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Is Tropia worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of early Dragon Quest who want another short turn-based RPG
- Players seeking 8-bit visuals and classic party combat
- RPG players who enjoy optional hidden boss challenges
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long RPG campaign may find the stated playtime limited
- Players looking for real-time combat or modern visual presentation may not fit the retro turn-based structure
- Players wanting a large party roster may find four playable characters restrictive
Our take on Tropia
Rather than expanding the genre with new systems, Tropia deliberately returns to the compact structure associated with early console RPGs: a small party, overworld travel, dungeon exploration, turn-based battles, and a princess-rescue story.
What is Tropia?
Tropia is a retro-inspired, turn-based Japanese RPG modeled after early Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy games.
A group of heroes travels across the world, gathering story-related items while attempting to rescue a princess. Exploration includes seven dungeons with loot to discover. Battles use classic turn-based rules and 8-bit visuals. The party contains four playable characters, each with distinct combat abilities and overworld skills. The game includes original sprites and music, more than five hours of gameplay, and five secret bosses placed throughout the world for players seeking additional challenges.
How Tropia plays
- 01Seven dungeon areas
- The adventure includes loot to find across seven explorable dungeons.
- 02Four playable heroes
- Each character has distinct abilities for battles and exploration outside combat.
- 03Hidden boss encounters
- Five secret bosses are located around the game world.
- 04Original audiovisual assets
- The game uses original sprite artwork and music.
- 05Short campaign
- The stated playtime is more than five hours.
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Tropia: platforms & release
Is Tropia worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of early Dragon Quest who want another short turn-based RPG. Skip it if: players seeking a long RPG campaign may find the stated playtime limited.
Where can I download Tropia?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Tropia's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Tropia on?
Windows only.
