The PlayStation 4 was no stranger to good RPGs.

Here are our favorites.

However, there were definitely some standouts that you may still look back at with fondness.

Geralt from the Witcher, Aerith from FF7 Remake, and Majima from Yakuza Zero, side by side

Which of them is the best?

And what a revamp it was.

It hits the nail on the head in pretty much every aspect, from graphics to gameplay.

Drakengard 3 is repetitive and shallow but has a good plot

There are many books, and each one features a different character’s story.

It was also developed by Vanillaware and features side-scrolling gameplay.

There are so many great JRPGs that unfortunately go unnoticed.

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Here are the most underrated JRPGs everyone should play.

It’s a deeply flawed game that comes with one major positive: a create-‘em-all system featuring golems.

The characters are also pretty endearing, particularly the four main Goddesses.

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Playable Characters in a group looking at the viewer

The combat system is fast-paced, deceptively deep, and satisfyingly flashy.

Unfortunately, the repetitive and bland dungeons leave a lot to be desired.

A lighthearted and frequently funny story gives way to a dungeon crawler that can be crushingly difficult.

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Battles are genuinely challenging and require a complete understanding of the game’s deep mechanics and tools.

White Knight Chronicles 2 is a retread of its predecessor with slightly improved gameplay and a few additional chapters.

While quite underwhelming as a sequel, it is still the only game of the two worth playing.

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Along with having two protagonists, Folklore splits its game time between an Irish town and the fantastical Netherworld.

Both areas are fully realized and juxtaposed well together, with the Netherworlds areas being especially imaginative.

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dragon’s crown knight and archer battle a dragon

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Atsuma fighting a creature in Enchanted Arms

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Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory party fighting small fish-like enemies

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Trinity Universe character standing in the overworld

A collage of the hardest JRPGs, featuring anka, dragon quest and fantasian

The Guided Fate Paradox characters standing around

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Ar nosurge Ode to an Unborn Star character pointing their sword towards the sky to unleash power

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White Knight Chronicles 2 battle between ally and enemy knight

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Garnet left, Alfyn middle-left, Yuna Middle-right, Mercedes Right

Folklore Ellen running towards a monster in the enchanted forest

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