Best Japanese Video Games for Weebs: Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, Final Fantasy 7R

Ah Japan! Is there no form of entertainment that you will not take to the next level? Video games, of course, are at the heart of Japan right from the humble beginnings of arcades. Today, JRPGs or Japanese Role Playing Games – an acquired taste in the gaming world – are among the highest selling across platforms in the West.

If you love Anime, Manga or just generally all things Japanese, here are 6 Japanese video games that are sure to make you go “omoshiroi”.

Whether it’s ridiculously creative plots, magical explosions in every perceivable hue or ridiculously over-the-top dialogue and gameplay, Japan certainly does deliver its own unique spin on video games. You only need to spend five minutes in one of these gems to get instantly hooked to this seemingly different and addictive world through your favourite platform.

6 Japanese video games for the weeb/ otaku /shinnichi in you:
1.Yakuza: Like A Dragon
FOUR’S A PARTY

Even with this drastic leap, Yakuza: Like A Dragon retains its position as a solid entertainer set in the streets of crime-riddled Japan. A bumbling mafia who makes new friends to take on the injustice he faced only to unravel a more sinister underlying setup is a plot that stays with you forever.

Yakuza: Like A Dragon is one of those games that defies tradition and surpasses expectations. For those who aren’t clued into the Yakuza world yet, the series has a history of fast paced beat-em-up style combat with a rich plot that ropes you into its world. Yakuza: Like A Dragon however changed things up a bit by dropping the swift action sequences and picking up a turn based formula – something that fans thought was just an April Fool’s prank.

P.S. Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a standalone story and doesn’t require you to have played the previous Yakuza games.

PLATFORMS: PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 5, XBOX ONE X, XBOX SERIES X|S, PC
2.Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
MIRAGES, MIRAGES EVERYWHERE

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is a modern day Nintendo Switch port of the 2015 Wii U game with the same name. In an aim to bring some of the most successful classics as well as possible miss-outs from the Wii to the Switch, Nintendo ensured that Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore did not lose the chance it deserved. You assume command of high schoolers in a Tokyo that’s haunted by shadowy figures called Mirages. These high schoolers are Mirage Masters – people who can team up with good mirages to defeat the evil ones plaguing the city. The game is a crossover with the Fire Emblem series and if you have played the iconic games before you’re sure to spot a few familiar characters.

Engage in epic battles, discover new skills, get hooked to some of the best in J-pop music and feast your eyes on the colours to come. PLATFORMS: NINTENDO SWITCH
3.Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139
YEP, THAT’S WHAT THEY NAMED IT.

Nier Replicant is a modern day remaster of a game from the Playstation 3 era. If you haven’t managed to check this series out yet, this is a good place to start. In a world defiled by a mysterious disease, you play as a young protagonist who is on a quest to cure his sister, Yonnah, suffering from the disease. Nier Replicant is a great introduction to the JRPG world with a color-rich explosions, fast-paced action, weird conversations with Non-Playable Characters and magic. Lots of magic.

The mechanics of Nier might be overwhelming at first but once familiarized, you will be tearing through the landscapes in no time. The Nier series is considered one of the best JRPGs in the world of gaming and is a must-explore for the otaku among us. PLATFORMS: PS4, XBOX ONE AND PC
4.Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
IT’S OVER 9000!

The series that probably start it all – Dragon Ball Z is a fan favourite in India and perhaps the gateway to anime culture. Cyberconnect2 and Bandai Namco brought the perfect catchup for the entire series with all the highlights of the plot neatly packaged in a playable form. Assume the roles of all your favourites – Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, Gohan, Krillin and more – as you relive the epic saga. DBZ Kakarot is action-packed and lets you actually wield the powers you imagined yourself doing as a child through terrific animation and sound design. DBZ Kakarot does feel rushed in certain parts but it’s only fair to do so when you have to summarize nearly 300 episodes into one single game.

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