About The Book

Press start and discover the fascinating history of JRPGs.

The Japanese roleplaying game is a special genre that includes some of the most creative, influential, and beloved video games and series of all time. In Fight, Magic, Items, Aidan Moher guides you through the origin and evolution of the genre, beginning with the two games that started it all: Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Moher weaves in firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes tales into a unique and entertaining tribute to a genre and games that inspired an industry and continues to capture the imagination of generations of fans including:

  • Chrono Trigger,
  • Phantasy Star,
  • Earthbound,
  • Pokémon,
  • Kingdom Hearts,
  • NieR,
  • Fire Emblem,
  • Persona,
  • Tales of…,
  • Suikoden,
  • Lunar,
  • and more.

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Details

On sale: October 4th, 2022
Length: 320 Pages
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN-13: 9780762479641
Genre: Video Games / Popular Culture / History
Cover Artist: Sara Alfageeh