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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:

  • A party of several characters
  • Choices with consequences
  • 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.

Mass Effect

Sci-fi setting

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.

Mass Effect 2

Sci-fi setting

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.

.Hack//Infection

Sci-fi setting

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.

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.

Tales of Xillia

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic action JRPG where you pick Jude or Milla to travel a world shared by humans and spirits. Fast real-time battles with linked partner attacks and a character-focused story are the core of the experience.

GreedFall

Strong, story-driven narrative

A BioWare-style RPG set in a baroque, colonial-era fantasy world where you play a diplomat caught between colonial powers and island natives, resolving conflicts through talk, stealth or steel while your companions and factions react to your choices.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Choices with consequences

As the Inquisitor, you lead a growing organization through a rift-torn Thedas, making political decisions and forging bonds with a memorable cast of companions. Sprawling zones, real-time party combat with a tactical camera, and managing your power base define the experience.

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