If you’re a fan of JRPGs, probably you are already familiar with various titles like Final Fantasy, Wild Arms, Suikoden, Tales of series, and the others that you can find on the said console. Not only on PS, but there are also some good JRPGs that are worth playing on the Nintendo DS. Let’s find out below!

1. Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire Of The Rift

This game is a sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1) which is also worth playing. Although it’s not as popular as the previous installment, this game presents gameplay that may be more epic. There is no doubt that Grimoire Of The Rift has one of the best combat systems among other tactical games.

Even though the storyline might not be as cool as FF Tactics, you can still enjoy it.

2. Rune Factory 3

Rune Factory has very similar gameplay to Harvest Moon series with dungeon exploring adventures. You can also plant various plants to make a profit. Rune Factory 3 gives you the freedom to set your schedule. When you are tired of gardening, you can defeat monsters in the dungeon to find other items as you wish.

3. Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light is a prequel to Bravely Default by Square Enix and released in Japan in 2009. This turn-based battle game tells the story of four young men who go on an adventure to save their hometown from a curse.

This game has a high difficulty level, making it tough to beat, and this presents a challenge for RPG fans.

4. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Starting from the first installment, Shin Megami Tensei is a game that JRPG fans can always enjoy. This time, the game doesn’t revolve in Japan, but at a place very far away. If Devil Survivor is more like a tactical RPG, then Strange Journey presents gameplay similar to the original Shin Megami Tensei series.

5. Pokemon White and Black

The Pokemon series has been very popular among gamers since Pokemon Red and Blue (Game Boy) to those released in NDS. Pokemon White and Blue was released in 2010 and 2012, as well as several of its sequels on the NDS.

Although there are some changes such as the Rotation Battle system and others, this is still a Pokemon game that fans love. Of course, each Pokemon game series also has graphic improvements that make you want to play the next installment.

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6. Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard

Sets in a magic tree that is a maze with an automatic map system, Etrian Odyssey II offers a choice of various character classes and customizations that allow you to create a powerful party.

Similar to Etrian Odyssey II, the remake version on 3DS, Etrian Odyssey Untold II: The Fafnir Knight is also presenting similar yet thrilling gameplay.

7. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

This game is the successor to Super Mario RPG (1996). This Mario game comes with a unique story, where Mario and Luigi go inside Bowser's body to investigate something. There are many surprises that you might not expect while playing the game. Uniquely, you can also play as Bowser as a playable character.

8. Radiant Historia

Radiant Historia is a JRPG developed by Atlus and Headlock for the Nintendo DS. This game comes with a turn-based battle system and was released in Japan in 2010 by Atlus, and in North America in 2011 by the subsidiary, Atlus USA.

Set in a world ravaged by conflict and on the verge of destruction due to a pandemic. The protagonist of this game, Stock, travels in time to save his world from destruction. The choices chosen by Stock are very important because it will lead to a different ending, so careful with your decisions.

9. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinel Of The Starry Skies

Dragon Quest is a classic JRPG series that is still ongoing to this day, and one title available on the NDS is Dragon Quest IX. In this game, you can go on an adventure solo or with other players, also known as multiplayer. Whether you want to play solo or with a group, you can still enjoy this game.

10. The World Ends With You

Square Enix released The World Ends With You back in 2007, a game that, even though ported to other platforms, it’s still best to be played on the Nintendo DS. The game offers an epic JRPG-style soundtrack and gameplay that reflects the personality of the Shibuya district.

The World Ends With You tells about Neku, a loner who has to compete in a game of life or death. Maybe it will take a while for players to get used to the battle system which is divided into two screens. Dunia Games can say that this is one of the JRPGs that you must try in NSD.

So that’s the list of plenty of JRPGs that you should play on the Nintendo DS. If you find this article interesting, share it with your friends. Stay tuned at Dunia Games for more articles. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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