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Pokemon X
RPG
October 12, 2013
Another installment in the popular Nintendo series about Pokémon, released as a pair of games: Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The action takes place in French-like region Kalos. You assume the role of a young Pokémon trainer traveling through the world in search of new creatures you catch and train for Pokémon League battles. To be successful you need to earn eight Gym Badges by defeating the Battle Arenas’ leaders specialized in different elements. Then, you will have to prove your strength to the so-called Elite Four – the best trainers in Kalos. Game mechanics do not differ significantly from the previous installments. The core aspects of Pokemon X are still world exploration, chatting, and battling others with Pokémon of different abilities and techniques. Pokémon X and Y are the first in the series to utilize fully 3D graphics.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPG
July 29, 2017
The eleventh major installment of the popular jRPG series by Square Enix. The action of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time takes place in a fantastical land of Lotozetasia, while the player assumes the role of a inhabitant of the Ishi village. On his 16th birthday, he discovers that he is an incarnation of a hero who saved the world from annihilation many years ago. Since then, the youngster’s life takes a radical turn, and his further fate is uncertain. Accompanied by loyal friends, the protagonist embarks on a journey which will seal his destiny. The production is very sandbox — at its core are exploration of the environment, conversing with non-player characters, and performing quests given by them. Turn-based combat is an integral part of the gameplay. To win a battle, we have to adequately develop our character and adjust our equipment accordingly.
Adventure Bar Story
RPG
February 19, 2015
Adventure Bar Story is a hybrid of economic strategy and RPG. The first aspect is running an inn, creating food and making money. At the same time, we also have to organize expeditions for rare ingredients, during which we command a team of heroes and fight turn-based battles.
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
RPG
June 24, 2014
Another action game set in the universe of the popular Transformers toy series, launched by Hasbro. New Edge of Reality studio, known mostly from The Incredible Hulk production, is responsible for the new part of the series. The plot of the game combines threads known from previous Activision games and Michael Bay's film series and focuses on the search for the Black Spark - the title artifact hiding a mysterious power.
Super Robot Wars UX
RPG
March 14, 2013
Super Robot Wars UX is a jRPG game with tactical combat system, produced by Banpresto studio. The title is the first installment of the Super Robot Wars cycle created for users of the Nintendo 3DS console. The player directs the actions of the pilot of a futuristic combat robot and fights spectacular battles with the use of various weapons and special attacks.
Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle
RPG
July 2, 2015
Developed by the creators of Adventure Bar Story, a tactical RPG with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle is set in a classic fantasy realm and the player assumes the role of a warrior named Claude - the captain of the Kingdom’s Order of the Silver Eagle. The story begins with a hunt organized in honor of the world’s ruler, during which an assassin makes an attempt on his life. The monarch is hurt by a poisoned blade and the protagonist needs to find a legendary antidote. Mechanically, this is a classic tactical RPG inspired by series such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Battle, and Fire Emblem. The key element of the game are the turn-based battles fought on small levels with an isometric view. During combat, you command a party of several warriors. In order to be successful, it is vital to use their special skills cleverly and take advantage of the environment. The characters receive experience during combat, which enables you to develop their skills and statistics. Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle features a retro style with huge pixels and simple character models.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
RPG
April 2, 2015
A 3DS port of Tetsuya Takahashi's jRPG, which was originally released in 2010 for Nintendo Wii. The story is set in dualistic world made of two bodies of gods who fought each other and died in the battle. While one is inhabited by humans, the other is dominated by hostile mechanical beings. The story focuses on a young orphan called Shulk, who, along with his team, is trying to prepare humanity for the incoming enemy. The hand-held port does not bring any changes to the gameplay mechanics of the game. As the developers aspired to deliver the essence of the original game intact, the port is incompatible with other Nintendo hand-helds and works exclusively on New 3DS.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
RPG
May 15, 2018
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, a game that was released in 2009 for Nintendo DS. Just like the original game, it was developed by Atlus. Developers implemented some audiovisual tweaks and changes (improved facial expressions, dialogues are now fully voiced). User interface and gameplay mechanics were also improved. The game now offers three difficulty levels and the possibility of saving the game anytime we want to. Strange Journey Redux also has an additional ending connected with the new character named Alex. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a dungeon crawler. As we play, we explore dungeons and take part in battles with demonic enemies. While in combat, we rely on the individual abilities of demons we capture. Our job is to explore the unknown world that can be accessed through a portal opened in the South Pole and stop the invasion of demonic creatures that came out of it.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2
RPG
August 31, 2017
Another spin-off in the popular series of dungeon crawlers, Etrian Odyssey, developed by Spike Chunsoft. The player assumes the role of an adventurer, who helps an unfamiliar woman in reaching the roots of the Yggdrasil tree, which is told to hide a gate to the world of gods. The events in Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 are presented from an isometric perspective, and a significant portion of gameplay is about exploration of randomly generated dungeons as well as fighting turn-based battles. Interestingly, both heroes and their adversaries perform actions at the same time – therefore, when you move from one field to another, the enemy may be performing the same action. You take under your command a team of four adventurers, whom you can hire and replace in a town, which serves the role of your base of operation. In the course of the adventure the heroes gain experience and learn new skills as well as class-based special abilities. It is also noteworthy that upon dying the characters go back to the town, however, they also lose the entire equipment and gold they carried. Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2’s characteristic feature is its colorful, eye-pleasing graphics.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
RPG
October 6, 2017
A remake of the 2003 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga developed by AlphaDream on Game Boy Advance. It is an unusual arcade RPG with turn-based combat. During the game, the titular Mario brothers have to join forces with their arch-enemy – Bowser, and together they set out to the Beanbean Kingdom to retrieve Princess Peach’s stolen voice. The 3DS release of the game’s remake features improved visuals with more polished character models and lighting effects that are much more pleasing to the eye. Additionally, the developers decided to introduce two more attractions – a new game mode called Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, showing the events from the main campaign as they are seen by Captain Goomba, ShyGuy, Boo, and others, as well as the support of amiibo™ figures. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions is compatible with Super Mario toys, and along with the game’s release, the developers introduced two new figures - Goomba and Koopa Troopa.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus
RPG
February 5, 2019
The last installment of Etrian Odyssey, a popular dungeon-crawler series, which is designed for the Nintendo 3DS console. The title is the culmination of the series, offering the highest number of available character classes, as well as a refined gameplay model, drawing on the experience of the previous parts.
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland
RPG
March 26, 2015
Improved and extended by new features version of Rorona's Atelier: The Alchemist of Arland, released on PlayStation 3 in 2010. The title has completely new scenarios, a combat and alchemy system known from the latest installments of the cycle, as well as improved graphic design.
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight
RPG
November 27, 2014
Remake of the second installment of the jRPG series Etrain Odyssey, which debuted in 2008 on the Nintendo DS console. In the game we are at the forefront of a team of daredevils who, in order to get the treasure hidden in a mysterious, palatinous castle, must pass through a dark, multi-level maze full of monsters and other dangers.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon
RPG
March 5, 2015
Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a spin-off of the popular jRPG series Etrian Odyssey from the Spike Chunsoft studio, a Nintendo handheld video game series. The plot plays a secondary role in Etrian Mystery Dungeon. We play as a group of adventurers who arrive in Aslarga, a town located near the titular labyrinth. The game uses the same formula and gameplay mechanics as other installments of the series. We have a team of ten heroes, each of them representing one of the ten classes and professions known from Etrian Odyssey. Each location we enter is generated procedurally. We observe the game from an isometric point of view. Gameplay focuses on dungeon exploration and turn-based combat. Unlike in similar games of the genre, all heroes and monsters in Etrian Mystery Dungeon move and take part in action at the same time, forcing players to have a good strategy and predict the enemy movement in order to achieve victory.
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
RPG
October 17, 2017
The fifth full-fledged installment in a series of classic turn-based jRPGs developed by Atlus for Nintendo's hand-held consoles. The action takes place in the mysterious land of Arcadia. It is inhabited by four races - the game features original interpretations of the typical fantasy races. In terms of gameplay mechanics, it is a first-person dungeon crawler. The player assembles a team of characters representing various classes. The party visits labyrinths, descends into subsequent dungeons filled with traps, enemies and puzzles. Solving them open the way further. The game offers a turn-based combat system. The characters can perform standard attacks, cast spells and use their special abilities. As usual, the player decides about the character development and teaches the party members new skills with the experience points earned as the game progresses progression.
Monster Hunter Stories (2017)
RPG
September 8, 2017
A spin-off of the popular RPG series by Capcom, started in 2004. Like in the previous games of the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories focuses on challenging fights against giant monsters, but offers a different approach to the well-known theme. We play as a young boy who sets out on a journey accompanied by the mascot of the series, a Felyne warrior. A one-man-one-cat team travels across a vast open world, performing various tasks and facing local monsters. As we progress through the story, our heroes will encounter bigger and bigger creatures, and defeating them will require proper equipment and the right tactic. The game presents different visuals than its full-scale predecessors: a very colorful graphics that make use of cel-shading.
Yo-kai Watch 3
RPG
December 7, 2018
The third installment in the turn-based jRPG franchise, developed by Level 5 for Nintendo portable devices. The story takes place in the American town of St. Peanutsburg, where the series' protagonist moves in with his parents. It quickly turns out that the place is also inhabited by Yo-Kai, friendly critters that no one is able to see, save for the protagonist. Using his unique ability, he tries to befriend them and together with them help the other citizens. The gameplay is combat-oriented; every fight involves two groups consisting of three characters each, and all attacks are based on the gestures drawn on the console's touchpad. Similar mechanics are also used when exploring the game's world, where many varied minigames await. Yo-Kai Watch: Sushi is one of the two variants of the game, each featuring different available critters and minor plot details.
