{"id":293267,"date":"2024-03-06T16:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/the-best-playstation-portable-jrpgs-to-get-lost-in"},"modified":"2024-03-06T16:22:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T21:22:55","slug":"the-best-playstation-portable-jrpgs-to-get-lost-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/the-best-playstation-portable-jrpgs-to-get-lost-in","title":{"rendered":"The Greatest PlayStation Moveable JRPGs to Get Misplaced in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div readability=\"207.547356188\">\n<p>The PlayStation Portable often flies under the radar with its exceptional collection of Japanese role-playing games. Some of the best PlayStation Portable JRPGs include some of the greatest video games of all time in some of the most impactful series, such as <em>Final Fantasy<\/em> and <em>Persona<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The best PlayStation Portable JRPGs of all time are notable for a few different key areas, including gameplay, graphics, story, and characters. These games offer dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of thrilling gameplay and worlds to get lost in. To provide the most variety for players when it comes to the best PlayStation Portable JRPGs, this article will feature one entry per series.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Persona 3 Portable<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252429\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252429 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Persona 3 Portable (2009) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252429\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port.jpg\" alt=\"Persona 3 Portable (2009) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/persona3port-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Atlus Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>JRPGs like <em>Persona 3 Portable<\/em> only come around once or twice in an entire generation. This title took the foundation of the <em>Shin Megami Tensei<\/em>-like turn-based games about collecting Personas and flipped it on its head. Dungeon exploration, memorable character relationships with the social links, and its heartbreaking story moments make it the must-play JRPG on PSP.<\/p>\n<p>This version even works better than the original with its female protagonist and new relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252434\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252434 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (1997) for the PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252434\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions.jpg\" alt=\"Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (1997) for the PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FFTacticsLions-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tactical RPGs pale in comparison to this incredible PSP remake of the SNES title in every single way. It has the foundation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/best-final-fantasy-games\/\"><em>Final Fantasy<\/em><\/a> series with its classes like Black Mage and the like but with a heavy focus on a political storyline. Players play a part in the terrific writing, which we can\u2019t get enough of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252439\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252439 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Tactics Ogre Let Us Cling Together (2010) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252439\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together.jpg\" alt=\"Tactics Ogre Let Us Cling Together (2010) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tactics-Ogre-Let-Us-Cling-Together-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/the-best-tactics-games-ever\/\">grid-based strategy RPG<\/a> plays out like other similar games. Players assemble a team of characters with customizable classes and navigate them across the square spaces of the battlefield. These intense battles require a lot of thought and planning. We adore how challenging the game is throughout each lengthy mission.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Jeanne d&#8217;Arc<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1116688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1116688\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1116688\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 5\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-50x28.jpg.webp 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-180x100.jpg.webp 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-150x84.jpg.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Jeanne d'Arc\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc.jpg\" alt=\"Jeanne d'Arc\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jeanne-dArc-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript>\n<\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1116688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sony Computer Entertainment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Developer Level-5 made one of the strangest experiments for a JRPG with this loose video game adaptation of the life of Joan of Arc, and it paid off well. It has tactical battles that challenge the player. The best element comes from the stylized, historical fiction version of <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/silent-movies-that-will-still\/\">Joan of Arc\u2019<\/a>s story, which incorporates demons, bombastic twists, and excellent characterization.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252443\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252443 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252443\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness.jpg\" alt=\"Disgaea Afternoon of Darkness (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Disgaea-Afternoon-of-Darkness-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This port of the PS2 classic <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/the-best-one-day-games\/\"><em>Hour of Darkness<\/em><\/a> remains the most iconic and memorable entry in this tactical RPG series. It has an unbelievable depth that will keep players busy for as long as they want. Characters level up far beyond the usual max level of 99 or 100 into the thousands. This PSP port loses almost none of the excellence of the original PS2 game, making it portable in the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252448\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252448 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Crisis Core FF7 (2007) for PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252448\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP.jpg\" alt=\"Crisis Core FF7 (2007) for PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crisis-Core-PSP-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Zack Fair takes the lead role in this action-packed prequel to the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review\/\"><em>Final Fantasy VII<\/em><\/a>. The risky hack-and-slash combat with its gambling-based systems feels so unique. Meanwhile, it has a worthy story every <em>Final Fantasy<\/em> should check out, with one of the most incredible video game endings of all time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Popolocrois<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252454\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252454 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Popolocrois (2005) promotional photo.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252454\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois.jpg\" alt=\"Popolocrois (2005) promotional photo.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Popolocrois-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.; Agetec, Inc.; Ignition Entertainment Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This game often feels like an introduction to turn-based JRPGs on the PSP for newcomers. It gives a much-needed range for PSP owners and fans. It also has a ton of bang for the player\u2019s buck, combining two of the previous <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/best-snes-jrpgs\/\">SNES<\/a> <em>Popolocrois<\/em> games into one. It abridges some of those games\u2019 stories in the process, turning the game into a fast-paced fantasy JRPG.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Valkyria Chronicles II<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252457\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252457 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Valkyria Chronicles II (2010) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252457\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II.jpg\" alt=\"Valkyria Chronicles II (2010) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyria-Chronicles-II-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: SEGA Europe Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sega\u2019s alternate World War II <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/the-best-tactical-rpgs-for-strategic-gamers\/\">tactical RPG<\/a> series doesn\u2019t play anything like other games in the genre. Instead of a grid field, players maneuver their soldiers around in third-person wherever they want within the confines of a region. This makes for a richer and more complex strategy as players line up shots against enemies. The timely storyline about ethnic cleansing still packs a punch even now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252465\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252465 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (2010) gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252465\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp.jpg\" alt=\"Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (2010) gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kingdom-hearts-psp-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This prequel to the core <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/kingdom-hearts-remain-so-beloved\/\"><em>Kingdom Hearts<\/em><\/a> games rivals every other title in the Square Enix and Disney series. Players take on the role of not one but three different protagonists as they traverse through iconic Disney animated movies like <em>Cinderella<\/em>. The combat carries over well from the PS2 games while stunning from top to bottom in its presentation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Ys: The Oath in Felghana<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252472\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252472 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Ys: The Oath in Felghana (2005) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 11\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252472\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana.jpg\" alt=\"Ys: The Oath in Felghana (2005) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ys-The-Oath-in-Felghana-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Nihon Falcom Corp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hack-and-slash RPG remade the third game in the Nihon Falcom series. It has rather simplistic 3D graphics and shallow combat. Despite this simplicity, it stands out for its memorable exploration and much better writing compared to the original, as it explores one of main character Dogi\u2019s hometown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Lunar: Silver Star Harmony<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252497\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252497 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Lunar Silver Star Harmony (2010) PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252497\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony.jpg\" alt=\"Lunar Silver Star Harmony (2010) PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Lunar-Silver-Star-Harmony-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: XSEED JKS, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PSP remains the premier place to check out this underrated JRPG from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/fmv-games-that-actually-deserve-playing\/\">Sega CD<\/a> system. It has all of the original content plus a new prologue that sets up the story well. The new graphics sharpen up the characters and sprites for a fun world to explore. The combat even feels better with the <em>Final Fantasy<\/em> Limit Break-like ultimate moves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>12. Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252512\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252512 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection (2010) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 13\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252512\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection.jpg\" alt=\"Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection (2010) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Final-Fantasy-IV-The-Complete-Collection-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.; Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Players who want to check out <em>Final Fantasy IV<\/em>\u2014one of our favorites in the juggernaut JRPG series\u2014should look no further than this collection. It has the original SNES classic in all of its glory with the smooth turn-based battles and redemption story of protagonist Cecil. But it also contains a playable interlude and a worthy sequel in <em>The After Years<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Wild Arms XF<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252513\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252513 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Wild Arms XF (2007) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 14\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252513\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Arms XF (2007) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wild-Arms-XF-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.; 505 Games; XSEED Games.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fans of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wild_Arms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Wild Arms<\/em><\/a> series might find this title surprising. It removes the usual turn-based combat of the previous games for a tactical RPG spin-off. The battlefield uses hexagonal tiles instead of squares for squads of six characters or less to battle upon. This unique battle style reminds us of a mix of JRPGs and chess, which we recommend PSP owners to check out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252619\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252619 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 15\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252619\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth.jpg\" alt=\"Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Valkyrie-Profile-Lenneth-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This PSP port of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/old-ps1-games-that-have-aged-like-fine-wine\/\">PS1 classic<\/a> sharpens some of the visuals and includes an improved text localization that makes the script and characters much better. It still features the nice mix of 3D third-person flying around the overworld and the more 2D turn-based battles. Player-driven choices that determine its Norse mythology-themed ending.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252620\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1252620 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (2014) for PC.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1252620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes.jpg\" alt=\"The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (2014) for PC.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legend-of-heroes-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: XSEED Games; Marvelous USA, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Nihon Falcom JRPG kickstarted the <em>Trails<\/em> sub-series of this fantasy franchise in a significant way. It still stands out as one of our most beloved JRPGs since its English release in 2011, and the formula for how to make a nostalgia-fueled modern experience.<\/p>\n<p>It looks like a traditional fantasy JRPG from the 1990s in its pseudo-3D visuals, but it contains a refined and well-paced story with some of the most unforgettable characters on the PSP.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Crimson Gem Saga<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252622\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252622\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252622 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Crimson Gem Saga (2008) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 17\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252622\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga.jpg\" alt=\"Crimson Gem Saga (2008) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Crimson-Gem-Saga-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: SK Telecom Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Admittedly, the almost mobile game-like simplistic visuals hold this PSP JRPG back some, but it makes up for that in every other aspect. Its turn-based combat feels fast and fun, especially with the combo attacks with the party members. It also has a goofy, lighthearted storyline that we appreciate in a genre full of super serious plots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Brave Story: New Traveler<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252623\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252623 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Brave Story New Traveler(2006) on PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 18\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252623\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler.jpg\" alt=\"Brave Story New Traveler(2006) on PSP gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Brave-Story-New-Traveler-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.; XSEED Games.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This PSP JRPG has some intriguing origins, basing itself on a series of stories serialized in Japanese newspapers between 1999-2001. The game itself feels like one of the best ways to experience the tale, with some of the most stunning 3D graphics on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/best-multiplayer-psp-games\/\">PSP<\/a>. The brilliant endgame content, including guest characters and a brand new area, ensures players have reason to stick around for a long time with this game.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Star Ocean: Second Evolution<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252624\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252624 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Star Ocean Second Evolution (2008) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 19\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252624\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution.jpg\" alt=\"Star Ocean Second Evolution (2008) for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Square Enix Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This enhanced port of the renowned action JRPG from the SNES plays even better in this PSP version. We first checked out the game here and appreciated the expanded story content and <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/web-stories\/best-romance-anime-2\/\">anime-style<\/a> cutscenes. The fast-paced action combat stands out as one of the best fighting systems in the genre, plus the way players pick and recruit party members through various\u2014sometimes obscure\u2014content remains unmatched.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Knights in the Nightmare<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252639\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252639\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252639 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Knights in the Nightmare (2008) gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 20\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252639\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare.jpg\" alt=\"Knights in the Nightmare (2008) gameplay.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Knights-in-the-Nightmare-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sting, Inc.; Atlus Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Players who want massive variation in the gameplay and action in their JRPG should check out this title from Sting Entertainment. It employs the usual grid-based tactical combat of certain RPGs. Still, it often throws in elements of other genres, such as bullet shooter games and real-time strategy experiences. It keeps gamers on their toes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Summon Night 5<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252640\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252640 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Summon Night 5 (2013) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 21\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252640\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5.jpg\" alt=\"Summon Night 5 (2013) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Summon-Night-5-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Namco Bandai Games Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This tactical RPG entry on the PSP blends together the tactical RPG genre with visual novel, dating sim-like moments. Players pick between a male or female protagonist and then one of four partners at the start. This results in eight different routes for the story progression, providing one of the most engaging games on the system. It helps that the strategic battles keep players interested along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Yggdra Union: We&#8217;ll Never Fight Alone<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252641\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252641 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Yggdra Union We'll Never Fight Alone (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 22\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252641\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone.jpg\" alt=\"Yggdra Union We'll Never Fight Alone (2006) gameplay screenshot.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Yggdra-Union-Well-Never-Fight-Alone-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sting, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This charming GBA tactical RPG had an enhanced port on the PSP. The visuals look a bit better, and the gameplay feels smoother with the more buttons available on the handheld. It feels like one of the better ways to experience its unique style of creating squads of up to five people to engage in chains of battles from a sideways perspective that plays out somewhat similarly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/the-best-fire-emblem-games-ranked\/\"><em>Fire Emblem<\/em>.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Gods Eater Burst<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252643\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252643 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Gods Eater Burst (2010) gameplay screenshot for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 23\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252643\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst.jpg\" alt=\"Gods Eater Burst (2010) gameplay screenshot for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Gods-Eater-Burst-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Players have one of the most profound character customizers on the PSP for this hack-and-slash action JRPG. It feels like a take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/the-best-monster-collecting-games\/\"><em>Monster Hunter<\/em><\/a> series but with a much more anime-like grim aesthetic. Players start out with a similar weapon, but the intense customization involved with beating Aragami monsters to get materials to upgrade it put players in an enjoyable loop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Riviera: The Promised Land<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252645\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252645 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Riviera The Promised Land (2002) gameplay screenshot for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 24\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1252645\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land.jpg\" alt=\"Riviera The Promised Land (2002) gameplay screenshot for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Riviera-The-Promised-Land-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Bandai Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This turn-based JRPG plays out quite a lot like most basic fantasy titles. Players have a range of abilities and attacks to use against enemies.<\/p>\n<p>What makes this particular game stand out, though, comes from its dating sim-like elements. Players interact and make choices throughout the adventure, which determines their ending and who they end up with. The PSP version includes full voice acting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Phantasy Star Portable 2<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1235892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1235892\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1235892 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Phantasy Star Portable 2 (2009) gameplay for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 25\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1235892\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Phantasy Star Portable 2 (2009) gameplay for PSP.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"The Best PlayStation Portable JRPGs to Get Lost in 25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Phantasy-Star-Portable-2-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1235892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Sega.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This sci-fi action JRPG feels like an <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/free-mmorpg\/\">MMORPG<\/a> on the PSP handheld device. It plays out like a true marvel, showcasing the online functionality of the system better than almost any other game. Players use a detailed creator to craft their own character to travel the galaxy and complete missions with up to three others.<\/p>\n<p>The various mission objectives, enemies, skills, and weapon types give this game an almost endless amount of variation and content that keeps players busy for quite a long time. It embodies value better than virtually every other JRPG on the system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/best-playstation-portable-jrpgs\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PlayStation Portable often flies under the radar with its exceptional collection of Japanese role-playing games. 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