Heidi Kemps
You won't find a more fundamental JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is easily the best way to experience it
This polished remake of an obscure JRPG gem is the most inviting way to dive into Square Enix's long-running SaGa series.
Vengeance provides a host of additions, improvements, and quality-of-life adjustments that transform an already-great RPG into a classic.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a retro-JRPG throwback that delivers with great characters, an engaging story, and fun gameplay progression.
Despite an uninspired narrative, Unicorn Overlord impresses with gorgeous visuals and engrossing strategy action.
Another Code Recollection is a sweet, breezy mystery adventure that's enjoyable but doesn't leave a lasting impression.
Sonic Superstars stumbles a fair bit--but when it gets up to speed, it really shines.
It's a slow starter, but Disney Illusion Island eventually comes into its own as a polished, breezy multiplayer action platformer.
Rain Code is a strange and quirky mystery adventure that just can't seem to step out of the shadow of its predecessor series, Danganronpa.
Humanity's warm presentation and tightly designed levels deliver an engaging and accessible puzzle game.
The non-linear storytelling, freeform exploration, and strategic combat of Octopath Traveler II makes for a challenging and satisfying RPG adventure.
A wealth of new content and gameplay additions make a modern role-playing classic better than ever in Persona 4 Golden.
One Piece Odyssey captures the visual style and whimsy of the original material but stumbles at turning it into an engaging RPG.
Despite weak combat and dated visuals, the central gameplay loop of Dragon Quest Treasures is strong enough to keep you coming back.
Tactics Ogre Reborn is a superb revamp of an all-time strategy game masterpiece--though this revival is not without some small issues.
Valkyrie Elysium's mediocre action-RPG gameplay and threadbare story and characters wear out their welcome long before the game wraps up.
Soul Hackers 2 is a stylish, engaging JRPG with great characters, but dull dungeon design dampens the experience.
Live A Live is a beautiful remake of an overlooked classic that should not be missed by JRPG fans.
The games remain timeless classics, but the Sonic Origins wrapper leaves something to be desired.
While Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is nothing novel, it is a charming and enjoyable experience.