Top 50 Best JRPGs of All Time
Top 50 Best Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPGs) of All Time
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- DirectorYoshinori KitaseAkihiko MatsuiTakashi TokitaCrono, a young boy, is thrust to adventure by destiny to destroy an oncoming threat that will destroy the world in 1999.96 (SNES), 92 (DS, PS1)
Square Enix - DirectorHiroyuki ItôYoshinori KitaseA mysterious woman joins a group of mercenaries in order to find out about her destiny and means of saving the world from an evil madman.94 (SNES), 97 (PS1), 91 (GBA)
2-player co-op campaign (SNES, PS1: Battles only)
Square Enix - DirectorHiroyuki ItôWhen bandits try to kidnap the princess, they discover that it's the princess who wants to be kidnapped. But they are chased by an evil queen and an even more powerful entity.93 (PS1, PSN), 85 (PS4)
2-player co-op campaign (PS1/PSN, PS4: Battles only)
Square Enix - DirectorKatsura HashinoStarsJun FukuyamaMamoru MiyanoNana MizukiA group of high school students create a vigilante group to expose the crimes of corrupt adults but soon find themselves in the midst of a worldwide conspiracy and targeted by powerful individuals who would do anything to silence them.93 (PS4, PS3)
Atlus - DirectorYoshinori KitaseYasushi MatsumuraMasato YagiA former soldier from an evil company joins a mercenary clan to fight the company he once served.92 (PS1, PSN, PS4)
Square Enix - StarsAtsushi GotoKachiko HinoHiroaki HirataEdge is one of the soldiers in the service of the mighty Empire. The Empire has recently ordered some excavations at ancient ruins, trying to discover the secret of an old technology that is much superior to that of present time. During the excavation works, Edge encounters a mysterious young girl. He then witnesses the murder of his captain and other soldiers by Crayden, one of the Empire's officers. Coming into contact with an ancient dragon, Edge begins to roam the world, determined to find Crayden and avenge the death of his comrades. Nobody helps him but his faithful dragon. But the Empire is also after Crayden, so there appear to be at least three sides in the conflict - or are there more?92 (SAT)
Team Andromeda - DirectorKatsura HashinoJinya KitsuiSusumu NishizawaStarsDaisuke NamikawaShôtarô MorikuboYui HorieA high school student forms a group that explores a hidden world accessible through TV sets to find a connection between the "realm of shadows" and the mysterious murders in their town.92 (PS2), 94 (Vita)
Atlus - DirectorMasato KatoFor Serge, the truth is all too disturbing when he stumbles into another dimension, a dimension where he is long dead. Now the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance and Serge is the only hope.92 (PS1, PSN)
Square Enix (Square Product Development Division 3) - DirectorYasumi MatsunoValendia is a land that had undergone civil war, the end of which had birthed the parliament and several organizations to control the balance of power. Ashley Riot is a Riskbreaker, an elite agent for the Valendia Knights of Peace (VKP) who is investigating some strange occurrences. A cult of religious fanatics known as Müllenkamp and their leader Sydney Losstarot have seized the manor of Duke Bardorba of Valendia Kingdom. The events at the manor have sent Ashley on a quest to get to the bottom of events, and travel into the catacombs that lead to the destroyed, yet magical city of Leá Monde. However Ashley is not the only person interested in the city, and other factions of the government, including parliament assigned Knights of the Crimson Blade and other VKP agents are pursuing their own agenda.92 (PS1, PSN)
Square Enix (Square Product Development Division 4) - DirectorKo KojimaGenki YokotaTetsuya TakahashiStarsShintarô AsanumaEri NakaoRyô HorikawaIn a world of endless ocean, all life lives on the decaying corpses of two gigantic titans, the Bionis and Mechonis. When the army of Mechonis attacks his home, young scientist Shulk sets out for revenge.92 (Wii), 86 (3DS)
Monolith Soft - DirectorYoshinori KitaseStarsJames Arnold TaylorHedy BurressJohn DiMaggioA celebrated young athlete is drawn from his futuristic hometown and convenient lifestyle to a harsh and techno-phobic land by a mysterious force only known as Sin.92 (PS2), 83 (PS4), 86 (PS3), 95 (Vita)
Square Enix (Square Product Development Division 1) - DirectorSatoshi TajiriRole playing game for the Game Boy Color, introducing the second generation of Pokémon, where you are on a quest to master Pokémon battling.91 (GBC Gold, Silver), 88 (DS HeartGold, SoulSilver), 80 (GBC Crystal, 3DS VC)
Game Freak - DirectorHiroyuki KubotaStarsCharles MartinetKenny JamesSamantha KellyThe evil Bowser consumed Mario, Luigi and Co. Now they are trying to get out, as well as help Bowser fight the evil Fawful, who has taken over Bowser's Castle, as well as Princess Peach's.91 (DS, 3DS)
AlphaDream - DirectorTetsuya TakahashiStarsHikaru MidorikawaTomokazu SekiYumi TômaYoung warrior and artist Fei Fong Wong sets off on a journey that tests his faith as well as courage as he is suddenly thrown into a battle where no one is who they seem.91 (PS1, PSN)
Square Enix (Square Product Development Division 3) - DirectorHiroshi MinagawaHiroyuki ItôStarsBobby EdnerCatherine TaberGideon EmeryStreet thief Vaan becomes embroiled in a quest to save the occupied kingdom in which he resides, Dalmasca, from a war that seems imminent.91 (PS2), 86 (PS4)
Square Enix - DirectorHiroyuki KoyamaStarsHikaru MidorikawaChisa YokoyamaKumiko NishiharaWhen long-time friends Hiro and Ruby discover a strange visitor from another world, they find themselves on a long journey to find the goddess Althena and stop the mad godlike Zophar from rebirth. Many other characters with their own stories to tell join the party throughout the adventure. In the end it comes to one question: can Hiro save Lunar or will Zophar bring the tiny world into darkness for ever?91 (SCD), 83 (PS1)
Game Arts, Studio Alex - DirectorShuntaro TanakaStarsYuri AmanoKinryû ArimotoBill BroughtonVyse and his crew of sky pirates work together to stop an evil empress from reawakening an ancient weapon.91 (DC), 85 (GCN)
Overworks - DirectorYoshihiko MaekawaStarsCharles MartinetJen TaylorScott BurnsAfter Princess Peach's voice is stolen by the witch Cackletta and her minion Fawful, Mario and Luigi must travel to the Beanbean Kingdom to get it back.90 (GBA, 3DS)
AlphaDream - DirectorAkihiro HinoStarsRicky GroverEmma OwenBlake RitsonThe game begins with the court jester of the kingdom of Trodain, Dhoulmagus, stealing an ancient scepter and casting a spell on Trodain castle.90 (PS2), 85 (3DS)
Level-5 - DirectorKôichi IshiiSix kingdoms are fighting each other for power over the Mana stones and are battling for world dominance. Six warriors are sent out from their homes to save the world.90 (SNES)
Japan exclusive (English ROM hack)
3-player co-op campaign (ROM hack)
2-player co-op campaign (SNES)
Square Enix - DirectorTakao MiyoshiYour planet is dying. To escape, the citizens of your world construct two gigantic spaceships and strike out in search of a new home.90 (DC), 83 (Xbox), 82 (GCN)
4-player split-screen co-op campaign (GCN)
4-player online co-op campaign (DC, Xbox, GCN)
Sonic Team - DirectorYoshinori KitaseA group of students at a military academy rescue a mysterious girl, who some say is the sorceress who wants to govern the universe.89 (PS1, PSN)
Square Enix - DirectorChihiro FujiokaYoshihiko MaekawaJust as Mario trounces Bowser for the millionth time, a giant, malevolent sword crashes into Bowser's keep, casting Mario, Princess Toadstool and Bowser far and wide, and breaking seven pieces from the wish-granting Star Road.89 (SNES)
Square Enix - DirectorShugo TakahashiIn a dark age of history, evil forces are pursuing the lost art of alchemy. Armed with cool weapons, special powers and unique creatures a band of 4 magic-attuned "Adepts" are the only hope to put an end to the advance of evil.89 (GBA, Wii U VC)
Camelot Software Planning - DirectorRyota KawadeBowser has become invulnerable by imprisoning the seven Star Spirits and using the wish granting powers of the mythical Star Rod from Star Haven. Mario must rescue the Star Spirits, who have been sealed in cards.89 (N64)
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