Turn-based RPGs have had an up-and-down history. Once upon a time, they were extremely popular; then technology improved, and major triple-A developers started veering toward real-time action RPGs ...

Suikoden 2 stands out as a top JRPG for its engaging storytelling and unique characters. Xenogears is praised for its exceptional turn-based battle system, despite its flaws in realizing the game's ...

Cara is a graduate of NYU's Game Design program with a love for all things narrative and gaming. Turn-based combat has long been a cornerstone of RPGs, defining the legacy of some of the most iconic ...

As a foundational shakeup of a nearly 30-year-old game series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A makes a strong case for itself as the next big thing for Pokémon. It’s a fast-paced approach to the turn-based RPG ...

Chris Littlechild (He/Him) is an Editor and Writer Trainer from the United Kingdom. He has been gaming since receiving an original Game Boy and copies of Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: Six ...

Murillo Zerbinatto is a contributor from Brazil. He's an RPG enthusiast (with a focus on JRPGs) who has been around the world of games and content creation for more than five years now. He has a ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The debate over the future of Final Fantasy, namely its approach to combat, continues, and this time the question has been put to Final Fantasy XVI ...

Build your class, break the cycle. A 2.5D turn-based roguelike where the skills you gain become your class. A 2.5D Turn-Based Roguelike Skill Builder Eternity Breaker is a Turn-based Roguelike game ...