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1998 PlayStation

A classic JRPG with real-time battles where you pick one of two heroes and recruit a party whose relationships lead to many different endings. It blends science fiction with a fantasy-style world, plus deep item creation and skill systems.

What defines Star Ocean: The Second Story:

  • Choices with consequences
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong character progression
  • Sci-fi setting

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Tales of Xillia 2

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2012 PlayStation

  • A party of several characters
  • Choices with consequences
  • Strong character progression

An action JRPG set a year after Xillia, following Ludger and young Elle across parallel worlds. Fast real-time linked combat, a debt system and weighty story decisions drive an emotional tale.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

A party of several characters

An anime action RPG in the Sword Art Online universe that simulates the MMORPG experience offline. Over a hundred companions, dating-sim elements and relationships with Kirito's allies are central to the experience.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

Strong, story-driven narrative

An anime action JRPG set in the Sword Art Online universe, where you fight in real time alongside a party of familiar characters through MMO-style worlds. It focuses on bonds with your companions, character growth and a new story arc.

Radiata Stories

Choices with consequences

A charming action JRPG set in a world where humans and fairies coexist. Over 175 recruitable characters, a living city with daily routines, and branching story paths set it apart.

.Hack//Infection

A party of several characters

An action RPG set inside a fictional online game called The World, opening a four-part series. You fight in real time alongside a small party while unraveling a mystery about strange incidents in the game.

Mass Effect

Choices with consequences

As Commander Shepard, you lead your Normandy crew across the galaxy chasing a rogue Spectre in a landmark sci-fi RPG built around its dialogue wheel, companion bonds and choices that carry into the sequels. Combat is real-time cover shooting with pausable squad powers.

.Hack//Mutation

A party of several characters

The second of four linked .hack games drops you into a fictional MMORPG called The World, where you run dungeons with a small party and unravel a mystery behind its glitches. Save data carries over through the series.

Mass Effect 2

Choices with consequences

Commander Shepard assembles a crew of specialists for a suicide mission, blending cover-based shooting with unforgettable companions and choices that decide who lives and dies.

Tales of the Abyss

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic Tales series JRPG with a fast real-time battle system where you move freely around the battlefield. Its emotional story about prophecy, fate and identity is carried by a memorable party of characters.

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