There are several names that come to one’s mind when talking about some of the best and most iconic RPGs ever released by Square Enix. However, in this conversation, there’s one title that was glossed over for the longest time…before now, that is.
The World Ends With Youis easily one of the most stylish games to ever release on the Nintendo DS. An enhanced edition was released on the Nintendo Switch, bringing this game back into the limelight, especially now thatSquare Enix has announced a sequel.
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For people who’ve already played the first game and want to get back into the groove of the action RPG gameplay goodness that is definitely going to be featured inNEO: The World Ends With You, these ten games should scratch that itch until then.
10Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
When one talks about some of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, then it goes without saying thatXenoblade Chronicleswould definitely be mentioned at some point.
The fact of the matter is that theXenoblade Chroniclesis one of the biggest draws of the Switch.Out of all the games in the series,Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionis certainly a standout for featuringa story that’s easy to follow, combat that is engaging and develops well, and a world that is truly awe-inspiring in every way.
9Dragon’s Dogma
Out of all the game recommendations,Dragon’s Dogmamight seem like the odd one out. However, given the fact thatThe World Ends With Youfeatures some of the most interesting combat in the action RPG genre, it can definitely be compared with this game in that particular context.
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Dragon’s Dogmahas some of the most enjoyable combat ever featured in an action RPG, showing once again why Capcom will always reign supreme when it comes to developing titles with excellent gameplay.
8Tales Of Berseria
TheTalesserieshas been criminally overlooked for way too long in the West, which is what makesTales of Berseriasuch a special title.
The most recent title in the series serves as a great entry point into the franchise.Tales of Berseriafeatures excellent combat and an engaging story that will keep players engaged for the better part of 70 hours or so.
7Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana
Just like theTalesseries,Ysis another franchise that is quite legendary in Japan but hasn’t been nearly as successful in the West, which is quite a shame.
One need only playYs VIII: Lacrimosa of Danato understand the allure of this amazing action JRPG franchise, where the combat and narrative work together in harmony to create something that’s truly magical.
6Tokyo Xanadu eX+
If players love thePersonaseries but wish for the combat to be more action-oriented, thenTokyo Xanadu eX+will be right up their alley.
Featuring a mix ofPersona-esque life sim elements coupled with classic action JRPG combat, the enhanced version ofTokyo Xanaduis the definitive way to enjoy this experience.
5Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
TheNi No Kuniseries is considered by many to be one of the best of all time, and it’s easy to see why this is the case. The art style is reminiscent enough of Studio Ghibli that most people will instantly fall in love withboth the games in this series.
That being said, when it comes to action JRPGs, it’s the secondNi No Kunigame that is an absolute masterpiece, especially after Level-5 released an update to ramp up the difficulty.
4Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories
It would be impossible to talk about action RPGs in the same vein asThe World Ends With Youwithout mentioning theKingdom Heartsseries. This franchise is littered with so many games that the timeline has become notoriously confusing as a result, but people who likeThe World Ends With Youshould definitely try outKingdom Hearts: Chain of Memoriesat least once.
The gameplay present in this Game Boy Advance titleis very much reminiscent ofThe World Ends With You, albeit without any of the touchscreen prompts, obviously. However, if people want a more accessible experience, then they can always try out…
3Kingdom Hearts II
Out of all theKingdom Heartstitles that have released, the fan base generally considersKingdom Hearts IIto be the best of the lot. The story really picks up in this title and the combat is still refreshing to this day.
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Of course, one can’t really talk about iconic Square Enix titles without mentioning one particular series that is legendary among the JRPG fandom.
2Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasywas known for its iconic turn-based JRPG combat, but the franchise has been focusing more on real-time gameplay in recent years. This can be seen in the past two mainline titles that have been released and the gameplay footage ofFinal Fantasy XVI.
Final Fantasy XVwas the first main entry to completely adopt a real-time combat systemthat was certainly enjoyable, despite the game’s troubled development and numerous issues. However, this project certainly worked for the best — Square Enix took everything it learned from the development ofFinal Fantasy XVto make something that was infinitely more special.
1Final Fantasy VII Remake
2020 saw the release ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake, a game that was widely anticipated ever since its reveal during E3 2015. The original game is considered to be one of the greatest of all time, so it’s only a given that its remake would have some pretty big shoes to fill.
Thankfully,Final Fantasy VII Remakemanaged to meet all these expectations, if not exceed them. The focus on Midgarcertainly worked in the game’s favor, allowing players to experience one of the greatest games ever made in a modernized context that sets up the stage for future titles in this saga.
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