The Best JRPG Games for Playstation 4 - Page 2

Update : Star Ocean The Second Story R added at rank #3.
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Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered (2022)

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Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • remake

12

Octopath Traveler 2 (2023)

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86
Review score
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into Octopath Traveler 2, a vividly immersive RPG game that captivates you with its eight compelling narratives. Experience strategic, engaging combat, and explore a beautifully crafted world. Uncover hidden treasures, engage with unique NPCs, and enjoy the breathtaking HD-2D visuals. Don't just play a game, live eight unforgettable stories.


What we like:
  • Engaging, strategic combat system
  • Eight captivating narratives
  • Stunning HD-2D visuals
  • Non-linear approach to side quests
  • Well-developed characters
What could be improved:
  • Intricate details can be overwhelming
  • Minor issues with monster designs
  • Lighting effects could be improved

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

13

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (2022)

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76
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • text
  • battle

14

SaGa Frontier Remastered (2021)

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84
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android

Rediscover the magic of SaGa Frontier Remastered, an RPG classic reborn. Choose from eight unique heroes, each with their own story and goals. Immerse yourself in dramatic battles using the Glimmer system to gain new skills and launch combined attacks. With improved graphics, restored content, and a new main character, this game promises an unforgettable journey.


What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Enhanced graphics
  • Quality of life updates
  • New game plus feature
  • Restored previously cut content
What could be improved:
  • Early game balance issues
  • Might be challenging for beginners
  • Lack of explanations for certain mechanics

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • non-linear

15

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Embark on an imaginative new adventure in Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. Explore fascinating ruins, uncover mysteries, and meet strange creatures that will change your life. With new field actions like underwater diving and magic ropes, as well as action-filled real-time battles, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience. Discover the art of synthesis and create unique items in a straightforward and easy-to-use system. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!


What we like:
  • Improved combat and crafting systems
  • Charming and likeable cast of characters
  • Great exploration mechanics
  • QoL improvements from the first game
  • Cosy and enjoyable gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Alchemy system feels largely the same
  • Camera function hampers perfect guard mechanic
  • Synthesis mechanics feel too similar to the first game

  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • rpg
  • crafting

16

Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an open world brawler set in a stylized version of Japan, where you control Ichiban Kasuga, an honorable ex-yakuza who took the fall for a crime he didn't commit. As he attempts to get his life back on track, you'll have to navigate the underworld of Yokohama as you battle foes using RPG style combat and utilize environmental objects to aid you in battle. You can also take on jobs and explore side activities such as gambling or kart racing.


What we like:
  • Fast paced combat
  • Strategic use of environmental objects
  • Variety of side activities
  • Funny and touching human stories
  • RPG style battle system with summons feature
What could be improved:
  • Combat can end abruptly if protagonist is knocked out
  • Long distance travel for some tasks
  • Restrictions on summons use

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • crime
  • combat
  • fight
  • brawler
  • battle
  • drama
  • narrative

17

METAL MAX Xeno Reborn (2022)

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72
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an action JRPG with real-time battle and vehicle combat elements. Join Talis, a lone hunter, and search for allies in a vengeance-charged war against monsters & robotic enemies. Learn new skills and collect and customize tanks as you journey through a devastated world.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • tanks
  • vehicle
  • turn-based
  • post-apocalyptic
  • combat
  • open-world

18

Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster (2021)

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78
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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • pixel
  • class
  • retro
  • 2d
  • remake

19

Trinity Trigger (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • action

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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (2021)

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91
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows vita Playstation 4 Playstation 3

Join Sophie, a fledgling alchemist, and Plachta on an adventure full of wonder and alchemic recipes. With beautiful graphics, enhanced features and an option to play at your own pace, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a cozy and satisfying experience. Purchase the 'Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack' for all three Mysterious series titles at a discounted set.


What we like:
  • Endearing protagonist
  • Complex combat system
  • Satisfying crafting mechanics
  • Ability to play at your own pace
  • In-game information for ease of learning
What could be improved:
  • Challenging synthesis system at first
  • Counterintuitive combat
  • Unimpressive environments
  • Light story narrative

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

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