Ever get into a JRPG and think how cool it would be to play as another character? For example, Noctis was the prime playable character in Final Fantasy 15 but he was assisted by AI partners.

A Realm Reborn, the main FF14 campaign ... It helps that the story is one of the better ones in recent JRPG history, with relatable characters, even if their destinies don’t always align.

JRPGs are often known for their tactical turn-based combat, with a myriad of classes or character archetypes being utilized to shore up defenses against enemies or inflict great bouts of damage.

JRPGs as a genre have some of the genuinely, most hated characters across all of video games. However, there’s a bit of a divide between these character archetypes. There are great villains that ...

That's why, in this list, we're celebrating the best JRPG robot party members, who, despite not having an organic beating heart, have more love and affection than many other characters out there.

Trails through Daybreak II. See overall scores, standout features, and main criticisms from top gaming publications. Compare ...

Main character syndrome (MCS) isn’t really a syndrome. It was the perfect balm for a cultural zeitgeist that for the longest time encouraged self-effacement for the welfare of others at the cost ...

When it comes to JRPGs, the only trope more classic than a brutal boss fight against God is chasing down the game's best ...

the depth with which the main characters have been developed to feel adult and complex, and how the conflict over how to tackle their difficult task will develop the narrative. We've also seen some of ...