The OG PlayStation era gets an overdue comeback in this stylish new TTRPG

May 16, 2026 - 22:31

A new tabletop roleplaying game is paying tribute to the late 1990s, specifically the golden age of the original PlayStation. Titled "Jewel Case," the game is designed to capture the look and feel of that era, with rulebooks and materials sized to fit inside the iconic plastic jewel cases that housed PS1 discs. The game draws direct inspiration from classics like Final Fantasy 7 and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, aiming to recreate the mood of those early 3D and 2D hybrid worlds.

Instead of complex tactical maps or miniatures, "Jewel Case" focuses on narrative and atmosphere. The rules are streamlined, encouraging players to tell stories about gothic castles, sprawling cyberpunk cities, and brooding heroes with impractical belts and oversized swords. The entire game, including character sheets and adventure modules, is designed to be stored in a standard CD case, making it highly portable. The creator has emphasized that this is not a parody but a sincere love letter to the pre-HD era of gaming, when polygonal characters and pre-rendered backgrounds defined a generation. The game is currently funding through a crowdfunding campaign, with backers receiving physical copies that mimic the exact dimensions and plastic texture of a vintage PS1 game case.