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Are JRPGs Primed for a Comeback?

IGN - As a young kid in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, I was absolutely obsessed with my NES, and I voraciously consumed any information I could about my beloved console and its ever-growing library of games. There was a seminal moment of my childhood that charted a course for me and my future as a gamer: the first time I was exposed to Enix’s Dragon Quest, or as we knew it in the States back in the day, Dragon Warrior.

Relientk773404d ago

I love JRPGs, so definitely looking forward to some amazing JRPGs for this generation

miyamoto3404d ago

PS4 and Bloodborne leading the way...

PS4isKing_823404d ago

Bloodborne is a action/hack and slash game. Not an rpg.

OT: PS4 is definitely getting some quality rpgs soon with omega quintet, persona 5, FF15, FF type zero, FF X/X-2 hd, Dragon quest heroes, Disgaea 5.

Not bad for a console that's only been out for little over a year.

Godmars2903404d ago

No. They need level of complexity, things like party combo attacks and tribal relations with monsters, things game like Persona and largely only Persona has done in the past, but current mainstream game production shows no sign of going in that direction. Its all more J-pop.

Then again, Project Phoenix might have the stuff to begin or refine old trends.

infinitewords3404d ago

I hope so because I'm tired of WRPGs.

DxTrixterz3404d ago

I hope so. I love JRPGs. I think I nearly have every single one released in PAL region for Xbox 360.

SolidDuck3404d ago (Edited 3404d ago )

I love wrpg's and am not tired of them. But a mix would be nice. I'm super excited for persona 5. Im curious what level 5 is making. Ni No Kuni 2 or dark cloud 3 would be awesome.

DigitalRaptor3403d ago

Level-5 is making a PS4 game, due for announcement at E3. http://www.vg247.com/2014/1...

Then we have Final Fantasy XV, Type 0 HD, Dragon's Dogma Online, Bloodborne, Disgaea 5, Persona 5, Dragon Quest Heroes, and hopefully more. Lots to look forward to.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Understands That A Tonberry Is The Scariest Thing In The World

The tiny green slasher villain returns in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and is as frightening as ever.

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MeteorPanda25d ago

The way it was handled was so dumb. One shots in melee...your teammates are to ostupid to get away from its attack. So you most often end up alone in a certain fight.

Hofstaderman25d ago

Two words, one accessory....Safety Bit

MeteorPanda25d ago

Needing an accessory to keep a.i from dying and only one of them isnt great.

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Here Are The Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium In May 2024

Here are the games that will be leaving the Extra and Premium tiers of the PS Plus subscription service in the month of May, 2024.

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gold_drake44d ago

crazy, glad i own the ones i wanted to revisit and play

ChasterMies44d ago

Absolver Downfall
Abzu
Adrift
Ashen
Elex
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy X | X-2
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
How To Survive 2
I Am Dead
Jotun
Last Stop
Minit
Moster Jam Steel Titans 2
My Friend Pedro
Observation
Sundered Eldritch Edition
The Artful Escape
The Messenger
This Is The Police
This Is The Police 2
World of Final Fantasy

Asterphoenix44d ago

Glad that I absolutely can't stand subscription services.

Petebloodyonion44d ago (Edited 44d ago )

I don't recall Sony forcing you to subscribe like nobody forced you to go to Blockbuster to rent games instead of buying them.

SonyStyled44d ago

Pay-per-view was almost cheaper than the cost of gas and rental fee from Blockbuster. Blockbuster doesn’t exist today. Are you being sarcastic?

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5251d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5251d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212151d ago (Edited 51d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan51d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5250d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5250d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos52d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani51d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum52d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman51d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim51d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

I disagree Batman

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