JRPG’s have had a fantastic year in 2024, and as we get into the cosy season it’s great to have a long game that will really last. Here’s a list of JRPG’s that came out this year that are all great picks for a long time indoors:
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
The second part of the ongoing Final Fantasy Remake trilogy, covers from the point the party leaves Midgar up until the climactic midpoint of the original game.
If you’re new to the franchise you should start with the first part, but between the two instalments so far there is a lot of content to hold you over to the final part. Plus, if you enjoy that, there’s a lot of other entries in the Final Fantasy series to get stuck into!
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
The eighth mainline Yakuza game continues the story of new protagonist Ichiban and the returning Kiryu. With a massive story, minigames galore and the new Dondoko Island, Infinite Wealth offers a ton of content. If you’re new to the franchise you can start with Yakuza 0, similarly stuffed with things to do.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Atlus have had a great year in more ways than one, with Persona 3 Reload, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and now their new turn-based rpg which brings Persona-like time-management to a fantasy setting. Featuring their iconic press-turn combat system and the new Archetype system, Metaphor offers a lot of room for party customization.
A Return to Form
After falling out of love with JRPG’s in the late 90’s, the past couple years have seen a resurgence for the genre. Next year brings another Yakuza entry and Xbox’s own Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With Persona 6 likely on the horizon as well, it seems the genre is back in full force.
Featured Image Credit: Atlus
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