BagoGames: The JRPG genre has a bright future ahead with long anticipated games getting ever-so-close to releasing like Final Fantasy XV, Persona 5, and Kingdom Hearts III. However, independent developers who grew up with the classic J-RPG titles are filling the void left by the big publishers which have left us waiting for a good JRPG for so many years. Here are three indie JRPG's to look out for over the next few months/years.
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ThisGenGaming says: "If there’s one word to describe Earthlock, it’d have to be “charming”. The characters are likeable, the world is well designed and there are plenty of interesting things to do or discover. I would’ve liked to see the main story unfold in more depth and perhaps to have more interactions between the party members. It also could’ve used some additional endgame content and more incentive to power up your characters as they’re easily maxed out, but it does make for a pretty dense adventure and certainly one I would recommend to fans of the genre. Just be sure to turn up the volume, as the soundtrack alone is definitely worth your while!"
Any of you play the original version AND the new one? I'm kinda curious if it improved a lot 😂
Fin writes: "Anyone who had the chance to experience Earthlock: Festival of Magic back in late 2016 will know it to be a fantasy, turn-based RPG that was set on the beautiful but mysterious planet of Umbra. However, with all the thrilling story and neat RPG elements that it had within, the developers simply do not think it was good enough, deciding to add to the game, fixing any issues in the process. Enter Earthlock - without the Festival of Magic tag!"
So many subpar RPG's the last few years. Hoping the genre is about to get a major boost. Big fan of FF XV for sure. And indie's getting into the business? More power to them.
These three games look good, especially Soul Saga, and two are hitting Vita which is awesome (Get onboard the Vita train, Earthlock!). Weird how jRPG is now synonymous with Action RPG though. Kingdom Hearts and FFXV are Japanese, yes, but Action and Turn-Based is what really separates RPGs to me. A true jRPG isn't guns blazing FFXV. Action RPGs are fine, they can co-exist but don't lump them together.
I want to see Lost Ark as a SP title rather than an MMO.
I want old-school RPGs like Suikoden, Grandia, and Chrono Trigger to come back. Hell, even a new Secret of Evermore would be nice. I just want RPGs to be like they used to...: