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[Top 10] Best JRPGs for Android Right Now

Goldfisho — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:18:30 +0000

While JRPGs or “Japanese Role-Playing Games” have long been a gaming staple of household systems such as the Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo, the genre has only recently made its way to the mobile gaming market on Android and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon! Not sure where to start? Check out our game guide as to what’s hottest on the market in the world of Android JRPGs and start your adventure now!

10. CHAOS RINGS III

(Android/ iOS, PlayStation Vita)

CHAOS RINGS III Trailer

They say if you like it, you should put a ring on it! CHAOS RINGS III is still one of the all-time most successful and popular JRPGs on the market due to its engaging storytelling, charming characters, and the addictive nature of collecting genes that upgrade and strengthen your characters! On a floating continent in the sky, adventurers seek out unexplored lands, legends, monsters, and riches beyond their wildest dreams as they set out on a quest to reach the azure planet of Marble Blue!

9. Final Fantasy IX

(Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows)

Final Fantasy IX Trailer

The Final Fantasy series has been captivating our hearts for over three decades and now through the power of Android, you can take your adventures with you anywhere you go! In a classic tale of a heroic protagonist setting out to rescue a fair princess, follow the journey of an unforgettable cast of characters as they soon realize the powers of the Crystal and utilize their strengths, weaknesses, and hearts in order to save the world.

8. Secret of Mana

(Android, Super NES, FOMA 903i/703i, iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita)

Secret of Many Trailer

The original Secret of Mana was released in Japan in 1993 and was a smash hit due to the real-time battle gimmicks of the game that challenged the turn-based combat system that typically characterized the JRPG genre at the time. With sharpened graphics that invoke a sense of vivid nostalgia, Secret of Mana’s triumphant return to Android is both a blast of the past and a reminder of how far we’ve come. While the game itself may be almost 30 years old, the story stands the test of time and players can expect to spend quite a bit of time discovering the true secret of Mana and restoring peace to the world.

7. The World Ends with You: Solo Remix

(Android, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, iOS)

The World Ends with You: Solo Remix Trailer

“Clear this mission...or face erasure”..... What a weird message to wake up to!? Join Neku as he navigates his way through the Reaper’s Game, a life-or-death scenario where one wrong move could end it all and where everything is on the line! Despite the game’s dark and terrifying premise, the upbeat soundtrack and funky art style make it hard to look away as you fight enemies and make your way through a multitude of challenges! Will you survive all seven days of the Reaper’s Game?

6. Fire Emblem Heros

(Android, iOS)

Fire Emblem Heros Trailer

Despite its age, the Fire Emblem series never fails to touch hearts, captivate audiences, and inspire warriors as we take up the fight of their lives. Legendary heroes of the past are joined by heroes of a new journey as they work together to stop the forces of darkness from destroying the world as we know it. In over 1,300 strategic turn-based levels that roll out on an ongoing basis, strengthen your team and lead your army all from the convenience of your mobile device!

5. Chrono Trigger

(Android, Super NES, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, I-mode, iOS, Microsoft Windows)

Chrono Trigger Trailer

What would you do if you controlled the hands of time? After his childhood best friend Marla gets lost in a rift of time, protagonist Crono must journey into a dystopian future as he battles for his friend and the fate of time itself! This ‘timeless’ classic has almost rhythmic gameplay that puts players in a trance and is a perfect introduction to the world of JRPGs for new players and hosts a multitude of challenges for even veteran gamers to enjoy.

4. Dragon Raja

(Android, iOS)

Dragon Raja Trailer

In this innovative mobile-exclusive, play as a dragon-human hybrid with mystical powers as you fight to keep the Dragon Lord at bay in his quest for world dominance. While true to the gameplay style of a classic RPG, the character customization of this game is really next level as you can customize everything from your character’s clothing to their hairstyles, even to their personality! Travel the world, defeat enemies, and unlock new clothing and accessories to become the ultimate hero! Can you defeat the Dragon Lord in time?

3. Monster Hunter Stories

(Android, Nintendo 3DS, iOS)

Monster Hunter Stories Trailer

The Monster Hunter series has a bit of a reputation for having stunningly realistic graphics that bring monsters of fantasy to an almost lifelike reality. However, in this fun spinoff of the main series, the monsters we all know and love (or fear!) are painted in a new light as they have been “kaiwaiied down” to become bright, cuddly, and adorable “monsties” that you can breed, train, and make fight alongside as you make your way through this lighthearted and charming adventure.

2. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

(Android, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, iOS)

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Trailer

Would it really be a top JRPG list without at least one Dragon Quest title? The Dragon Quest series has graced our gaming devices since way back when and with nostalgic titles such as Dragon Quest V being added to mobile, it feels as if our childhood never quite left! Embody a silent protagonist in his quest to seek out the legendary hero in the iconic classic that has become infamous for selling over 1.3 million cartridges in just one day back in 1992 when it first debuted. All these years later, the magic is still here and the adventure is just as vivacious as it was all back when it all started!

1. Genshin Impact

(Android, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS)

Genshin Impact Trailer

To say that since its release that Genshin Impact has swept the world by storm would be the understatement of the century. In this free-to-play open word fantasy adventure, your mission takes you across deep wooded forests, babbling brooks, sprawling flatlands, and rugged mountain passes as you master the elements, defeat enemies, and add party members to your team to become the hero you were always meant to be. The game currently has over 21 million players and with regular updates, it shows no time of slowing down anytime soon which is why now is the perfect time to join and dive into your own adventure!

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[Top 10] Best JRPGs for PS4 Right Now

Goldfisho — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:30:05 +0000

For many, Japanese Role-Playing Games are more than just the defeating of monsters, the collecting of treasures, and the toppling of bosses. Indeed, ever since the initial Playstation made its way to shelves worldwide back in 1994, JRPGs have been an escape from the harsh realities of the real world as they allow gamers to make real connections with characters, explore worlds of their dreams, and live their wildest fantasies. Now in 2021 with the Playstation 4 still steadily pumping out innovative titles with incredible graphics and modern gameplay, the question comes down to not why do you play, but what will you play?

10. Monster Hunter World

(PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows)

Monster Hunter Rise Trailer

Well...looks like the monsters are out again! And it’s up to you to slay them! Customize your character and set out to hunt some of the most ferocious and terrifying monsters in all of Astera! Upon taking down a large fire-breathing T-rex, or slitting the throat of a massive horned dragon, chop them up into parts that you’ll use to upgrade your weapons and armor! Now, will you rise to the challenge and take up the hunt? Or will you end up the lunch of a hungry monster?

9. Valkyria Chronicles 4

(PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Google Stadia)

Trailer for Valkyria Chronicles 4

The fourth entry to the Valkyria Chronicles series, join the Federation Army in order to fight the Empire in the Second European War in this strategy-based RPG. The game also features a new 3rd person shooter element to the mix that challenges players to engage in combat-heavy warfare that requires the best of both strategy and reflexes. With all-new classes of soldiers as well, the 4th entry to this series challenges how players think of strategy games and encourages you to take risks, try new things, and expand your horizons as you save the world!

8. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

Trailer for Yakuza: Like a Dragon

After taking the blame and serving time for a crime that he didn’t commit, Ichiban Kasuga finds that upon his prison release that his loyalty to the Yakuza went unrewarded as those he was once loyal to have once again stabbed him in the back. After assembling a rag-tag group of misfits, Ichiban takes to the streets of Japan seeking vengeance in this dynamic combat-based adventure that will have you swinging your trusty bat left and right as you take down thugs, cops, and anyone that dares stand in your way.

7.Lost Sphear

(PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows)

Trailer for Lost Sphear

What if one day, everything that you love suddenly vanished? Join a young boy named Kanata as he desperately searches for a way to save the entire world from being forgotten and turning into mist. Rebuild the world through the power of Memory and see that the world, civilization, and humanity are saved from drifting away into nothingness.

6. Tales of Berseria

(PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows)

Tales of Berseria Trailer

By now, the Tales series has become nearly synonymous with the JRPG genre, however, Tales of Berseria does an especially good job of combining a heart-grabbing story with a unique and fun combat system. Tales of Berseria is a direct prequel to Tales of Zestiria and beautifully further fleshes out the characters and story while adding its own unique touches. Unlike other entries to the series, however, Tales of Berseria takes a bit more of an emotional approach to the story that explores the deepest darkest parts of the human heart during the protagonist’s tortured quest for revenge.

5. Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

(PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows)

Trailer for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Jump into the world of Studio Ghibli and follow the tale of Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a prince in exile who has set out to found his own kingdom in order to unite all the kingdoms of the world. Divergent from previous entries in the Ni No Kuni series, Revenant Kingdom introduces an all-new real-time combat system that breathes new light into the game and makes it into an entirely immersive experience. While traditionally the series has put a great deal of emphasis on the adventure aspects of the game, Revenant Kingdom introduces kingdom building, an element that will unlock new abilities, level up your character, and give you the strength to unite the world!

4. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

(PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS)

Trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

While it may be a bit bold on our part to include an MMORPG in the list, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is everything that a good JRPG should encompass including razor-sharp dialogue, soulful voice acting, and uncannily realistic characters. These are just some of the reasons that the Shadowbringers story is considered to be one of the all-time best to ever grace the Final Fantasy series and a must-play for all JRPG players!

3. I am Setsuna

(PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita)

Trailer for I am Setsuna

I am Setsuna’s greatest strength is its commitment to the somber and harmonious tone that penetrates every element of the game from the visuals, the soundtrack, and of course even the storyline. Unlike most traditional JRPGs that thrive off of creating an atmosphere of chaos and climax, the tone of I am Setsuna plays almost like a life simulator game and while of course you are still slaying enemies and exploring the great frontier of unknown worlds, at least you feel a sense of uncanny relaxation while doing so.

2. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

(PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Google Stadia)

Trailer for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dragon Quest XI is concrete proof that turn-based combat can still bring players to the edge of their seats in anticipation of their opponent’s next move even in 2021. No matter the size of the enemy, each monster you encounter has its own entirely unique fighting style that requires quite a deal of trial and error, making the mundane days of simply whipping out your strongest spell on simple field enemies, a thing of the past. All and all, Echoes of an Elusive Age took what we love about the classic JRPG and even after 35 years, has still made improvements that reinvigorate the entire genre. Keep doing what you do Dragon Quest! Even after all these years you never fail to impress!

1. Persona 5 Royal

(PlayStation 4)

Trailer for Persona 4

By day, live the life of a typical high school student and attend class, work a part-time job, and just hang out with friends. However, at night adjourn your mask and invade the minds of corrupted adults and make the change you want to see in the world. In the strongest storyline the series has seen to date, Persona 5 Royal’s flashy turn-based combat system is coupled with perplexing and unexpected dungeon puzzles that are a challenge even to the most veteran Persona player. Aside from the main storyline, players can relish the opportunity to explore Tokyo in an extensive map that is meticulously detailed down to the point. With players averaging well over 100 hours just to fully beat all parts of the stories, it’s safe to say that Persona 5 is a modern classic that encapsulates the JRPG genre to its zenith!

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