Series Histories
Persona and Shin Megami Tensei: How the Series Are Related
How Atlus's Megami Tensei franchise works, how Persona grew from spin-off to flagship, the shared demon systems and where new players should start.
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Recommendations
Where to Start With Final Fantasy: A Practical Guide for New Players
Most Final Fantasy games stand alone. Here is where to start by taste, how the FF7 Remake trilogy relates to the 1997 original, and what to play on.
Recommendations
Best RPGs for Beginners: Accessible Starting Points in Every Subgenre
Welcoming starting points in every RPG subgenre, from JRPGs and CRPGs to action, open-world and tactical games, with platforms and difficulty notes.
Subgenres
JRPG vs. Western RPG: The Real Differences Explained
JRPG and western RPG describe design traditions, not passports. Here is how protagonists, story structure, combat and parties typically differ.