A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games

From Dragon Quest to Final Fantasy, from Megami Tensei to Pokémon, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games explores the expansive history of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), beginning on 8-bit microcomputers, and following them all the way up to the heavy hitters of the up-to-date era. As well as reviews of over 600 games, covering a wide range of sub-genres, including strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, Rogue-likes such as Mystery Dungeon, and first-person dungeon crawlers like Etrian Odyssey, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games includes articles on the genre, its music and art. Overall, the book weighs in at over 370,000 words and contains contributions from a wide selection of fans and journalists. Published by Birman Books. Dent on top spine and spine lower corner (last two pictures).- English- 652 pages- Published 9/3/24- 8.2in x 1.9in x 10.3inBought for $80 on Amazon. Perfect for everyday use. finest materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.