Gaming has changed a lot from when I was a kid. I’ve gone from having the original Playstation and playing with a controller to having a Fire tablet that I can play with one finger. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is how expensive video games are.

Many mobile games today have in-app purchases that can really add up. There are also mobile versions of classic console games like the Final Fantasy franchise that can be pricey as well.  Luckily, there are cheaper alternatives such as the Kemco collection.

Kemco is a Japanese video game company that specializes in turn-based JRPGs. If you’ve played any Final Fantasy games, the “Tales Of” series, or any classic JRPGs, then you’re sure to find a Kemco game you like. Based on my experience with the games, here are four reasons Kemco is for gamers on a budget.

1. Most of the games are really cheap and even free

I first discovered Kemco when I was looking for JRPGS to play on my brand new, upgraded Fire tablet that was an early birthday present. My first Kemco game was Symphony of The Origin, which I got free from Amazon Underground.

While the prices are different depending on which platform you use, the mobile versions don’t usually cost much. For example, the game Alphadia Genesis is 5 dollars on Google Play and the Amazon app store.

2. No Internet is needed to play the games.

One of the things I’ve come to loathe as a mobile gamer that grew up playing on a console is how internet is usually required to play RPGs. It doesn’t make sense to me how a mobile game you can play on the go would require an internet connection, but that is how most mobile RPGs are. Luckily, Kemco games aren’t one of them.

Once you download a Kemco game, you do not need to be connected to the internet to play. This allows to to play the game without worrying about having a crappy wireless connection or no internet at all.

3. Little to no in-app purchases

Another aspect of mobile gaming I hate is how companies require you to fork over real money in order to complete the game or get exclusive and rare items. While Kemco games do have some in-app purchasing you can do, it is not require to complete the game & it is not done with real money.

For Kemco games with in-app purchases, you usually buy rare items using special points you get while playing. No money is required to get points; you get them by either smashing rocks or defeating enemies.

4. You get a fun JRPG that combines classic elements with a modern feel.

While Kemco’s JRPG’s aren’t perfect, they are still an entertaining way to pass the time. My favorite Kemco games like Fortuna Magus and Asdivine Hearts tend to have decent storytelling, interesting characters, and a practical and fun battle system.

There are some things that I wish Kemco would improve on. Instead of a man surrounded by women and other guys,  I wish they had more games with a woman as the main lead. Storytelling wise, they could also do better than having characters with certain magic be discriminated against.

All in all, I love Kemco and I hope they keep putting more games into the Amazon appstore. They may not be the most innovative, but their games give me entertainment at an affordable price.