The PlayStation 3 might've been off to a fairly rocky launch after a rather torrid handling of the console's launch by Sony, but the console soon made up ground after cheaper variants of the console were released and Sony ended up launching a ton of exclusives on the platform that ended up cementing the PlayStation 3 as a must-have for anyone who wanted to play the latest genre-defining AAA games.

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A massive source of surprise was the fact that the JRPG genre — something that people assumed to be dying for the longest time — was still flourishing on the PlayStation 3, with a ton of excellent titles releasing on this platform that have become legendary for a whole host of reasons... including some brilliant and innovative combat systems that any fan of good JRPG combat would definitely appreciate.

Keeping this in mind, here are ten JRPGs with amazing combat systems that were released on the PS3.

10 Final Fantasy XIII

A battle in Final Fantasy XIII

While most JRPG fans try to give Final Fantasy XIII the widest berth possible, there's no denying the fact that the game definitely excels in terms of providing an excellent combat experience.

Battles in Final Fantasy XIII might feel a bit chaotic, but chaining together moves and shifting paradigms is genuinely a ton of fun and make for a fast-paced and energetic experience in battle.

9 Odin Sphere Leifthrasir

Odin Sphere

Odin Sphere was Vanillaware's first game, and it was only fitting that they would try and remake this game entirely for a new generation. This was accomplished with the development and release of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir.

Featuring a revamped combat system, additional levels, and a ton of other QoL changes — including a bunch of other additions — Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is easily the best game for fans of action JRPGs to try out.

8 The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes: Trail of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes series is famous among JRPG veterans for featuring excellent stories, memorable characters, and fun combat systems that will keep fans hooked for the longest time. The Trails of Cold Steel series is especially notable in this regard, with all the games in the series making for a fun and enthralling ride from start to end.

Trails of Cold Steel II was the last game from the series to release on the PS3, and fans who played the prequel would be introduced to a title that was bigger, better, and more polished. This was especially true for the combat system, which included a Tactic Link Function that would make battles all the more enjoyable to fight in.

7 Nier

Nier

Most people associate Nier with the famous and brilliant game designed by PlatinumGames. While Nier: Automata is definitely great in its own right, long-time fans of the Drakengard series and other works by Yoko Taro have always rated the original Nier title highly as well.

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Featuring a wealth of gameplay changes and combat options that make for a unique experience, Nier definitely fulfills the role of being one of the strangest yet most enjoyable JRPGs ever made.

6 Fairy Fencer F

Fairy Fencer F

Most people would take one look at Fairy Fencer F and find it to be a bit of an odd series, for reasons that are perfectly understandable. However, players who end up getting past this initial hurdle will definitely enjoy what is easily one of the better JRPGs released for the PS3.

While the story might not be anything particularly noteworthy, the dynamic nature of the game's combat and the satisfying rewards one can reap for managing their tactics properly can be quite entertaining indeed.

5 Resonance Of Fate

Resonance Of Fate

Resonance of Fate might not have the greatest first impression — what with the weird hexagonal exploration and the increased focus on drab grays as opposed to something colorful — but there's no denying that the combat in this game is truly excellent in many ways.

The story might take a while to pick up and the filler can be a pain to get through at times, but the amazing run-and-gun JRPG combat more than makes up for this experience. That being said, Resonance of Fate is by no means an easy title, and the smallest slip-up in battle can lead to the party encounter a premature Game Over screen.

4 Eternal Sonata

Eternal Sonata

The idea of roaming through a dying composer's mind and exploring the beauty that lies within can sound like a rather hard concept to execute, so Eternal Sonata should definitely be given due props for making the most of this concept and creating one of the best JRPGs on the PS3.

The marriage of turn-based and real-time combat is executed to a T, and the use of light and dark areas to govern the strength and usability of abilities is a pretty neat touch as well.

3 Tales Of Berseria

Tales of Berseria is an amazing JRPG experience

The Tales of... series is one of the most popular action JRPGs around, with Tales of Berseria getting a notable mention due to the improvements it makes to the established systems of past games in the series.

Taking on the role of Velvet and cutting down enemies in her quest for revenge is easily one of the most satisfying parts of the game, making Tales of Berseria an infinitely enjoyable experience for any JRPG fan.

2 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII

While the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy is something that fans of the series — and JRPG fans in general — look down upon, there's no denying the fact that the final game in the series ended up taking major strides when it came to the combat system.

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Option for a more traditional battle system as opposed to the frenetic chaos of previous games, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is bound to be an enjoyable experience for any fan of good JRPG combat systems.

1 Persona 5

Persona 5

Easily the most popular JRPG on this list, Persona 5 made waves in the industry when it was finally released after some lengthy delays, allowing players to experience what is essentially an evolution of the JRPG concept in the best way possible.

The art style, story, and characters of the game are all great in their own right... but it's the combat system that deserves the most praise. Persona 5 features a turn-based combat system that feels extremely easy to understand and execute, allowing for fights to take on a rhythm of their own as players exploit enemy weaknesses and unleash stylish All-Out Attack to take care of any enemies in their way.

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