The Best Japanese Games for Xbox Series X - Page 3

Update : Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land added at rank #6.
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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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Immerse yourself in the timeless adventure of FINAL FANTASY III. Experience the captivating story and charming retro graphics, now remastered with updated 2D pixel graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Dive into a world of magic and darkness, where only the chosen adventurers can save the world. With improved gameplay and additional features, this remastered edition brings new life to a beloved classic. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?


What we like:
  • The redemption arc of Final Fantasy series
  • Robust job system with customization
  • Challenging battles and well-designed dungeons
  • Captivating narrative and character development
  • Remastered soundtrack and immersive sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements
What could be improved:
  • Expensive pricing
  • Balancing issues with difficulty spikes
  • Tedium of grinding for different jobs
  • Lack of individuality among party members

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • 2d
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • party
  • boss
  • remaster

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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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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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Bloomtown: A Different Story (2024)

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

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • collector
  • creature
  • turn-based
  • party
  • cooking
  • lore
  • pixel
  • life
  • time-management

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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

26

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (2022)

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78
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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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RPG Time: The Legend of Wright (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One

It's time for an adventure! Once classes are over, RPG Time begins! Game master Kenta's notebook holds a handwritten RPG made just for you.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • point-and-click
  • tabletop
  • immersive
  • hand-drawn
  • comic
  • 2.5d
  • jrpg
  • education
  • development
  • cute
  • adventure
  • action-adventure
  • book

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Athenian Rhapsody (2024)

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Forge your own story and explore the world of Athens in Athenian Rhapsody, a souls-like platonic dating simulator with cooking-mama and WarioWare style battle mechanics... and by that I mean it's a choose-your-own-adventure action RPG with the ability to trade ENTIRE PLAYTHROUGHS between friends!!


  • rpg
  • choices
  • collector
  • creature
  • japanese
  • comedic
  • dating-sim
  • party
  • pick-up-lines
  • real-time-dodging
  • fiction
  • funny
  • character
  • cute
  • jrpg

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Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster (2021)

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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

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Phoenotopia: Awakening (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.


  • japanese
  • metroidvania
  • fishing
  • rpg
  • platform
  • adventure
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • single-player
  • puzzle
  • typical
  • tale
  • 2d

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