right under…
Read MoreFor those who bemoan the “death” of the JRPG here’s some good news for you; Ash 2: Shadows is great fun. It’s equal parts slavish devotion to the formula and self referential humour, but throughout it’s guaranteed to delight. The secret is in the presentation. In looking like an RPG…
Read MoreFor those who bemoan the “death” of the JRPG here’s some good news for you; Ash 2: Shadows is great fun. It’s equal parts slavish devotion to the formula and self referential humour, but throughout it’s guaranteed to delight. The secret is in the presentation. In looking like an RPG…
Read MoreSurfing around the Internet as I do, I’ve seen many cases of people comparing the likes of Skyrim to the likes of Final Fantasy XIII. As far as I’m concerned, you may as well compare either to Mario Galaxy. Frankly, it’s time to drop the “RPG” from “JRPG.” They are,…
Read MoreSurfing around the Internet as I do, I’ve seen many cases of people comparing the likes of Skyrim to the likes of Final Fantasy XIII. As far as I’m concerned, you may as well compare either to Mario Galaxy. Frankly, it’s time to drop the “RPG” from “JRPG.” They are,…
Read MoreJRPG’s (or Japanese role-playing games) are a funny genre. Every game usually has the same storyline and the same characters (or minor variations of either), yet there are very few of these types of games that don’t sell like hotcakes. Final Fantasy is the most recognizable brand of JRPG, but…
Read MoreJRPG’s (or Japanese role-playing games) are a funny genre. Every game usually has the same storyline and the same characters (or minor variations of either), yet there are very few of these types of games that don’t sell like hotcakes. Final Fantasy is the most recognizable brand of JRPG, but…
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