Top 5 RPGs to play before Final Fantasy XV is released
With the delay of Final Fantasy XV until November 2016, you have a lot of time between now and then to play some of the other top RPGs out there. There are plenty of great RPGs currently available and if you’ve grown tired of replaying your old Final Fantasy games then these 5 games are definitely worth checking out.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X (JRPG)
Platforms: Nintendo Wii U and 3DS
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Pros
Amazing story with plenty of twists and turns
Fantastic music
Expansive world
Cons
Dull characters
Inefficient inventory system
Weak combat
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Valkyria Chronicles (Strategy-JRPG)
Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4 (Remastered)
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Pros
Highly strategic turn-based battles
Engaging story
Rich and diverse cast
Cons
Too many lengthy cutscenes
Dumb AI
Story has a slow start
Divinity: Original Sin (Strategy/Action-RPG)
Platforms: All PC platforms, PS4, Xbox One
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Pros
High customization
Great co-op
Solid turn-based combat
Cons
Awkward inventory
May be too complex for casual players
Story is well-written by cliche
Blue Dragon (JRPG)
Platform: Xbox 360
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Pros
Final Fantasy creator Hironbu Sakaguchi worked on the game
Great battle system
Good character development
Cons
Story is nothing special
Aimed at children/ a young audience
Boss music can be annoying
Banner Saga (Strategy-RPG)
Platforms: All PC platforms, PS4, Xbox One, iOS and Android. PS Vita version in development.
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Pros
Highly strategic turn-based combat
Choices matter
Great story
Cons
Difficulty is not consistent
Very few battles
No character perma-death
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Check out the trailers and music for the upcoming blockbuster, Final Fantasy XV, from Square Enix:
Final Fantasy XV – Omnis Lacrima
And a depressing take from the past: Final Fantasy XV and the Death of the JRPG?
Relive the excitement of Final Fantasy XV’s announcement at E3 2013: Final Fantasy XV Announced at E3 2013