Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts: Square Enix is the reigning house of the JRPG and the epic. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"The sequel introduces the hero party and a broader quest. Already richer and more varied than the first. A great step forward that establishes the series formula. Still playable and enjoyable."
"The very first Dragon Quest: the game that invented the modern J-RPG in Japan. Rudimentary compared to its successors but foundational in essence. Historically essential."
"Quintet weaves 2D action with godlike city building in a one of a kind blend, carried by Yuzo Koshiro's legendary score. A truly singular experience."
"Four independent chapters culminating in an epic conclusion. Choral storytelling revolutionary for the era. Each chapter is a remarkable mini-adventure. The pinnacle of DQ on NES."
"PS1 remake of Dragon Quest IV with an additional fifth narrative chapter and deeply likable characters. The independent chapter system is brilliant and Sugiyama's soundtrack unforgettable. A JRPG masterpiece and one of the finest versions of this foundational entry."
"Valkyrie Profile is a Tri-Ace PS1 masterpiece. Valkyrie Lenneth collects souls of fallen warriors to prepare them for Ragnarok in dark Norse mythology. Spectacular side-scrolling combat system and unique Einherjar integration system. Epic Motoi Sakuraba soundtrack. An unparalleled JRPG."
"A technically breathtaking late-NES Japanese tactical-RPG. Deep turn-based strategy, elaborate story. Entirely in Japanese. One of the best hidden strategy games on the console."
"Dragon Quest VII is a monumental PS1 JRPG of extraordinary length. The lost continent reconstruction mechanic is brilliantly implemented and the mature scenario dazzles. Complete and unmatched Japanese version. One of the greatest JRPGs ever designed."
"American release of Dragon Quest VII, a colossal PS1 JRPG. Reconstructing lost civilizations through stone tablets is a unique mechanic. Phenomenal playtime exceeding 100 hours. One of the finest JRPGs ever made, slightly truncated compared to the Japanese version."
"Atmospheric and poetic point-and-click narrative adventure. Visually splendid with unique art direction. Melancholic and touching story. Accessible to non-Japanese speakers via available fan translations. A quiet Saturn jewel."
"Roguelike set in the Dragon Quest universe featuring merchant protagonist Torneko. Randomly generated dungeons and permadeath create addictive tension. An original and surprising spin-off offering an original perspective on the DQ universe with deep dungeon crawler gameplay."
