A Brief Guide to Unique and Offbeat RPGs Available on PS5 and PS4

Sure, let’s dive into the randomness of my brain sharing some thoughts on PlayStation RPGs. Oh man, PlayStation and RPGs, they go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Even back in the 2000s when everything looked like a gritty version of a sepia-toned apocalypse, we were still blessed with a bazillion RPGs. Obviously, first thought? Final Fantasy, duh. But hold up, there’s so much more beneath the surface. Think Tactics Ogre, those epic Tales games, Divinity’s tactical brilliance, and everything in between. Trust me, if there’s an RPG style, it probably called a PS console home.

Alright folks, let’s rummage through these gems. Recently, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Legends of Heroes have been jostling for attention, while we eagerly await Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and Super Robot Wars Y. Note: check them out on PSN—they’re a blast, I swear!

SaGa Emerald Beyond: Speaking of peculiar, this one’s at the top of the weird but wonderful list. I feel like I’m entering a fever dream trying to explain it—combat’s kooky, campaigns range from blink-and-you-miss-it to elephant-in-the-room long, and settings/accessories are all over the place. But hey, that’s its charm! Get lost in the chaos, if that’s your jam.

Visions of Mana: Ah, a bit of a heartbreaker. The backstory of its creators is like Shakespearean tragedy, but the game? It’s a whole mood. Starts slow, like really slow, but stick it out—the characters will win you over, pinky promise. Once the combat blossoms, it’s hard to put down.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel: Imagine blasting through battles with adorable animal kids manning a tank. Crazy, right? This trilogy’s wrapped up now and boy, it’s a ride—the kind where you accidentally fall off but climb back because it’s too darn fun.

Live A Live: Is it niche or mainstream now? Beats me, but it’s got intriguing stories—from space spooks to everyday life drama. Dive in, there’s RPG nectar for everyone, I reckon.

Strangers Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin: Stop snickering, yep, that cringe-worthy trailer left its mark. But plot twist! Turns out, it’s a hidden gem. I wrote it off too, until it had me hooked. Pleasant surprise, truly.

Moon: Let me tell you, this one’s a rebel with a cause—defying RPG norms like nobody’s business. Influence behind Toby Fox’s brainchild Undertale, but who knew? It’s walkthrough-worthy frustration though, fair caution.

Kowloon High-School Chronicle: Flashback to the early ’00s with this quirky dungeon crawler. It’s like stepping inside an anime trope festival. Feel comfortable? You’ll thrive here; shoutout to fellow ‘90s nostalgia.

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions: Soccer RPG, sounds mad, right? Yet somehow, this takes off like a goal in stoppage time—unexpectedly enthralling, even for soccer novices.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition: “Chrono Trigger’s cousin, the oddball,” sums it up. Characters may be one-dimensional, but the plot takes unexpected turns worth every minute. Music’s hauntingly beautiful, and Kid? An absolute legend.

Resonance Of Fate 4K/HD Edition: Guns, gears, and an episodic plot—it’s a rollercoaster. Visual polish, heart-pounding battles, and a storyline that throws curveballs—I dare you not to get caught up.

So there you have it! I just scratched the surface of this massive genre. Go on, explore. RPGs are a treasure chest of diverse adventures, waiting for you to uncover. Got favorites that fell through this list? Yell it out in the comments. Sharing is caring, after all!