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Grandia HD Collection

201988/100
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Fantasy

Grandia's combat system, a refined take on turn-based battles, allowed for strategic positioning and interruption of enemy attacks. The way characters could move and act on the battlefield, combined with the timing-based "Action Gauge", made every encounter dynamic and engaging. It's a JRPG that stands out for its heartfelt story, memorable characters, and the satisfaction derived from mastering its unique combat flow.

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Two quintessential RPGs have finally gone portable on one of gaming's most popular console/handheld hybrid platforms. The highly anticipated GRANDIA HD Collection for the Nintendo Switch is here.

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Rating
Critic & community
96
Match
Recommendation strength
91%

Chrono Trigger

1995 · RPG

Like Grandia, Chrono Trigger offers a vibrant world and a memorable cast, but instead of focusing on exploration of one world, you're traversing time itself, with every choice rippling across eras.

Why recommended

  • Features a compelling, character-driven narrative with a strong emphasis on time travel and its consequences, providing a rich 'Strong Story' experience.
  • Criteria: 'Adventure' is central to the gameplay, as players journey through different historical periods and futures to save the world, uncovering secrets and meeting diverse characters.
  • Deep 'RPG Elements' including character progression, a unique tech skill system, and multiple endings based on player choices, reminiscent of classic JRPG progression.
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Rating
Critic & community
92
Match
Recommendation strength
85%

Embark on a grand quest to save the world as the Luminary, much like Justin's journey in Grandia, with traditional turn-based combat and a charming, expansive world to explore.

Why recommended

  • Presents a sweeping 'Strong Story' of a chosen hero's destiny, filled with memorable companions, emotional moments, and a classic good-versus-evil narrative.
  • Criteria: Offers a vast and beautiful world to explore, with towns, dungeons, and secrets that drive the 'Adventure' forward.
  • Robust 'RPG Elements' including character leveling, skill trees, equipment customization, and a classic turn-based combat system that rewards strategic party composition.
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Rating
Critic & community
83
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

Instead of one grand narrative, Octopath Traveler gives you eight intertwined tales of adventure, each with unique motivations and paths, offering a fresh take on the classic JRPG feel of Grandia.

Why recommended

  • Features eight distinct 'Strong Story' narratives that intertwine, each with its own compelling plot, character development, and emotional beats.
  • Criteria: Emphasizes 'Adventure' through its expansive world of Orsterra, encouraging players to explore diverse regions and uncover the individual stories of each protagonist.
  • Incorporates deep 'RPG Elements' with a job system, character leveling, and a strategic turn-based combat system that utilizes elemental weaknesses and 'Boost' mechanics.
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Rating
Critic & community
84
Match
Recommendation strength
75%

Step into a charming, animated world as a deposed king building a new kingdom, blending traditional JRPG adventure with kingdom management, much like Grandia's focus on exploration and progression.

Why recommended

  • Delivers a heartwarming and engaging 'Strong Story' about a young king's journey to reclaim his throne and unite the world, filled with endearing characters and a sense of hope.
  • Criteria: Provides a vast, colorful world map to traverse, filled with side quests, dungeons, and secrets, making 'Adventure' a core component of the experience.
  • Combines traditional 'RPG Elements' like character leveling and equipment with unique kingdom-building and army-management mechanics, adding depth to progression.

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