Top 5 classic JRPG's XBLA needs

Surprisingly the Xbox 360 has a robust range of JRPG's included in its line-up. From Lost Odyssey to Star Ocean 4 (which EU/AUS, are still waiting for…), Microsoft have secured some great examples of the genre in the form of retail releases. Unfortunately, Xbox Live Arcade is devoid of the same line-up, it seems JRPG's don't have a place on the online service.

With many classic games sprouting up on XBLA, it is a strange situation we find ourselves in when not a single one is a JRPG. If we were to see some Japanese Role playing goodness, what games would you include? I have compiled a list of 5 games that are not only stand outs of the genre, but actually have a chance of one day gracing Microsoft's platform.

[XboxOZ360]

Never been keen on JRPG's, but after digging up links for this it had me reading more info on them. Has opened my eyes a little more than before, and might just give one a go soon.

It would be great if XBLA did get these games, only time will tell. Hopefully games like this will see the light of day on the platform - eventually

[gamesmaster]

Landstalker: The Treasure of King Nole, was a gem, i had completely forgotten about this game until this article. i might dig out the old megadrive and give it a go :)

[gaminoz]

When I had my PS2 I really tried to get into Final Fantasy. I did for awhile but eventually got bored. Didn't really like ANY RPG until Oblivion, which I love. I guess I'm more western RPG if anything.

My son, on the other hand, loved Lost Odyssey (though it got too long for him) and seems quite happy with Japanese RPGs.

[Immortal Kaim]

Yeah... Why doesn't Xbox Live have a single RPG? Doesn't PSN have classic PS1 RPG's or is that only on the Japanese store?

[lloyd_wonder]

The PSN is also devoid of such games. I wouldn't expect the likes of FFVII- IX anytime soon, but some notables PSN does have are Suikoden 1, and Xenogears (Japan.)

I guess that's a start... Pretty unsurprised by the lack of publishers' interest in reviving old Jrpg's for XBLA or PSN. As, the genre isn't too viable these days.

[Immortal Kaim]

Man that is a disappointment.

Looking at some of the sales of these classic RPG's I think they are viable on both platforms, more so than some of the crap they currently put up...

[Superfragilistic]

I also agree with Landstalker and FF6.

It does make me wonder why MS, so keen to make a dent in Japan, hasn't actively courted these games just like they have the Japanese shooters.

Although I guess 800pts for a ten hour game is much better deal than 800pts for a 40hr game for somebody?! ... Not naming names, just puttin that out there... hehe

[Godem]

Seiken Densetsu 3 is missing from the list!!! :(

Square should really do an official english port of that game, it would sell like hot cakes..

nice list all round though.

regarding the PSN - When The Hell is Austalia going to get Wild Arms available to purchase!??!?

[ExcelKnight]

I guess Secret of Mana is the placeholder game for the entire franchise...

As for Wild ARMs, you can download it from the US PSN and play it on an AUS/PAL PS3 without any problems.

[Highatus]

Terranigma across all platforms should be released, if not i'd buy it on whichever platform it did release on in a heartbeat. The rest i still have my cartridges for.

[baodeus]

wow landstalker, it has been a while since i heard it again. That game is really good. I still can't get 100% exploration from that game yet based on the crystal ball that tell u how much areas u have covered. Great game. Really good plot, music, mentally challenge puzzle, exploration (Green maze) Agree with TC.

[labwarrior]

Well, they had nothing else to write i guess ?

[XboxOZ360]

What is wrong with some of you guys . . ?

The article is simply "asking" the idea that wouldn't it be great IF the platform, which has the largest userbase outside PC's for online service, include these great titles and more.

Plus JRPG's DO sell well on the 360, especially in Japan and asia, and have a solid following in the west, as "Elven6 " so rightly points out.

If some of you took off your one-eye-blinkers for a few moments, and simply looked at "the possibilities" of things in the world, you might just enjoy things a little more than you do. Spreading "gaming" is what "gamers" are about. NOt denying others the opportunity to share the experience.

[Immortal Kaim]

Did you read the article you fool, 2 of those games alone are on the Wii. You fail. :)

[dash--]

jrpg don't sell well on xbox 360

[Elven6]

In Japan their the only thing that sells well on the Xbox 360, they do well in the West usually within niche JRPG groups.

[gaminoz]

Elven6 is right. They have a niche market outside Japan (although some like Lost Odyssey did well) but in Japan they sell the console.

[JOEdANGEL]

They should get the Ys games on there. They're relatively simplistic and a lot of fun to play.

[REALgamer]

Chrono Trigger not on the list?!

I didn't play it back in its heyday, but recently I started it on DS and love it. =)

[GrathiusXR]

Give me that and i'll be set.. i absolutely loved that game was such an awesome fun little time waster and damn hard to :D

[AngryTypingGuy]

I'm more of a western RPG fan. I think Bethesda's games beat any RPG that Japan has to offer.