Sony has launched the “Big in Japan” sale on PlayStation 4. We present you the best RPGs and MMOs that you can buy at a low price right now. We also take a look beyond the horizon.
Sony has started its “Big in Japan” sale in the official PlayStation Store. But which games are actually worth it amidst the multitude of offers?
MeinMMO has selected the best RPGs and MMOs for you that are particularly worth it right now. We will present them to you in the following unordered list.
How long does the “Big in Japan” sale last? The sale started on April 24, 2020, and lasts until May 8. All games that have been developed in Japan are offered at a discount.
How did we choose? The titles on our list were selected based on which ones are particularly popular among fans. We also took a look at the top list of the best PS4 games of all time (via GamePro) from our colleagues at GamePro. Additionally, we checked which titles have received updates in some form (remastered or re-release).
Monster Hunter World
Genre: Action-RPG | Developer: Capcom | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: January 26, 2018 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What is Monster Hunter World? In Monster Hunter World, you fight monsters as a hunter, collect their remains, and strengthen your equipment with them. Through a “drop-in” multiplayer mode, you can hunt monsters together with other players or explore the game world. For Capcom, it is the best-selling game in the company’s history.
What has been happening in the game recently? Regularly, events take place in Monster Hunter World. For instance, in April 2020, the Flor Festival occurred where you could unlock a hilarious weapon. Capcom accommodated many players with the event tasks and unlocked quests earlier due to Corona.
What does Monster Hunter World cost? The action RPG currently costs €14.99 instead of €29.99, making it perfect for those who have always wanted to take a look at Monster Hunter World.
Anyone who already owns Monster Hunter World can purchase the discounted expansion “Iceborne”. It costs €29.99 instead of €39.99 and expands the game world with another area and several monsters.
- Monster Hunter World for €14.99 (
€29.99), you save 50%. - Monster Hunter World Iceborne for €29.99 (
€39.99), you save 25%.
Black Desert Online
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Pearl Abyss | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: March 3, 2016 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What is Black Desert Online? Black Desert Online is an MMORPG that focuses on an action-heavy combat system. It combines typical MMORPG ingredients with sandbox features, such as crafting and extensive housing.
What has been happening in the game recently? Pearl Abyss recently opened season servers that play like Diablo 3, which are currently quite popular: These servers are reset after some time, but offer significantly more XP and money. For a while, you could also get Black Desert Online for free on Steam, and the game also benefits from high player numbers.
What does Black Desert Online cost? The MMORPG currently costs €14.99 instead of €29.99, so you save 50% when purchasing the title. You also need an active PlayStation Plus membership to play.
- Black Desert Online for €14.99 (
€29.99), you save 50%.
Persona 5
Genre: Party-RPG | Developer: Atlus | Platform: PS4 | Release Date: April 4, 2017 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What is Persona 5? In Persona 5, you plunge into turn-based party battles in a parallel world with the male protagonist Joker. After the fights, you lead your life as a normal student, earn money, and get to know your friends better. After school, you then hunt for the hearts of evil people.
What has been happening in the game recently? On March 31, 2020, Atlus released the Royal Edition of Persona 5. This expands the game with an additional semester and two new characters. If you’re hesitant about the full price of Persona 5 Royal, you can start Atlus’ RPG for under €20.
Persona 5 optionally offers English and Japanese voice acting with English subtitles. Persona 5 Royal also includes German subtitles and interface.
Our colleagues at GamePro praise Persona 5 and award it 92 points. Heiko Klinge states, “every gear meshes perfectly, no game element feels unthought-out or misplaced.”
What does Persona 5 cost? The RPG currently costs €17.49 instead of €69.99. You save 75% when purchasing the game.
- Persona 5 for €17.49 (
€69.99), you save 75%.
Final Fantasy XV
Genre: Action-RPG | Developer: Square Enix | Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 | Release Date: November 29, 2016 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What is Final Fantasy 15? Final Fantasy 15 is an action role-playing game. The protagonist Noctis fights in the fantasy world of Eos to regain his home. The game world is open and filled with side quests, and the battles are highly action-oriented.
What has been happening in the game recently? In 2017, a multiplayer mode called FFXV: Comrades was introduced to Final Fantasy XV. You create up to eight avatars and fight alone or together against enemies. With the resources, you can upgrade your weapons or unlock new quests.
To use the multiplayer mode, you need a valid PS Plus membership. Alternatively, you can also try Final Fantasy XIV, an official MMORPG around the fantasy world of Eos.
Hannes Rossow from GamePro explains in his review (rating 88 points) that Final Fantasy XV does many things differently, “but it still feels like a full-fledged installment, completely in line with Final Fantasy…”
What does Final Fantasy XV cost? The action RPG currently costs €17.49 instead of €34.99. So you save half of the normal price.
- Final Fantasy XV for €17.49 (
€34.99), you save 50%.
Ni No Kuni Remastered
Genre: Role-playing game | Developer: Level-5 | Platform: PC, PS4, Switch | Release Date: September 20, 2019 (Remastered) | Model: Buy-to-Play
What is Ni No Kuni Remastered? Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the first collaboration between the developers Level 5 and the animation studio Studio Ghibli (among others “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke”). In this role-playing game, you play as the young Oliver who wants to save his mother from the evil witch in a parallel world. Along the way, you collect companions in a Pokémon-style that you can level up and equip.
What has been happening in the game recently? In 2019, Level-5 released a remastered version of the old PS3 title for PS4, PC, and Switch. The game features high-resolution graphics and is otherwise adapted for modern systems. On March 23, 2018, the sequel Ni No Kuni 2 was released, and a third part is already in the works (via GamePro).
Our colleague Ann-Kathrin Kuhls praises the excellent execution of the remastered version in her review (92 points), “which is why I strongly recommend everyone who doesn’t know Ni No Kuni yet to take a look at it.”
What does Ni No Kuni Remastered cost? The RPG currently costs €24.99 instead of €49.99, so you save 50% when buying the game.
- Ni No Kuni Remastered for €24.99 (
€49.99), you save 50%.
The successor Ni No Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom is also available in the “Big in Japan” sale. This focuses less on collecting companions; instead, you have to manage and expand a kingdom. You do not need to know the story of the predecessor to play Ni No Kuni 2.
- Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom for €19.99 (
€69.99), you save 71%.
PlayStation Plus is the paid subscription service from Sony for PlayStation 4. Currently, one of the best adventures of all time is available for free with PlayStation Plus. We present you the Lineup of PlayStation Plus for April 2020 and tell you why the membership is particularly worthwhile in April 2020.
