Mimana Iyar Chronicle blends the traditional RPG elements of vast map exploration and treacherous dungeon spelunking. Engage in fast-paced battles in a quasi-3D environment where you control the character's movement and actions, and strategically command your party to turn the tide of battle. Your actions dictate how the story unfolds, through numerous fully-voiced event sequences.
Role-playing (RPG) / Strategy / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Fantasy
This direct sequel to "Arc the Lad" continues the unfinished story of the first game, but starts from a totally different perspective. You control a bounty-hunter named Elk, who suffers from amnesia. On his quest for his own true identity he discovers the powers hidden within him, and the destiny of his entire tribe. While pursuing his archenemy, Elk meets up with Arc, the hero of the first game, and then both realize they have been looking to destroy the very same evil. The battle system of "Arc the Lad II" is similar to the one used in its predecessor: in battles you can move your characters on the battle field, and your proximity to the enemies plays an important role. You cause and take different amounts of damage depending on your position on the battle field. Unlike the first game, this one is a full-fledged adventure/RPG, without the "strategy" feel of the predecessor. You move through the game world on your own, visiting towns and exploring dungeons.
Role-playing (RPG) / Fantasy / Science fiction
In this turn-based Japanese RPG, young Crono must travel through time through a misfunctioning teleporter to rescue his misfortunate companion and take part in an intricate web of past and present perils. The adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
Role-playing (RPG) / Adventure / Fantasy / Science fiction
The Western release of Final Fantasy VII (released as Final Fantasy VII International in Japan) included additional elements and alterations, such as streamlining of the menu and Materia system, reducing the health of enemies, new visual cues to help with navigation across the world map, and additional cutscenes relating to Cloud's past.
Role-playing (RPG) / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Fantasy / Science fiction
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to EarthBound (1994) in which a tragedy surrounding a family in the primitive yet joyful village of Tazmily incites the coming-of-age story of Lucas, the family's younger son, who goes on perilous adventures along with his friends in order to find his missing brother and stop a group of masked men from bringing about the end of the world.
Role-playing (RPG) / Strategy / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Fantasy / Romance
Released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, Sakura Taisen is the first game in the iconic Japanese game franchise. It combines strategy RPG elements with dating sim-style character interactions to make "A Storm of Romance amid Taishou Cherry Blossoms!"
Role-playing (RPG) / Strategy / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Fantasy / Warfare
Fire Emblem: The Dark Dragon and Sword of Light is the first game in the Fire Emblem series, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. It was first released on the Famicom (known internationally as the Nintendo Entertainment System) on April 20, 1990. It takes place on the continent of Archanea. It stars Marth, a character who later appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee. The first time the game was released outside of Japan was in the form of a limited edition port for Nintendo Switch, under the same name, that runs a localization script in the background, but the original version of the game was never released outside of Japan.
Role-playing (RPG) / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Adventure / Action / Fantasy
Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokemon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokemon generation - and longtime fans - to catch, train and battle.
Role-playing (RPG) / Adventure / Fantasy / Sandbox
Shape History or Be History Select and control decisive moments during decades of royal conflict. Magic, revenge, and assassination will all play a part in determining who will obtain the country and the crown. -Create a unique history with Multi-Scenario System -Influence a variety of characters in an epic saga -Experience hand-painted watercolor artwork -Play Duel, Team, or Strategic battle modes -Choose from various, realistic sword maneuvers during combat -Form hundreds of possible combo attacks -Cast powerful and spectacular magic attacks