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With 7 different perspectives from which to experience the adventure, whose story will you unravel first? A mysterious island emerges, prompting adventurers to head towards it in hopes of obtaining glory, treasure, and more. But what does it truly hold? Join the 7 characters in The Legend of Legacy and unravel the mystery of Avalon’s … Continue reading “The Legend of Legacy”

Year: 2015

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Bravely Default is a role-playing game that follows the adventures of four heroes in the world of Luxendarc, as they journey to find and awaken four elemental crystals: wind, water, fire, and earth. The party consists of Tiz Arrior, a young man whose village was destroyed by a Great Chasm; Agnès Oblige, the Wind Crystal vestal … Continue reading “Bravely Default”

Year: 2013

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


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)

Theme: Japanese-style RPG (JRPG), Turn-based strategy


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


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