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You wake up as a Pokémon in a world populated only by Pokémon, and take on rescue missions in randomly generated dungeons with your partner. A turn-based roguelike loop paired with a warm story about friendship defines its appeal.
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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.
93 %
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.
93 %
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.
92 %
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.
91 %
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.
91 %
Strong character progression
A classic Xbox 360 JRPG with character designs by Akira Toriyama and music by Nobuo Uematsu. Five friends command shadow creatures in a colorful, traditional turn-based adventure with a job system.
91 %
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.
91 %
Strong, story-driven narrative
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.
90 %
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.
90 %
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.
