The Best Japanese Games for Playstation 5 - Page 3

Update : Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added at rank #1.
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Isekai Rondo (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • arena
  • adventure
  • anime
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • retro
  • skill
  • old-school

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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88
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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.


What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • online
  • fight
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • tower-defense
  • action
  • farming
  • skill
  • multiplayer
  • jrpg
  • exploration

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Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

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83
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Playstation 5 PC Windows

Experience the captivating world of Final Fantasy XVI in this highly anticipated and visually stunning RPG. Embark on a journey filled with complex characters and a gripping storyline, all set in a medieval fantasy world. With an active and frenetic combat system, magnificent boss battles, and incredible music, this game sets a new standard for the RPG genre. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?


What we like:
  • Engaging storyline
  • Stunning graphics
  • Captivating world
  • Active combat system
  • Incredible music
What could be improved:
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Mature themes may not be suitable for everyone

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • battle
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • fight
  • turn-based
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • action

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Live A Live (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Android

Live A Live is a cult classic Super Nintendo game that has been brought to the west with this remastered version. With a unique story told across multiple time periods and characters, enjoy an ambitious scope of HD2D visuals, voiceovers in both English and Japanese, unique turn based combat, and fantastic music!


What we like:
  • Unique story told through multiple time periods
  • HD2D visuals and particle work
  • Voiceovers in both English and Japanese
  • Unique turn based combat system with risk/reward elements
  • Fantastic music
What could be improved:
  • Some may feel disappointed by the lack of 3D remake feature

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • grid
  • turn-based
  • remake
  • battle
  • fight

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Fairy Tail 2 (2024)

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70
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

The final battle of FAIRY TAIL is about to begin


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • grid
  • combat

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Ys X: Nordics (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j

Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • action
  • adventure
  • boss
  • combat

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The Caligula Effect 2 (2021)

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83
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PC Windows vita Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 l

Experience a world without regrets in The Caligula Effect 2. Transport yourself into the virtual world of Redo, where you can redo your life and become the person you've always wanted to be. Join the Go-Home Club as they strive to escape this false world and return to reality. Unravel the mysteries of each club member's past and engage in turn-based battles with the power to predict the future. Use WIRE's group chat function to uncover hidden truths. Embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery.


What we like:
  • Streamlined graphics and mechanics compared to the first game
  • Deeper passive and equipment system
  • Great voice acting and music
  • Well-balanced combat system with satisfying combo hits
  • Natural progress of the story with character development
What could be improved:
  • Story heavily relies on the prequel
  • Side quests are mediocre
  • Lack of variety in music
  • Little difference in graphics compared to the original game

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • anime

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.


  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • strategy
  • war
  • tactical
  • drama
  • tanks

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One Piece Odyssey (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Embark on a thrilling RPG adventure with the Straw Hat crew in One Piece Odyssey. Shipwrecked on a tropical island, separated from your crew, it's up to you to find them and escape. Encounter dangerous enemies and unpredictable forces of nature in the world of ONE PIECE. With the Digital Deluxe Edition, you'll get extra content and bonuses to enhance your gameplay. Don't miss out on this exciting journey through the New World!


What we like:
  • Impressive graphics and character design
  • Well-animated combat system with rock-paper-scissors vulnerability types
  • Faithful to the One Piece franchise
  • Good dialogue from various characters in the anime
  • A must-buy for fans of the One Piece franchise
What could be improved:
  • Confusing setting for non-fans
  • Tedious and repetitive gameplay with excessive running
  • Lack of life and motion in the game world
  • Limited character outfits and accessories
  • Easy fights, lacking challenge throughout the game

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • pirates
  • battle

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Visions of Mana (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • action

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