PLATFORMS
A long, long time ago, the legendary king Jamseed defeated the evil Ahriman, the spirit of darkness. But just before, Ahriman managed to send into the world his most horrifying servant: the dragon Zahhark. Years have passed, Zahhark was defeated by the descendants of Jamseed, but its own descendants continued menacing the kingdom of Shanadar. … Continue reading “Defenders of Oasis”
Year: 1992
Platforms: Game Gear, Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
500 years ago King Winder had sealed the evil Demon Zakdos within a casket, thus ending the dark war. The great wizard Colin pledged that he and his descendants would build and protect a temple around Zakdos’ prison. However, as a thief enters the temple and breaks the casket, Zakdos is set free and murders … Continue reading “The Sword of Hope II”
Year: 1992
Platforms: Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Sequel to Ganbare Goemon!, Goemon 2 puts you back in the shoes of Goemon as he traverses feudal Japan looking to bring justice to any corrupt baddies he may find. Joining Goemon in his adventure is the wacky ninja Ebisumaru which allows for simultaneous 2-player gameplay, marking the biggest difference in terms of gameplay with … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon 2”
Year: 1989
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
This is a semi-humorous Japanese-style RPG set in medieval Japan. It tells us about the adventures of Goemon, the noble thief and skillful martial artist. One day Goemon returns home and finds out his favorite smoking pipe is gone. Who could have done such a horrible crime? Goemon’s friend Ebisumaru offers to help him to … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru”
Year: 1990
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Brick Town, a town within a storybook, is in peril! Evil forces have descended upon the land and kidnapped the mayor’s daughter. And it just so happens that you have ESP. Thus it descends upon you – and your gun – to save Brick Town. Unlike most other RPGs of the time, Esper Dream isn’t based on … Continue reading “Esper Dream”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
Dive into the soil of a land corrupted by darkness. Restore life, fight evil, save the day, and return to PopoloCrois! It’s Prince Pietro’s 13th birthday, and all the people of PopoloCrois have come out to celebrate! But among them is a very special guest: Marmela, a representative from an otherworldly kingdom called Galariland. Her … Continue reading “Return to PoPoLoCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale”
Year: 2016
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Japanese-style RPG (JRPG)
The third title of the Lufia series gives us an entirely new battle and dungeon system. All of the dungeons in this game are randomly generated, which can get annoying at times. Otherwise, it’s a lot like Lufia 2 in the dungeon department. You see the monsters, they move when you move and you can … Continue reading “Lufia: The Legend Returns”
Year: 2001
Platforms: Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Dungeon crawler, Japanese-style RPG (JRPG), Turn-based strategy
Metal Max is a RPG set in a futuristic world, where monsters and mechanical creatures roam the land and where many people live in huge underground caves. You play the role of a young boy who lives in a town with his father and his older sister. Your biggest dream is to become a “hunter” – … Continue reading “Metal Max”
Year: 1991
Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
The king of Magoku (Demon Country) is concerned. Only one baby has been born in the kingdom that night. According to ancient prophecies, it is the sign of a revival of a godly power called Gryas… Fast-forward fifteen years. You are Yuri, a young student of powers of Gaia. The king of Magoku has sent … Continue reading “Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II”
Year: 1993
Platforms: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Revelations: The Demon Slayer is a side-game (gaiden) of the Megami Tensei (Megaten) universe. Unlike all other Megaten games, this game is not set in modern-day or futuristic Japan. On a distant planet, a race resembling humans possess the ability to call upon a power called Gaia. The player takes the role of a young boy who learns the arts … Continue reading “Revelations: The Demon Slayer a.ka. Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible”
Year: 1992
Platforms: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Nintendo 3DS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy