The 25 Best RPGs of the Year, Ranked
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The 25 Best RPGs of the Year, Ranked
"This release is a remarkable milestone for Super Robot Wars, a series that has run for over three decades with virtually no presence outside of Asia. While the previous entry saw SRW's North American debut exclusively on PC, Y brings the experience to consoles for a wider audience. Mobile Suit Gundam, classics like Getter Robo and Mazinger, and even new mecha fare like SSSS.Dynazenon are brought together in a massive crossover strategy RPG, fueled by some of the most impressive 2D animation work"
"Obsidian Entertainment has been busy since its Microsoft acquisition, and it started 2025 off strong with Avowed, a Skyrim-like adventure RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity world. Colorful visuals bring life to a distinct and creative fantasy setting, and there are enough dialogue trees and character relationship-building for fans of this style of RPG to be happy for dozens and dozens of hours."
A 25-best-RPGs list for 2025 highlights major releases and runners-up across multiple RPG subgenres. Super Robot Wars Y marks a milestone by bringing the long-running, Asia-centric franchise to consoles outside Asia with a massive crossover roster including Mobile Suit Gundam, Getter Robo, Mazinger, and SSSS.Dynazenon, notable 2D animation, and deep strategy systems. Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster revives turn-based JRPG traditions with a Final Fantasy V-style job system and Switch 2 hardware-focused minigames. Obsidian's Avowed delivers a Skyrim-like open adventure in the Pillars of Eternity setting with colorful visuals, branching dialogue, and lengthy character relationship systems. Monster Hunter Wilds is also listed among notable entries.
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