The Best Japanese Games for Playstation 5 - Page 2

Update : DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake added at rank #6.
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8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023)

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8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • sequel
  • party
  • soundtrack
  • linear
  • rpgmaker
  • retro

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Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

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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
  • fight
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • action
  • fantasy

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The Caligula Effect 2 (2021)

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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

14

Persona 5 Tactica (2023)

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

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.


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

15

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (2024)

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In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • remake
  • dungeon
  • battle
  • non-linear
  • party

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SaGa Emerald Beyond (2024)

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FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • vampire
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • tactical
  • mech
  • anthology
  • combo
  • party

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Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg (2023)

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It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • crafting
  • time-management
  • combat
  • relaxing

18

Isekai Rondo (2023)

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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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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

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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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