Step into the captivating world of Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPGs) with "A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games." From the early days of 8-bit microcomputers to the modern era, this ambitious project explores the rich history and diverse sub-genres of JRPGs.
Authored in collaboration with Kurt Kalata, this comprehensive guide features reviews of over 600 games, spanning iconic titles like Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Pokémon, to lesser-known gems. Dive into sub-genres such as strategy RPGs, rogue-likes, and first-person dungeon crawlers, accompanied by insightful articles on the genre's music, art, and culture.
With contributions from fans and journalists, "A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games" is a massive 652-page tome, making it our largest book yet. Adorned with a specially created cover artwork by Stephanie Sybydlo, highlighted with metallic silver foil details, each divider features unique 'overworld maps' by Army of Trolls. Printed on high-quality paper with thread-sewn binding, this book is a must-have for any JRPG enthusiast's coffee table collection.
