Despite this sink or swim approach, the fact that Xenoblade Chronicles X is such a beautiful take on an old-school JRPG approach makes it a rarity in Western releases. Gamers have to grasp the combat quickly to survive and prepare themselves for hours of traditionalist grinding before they can progress through the increasingly punishing boss fights. What follows is one of the most massive RPG worlds ever created for a Nintendo console and a game that is unapologetic about its Japanese roots. Gamers who equally enjoy the primary characteristics of both Monster Hunter and the Gundam series were likely gifted their dream game this year with Xenoblade Chronicles X. The biggest RPG released on the Wii U this year thrust players into the role of various crew members of the space ship White Whale after Earth, their home planet, has been destroyed by a massive alien invasion.

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These games each represent the evolution of their genre alongside some truly enthralling and enjoyable gameplay, and all five of them should be used as building blocks for even better RPG entries in the future. Without further adieu, here are Game Rant's choices for the best five RPG games released in 2015. Marvels Spider-Man Remastered is yet another PlayStation 4 blockbuster now swinging to the PC.

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