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[Stuart444]

Will I be able to play Persona this zear if I'm european? please atlus

If you import, yes (assuming NA release isn't delayed), otherwise...

maybe?

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

P5 coming out early in the PS4's life bodes really well. I'm guessing the reason why P5 features traditional SMT demons instead of shadows is because they intend to reuse those assets for future games like they did with SMT: Nocturne & the PS2. Whether those future games are P6, SMT5, or all-new spin-offs like DDS & Raidou were, who knows? In any case, the outlook for JRPGs on home consoles hasn't looked this bright in a long time.

 

[Producer]

god i need some Tokyo Xanadu news soon.

dont even care if its on mobile at this point i just need to see it

 

[Reveirg]

Still can't wrap my head around the idea that I'll play FFXV, Type-0, Persona 5, Xenoblade X and Bloodborne in the same year O_O

It's a fantastic time to be a JRPG fan.

 

[TwoDurans]

Is anyone actually planning on buying FFX a third time? I feel like this would be justification to get a PlayStationTV and buy the game for $20.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Is anyone actually planning on buying FFX a third time? I feel like this would be justification to get a PlayStationTV and buy the game for $20.

If they make substantial improvements to the gameplay, sure. If it's just the PS3 version with shorter load times & better framerate, nah.

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

Cant explain how happy I am to see japan having a strong year. Western games are nice but they cannot replace japanese games.

 

[autoduelist]

Uthred's list should be move to the OP, it's a far superior list and includes all the ones I immediately noticed missing from the current OP list.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

I've tried again and again to find a JRPG to like, but it's been tough. Eternal Sonata, Lost Odyssey, Ni No Kuni, Persona, FF, that one with the blue dragon... the only one I've been able to finish is Chrono Trigger.

Is there a JRPG that isn't reliant on grind and can be completed in less than 20 hours? Preferably one that doesn't have 10 minute opening cutscenes? Or would those kinds of games not even qualify as JRPGs?

Sure there are, but most of them are older. Phantasy Star IV, Suikoden, Final Fantasy IV are short enough and without stories that drag on forever. Coming out in 2015, Cosmic Star Heroine will be about that length too, inspired by Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star, should be up your alley.

 

[Rezae]

Still can't wrap my head around the idea that I'll play FFXV, Type-0, Persona 5, Xenoblade X and Bloodborne in the same year O_O

It's a fantastic time to be a JRPG fan.

Eh... I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that some will get pushed back, at least as far as Western releases. Type-0 are Bloodborne are the obvious sure things right now.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Coming out in 2015, Cosmic Star Heroine will be about that length too, inspired by Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star, should be up your alley.

Yeah, with all of our games, we really try to keep them fast-paced (while still turn-based) & limit grind & filler to a minimum.

Here's some footage of Cosmic Star Heroine to give you an idea of what the game will play like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwRduJKJwc

 

[Astral Dog]

FFXV for 2015!!!
Believe.

 

[Winterfang]

Look at all those games not coming to the Xbox 360 ;_;

 

[cafemomo]

Is anyone actually planning on buying FFX a third time? I feel like this would be justification to get a PlayStationTV and buy the game for $20.

I'm buying it for the 8th time

 

[Tohsaka]

Is anyone actually planning on buying FFX a third time? I feel like this would be justification to get a PlayStationTV and buy the game for $20.

I'll get the PS4 version if it's dual audio (or if there's an Asian version with Japanese audio), otherwise I won't bother.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I'm buying it for the 8th time

Thank you for making FF12 HD a reality.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

I'm just happy with Persona 5 and Fire Emblem: If. Everything else is just gravy.

Now if we got get some info on SMTxFE it would be perfect.

 

[ohlawd]

I'm buying it for the 8th time

gawd

absolutely disgusting. but good for you. I'd like to see FFXII HD

 

[Sammy Samusu]

If Bloodborne is a JRPG, then so is Zelda and Monster Hunter.

 

[Blunoise]

Uthred's list should be move to the OP, it's a far superior list and includes all the ones I immediately noticed missing from the current OP list.

Noted. thx

 

[Neoweee]

I think the west will be very lucky to see Persona 5 this year. I don't see it happening.

They said it at year ago, and they reiterated it quite recently.

 

[bobawesome]

Persona 5 could be the only worthwhile JRPG coming out and I'd still agree with the title.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

I'm buying it for the 8th time

Never bought X-2 on the PS2, but I'm in the same boat. 7 copies of those games.

 

[KojiKnight]

Finally watching the Xenoblade trailer... I thought I was getting used to the artstyle... then Rin showed up... I don't think I'll ever really get used to it.

 

[BriareosGAF]

My wife has 100+ hours into Persona Q and is terrified after I showed her the P5 trailer. "I could have done so many things in 100 hours... no... no..."

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

My wife has 100+ hours into Persona Q and is terrified after I showed her the P5 trailer. "I could have done so many things in 100 hours... no... no..."

I don't understand her reaction.

 

[Kagari]

FFXV for 2015!!!
Believe.

It's nice to dream.

 

[AdmiralMikey]

Am I the last person holding out hope that Final Fantasy XV will release this calendar year, triggering a JRPG supernova that will consume is all?

 

[HeelPower]

Is FFX HD on PS4 getting a retail release ?

 

[Aeana]

Not content to have a "year of the RPG" thread for every single year, now we are making two per year?

2015: The Year of the JRPG

 

[ohlawd]

I don't understand her reaction.

"wow I spent 100 hours on a lesser experience such as a first person dungeon crawler game . imagine the time investment needed for a 3D game"

 

[HK-47]

Not content to have a "year of the RPG" thread for every single year, now we are making two per year?

2015: The Year of the JRPG

And not even for all RPGs. Just JRPGs.

 

[ponpo]

Eiyuu senki is the only good game on the list.

New Xenoblade looks good but no Wii U. Enormous shrug @ persona and lol @ 3 Atelier titles.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

"wow I spent 100 hours on a lesser experience such as a first person dungeon crawler game . imagine the time investment needed for a 3D game"

I "kinda" get it, but it's just so weird, if you're into JRPGs then you just stop giving a shit.

 

[Rogue_Ledr]

I am willing to bet a substantial number of these wont see release in 2015.

 

[Cilla]

Yes! This will be our year!

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

It's fucking weird, honestly. It's been a decade since we've had anything approaching this year in terms of good RPGs

 

[flatearthpandas]

These lists are... generous.
But yeah, 2015 will be a good year.

 

[Oregano]

P5 coming out early in the PS4's life bodes really well. I'm guessing the reason why P5 features traditional SMT demons instead of shadows is because they intend to reuse those assets for future games like they did with SMT: Nocturne & the PS2. Whether those future games are P6, SMT5, or all-new spin-offs like DDS & Raidou were, who knows? In any case, the outlook for JRPGs on home consoles hasn't looked this bright in a long time.

Well the assets will be PS3 level which will be usable on Vita(if its around), 3DS' successor and Wii U(for SMT x FE obviously) so whilst it's maybe not as good news for PS4 it's still awesome all round!

 

[Shizuka]

Not content to have a "year of the RPG" thread for every single year, now we are making two per year?

2015: The Year of the JRPG

Just lock this one or merge this one with the other.

 

[Uthred]

These lists are... generous.
But yeah, 2015 will be a good year.

How so? In that a lot wont make it in 2015? I'd agree with that

Just lock this one or merge this one with the other.

Just lock the other one, who needs yet another hundred posts discussing what a JRPG is, or just leave both its not like the forums going to run out of threads

 

[adixon]

Now that I think about it, the real miracle is that this thread hasn't become a discussion about defining the term "jrpg."

Looks like a good year. Certainly the first time I've been really excited by what's happening in a while.

 

[Augemitbutter]

i'm getting 9 games from the list in the OT. this year will be insane. we can't ask for more.

yes, Bloodborne will be the best jrpg.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

This year shall be awesome.

 

[ghibli99]

Damn, there's at least 8 on that list I'll likely pick up!

 

[threelights]

I hope the new SaGa gets localized this year...

Also, Ys VIII is everything we need, you can just forget the rest.

=X

But yeah, I can feel a lot of these getting pushed to 2016.

 

[JJP12]

I'm going to laugh

Spoiler

and then cry

when Xenoblade and Persona 5 release on the same day.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Sure there are, but most of them are older. Phantasy Star IV, Suikoden, Final Fantasy IV are short enough and without stories that drag on forever. Coming out in 2015, Cosmic Star Heroine will be about that length too, inspired by Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star, should be up your alley.

Thank you... will be on the lookout for Cosmic Star Heroine.

 

[Mortemis]

Looks like a really nice year... for Japan. I don't have much hope games like Ys 8, FE if, or Persona 5 will drop in the west this year.

With FFXV (hopefully) it looks like 2016 is gonna be terrific for the west.

 

[Corgi]

lets celebrate!