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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.

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A party of several characters
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

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2006PEGI 12PCPlayStation97 % positive27.99 €

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.

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This remake of the series opener follows siblings Estelle and Joshua as they travel Liberl to become Bracers. Turn-based battles, a warmly drawn world and extensive dialogue make it a character-driven JRPG.

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In Stars and Time

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A time-loop RPG where you relive the same journey again and again, using what you learn each cycle to solve puzzles and change your party's fate. Its emotional story and clever rock-paper-scissors-style turn-based combat are the heart of the experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

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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

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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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An indie JRPG in 16-bit style with a clever turn-based battle system and a grown-up story.