What are the most anticipated JRPGs of 2018?

What are the most anticipated JRPGs of 2018?

The JRPG, or Japanese-style role-playing games, they are a genre that struggles to take off in the West despite the many fans. In fact, to overcome this problem, the Japanese development houses tend to bring the product closer to our tastes rather than theirs. However, this does not happen in all cases, thus substantially differentiating the final work from the more classic RPGs we know. This is a personal ranking, therefore it does not reflect the point of view of the editorial staff but, having just been released Ni No Kuni 2, it seemed only right to offer all of you users outgoing titles that do not differ much from the style of the Level video game. -5.



Kingdom Hearts III

The first on the list could only be the epic created by Nomura. The title that was born between the collaboration of Square Enix and Disney, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games of the year. The third chapter, in fact, will conclude the Kingdom Hearts series, although the Game Director has talked about more than one ending related to the Xehanort saga. Obviously talking about other chapters is very premature, especially knowing the timing of the software house, so for now we just have to wait and enjoy. Kingdom Hearts III.

Dragon Quest XI

The great comeback of this saga on consoles is finally a reality. Dragon Quest XI, in fact, after being released almost a year ago in Japan, it finally returns to Europe this April. The last episode seen on consoles came out back in 2004, it was Dragon Quest VIII: The Odyssey of the Cursed King. The new chapter of the series caused a sensation in Japan, so the expectations about it are very high.



Final Fantasy VII Remake

Could the remake of one of the most famous games of all time be missing from this ranking? Absolutely not. Final Fantasy VII is historically known as the most representative chapter of the series, the title that shocked the videogame medium and raised it to heights never reached before. The return of Cloud and his companions is certainly highly anticipated, even if the episodic nature of the title has disappointed the fans. Despite everything, we can't wait to return to Midgar.

Dark Souls Remastered

Dark Souls has redesigned the design of the videogames of our generation, it is the game that has raised the bar and inspired the gameplay of many other titles. Having the trilogy on one disc is always a pleasure, it would also be an excuse to let those who, up to now, have not had the courage to try the grueling experience of Souls.

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Granblue Fantasy Project Re: Link

The game was born from a collaboration between PlatinumGames and Cygames, the release is still unknown, even if the intention would be to propose it for the end of 2018. The videogame is very reminiscent of the various Star Ocean, so will have a fast and dynamic combat system. The title will arrive on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, but there are rumors that a PC version is also planned.


Code Vein

Bandai Namco's post apocalyptic souls like is preparing to be one of the most interesting surprises of this 2018. The gameplay, combined with a truly original graphic style, could give life to a title full of facets and secrets. Also from a narrative point of view Code Vein promises really well, even if the information released is very limited.


Lost Soul Aside

The story of this game is quite interesting: suddenly appeared on YouTube with a remarkable gameplay trailer, it immediately aroused the interest of many players. Subsequently, the news came out that what was seen was the result of the development of a single person. Even to do it on purpose, the auction to grab the IP and the developer did not start: for the latter, Capcom had the best, as far as the title is concerned, it will see the light exclusively on PlayStation 4. Nice move Sony.


Project Octopath Traveler

This is an exclusive title Nintendo Switch and developed by Square Enix. The game blends retro graphics with classic turn-based gameplay, drawing the attention of old-fashioned players. In the store there is a demo of about two hours total, enough to get a clear idea of ​​the type of adventure you are going to face. However, for more information on the work, please refer to our hands-on.

Pokémon for Switch

We conclude our special ranking with a game that has not yet been shown yet. As announced by Nintendo last E3, we will have to wait for the next Los Angeles event to see it in action. In any case, his arrival is expected by 2018, therefore now very little is missing. We certainly look forward to the return of the brand on home consoles, so the expectations are really high.

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That was really all. We hope we have been useful to you and have made you discover some new titles you did not know about. Some of these works are undoubtedly the most awaited by users, others are small pearls to be discovered. In any case, the expectations on these products remain very high… so we hope not to be disappointed. Stay connected with us to not miss any news on the whole world of video games!

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