The Best Japanese Games for Playstation 4 - Page 4

Update : Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven added at rank #19.
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Jack Move (2022)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.


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

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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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Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

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

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Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters (2022)

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

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!


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

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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

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

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (2021)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone)

Relive the magic of the iconic FINAL FANTASY series with the ultimate 2D pixel remaster. Immerse yourself in the timeless story, enhanced with charming retro graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Traverse the wide world, switch between classes, and restore power to the Crystals to save the world. With improved gameplay and supplemental extras, this remaster brings the original game to life in a whole new way.


What we like:
  • Delightful and simple gameplay
  • Nostalgic and colorful graphics
  • Engaging world exploration
  • Extensive character customization
  • Captivating music and sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements and enhancements
What could be improved:
  • Overreliance on physical attacks in combat
  • Limited character development in the narrative
  • Some quality of life options missing in the PC version

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • remake
  • turn-based
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • jrpg
  • party
  • battle
  • magic
  • lore
  • emotional
  • heist

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (2022)

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

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • side-scrolling
  • action
  • combat
  • city-building
  • adventure

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Tales of Arise (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 4

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • anime

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (2021)

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NieR (originally released in 2010) is a deeply tragic tale with unforgettable characters and a hopeful core. It follows an unnamed protagonist searching for a cure to his sister's terminal illness, making use of three types of weapons, magic, and various gameplay styles.


What we like:
  • Fast and fluid combat
  • Reprised music and voice over bring the world to life
  • New content feels natural and magical powers are more useful than ever
What could be improved:
  • Combat can be tedious
  • Some side quests too tedious

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • remake
  • cult
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • boss-fight
  • post-apocalyptic
  • action
  • dungeon
  • boss
  • hack-and-slash
  • fight
  • story

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