5 great JRPGs you should play in 2023

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While 2023’s role-playing games are great, some prefer the aesthetic and gameplay of JRPGs. There are a ton of amazing Japanese RPGs coming in next year as well, and some are titles that gamers have been waiting years for, while others are more targeted at older fans of the same genre, who want to see a classic franchise revived.

While the “RPG” genre can be any role-playing game, the JRPGs on this list adhere to a more particular aesthetic. Simply being developed in Japan isn’t quite enough. It’s all about how the presentation is designed, and the method by which the story is told.

Not all of these JRPGs have a confirmed release date, but so far, they are all slated to appear on consoles or PCs in 2023. As with all of these lists, they are subjective, and other gamers' opinions might differ.

I was so glad to see Eiyuden Chronicle’s Kickstarter succeed in developing this game. As far as JRPGs go, Suikoden has always been a bit of a cult hit, but I’m one of those fans without a doubt.

With over 100 characters available in the game, it is certainly going to feel similar to the game by which it was inspired. Suikoden itself took inspiration from the Chinese classic novel, Water Margin (Outlaws of the Marsh).

Set in the world of Allraan, the Galdean Empire has discovered technology that enhances the powerful artifacts known as rune-lenses. This is dangerous and leads to the Empire seeking even greater power. If it’s anything like the original games, it’s going to take multiple playthroughs to unlock everyone.

Many great stretch goals were met as well, such as “Hero Mode,” which creates randomized dungeons for you to send a party into, and Asynchronous Mode. This will allow you to share your party and fortress town as