Saw an interesting conversation today on how we view Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest III as landmark titles of the genre even decades later.

Do you think these will remain classics down the line? Are there other current games you think will endure? Maybe the genre will look even more like mobile gaming? Or stay the same?

Not much here, but maybe a good sign we'll finally hear some announcements (even if it's not these games) from SQEX at/after the upcoming Nintendo Direct in April.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/31761457

Forgotten Compositions: How Yuzo Koshiro Relived a Childhood Memory with 'Terranigma'

Recently, the legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro made an interesting announcement on social media, sharing how he had composed music for Terranigma, but only now remembered it after 28 years.

Today marks the 28th anniversary of Terranigma, and I’ve just remembered that I composed the theme for Beruga’s Laboratory!

Koshiro's statement is a reminder that prolific game music composers sometimes can't recall their older works due to the sheer volume of projects they've been involved with throughout their careers. Terranigma stands out as it was only released in Japan and PAL territories, which has made the game a rare gem for collectors and enthusiasts.

Interestingly, Koshiro is currently hard at work on Earthion, an upcoming Mega Drive/Genesis action shooter.

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What's your favourite music track from Koshiro?

I'm probably about an hour into Ni no Kuni, which I bought on sale years back on steam, but so far I feel a bit underwhelmed compared to the hype.

I will say that my biggest complaint is really around the writing and the snails paced intro. Even if you accept the beginning as being a "Ghibli Movie" preface to a JRPG, I actually feel the direction and story telling is much worse than your average Ghibli production.

I'm just past talking to the old tree, and completed what is likely the first dungeon. So far, the battle system is ok but a little bit drab. I feel like the mechanics would have to pick up to make me enjoy the game more.

Should I give it more time? Are there eventually more choices in the battle system or minion growth? Will there be any stand out characters that might alter how I feel about the writing?

Disclaimer:

This list may not be complete and release date or platform of games may be subject to change. I have also tried to assign games as jrpg according to my own judgement. Please let me know if you think a game is missing from this list.

February

Oddventure

• release date: 13 Feb 2025
• plattforms: PC (Linux, Windows, Mac)
• indie

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Dead Dragon

• release date: 14 Feb 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XBS, PC

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

• release date: 14 Feb 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC
• turn based game

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Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart

• release date: 24 Feb 2025
• plattforms: NS (already available for ps vita and pc)

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• honourable mention: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be released 21th Feb for PS4|5, XS and PC

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March

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

• release date: 06 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

• release date: 20 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

• release date: 21 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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Grey Heritage: Noble Duty

• release date: Q1
• plattforms: PC
• tactical rpg

Second Quatar

Lunar Remastered Collection

• release date: 18 Apr 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

• release date: 23 Apr 2025 PC | 24 Apr 2025 NS
• plattforms: NS, PC (Steam)
• tactical game | visual novel elements

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• release date: 24 Apr 2025
• plattforms: PS5, XBSX|S, PC
• turn based game

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

• release date: 30 May 2025
• plattforms: NS, PC
• farming elements

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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)
• DLC | indie | turn based game

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Interwoven

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: PC
• turn based game | indie

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Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: PC (windows, linux, mac) for gog and steam, console verions no information yet
• DLC | indie | turn based game

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later 2025

Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels

• release date: Q3
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

• release date: Q4
• plattforms: NS, PS5, PC
• turn based game

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Haruka: Beyond the Stars

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS5, PC

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Lost Hellden

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX|S, PC (Steam, Epic, Gog)
• indie

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Dragon Quest I & II: HD-2D Remake

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS5, XBSX|S, PC
• turn based game

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Fate/Extra Record

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Utawarerumono: Zan

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: PC port, PS4 version already available
• visual novel elements

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Farland Saga I & II Saturn Tribute

• release date: 2025 in japan
• plattforms: NS, PS5

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unannounced and later

Death End Re;Quest Code Z

• release date: to be announced
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5
• visual novel elements, rogue lite

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Paraside: Duality Unbound

• release date: to be announced
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC
• tactical game

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DecaPolice

• release date: 2026
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Games like Ys X: Proud Nordics, a enhanced version of Ys X: Nordics or Kingdom Hearts IV are also already announced to be in developement. But there isn't much information about them yet.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be release on 24th April 2025 for XBS, PC (Steam, Epic) and PS5.

They showed the game, it's story, battle system and a lot more in the Xbox Direct for about 20 minutes. If you are interrested in more check out the Direct, i would recommend it: Xbox Direct with Timecode

Releases May 30.

I started playing Disgaea 1 for my Discord server's game of the month. I bounced off of this game all the way back at release. Now, I've given it a fair shake and it's already feeling like another one of those I would actually have liked back in the day. My experience with this genre is still pretty limited; I've played Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre: LUCT along with a couple of the newer Fire Emblem games.

What do you think are the must-play strategy JRPGs?

Happy new year everyone. As first post this year i don't just ask what you play this month, but i ask what's your plans for 2025.

I made a post about the upcomming games in 2025. I will make a monthly post, updating that list.

Since this post replace the january post it's still fine to tell us your plans for this month. Start from today i will credit some game anniversaries for the running month.

Tales of Zestiria is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary and got released on 22nd january 2015 in japan.

In 27th january 2005 Atlus released Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 celebrating it's 20th annivesary this month.

Disclaimer:

This list may not be complete and release date or platform of games may be subject to change. I have also tried to assign games as jrpg according to my own judgement. Please let me know if you think a game is missing from this list.

January

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

• release date: 07 Jan 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5
• action game

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Freedom Wars Remastered

• release date: 10 Jan 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC (Steam)
• action game

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Tales of Graces F Remastered

• release date: 17 Jan 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)
• action game

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

• release date: 23 Jan 2025
• plattforms: PC Port (Steam, Epic), PS5 version already available
• action game

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

• release date: 30 Jan 2025 | ANZ 07 Feb 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5 | Steam Version Spring 2025
• tactical game

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Those Who Rule

• release date: Jan 2025
• plattforms: PC
• tactical game | indie

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Tears of Magic

• release date: Jan 2025 (probably, haven't found the source of this information)
• plattforms: PC
• tactical game | indie

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February & March

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

• release date: 14 Feb 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC
• turn based game

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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

• release date: 06 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

• release date: 20 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

• release date: 21 Mar 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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Second Quatar

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

• release date: 23 Apr 2025 PC | 24 Apr 2025 NS
• plattforms: NS, PC (Steam)
• tactical game | visual novel elements

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Interwoven

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: PC
• turn based game | indie

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Lunar Remastered Collection

• release date: 18 Apr 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

• release date: 30 May 2025
• plattforms: NS, PC
• farming elements

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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC (Steam)
• DLC | indie | turn based game

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Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant

• release date: Q2 (i wouldn't bet on that)
• plattforms: PC (windows, linux, mac) for gog and steam, console verions no information yet
• DLC | indie | turn based game

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• release date: Q2
• plattforms: PS5, XBSX|S, PC
• turn based game

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later 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

• release date: Q4
• plattforms: NS, PS5, PC
• turn based game

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Haruka: Beyond the Stars

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS5, PC

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Lost Hellden

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX|S, PC (Steam, Epic, Gog)
• indie

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Dragon Quest I & II: HD-2D Remake

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS5, XBSX|S, PC
• turn based game

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Fate/Extra Record

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Utawarerumono: Zan

• release date: 2025
• plattforms: PC port, PS4 version already available
• visual novel elements

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unannounced and later

Death End Re;Quest Code Z

• release date: to be announced
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5
• visual novel elements, rogue lite

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Paraside: Duality Unbound

• release date: to be announced
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBSX|S, PC
• tactical game

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DecaPolice

• release date: 2026
• plattforms: NS, PS4, PS5, PC

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Games like Ys X: Proud Nordics, a enhanced version of Ys X: Nordics or Kingdom Hearts IV are also already announced to be in developement. But there isn't much information about them yet.

Out of this year's releases that I played, I enjoyed Metaphor: ReFantazio the most.

I also picked up Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Lost Odyssey this year and really liked those.

What were your favorites this year?