“popular IP series” Games

1. Persona 5 Royal

PS5PS4steam

Persona 5 Royal puts a group of high school outcasts in charge of changing the hearts of corrupt adults through supernatural heists inside their subconscious. The Cognitive World setting drives both the visual identity and the narrative structure. GPA scores it near the top for Story Depth, Text ADV, and Multiple Endings — three axes that point at players who want a JRPG built around character writing rather than combat systems.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch2

Breath of the Wild dismantled Zelda's traditional structure and replaced it with a physics engine that makes the entire map a puzzle. Climbing, cooking, and experimentation replace dungeon sequences. GPA scores it highest on Open World and Puzzle, with the Beginner score sitting unusually high for an action title — the control scheme and difficulty curve are genuinely accessible.

3. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch2

Tears of the Kingdom adds Ultrahand and Ascend to BotW's foundation, turning the ceiling above every surface into a traversal option. The Depths layer underneath Hyrule doubles the explorable space. GPA scores it slightly higher than BotW on Open World and Sandbox, reflecting the expanded construction systems.

4. FINAL FANTASY XVI

PS5steam

Final Fantasy XVI shifts the series into character-action territory, following Clive Rosfield through a political war between nations powered by magical crystals. The Eikon battles scale up to kaiju proportions. GPA scores it high on Action and Emotional Story, lower on the RPG-adjacent axes — a positioning that reflects the deliberate genre pivot.

5. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

PS5PS4steam

Final Fantasy VII Remake expands the Midgar section of the original into a full-length action RPG, adding real-time combat that layers on top of the original's ATB system. The story diverges intentionally from the source. GPA scores it high on Emotional Story and Graphics, with a Beginner score above 60 — the combat can be set to Classic mode for players who want the strategy without the action demands.

6. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

PS5steam

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sends Ichiban Kasuga to Hawaii for a reunion that becomes a larger investigation. The turn-based combat adds situational environmental attacks and a job system with over 20 classes. GPA scores it high on Emotional Story and Turn-Based — a sequel that expands both the mechanical depth and the emotional investment of the series' RPG pivot.

7. Sonic X Shadow Generations

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a definitive high-speed action collection that pairs a fully remastered version of the acclaimed Sonic Generations with an all-new narrative campaign centering on Shadow the Hedgehog. While the Classic and Modern Sonic segments offer a nostalgic journey through beautifully enhanced iconic stages, Shadow's standalone adventure introduces a darker, more mature narrative tone. Controlling the Ultimate Life Form, players unleash devastating "Doom Powers" to confront his arch-nemesis, Black Doom, blending traditional physics-based platforming with intense, action-oriented combat mechanics.

8. Sonic X Shadow Generations

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a definitive high-speed action collection that pairs a fully remastered version of the acclaimed Sonic Generations with an all-new narrative campaign centering on Shadow the Hedgehog. While the Classic and Modern Sonic segments offer a nostalgic journey through beautifully enhanced iconic stages, Shadow's standalone adventure introduces a darker, more mature narrative tone. Controlling the Ultimate Life Form, players unleash devastating "Doom Powers" to confront his arch-nemesis, Black Doom, blending traditional physics-based platforming with intense, action-oriented combat mechanics.

9. Sonic Frontiers

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Sonic Frontiers redefines the classic high-speed platforming experience by introducing the series' first "Open Zone" gameplay. Developed by Sonic Team, the adventure follows Sonic the Hedgehog as he explores the mysterious Starfall Islands in search of the Chaos Emeralds. Players navigate vast, expansive landscapes filled with ancient ruins, solving puzzles, engaging in dynamic combat, and conquering traditional linear Cyber Space levels. The title blends signature kinetic momentum with freedom of exploration and a deeply melancholic narrative.

10. Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch2

Pokémon Legends: Z-A marks an ambitious return to the Kalos region, focusing its narrative and gameplay entirely within the urban expanse of Lumiose City. Developed by Game Freak, the game centers around an innovative urban redevelopment plan designed to foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and Pokémon. Building upon the structural shift introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this entry promises a refined approach to catching, battling, and exploration, set against the backdrop of a changing city full of mystery.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet opened the series to a fully explorable open world. Three independent storylines run simultaneously without a prescribed order. GPA scores it high on Collection and Co-op.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet opened the series to a fully explorable open world for the first time. GPA scores it high on Collection and Co-op.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity blends the rich lore and breathtaking world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the fast-paced, hack-and-slash action of Omega Force’s Musou series. Serving as a dramatic prequel set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, the game allows players to control Link, Zelda, the four Champions, and other allies in large-scale battles against the armies of Calamity Ganon. It offers a tactical, narrative-driven experience that details the tragic struggle to save the kingdom of Hyrule.

Pawafuru Pro Baseball runs its simulation alongside the series' Sukuseso career mode, where players build a starting pitcher from amateur status through the NPB draft. The pixel-art character design has been consistent since the SNES era. GPA scores it high on Strategy and育成 — the combination that describes a sports game where the career mode is the primary content.

15. ゼルダ無双 封印戦記

Nintendo Switch2

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity covers the events 100 years before Breath of the Wild, placing the Divine Beast Champions in mass combat scenarios. The story fills in the gaps the memory system only hinted at. GPA scores it high on Action and Co-op — the musou entry built specifically for players who wanted the BotW prequel made playable.

Power Pro Kun Pocket R is a modern reimagining of the beloved baseball-RPG spin-off series, bringing its unique flavor back to life on modern platforms. The game features the classic, deeply strategic "Success Mode," where players navigate bizarre cyber-punk narratives, high school drama, and eccentric storylines to train their custom baseball players. Alongside the traditional sports simulations, it includes chaotic multiplayer mini-games and a distinct tank-battling cooperative survival mode, capturing the unorthodox charm of the original titles.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands Cloud and the party's journey outside Midgar across an open-world Gaia. The relationship system and Queen's Blood card game add depth between the story chapters. GPA scores it high on Emotional Story and Open World — a sequel that broadens the canvas while keeping the remake's combat system.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero restores the Budokai Tenkaichi format with a roster exceeding 180 characters and destructible arenas. The what-if story modes extend the Dragon Ball narrative into alternate timelines. GPA scores it high on Action and Emotional Story — the return of the series' most chaotic arena fighter format for fans of the original games.

19. Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch2PS5steamXbox

Story of Seasons: Let's Go! Grand Bazaar rebuilds the 2008 DS original in full 3D, centering weekly bazaar events as the primary economy alongside standard farm management. Players grow crops, raise animals, and fill the market stall to attract more visitors. Switch and Switch 2 versions launched August 2025; PS5 and Xbox followed in May 2026. GPA scores it high on育成 and Slow Life — the bazaar system distinguishes it from other farm sims in the series.