Topic: turn-based combat
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Feels Like a Brand New Game
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a comprehensive overhaul that modernizes the classic RPG with quality-of-life improvements while preserving its nostalgic charm and core story. Key enhancements include a refined turn-based combat system with adjustable speed and auto-battle, plus a revamped Vocatio...
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Heroes-Inspired Autobattler Features Hand-Painted Oil Art
Erulean Angel: Fantasy Commander is an upcoming autobattler combining deep tactical gameplay with handcrafted, painterly visuals, offering turn-based combat and strategic depth. Players command diverse armies in the fantasy realm of Erulea, focusing on unit synergy and tactical positioning, wit...
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Black Friday Deal: Digimon Time Stranger Discounted For First Time
Amazon has discounted Digimon Story: Time Stranger for the first time since its release, with the standard edition now $50 (down from $70) and the Ultimate Edition at $90 (down from $120) for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game features strategic turn-based combat, deep relationship-building between ...
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Starfinder: Afterlight RPG Brings Space Opera to Life
**Starfinder: Afterlight** is an upcoming digital RPG based on the Starfinder tabletop universe, featuring deep storytelling and tactical combat, where players lead a crew after their captain disappears. The game includes **six recruitable companions** with unique backstories and moral conflicts,...
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Table Troopers: Worms-Inspired Action Hits Quest Soon
Table Troopers is a Worms-inspired turn-based strategy game for Meta Quest, featuring mixed reality battles with quirky units like chickens and hot dogs, developed by Cosmorama Technologies. The game offers competitive multiplayer (up to 3 players) and solo AI battles, with destructible envir...
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger's Combat Concerns Explained
Digimon Story: Time Stranger offers an engaging time-bending narrative and familiar turn-based combat, though gameplay mechanics remain a weak point. The game excels in storytelling and world-building, with creative Digimon interactions and a lively Digital World hub area. Combat relies on a simp...
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Decades-Long Pokémon-Style RPG Finally Launches on Switch
**Navinosuke – The Yo-kai Buster** is a revived, previously unreleased RPG from the early 2000s, now set for a Nintendo Switch launch in early 2026. The game is set in a fantastical ancient Japan where players can discover and battle over 150 unique Yo-kai, with many becoming allies in a turn-bas...
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JRPG Remakes Prove Classic Games Are Still Incredible
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 have been released as HD-2D remasters on Steam, making these foundational JRPGs accessible and visually polished for modern audiences. These classic games are praised for their straightforward charm, focused design, and satisfying turn-based combat, offering a refreshing alte...
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10 JRPGs Critics Rank Higher Than Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII is a landmark JRPG that expanded the genre's global reach through cinematic storytelling and accessible gameplay, though other titles have achieved higher critical acclaim. Games like Fire Emblem: Awakening and Chrono Trigger are highlighted for revitalizing their series and set...
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Chrono Trigger's Spiritual Successor Reveals New Gameplay Trailer
A new gameplay trailer for "Threads of Time," a retro-style RPG inspired by Chrono Trigger, reveals its time-spanning story and vibrant combat system, developed by Riyo Games in Canada and showcased at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. The game features a striking HD-2D visual style, transporting ...
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Annapurna's Next Games: A Musical RPG, Zelda-Like Adventure & Utopian Puzzle
Annapurna Interactive revealed three new indie games at the Tokyo Game Show, continuing its tradition of publishing artistically unique and critically praised titles. The lineup includes *D-topia*, a philosophical sci-fi adventure; *People of Note*, a musical turn-based RPG; and *Demi and the Fra...
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Octopath Traveler 0 Edition Breakdown: What's Included?
Octopath Traveler 0 launches December 4 on multiple platforms, featuring HD-2D visuals, expanded party combat, and town-building mechanics, with early bonuses available for preorders. Special editions offer exclusive perks, including the Digital Deluxe Edition with in-game items and the C...
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6 Turn-Based RPGs Better Than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a foundational CRPG that emphasizes creativity, deep customization, and cooperative multiplayer, matching Clair Obscur's acclaim as a top-tier adventure. Final Fantasy IX and Chrono Cross are highly praised for their storytelling and innovation, with the former being t...
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Don't Miss These 5 Hidden Steam Gems (December 2025)
The article highlights overlooked indie games on Steam, focusing on unique gameplay, compelling art, and novel concepts to offer players fresh experiences. It spotlights five distinct titles: a horror RPG with 80s aesthetics and co-op, a chaotic pool party game, a retro-futuristic ASCII RPG, a ha...
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger - 5 Essential Beginner Tips
Side quests become temporarily inaccessible for a long period, so complete them before the story lock to earn Anomaly Points and avoid being underpowered. You can use items without sacrificing your attack turn, allowing you to heal or buff while maintaining offensive pressure in battles. Focus on...
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