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2006 PlayStation

You live a double life as a student: school days and friendships by day, climbing the tower of Tartarus during the Dark Hour by night. The blend of social sim, turn-based weakness-exploiting combat, and a moving story about mortality sets it apart.

What defines Persona 3:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Strong character progression

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

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2014 PCPlayStation

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Turn-based combat

A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat that serves as an epilogue to the Liberl saga, following Kevin and Ries on a hunt for an ancient artifact. It offers the largest playable cast in the series up to that point and rewards fans of the earlier games with many callbacks.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG following Class VII at a military academy, blending school life, field studies and a politically charged world into a long, character-driven story. The turn-based combat with linked party members is accessible yet pleasantly tactical.

Suikoden II

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG with a gripping war story of friendship and betrayal. Over 100 recruitable characters, a growing home base, plus duels and army battles keep the gameplay varied.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Turn-based combat

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

Final Fantasy X

Turn-based combat

A moving pilgrimage across Spira as Tidus and the summoner Yuna confront the endless cycle of destruction wrought by Sin. The tactical turn-order combat with on-the-fly party swaps and the Sphere Grid progression make every battle engaging.

Suikoden V

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG about a prince fighting to save his kingdom, where you recruit over 100 allies, grow your home base, and fight in turn-based battles and large-scale clashes. Its dense political story and the hunt for the 108 Stars of Destiny are the draw.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Turn-based combat

A sprawling, story-driven JRPG in which Rean returns as an instructor at a new military academy, following his students and old friends. Turn-based combat with character links and a richly interconnected series world are the focus.

Breath of Fire IV

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG with a hand-drawn look, following Ryu and Princess Nina through an emotional tale of war and dragon powers. Turn-based combat with dragon transformations and a master-apprentice skill system give it its own character.

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