Last week we listed the top 5 JRPGs of the 2000s based on their (Metacritic) Metascores. This week, we want to continue that list to complete the top ten. Golden Sun – Metascore 91 Golden Sun was originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. With it’s Metascore of 91, it is sixth on…
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Ten of the Best JRPG Songs Ever Made
Japanese Role-Playing Games are known for their engrossing (and linear) stories, interesting characters, and moving musical scores. Today, we are taking a look at the musical side of these games by listing some of the best JRPG songs (or tracks) to have ever graced the genre. This list does not encompass all of the great…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue is my favorite game in Game Arts’ two main game series. Lunar 2 is a simple, but effective JRPG that has aged as well as fine wine. In today’s Throwback Bit write up, I remember this timeless, all time PS1 great classic! The Working Designs Factor During the late 1990s to…
Final Fantasy VII’s Zack Fair
Final Fantasy VII’s wonderful story goes beyond the main game. Many of its best characters get fleshed out in other projects and this week’s focus, Zack Fair, is no different. Much like Vincent and even Sephiroth, there is more to Zack than the few moments we see or hear from him during the main game….
The Top 5 Best JRPGs Of The 2000s Based On Metacritic
The 2000s gave us so many wonderful JRPGs across different platforms. This week we wanted to look at some of the best JRPGs from the 2000s based on their (Metacritic) Metascores. Final Fantasy IX – Metascore 94 At the top of the list, we have Final Fantasy IX. Returning to its roots after Final Fantasy…
Throwback Bit Thursday: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The GameCube was one of Nintendo’s less successful systems in terms of sales numbers. However, the little purple console had some truly great games. One of these games was the system’s first The Legend of Zelda entry: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The Wind Waker’s Controversial Look After Ocarina of Time, which in…
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth: From War Hero To Villain
We have taken a look at a lot of Final Fantasy VII protagonists like Aerith, Tifa, Vincent, and Cait Sith, but this week we wanted to switch gears a bit and take a look at Sephiroth. Sephiroth is easily one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time and understanding his backstory sheds…
Bottom 5 Of The Top 10 JRPGs For PlayStation 2 According To Metacritic
Picking up from where we left last week, this week we are going to continue the top ten JRPGs for the PlayStation 2 based on their Metascores. Big titles like Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XII, and Persona 4 were among the top 5 but let’s see which games make the cut for top ten. Kingdom…
Ultimate Match: Final Fantasy IX Vs. The Legend of Dragoon
So, what is the Ultimate Match? It is a new section on the Never Ending Realm where we pit two games against one another. We will judge the games based on visuals, story, music, gameplay, and critical reception, among other categories in order to determine a winner. Why Final Fantasy IX vs The Legend of…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Final Fantasy X
The PlayStation 2’s first Final Fantasy was a mind-blowing entry for its time. For many, Final Fantasy X justified the purchase of the new system back in 2001. So, lets go back almost twenty years as we remember Hironobu Sakaguchi’s ‘Final’ Fantasy Fantasy. When Final Fantasy Mattered Big Time These days, almost no one ever…