{"product_id":"beyond-the-beyond-jpn","title":"Beyond The Beyond [JPN]","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Beyond for the original PlayStation comes complete in box, including the game disc, the original Japanese packaging, and the original manual — everything you need to enjoy this classic RPG just as it was meant to be experienced. Coolection tested this disc-based title and it was playing as expected; as with any vintage PlayStation game, performance can vary slightly depending on your console and setup, and discs are professionally resurfaced when needed to ensure reliable play. If you'd like a closer look before committing, just hit the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button on this page and we'll send you high-resolution photos of the exact copy. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Beyond is a turn-based JRPG from Camelot Software Planning — the team that would later become known for the Golden Sun series — released in Japan for the original PlayStation in the mid-1990s. It's a game that wears its love of classic role-playing firmly on its sleeve, drawing on the traditions of the genre with a sweeping overworld, random battles, and a party-driven adventure that feels deeply rooted in the golden age of Japanese RPGs. For fans of that era, there's an undeniable comfort in its structure, the kind that pulls you in and keeps you exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game follows a young hero drawn into a conflict that grows larger and more mythological as the journey unfolds — the story hits familiar beats with genuine heart, and the character roster builds into a well-rounded party with distinct personalities. The battle system is straightforward but satisfying, rewarding patience and strategy rather than reflexes, and the soundtrack carries that distinctly mid-90s PlayStation RPG warmth that longtime fans of the format will recognize immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this Japanese complete-in-box copy especially appealing to collectors is the presentation. The original Japanese packaging for PlayStation-era RPGs has a character of its own — the box art, the formatting of the manual, the overall design language of the period — and having all three components together in a single complete package is exactly what a serious collector wants on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for the dedicated JRPG enthusiast who appreciates Camelot's roots and wants a piece of the studio's history before they changed the game entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57177443401894,"sku":"PCQ-3377797-CIB","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-3377797-CIB-1.webp?v=1787691840","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/beyond-the-beyond-jpn","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}