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2007 Classic

You wake up as a Pokémon with no memory, form a rescue team with a partner and delve into randomly generated dungeons with turn-based combat. Its surprisingly emotional story of friendship and saving the world sets it apart from other Pokémon games.

What defines Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Fantasy setting

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Grandia

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1997 PlayStation

  • Turn-based combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Tactical depth

A classic JRPG about the adventurous young Justin, known for its dynamic combat where positioning and timing determine who acts when, and attacks can be interrupted. It pairs this with a warm tale of discovery and a likable party.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG following young Bracers Estelle and Joshua across the kingdom of Liberl. Tactical turn-based combat and a warm, character-focused story with political intrigue make it a beloved start to the Trails saga.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Strong character progression

A warm, classic JRPG with turn-based battles, a lovable band of heroes and a storybook world full of monsters and towns. It leans on comfort and nostalgia, and lets you switch between 3D and retro 2D visuals.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Strong character progression

A classic Japanese RPG with turn-based battles, a four-member party and a large, freely traveled 3D world in charming cel-shaded style. The quest to lift the king's curse is warm, humorous and very approachable.

Breath of Fire III

Strong character progression

A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.

Coromon

Cosy, great for unwinding

A monster-taming RPG with retro pixel art that modernizes the classic Pokémon formula with turn-based battles, tricky puzzles and a story of its own.

Lunar Remastered Collection

Strong, story-driven narrative

Two classic 90s JRPGs in remastered form: heartfelt hero's journeys with turn-based battles, anime cutscenes and plenty of charm.

LumenTale: Memories of Trey

Strong character progression

A monster-collecting RPG where you play Trey, an amnesiac hero travelling the land of Talea, building a team of creatures while uncovering the mystery of his lost past.

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

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

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