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10 Classic PlayStation JRPGs That Need to Make a Comeback

Twinfinite Writes: With rumors brewing about Sony reviving some of their hallmark JRPG series, we take a look at a few that'd be perfect for a comeback.

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PhoenixUp2456d ago

Strange how PlayStation has always been a bastion for the RPG genre but Sony themselves can never manage to maintain a longrunning RPG series of their own?

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory2456d ago

You can partly blame PS3 for that. From PS2 to PS3 was complete change in Japanese Games they released.
Which really suck.

FinalFantasyFanatic2455d ago

Are we talking about the whole westernization thing? Or how the press pushed for the "JRPGs need to change" thing?

PhoenixUp2456d ago

That's not PS3's fault, it's Sony's own internal structure. Even RPG IPs they started on PSP & PS3 didn't last long

_-EDMIX-_2455d ago

Maybe thats because they've "always been a bastion for the RPG genre". Consider this.

When you have Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Persona, Yakuza etc and all these other RPGS that move units for you mostly and in some cases exclusively for PS, its hard to really say "WOW, maybe we need to fund our own RPG".

Why?

They already have the most by some of the best teams in gaming, I see it as Sony simply investing in WHAT THEY DON'T HAVE!

Mind you, as it stand, it looks like Horizon might very well be the long term RPG for them.

From what I see, Sony chooses to not focus on that as much as they already have that covered.

PhoenixUp2455d ago

Every genre always does the best on PlayStation, so by that logic Sony would have no reason to maintain any of their own first party franchises.

There are very few genres that the PlayStation brand does not have, especially in comparison to its competitors.

Sony already has every base covered, yet it still maintains first part titles in many genres. There's no reason for RPGs to be singled out when you can just as easily find third party titles in the same genres that Sony's first party ones are a part of on PS platforms.

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FallenAngel19842456d ago

Why is Demon's Souls on this list when Bloodborne exists?

Bloodborne has been far more successful for Sony to actually commission a game literally called Demon's Souls 2 to happen.

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory2456d ago (Edited 2456d ago )

Isn't Bloodborne is a spiritual successor ?

nitus102455d ago

I am quite sure you can compare the differences between Bloodborne (Gothic Horror) and Demon's Souls (Medieval Fantasy) and they are totally different games although both have RPG characteristics. Yes, there are some similarities such as a central hub (Hunter's Dream and The Nexus) as well as the feature where if you lose your experience (Blood echoes or Souls) you only have one chance to get it back.

I could go on and even do a comparison with Dark Souls (you are an undead in one and two) which is sort of Medieval Fantasy in a similar way Demon's Souls is but that will make this reply into a rant if it not one already.

To sum up, yes there are similarities between the Souls/Borne games but if you look at most RPG's they have their differences as well and it is these differences that distinguish each game.

BTW. If you look at Dark Souls 1 and compare it to Dark Souls 2 there are similarities (ie. You are an undead and currency is "souls") and in DS2 if you repeat an area about eight times (limited grind potential) you will totally destroy all the creatures (if you kill them) in the area. This feature is a plus and a minus depending how you like to play the game.

FallenAngel19842456d ago

That's the point. Why would Sony put effort into making something called Demon's Souls 2 when they already have Bloodborne and can make Bloodborne 2

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Relientk772456d ago

Grandia
Legend of Dragoon
Dark Cloud
Brave Fencer Musashi
Breath of Fire

PhoenixUp2456d ago

This is a list that consists solely of Sony first party titles

Segata2455d ago

Erm Grandia first appeared on SEGA Saturn. Game Arts games typically first appeared on SEGA consoles and ported to Sony systems later. SEGA versions usually better. Grandia on Saturn isn't censored. Grandia 2 on PS2 has worse cut scenes and awful textures. I think Grandia Xtreme was the first Grandia game to start on a Sony system. All that said. Game Arts owns Grandia. Game Arts isn't a good developer these days. I wish they were. I love Grandia. Breath of Fire is Capcom and the series started on SNES. Musashi is Square owned. LoD and Dark Cloud are IP's that Sony owns, however.

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Shin-Zantetsuken2455d ago

Legend of Dragoons 2!!! Do it Sony!! PLEASE!!

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Fans Are Begging for a Legend of Dragoon Remake

For some gamers, The Legend of Dragoon is, hands down, the best RPG ever. Isn't it time for a remake or reboot and not just a port?

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DarkZane78d ago

It never will. The game may have been good, but it was just average at best. The kind of game that is one and done.

DickyD122678d ago

Story was good combat was better than ffvii. Game deserves a REMAKE not a remaster

Cacabunga78d ago

We’ve been asking since ps3

Vx_77d ago (Edited 77d ago )

It was anything but average! The story and characters were highly captivating, the gameplay was enjoyable, and the world was interesting. Fans have been requesting a remake for quite some time. I revisited the game last year and found myself completely immersed in it once again. The PS1 had numerous beautiful classic JRPGs that truly deserve remakes.

FinalFantasyFanatic78d ago

I'm happy with the PS Classics port, but if they did, I'd like a port/remaster of Legend of Legaia as well (please put that on PSN).

FACTUAL evidence78d ago

I was just going to say legend of legaia REALLY needs to get the remake. Also keep the combat the same, and the OST. Legend of legaia a truly a gem. I still have my original ps1 game, mint condition.

FinalFantasyFanatic76d ago

I wish I still had my disc, I really enjoyed that game as a kid, but then the disc disappeared (I'm normally pretty good with my games, so it's strange that it's the only game I've ever lost), I have Legaia 2 still, but it's not as good as the first game, unfortunately. It's surprising the first has never been on PSN when Sony owns the license for the game, they seem content to sit on it and do nothing with it.

Spenok78d ago

We've been begging for one for decades.

Lionsguard78d ago

If any game deserves a remake and to be FINISHED properly is Xenogears.

ManMarmalade78d ago

And Xenosaga. Only had 3 parts but was supposed to have 6.

CrimsonWing6978d ago

Yea but if it does get made please don’t remove the turn-based combat.

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32-bit classic RPG, The Legend of Dragoon, has received an unofficial PC port, supporting 4K & 60fps

A team of modders has been working on an unofficial PC port of the 32-bit Playstation JRPG, The Legend of Dragoon.

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RaidenBlack82d ago

If Square Enix can remake FF7, then why not Sony?
Remake these classics, Sony ... not recent games like Until Dawn

darthv7282d ago

Bluepoint would be the perfect studio to tackle this classic.

RaidenBlack82d ago

lets see ... Bluepoint's remakes are great ...but not total reworks like RE2 or FF7
but pretty sure they can come up with a good Remake of Legend of Dragoon

solideagle81d ago

to be fair it's a good game, not a great one. I recently played in on PS5. combat becomes stale after doing the same button skills again and again. I think they will have to overhaul combat like FF VII remake then it will shine. Story was good though!

RaidenBlack81d ago

yea, hence I said Remake not Remaster

porkChop80d ago

Cory Barlog literally said his dream project would be remaking The Legend of Dragoon. If I remember correctly, he's actually pitched it before but Sony refused to greenlight it.

RaidenBlack80d ago (Edited 80d ago )

Damn
I recall Barlog also expressed interest in remaking Silent Hill 1 once ...

XiNatsuDragnel81d ago (Edited 81d ago )

Please please remake this.

jznrpg81d ago

I’d like a remake of this and I want Square to remake Vagrant Story

GoodGuy0981d ago (Edited 81d ago )

Crazy square doesn't do this kind of thing themselves with all their classics. I'd throw lots of money. Thank God we have such great communities as they're always the ones that properly remaster these games.

DrewUniverse80d ago

Porting means rewriting a game's code to run natively on another platform. Many think LoD's release on PS4/5 is a port, but it's actually running on an emulator. Roms are the "game" itself. Both emulators and PC ports use these roms to load the game. The difference? Emulators imitate original hardware, with many of their limitations still in place. It's why some types of modding are difficult or unfeasible. With a native PC port, modding is way easier and the core game runs much more efficiently.

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10 Most Overlooked RPGs That You Should Play Now

Many overlooked RPGs lie dormant in the catalogues of gaming, but players can pick up their swords and shields with these amazing JRPG hidden gems!

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