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The Dark Dragon was defeated by our hero in the first Shining Soul, and the people rejoiced as the Darkness faded away. People are quick to forget, however. As time passed, people’s lives improved and they forgot about the Darkness. But as the Light grew more and more powerful, it upset the balance between Light … Continue reading “Shining Soul II”

Year: 2003

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Long ago the Dark Dragon reduced the civilisation to dust. After hundreds of years of rebuilding, that same civilisation is again under attack from the dragon, and only the Shining Fleet know of a way to destroy it and save the people. A combination of adventure and RPG, Shining Soul will have you building a … Continue reading “Shining Soul”

Year: 2002

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Several years after the events described in Shining Force II, an orphan named Mars begins his work as a guard in the Odegon castle. One night, a strange fog descends upon the land, and Mars witnesses a mysterious elf entering the Ancient Shrine. Through a series of events and lies on his part, Mars becomes … Continue reading “Shining Wisdom”

Year: 1995

Platforms: SEGA Saturn

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Part of the Shining game universe, Shining the Holy Ark is a pure console-style RPG (unlike Shining Force games, that were strategy/RPG hybrids). You play the role of a young swordsman Arthur, who decided to work as a mercenary for various people needing his services. On his first mission, the King of Enrich sends him … Continue reading “Shining the Holy Ark”

Year: 1996

Platforms: SEGA Saturn

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured. Power up your attacks and armor by shedding tears. Confront the Torments before … Continue reading “Crystar”

Year: 2018

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Stack your party and battle, flashy and satisfying action RPG is coming out! Customize your team from 8 unique classes and defeat enemies by using “ATAMA”! Collect tons of treasure and explore the labyrinth!

Year: 2018

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Cladun: This is an RPG is a humorous action role-playing game. Gameplay mainly consists of fighting through levels (called “dungeons”) with a party of characters, earning money, items and experience. The defining theme of the game is its retro-style presentation, influenced by the 8-bit era of video games. In-game music can be switched in the … Continue reading “Cladun: This Is an RPG”

Year: 2020

Platforms: PS Vita, PSP

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Long, long ago, in the kingdom of Dotnia, an evil king plunged the world into an age of darkness. But, from the shadows emerged a hero, who with the help of six sages, trapped him in the powerful Dark Orb. Dotnia celebrated, and many people came to visit, ensuring a prosperous time. But, over the … Continue reading “3D Dot Game Heroes”

Year: 2009

Platforms: PlayStation 3

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Once long ago in a faraway kingdom, a little girl named Recette lived in town on the main street with her father, a heroic adventurer. This town was no ordinary town as it was near mysterious ruins, ancient dungeons and other phenomena that attracted the adventuring sort. One day her father went off on one … Continue reading “Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale”

Year: 2009

Platforms: Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Relics is an action-adventure game where players take the role of a spirit who can possess different characters. The spirit appears at underwater ruins with no explanation why it became a spirit and what it needs to do. In fact, one will only find out about the story of the game when seeing the real … Continue reading “Relics”

Year: 1986

Platforms: FM-7, MSX, Nintendo Switch, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp MZ-80B/2000/2500, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000, Windows, iPhone

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG