![]() A proper open-world responsive, action-oriented combat and some mechanics borrowed from popular Japanese titles like Monster Hunter are set to drag Final Fantasy (with no lack of kicking and screaming from a segment of its old school fans) away from its staid turn-based roots. ![]() A broader, denser setting (modern day Tokyo and the mysterious Palace, home to the game’s dungeons), a more complex narrative, and some explosive, hyperkinetic combat look to make the fifth entry the most engaging Persona yet.įinal Fantasy XV promises to bring a storied (and slightly dusty) franchise into the modern era in a big way. Far from resting on their laurels, though, the team at Atlus is set to continue pushing the boundaries of the form with Persona 5, which expands on the ideas and scope of its predecessor in some novel ways. The Shin Megami Tensei franchise has been getting better with every release, and Persona 4 was a prime example of a developer honing their skills and breathing new life into stale JRPG tropes. If even a handful of these games live up to their potential, 2016 could easily be one of the greatest years for JRPGs ever, and maybe for gaming period. We’d forgive you for not noticing, but there are a ton of hidden gems stealthily creeping up on us, amongst them some of the most promising Japanese RPGs in recent memory. 2016 is quietly shaping up to be another landmark year for gaming, a worthy successor to 2015, one of the best on record.
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