The Nintendo 3DS has become the best platform for JRPGs

With upcoming games that have been confirmed for North American release, including:

And finally, some more 3DS games that are just pending a confirmation of their western localization (but which are almost certainly going to release here):

It's absolutely brilliant, and it looks like the JRPG love will only continue to come (especially from Atlus, who seem to have thrown all their weight behind the system).

How many of those games have you played? Any more that you are looking forward to?

All hail 3DS, the king of JRPGs.

Currently I would agree.

Gamespot would like a word with you.OreoMilkshake

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]Gamespot would like a word with you.charizard1605

*Code of Princess*
*Monster Hunter*

charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]Gamespot would like a word with you.funsohng

Agreed though I wish some of those were on the Vita. It's unfortunate not all of them are on the Eshop. I'd love to do an all digital library like I've been doing with the Vita. Nothing says portable like carrying a case full of little cartridges.

Wasn't it that way with the DS as well? Handheld gaming is evry popular in Japan, and with specs like the DS and 3DS, it helps keep development costs down.

Why are you listing imports? If you count imports the PSP is the handheld JRPG platform to go to as it's still getting quality JRPG's in addtion to the 70+ that never came to America. In N.A. for a newer system the 3DS is but it has a long way to go before it touches the PSP or DS in JRPGs.FlamesOfGrey

Agreed though I wish some of those were on the Vita. It's unfortunate not all of them are on the Eshop. I'd love to do an all digital library like I've been doing with the Vita. Nothing says portable like carrying a case full of little cartridges.

whiskeystrike

3DS is the best platform for flops and mediocrity.

Im only interested in two games.. still not enough for me to pick one up.

Im only interested in two games.. still not enough for me to pick one up.

finalstar2007

MH is an RPG?freedomfreak

MH is an RPG?freedomfreak

3DS is the best platform for flops and mediocrity.

NathanDrakeSwag

How dare you use my creation and speak such lies

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]MH is an RPG?FlamesOfGrey

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="freedomfreak"]MH is an RPG?charizard1605

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"][QUOTE="freedomfreak"]MH is an RPG?charizard1605

No level up. No stat system either.  

No level up. No stat system either.  

nitekids2004

No level up. No stat system either.  

nitekids2004

Forget that, it has the DS' entire library, that alone makes it the JRPG King.Blabadon

This. The list has nothing on the sheer magnitude of the DS library.

[QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] I personally don't count Monster Hunter / Soul Sacrifice / God Eater or Lord Of Arcana as RPGs.charizard1605

 

No level up. No stat system either.  

nitekids2004

Don't see how when the gameplay is vastly different from usual ARPGs like Crisis Core, Ys, Kingdom Hearts, Phantasy Star, Cladun, etc.

I'd personally classify it as an action-adventure game with RPG elements (character creation counts I guess). 

Forget that, it has the DS' entire library, that alone makes it the JRPG King.Blabadon

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="FlamesOfGrey"] No, it's an Action game. I wouldn't call Paper Mario Sticker Star an RPG either considering it's more a adventure game with stickers and random battles.nitekids2004

No level up. No stat system either.  

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Forget that, it has the DS' entire library, that alone makes it the JRPG King.AznbkdX

This. The list has nothing on the sheer magnitude of the DS library.

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Forget that, it has the DS' entire library, that alone makes it the JRPG King.Shirokishi_

[QUOTE="AznbkdX"]

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Forget that, it has the DS' entire library, that alone makes it the JRPG King.charizard1605

This. The list has nothing on the sheer magnitude of the DS library.

It may outpace it on JRPGs some time, but I'm pretty sure the DSes 8 or so years of being out gives it the upper hand.

I got no list for all the RPGs on each, but it would be foolish to think the 3DS is even close in that matter yet.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AznbkdX"]

This. The list has nothing on the sheer magnitude of the DS library.

AznbkdX

It may outpace it on JRPGs some time, but I'm pretty sure the DSes 5 or so years of being out gives it the upper hand.

I got no list for all the RPGs on each, but it would be foolish to think the 3DS is even close in that matter yet.

F*ck. This "what's an rpg" thing is boring. freedomfreak

[QUOTE="AznbkdX"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] I don't know, it's getting there. It took the DS library eight years to amass to its current state, the 3DS library is already outpacing it.charizard1605

It may outpace it on JRPGs some time, but I'm pretty sure the DSes 5 or so years of being out gives it the upper hand.

I got no list for all the RPGs on each, but it would be foolish to think the 3DS is even close in that matter yet.

It might. I'm not really doubting that. I just think its silly to compare them in the same vein right now. Its no contest really.

Look at all the games I want.

Speaking of PSP RPGs what are the must haves? I don't own one but do have a Vita. 

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]Gamespot would like a word with you.charizard1605

does anyone know if tales of the abyss on 3ds is any good?mrmusicman247

If you enjoyed Graces then yes. It's a step back concerning the battle system but story, characters and gameworld are better.

Last time I played a Tales game was Symphonia.

If its gotten better than that, then awesome. I found a lot of things wrong about that game, but thought it was extremely addicting overall, so any improvement is welcome by me.

Speaking of PSP RPGs what are the must haves? I don't own one but do have a Vita. 

whiskeystrike

Crisis Core is a must have. 

Other good ones:
-Trails in the Sky
-Jeanne D Arc
-Star Ocean
-Tactics Ogre
-FFT:WOTL
-YS
-Valkyrie Chronicles II
-Kingdom Hearts: BBS 

Speaking of PSP RPGs what are the must haves? I don't own one but do have a Vita. 

whiskeystrike

The *Definitive* PSP RPGs for Vita Thread

Don't know how old that thread is or when it's been updated last seeing as the TC's been banned. Besides, the PSP has some other amazing games in genres besides RPG.