Timed Turn-Based

TTB Japanese Role-Playing Games
ConsoleNameReleaseDeveloperLucca's Notes
PS2Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica2009GustBattle system different from the first, but the premise remains the same
DSMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story2005AlphaDreamMore fun with the Mario Bros., as well as exploration of Bowser's innards!
3DSMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey2019AlphaDreamReworks special moves, upgrades aesthetics, and adds a new side story based on Bowser Jr.'s doings during the game
3DSMario & Luigi: Dream Team2013AlphaDreamOverworld platforming and timing-affected turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on Green Mario and the crazy things his dreams can do
3DSMario & Luigi: Paper Jam2016AlphaDreamCrossover between Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario, thankfully taking game features more from the former than the latter
DSMario & Luigi: Partners in Time2009AlphaDreamRelated to Superstar Saga by time travel, still turn-based with timing elements; introduces baby Mario and Luigi as playable
Wii UMario & Luigi: Partners in Time (VC)2015AlphaDreamSee DS
GBAMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga2003AlphaDreamComedic RPG with exploration puzzles and a timing-based combat system
Wii UMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (VC)2014AlphaDreamSee GBA
3DSMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions2017AlphaDreamImproves aesthetics, adds an RTS mode featuring Bowser's minions, features QoL improvements from the original
N64Paper Mario2001Intelligent SystemsContinues the timing-based attacks seen in SMRPG
SwitchPaper Mario: The Origami King2020Intelligent SystemsNot much in the RPG department yet again (HP is upgraded by collecting hearts), but the turn- and timing-based combat returns with extra complexity
SNESSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars1996SquareFun little turn-based game with a cute artstyle and rhythmic button pressing to maximize damage
PSXThe Legend of Dragoon2000Sony Computer Entertainment JapanTiming-based combat, some funny voice acting, neat concept
PS4The Legend of Dragoon (DL only)2023Sony Computer Entertainment JapanSee PS5
PS5The Legend of Dragoon (DL only)2023Sony Computer Entertainment JapanSee PSX, but with modern QoL features like rewind and quick save
PSPThe Legend of Dragoon (PSone Classics)2012Sony Computer Entertainment JapanSee PSX
VitaThe Legend of Dragoon (PSone Classics)2012Sony Computer Entertainment JapanSee PSX
PS3The Legend of Dragoon (PSone Classics)2012Sony Computer Entertainment JapanSee PSX