Opinion2026-09-27

13 Years Ago, One Dark JRPG Proved Atlus Could Still Be Hardcore

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Jason Venter Polygon
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Active · 2013
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Top genres · adventure, rpg, strategy
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1987–2024
Latest · Riviera: The Promised Land
Top genres · rpg, adventure, strategy
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