This was a light year for traditional RPGs, but we still got a few awesome ones. From Western to Eastern RPGs can be one of the best ways to dive into a story and soak in lore and characters. While not groundbreaking normally they can look fantastical and suck the player in and let you become lost in their world.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3

This whopper of an RPG didn’t disappoint. It’s a juggernaut of a franchise that’s stuck close to Nintendo’s heels. Gorgeous visuals, a more intricate battle system, awesome characters, and a story with a lot of twists and turns. It’s a JRPG that pretty much checks all of the boxes which is kind of rare.

Runner-Ups

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII – Reunion

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Chained Echoes

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

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