Tomino'sNightengale

Tomino'sNightengale

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Are any of you fans of JRPG video games? If so, which are your favorites? Do you like turn-based or action? Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest? Which system is the best? Who's your favorite JRPG character?
 
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I really liked FFVII Remake and only enjoyed the original a little. Trails of Cold Steel was a lot of fun too. If they aren't action-oriented then I at least like ones where you can position your characters in a battle.
 
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I really liked FFVII Remake and only enjoyed the original a little. Trails of Cold Steel was a lot of fun too. If they aren't action-oriented then I at least like ones where you can position your characters in a battle.
I agree with you that FF VII is overrated. I heard that IX will probably be getting a remake. They're making so many spinoffs of VII while ignoring the other games.
 
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Ringo

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I'm a big fan of the genre, although lately I haven't been playing RPGs that much, the last great adventure I was involved in was in the Kiseki series, because I replayed all the games until I played Trails of Cold Steel III and IV for the first time and oh boy that was such a fun ride, I'm looking forward to Trails into Reverie.

I also really like MegaTen but I've only been playing old titles, well... I don't have a Switch and I'm not really looking forward to Soul Hackers II, I didn't like a lot of the changes to the gameplay.

Oh, I got platinum on Bloodborne a while ago too, it's funny how games like that can be simplified once you've gone through the whole learning process, it was very satisfying.

Tales of Destiny DC was recently translated! In its time I played it in Japanese and it was great so I'm glad that now it's open to many more players. It's one of my favorite PS2 games.

I'm looking at which RPG to continue with once Yakuza Kiwami 1 is over, because there I have Nier and a couple of Tales of waiting for me haha.

Btw, is there any JRPG series that you would like to see again? I miss Wild Arms so much... I would also like a sequel to Sonic Chronicles but that one is almost impossible :<
I agree with you that FF VII is overrated. I heard that IX will probably be getting a remake. They're making so many spinoffs of VII while ignoring the other games.
I understand that feeling, I personally would like to see more of the FF XV or IV lore, but at this point I think Square realized that not even the fans agree on what they want.

Also, I think that many prefer to leave the stories as they are, because FFX-2 and that concept of FFX-3 were... A massacre to Spira's world and characters. I'm not a big fan of FF but not all its stories are like FFVII that any change you make can be good.
 
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Tomino'sNightengale

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I'm a big fan of the genre, although lately I haven't been playing RPGs that much, the last great adventure I was involved in was in the Kiseki series, because I replayed all the games until I played Trails of Cold Steel III and IV for the first time and oh boy that was such a fun ride, I'm looking forward to Trails into Reverie.

I also really like MegaTen but I've only been playing old titles, well... I don't have a Switch and I'm not really looking forward to Soul Hackers II, I didn't like a lot of the changes to the gameplay.

Oh, I got platinum on Bloodborne a while ago too, it's funny how games like that can be simplified once you've gone through the whole learning process, it was very satisfying.

Tales of Destiny DC was recently translated! In its time I played it in Japanese and it was great so I'm glad that now it's open to many more players. It's one of my favorite PS2 games.

I'm looking at which RPG to continue with once Yakuza Kiwami 1 is over, because there I have Nier and a couple of Tales of waiting for me haha.

Btw, is there any JRPG series that you would like to see again? I miss Wild Arms so much... I would also like a sequel to Sonic Chronicles but that one is almost impossible :<

I understand that feeling, I personally would like to see more of the FF XV or IV lore, but at this point I think Square realized that not even the fans agree on what they want.

Also, I think that many prefer to leave the stories as they are, because FFX-2 and that concept of FFX-3 were... A massacre to Spira's world and characters. I'm not a big fan of FF but not all its stories are like FFVII that any change you make can be good.
I would really like to see the Breath of Fire series resurrected. BoF II and IV were such good games. I don't know why there were so few in that series.
 
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Sakura94

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I love final fantasy and Grandia. Haven't played rpgs of any kind for some years though...
 
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I love(d) JRPGs, Persona 4 is my all time favorite... My favorite character would be hard to come up with though. Maybe Tidus from FFX? Estelle from Trails in the Sky is up there too. Kanji and Naoto from P4. Yusuke from Persona 5.

Turned based is my gameplay of choice for these. Even better with grids like the Tactics games and if there's some form of customization and not just a straight path or very limited choice.
 
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I love(d) JRPGs, Persona 4 is my all time favorite... My favorite character would be hard to come up with though. Maybe Tidus from FFX? Estelle from Trails in the Sky is up there too. Kanji and Naoto from P4. Yusuke from Persona 5.

Turned based is my gameplay of choice for these. Even better with grids like the Tactics games and if there's some form of customization and not just a straight path or very limited choice.
FF IX has such great characters. I love how Quina needs so little in life to be happy. He only loves to eat. Vivi is so amazing. So many characters in that game learn about themselves and where they came from. Such a great game with great characters.
 
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FF IX has such great characters. I love how Quina needs so little in life to be happy. He only loves to eat. Vivi is so amazing. So many characters in that game learn about themselves and where they came from. Such a great game with great characters.
FFIX eluded me sadly 😅 definitely wouldn't mind playing it had I the will atm in life but back when I was playing more videogames that's not one I got around.
 
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I'm a fan of most JRPGs but my favorite which has remained the same since I was a kid is Earthbound.
 
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FFIX was my first FF and probably the first jrpg I finished so it will always hold a special place in my heart. It's also my most replayed jrpg. It might not be the best FF, but it's definitely the comfiest one.
 
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I tend to favor western RPGs, but I really enjoyed Dragon Quest V (largely because of its romance component). There's also Rune Factory, a farm sim/dungeon crawler mashup- 4, in particular, was a real treat.
 
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I would really like to see the Breath of Fire series resurrected. BoF II and IV were such good games. I don't know why there were so few in that series.
As I remember that was because Capcom did not have the staff and did not want to continue in the RPG market, it was so competitive at the time that a representative said so. Which makes a bit of sense, looking at the RPG catalog of the GC and PS2, the competition was brutal, even the GBA had some grat RPGs.

Capcom has been reviving sagas like Onimusha, so who knows...
 
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I don't really like having to learn new rules in JRPGs but when I do know the mechanics, like I do for Pokémon and Fire Emblem, then I usually have a pretty good time. I've tried to branch out but I always find myself getting gatekept by my own boredom or fear. Bravely Default was a good example of something I did not enjoy because the game seems to incentivize taking risks and being brave by default which I'm even less inclined to do.
 
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My favorite classic JRPGs are Earthbound/Mother 2, Mother 1 (which was meant to be a reimagining of traditional RPGs in the wake of dragon quest), Mother 3, FFVII and VIII, Persona 2 eternal punishment, and some other Shin Megami Tensei spinoffs like Raidou.

Persona 3 is also one of my favorite games, as are many strategy RPGs series like Fire Emblem, not very big into FF Tactics. My first one was the GBA version, which was the first game that got localised in the west but is actually the 7th one in the series and you do miss a bit of context by not playing the binding blade.

There's some more atypical RPGs that I find really interesting and fun like pokemon mystery dungeon, devil survivor, and bravely default, but even stuff as vanilla as FFIII I've found enjoyable, especially the mechanic of switching between the different job classes (helloo, you can have catboys!)

Part of me wants to get into the FF mmo, but it's kind of bittersweet because my dear friend @Midgardsorm was going to teach me to play and help me get into it, then he passed very suddenly not long after we made that promise to try it out together. The appeal of MMOs is adventuring with other people, and I lost one of the finest homies who would've been the best possible person to start navigating the game with.

If I had friends or anyone to play with, I'd want to try the FF mmo since I enjoy the main games quite a bit.
 
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odradek

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Sep 16, 2021
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I've always loved JRPGs, I have so many favourites. Nier Automata, Persona 3, Persona 5, FF Tactics, several other FF games, Breath of Fire DQ, Ni No Kuni, a few Pokemon games, probably more that I'm forgetting.

I'm currently playing Dragon Quest XI, which is the first I've played in the series.
 
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Tomino'sNightengale

Tomino'sNightengale

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My favorite classic JRPGs are Earthbound/Mother 2, Mother 1 (which was meant to be a reimagining of traditional RPGs in the wake of dragon quest), Mother 3, FFVII and VIII, Persona 2 eternal punishment, and some other Shin Megami Tensei spinoffs like Raidou.

Persona 3 is also one of my favorite games, as are many strategy RPGs series like Fire Emblem, not very big into FF Tactics. My first one was the GBA version, which was the first game that got localised in the west but is actually the 7th one in the series and you do miss a bit of context by not playing the binding blade.

There's some more atypical RPGs that I find really interesting and fun like pokemon mystery dungeon, devil survivor, and bravely default, but even stuff as vanilla as FFIII I've found enjoyable, especially the mechanic of switching between the different job classes (helloo, you can have catboys!)

Part of me wants to get into the FF mmo, but it's kind of bittersweet because my dear friend @Midgardsorm was going to teach me to play and help me get into it, then he passed very suddenly not long after we made that promise to try it out together. The appeal of MMOs is adventuring with other people, and I lost one of the finest homies who would've been the best possible person to start navigating the game with.

If I had friends or anyone to play with, I'd want to try the FF mmo since I enjoy the main games quite a bit.
If you liked the job-changing mechanics of FF III, you would love FF V. It has a brilliant job class system that's even better than the one in III with more job classes and abilities you can earn from the different job classes.
 
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DynamicDepression

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I simply adore the genre. So many incredible games and series.

My favorite JRPG series is undoubtedly Shin Megami Tensei, though I'm afraid Atlus (the developers) have been going downhill after they were bought out by Sega. My favorite games in said series would be the Persona 2 duology (I count them as one game) for the story and Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse for the gameplay.

I personally prefer turn-based combat or hybrids like in FFVII Remake. In my opinion, you can craft much more interesting strategies and party synergy in turn-based systems. That's not to say I dislike real-time combat, but if it's a choice between the two I'm always going for turn-based.

My favorite combat system is either the Press Turn system from SMT (specifically the version in SMT IV Apocalypse) or the battle system from Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. Both, in true Megami Tensei fashion, work on the underlying principle of exploiting the enemy's elemental weaknesses to gain more turns in combat or trigger a party-wide combo, respectively. And the best part is that the enemy can do the same to you.

My favorite JRPG character is Maya Amano from Persona 2. An absolutely brilliant character. She, like the rest of the P2 cast, is masterfully written by the legendary Tadashi Satomi. I really love her character so much. She's one of few fictional characters I would want as a real-life friend.

My favorite classic JRPGs are Earthbound/Mother 2, Mother 1 (which was meant to be a reimagining of traditional RPGs in the wake of dragon quest), Mother 3, FFVII and VIII, Persona 2 eternal punishment, and some other Shin Megami Tensei spinoffs like Raidou.

Persona 3 is also one of my favorite games, as are many strategy RPGs series like Fire Emblem, not very big into FF Tactics. My first one was the GBA version, which was the first game that got localised in the west but is actually the 7th one in the series and you do miss a bit of context by not playing the binding blade.

There's some more atypical RPGs that I find really interesting and fun like pokemon mystery dungeon, devil survivor, and bravely default, but even stuff as vanilla as FFIII I've found enjoyable, especially the mechanic of switching between the different job classes (helloo, you can have catboys!)

Part of me wants to get into the FF mmo, but it's kind of bittersweet because my dear friend @Midgardsorm was going to teach me to play and help me get into it, then he passed very suddenly not long after we made that promise to try it out together. The appeal of MMOs is adventuring with other people, and I lost one of the finest homies who would've been the best possible person to start navigating the game with.

If I had friends or anyone to play with, I'd want to try the FF mmo since I enjoy the main games quite a bit.
You, my friend, have exquisite taste. Persona 2 getting the love it deserves always makes me so happy. May I ask if you have played Shin Megami Tensei V and what you thought of it in that case?

The Mystery Dungeon games are one of few series I love when we get licensed games for it. Pokémon and Etrian Odyssey are but two examples of MD glory.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm certain that he's resting peacefully. Although I didn't know your friend, he seemed very eager to have you experience the game. It would be a shame if you didn't. I hope you'll find a person or people to play it with someday!
 
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ornitier199

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Mar 26, 2022
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Yes. My favorite will always be FF9 on the top, since it was my first game ever played growing up.

Other ones that have become my favorite thereafter were FF4, Chrono Trigger, FF12 (I can't deny at the time), FFX and FF6.
I didn't get into FF7 until recently (2020 after hearing of its remake, literally), and finally played through the original in 2021, before playing the remake, and playing some entries in the compilation (Crisis Core and Advent Children), its good, though it did come late for me.

I've only really grew up playing FF4, Chrono Trigger and FF12. I got FF4 in the PSX Chronicles release, which I'm glad it came with Chrono Trigger, because yeah—its good. Though I never knew Chrono Cross existed until decade later, unfortunately, I've never finished it.

I played FF6 for the first time in 2019. Up until then the only thing I knew of that game was that it had a clown with a laugh I heard in Sonic.exe and even then, I confused it with FF5. Needless to say, after playing it I was impressed immediately and was almost instantly hooked.
Terra was the best, but Celes is my favorite by far. And not just because of:

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Flawless. Absolutely flawless. I love Amano's design for Celes, it fits her so naturally.

I first played FFX in 2019 as well, and I didn't know too much of the game either, other than it had a sequel (FFX-2) which its battle system was really good, and that it had that one girl in the green shorts, now I know as Rikku.
Same thing, once I started I was almost instantly hooked. The two games were good enough to make me replay it numerous times last year.
I do wish I had gotten FFX on birthday when it came out, but instead I got FF12 in 2007, though back then I didn't really get new FF games when they came out, so a lot of what was released then I missed out, and only played recently now (2016-current) like Dissidia, compilation of FF7, FF1-2 re-releases, FF13 etc.

But FF9 would always take the gold as my all-time favorite, I guess it's to be excepted since it was my first. It was one of the things that kept me and my sister close together growing up; and since it had multiplayer meant we both could play, she was always Freya, Eiko, Quina and Amarant in battle, and I was always Zidane, Vivi Seiner and Dagger in battle. Geez, no need to think too much of that.

So when I hear about FF9 getting a remake, it's the same feeling FF7 fans had when FF7R was first announced. Though, if the FF9 remake is to be anywhere on the scale of FF7 remake, I'd have to think, would Square shoehorn another massive budget mainline FF remake in conjunction with FF7 Remake, which is still being produced?

It seems that wouldn't be the case even for Square; if it is, I expect the FF9 remake to not be on the same scale as FF7 Remake, which would allow me not to get my hopes up expecting such a thing just by the term 'Remake' and no be disappointed if it is indeed not on the same scale, which a lot of people could speculate/desire, seeing how good Zidane looks in FFBE/Dissidia NT CG:

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Don't get me wrong, I too, would considering halting ctb just for FF9R, but as for reasons mentioned above, I wouldn't get my hopes up so quickly so soon all things considered.

I can't see Square adding such a massive budget remake when part 2 of FF7 is still being produced, having another one adding along side it would surely cause tribulations to either or. FF7R2 being potentially delayed, though a potential scenario could occur...

-FF7R Part 2 (if its called that) gets released -- ends on another cliffhanger as Part 1
-FF7RP2 gets its DLC, and later released/ported (for further sales).
-FF7 Remake goes on a temporary hiatus while FF9 Remake takes in the centre focus.
-FF9 Remake, depending on the circumstances and if it's on the same scale as FF7 Remake, could also be divided into parts since the two are both massive games in their rite.
-FF9R Part 1 is released.
-FF9R gets some DLC, re-released on different platforms (Steam/Epic Games) (because we know Square loves its exclusives)
-FF7 Remake takes back centre focus to release the remaining parts.
-And so on...

It continues in sort of a off/on thing. The parts being a way to drain both games max profit/revenue through subsequent parts that pose as full games + DLC and continues that way until the end.

That's a potential scenario, if FF9 Remake is of the same scale as FF7R and Square decides to develop it alongside FF7 Remake, which is still incomplete. Because there's no way Square would juggle two big budget remakes at the same time together, along with FF16.
They could also have it on hold/reserve until after FF7R is completed.
I'm actually glad Square is selling a bunch of their Western IPs, maybe now they'll have even more/sole focus on their Japanese IPs.

We know how long FF7 Remake has been in development; considering FF9 is just as massive as FF7, it would mean the same massive hurdle if not more, alongside another remake that is not yet completed itself.

So for me, it's best to expect the FF9 Remake (if true at all, dunno for sure, for sure; things can change unless we hear it from Square, even despite the NVIDIA leak w/Chrono Cross Remastered and amongst the others) to not be of the same scale and quality as FF7 Remake. Keeps me from getting my hopes up too high, only to then be disappointed when it turns out not as excepted in terms of quality/art style/direction.
 
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Julgran

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Are any of you fans of JRPG video games? If so, which are your favorites? Do you like turn-based or action? Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest? Which system is the best? Who's your favorite JRPG character?

I was 11 years old when Final Fantasy 7 was released on the PC, and I recieved it as a birthday gift at that time, and I liked it. Which games would you advise me to play today?
 
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DynamicDepression

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I was 11 years old when Final Fantasy 7 was released on the PC, and I recieved it as a birthday gift at that time, and I liked it. Which games would you advise me to play today?
Although you didn't ask, I'm gonna give you some unsolicited recommendations.

If you like Final Fantasy VII, there's a remake available on the PS4/5 and on Epic Games. It changes a lot of things and is only a partial remake (I know it's stupid, but Square (the developers) like to milk their cash cow) but it's still a great game. You should also check out the other Final Fantasy games, though you should first check out the gameplay on YouTube or something as each modern Final Fantasy has very different gameplay.

Beyond the other Final Fantasy games, you should check out:
  • Shin Megami Tensei. A brilliant series that deals with philosophy and religion. It plays superficially similar to games like Pokémon and Digimon in that your party consists of monsters you capture (or in SMT's case, negotiate with) in battle. It's an excellent series and I would suggest getting Shin Megami Tensei IV if you have a 3DS or Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne if you have a PS4, a Switch, or Steam.
and
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. I know, Super Mario doesn't exactly sound like it would make a good JRPG, does it? But it's actually one of the best JRPGs of all time. It's very unique, has an interesting story, witty writing, and a battle system to die for. Since it's a GameCube game, your best option is to get Dolphin or another emulator on your computer. (If you want to but don't know how to, feel free to shoot me a PM and I'll happily explain.)
Depending on your preferences, there are hundreds of great games you should check out. If you tell me about what it is you enjoy in a game, then I can give you some specific games, but you can't go wrong with either two of the above.
 
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I really liked FFVII Remake and only enjoyed the original a little. Trails of Cold Steel was a lot of fun too. If they aren't action-oriented then I at least like ones where you can position your characters in a battle.

I despise all of you for making me feel like a boomer at 41.

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@ornitier199 Wow, if all that happens, it would be great. For how long does Sodium Nitrite keep? I may have to delay the bus the see all that.

No one's mentioned the Suikoden series. GREAT series. Suikoden II is a great game with one of the most odious villans in all of gaming in Luca Blight. I like the game play mechanics, and fighting/beating Luca Blight was very satisfying.
I've always loved JRPGs, I have so many favourites. Nier Automata, Persona 3, Persona 5, FF Tactics, several other FF games, Breath of Fire DQ, Ni No Kuni, a few Pokemon games, probably more that I'm forgetting.

I'm currently playing Dragon Quest XI, which is the first I've played in the series.
Play Dragon Quest V. Great game with recruitable monsters and choices in game play. I won't spoil anything. I'll just say the story gives you options.
 
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PreussenBlueJay

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I despise all of you for making me feel like a boomer at 41.

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Only one solution: Get every game mentioned here and begin the de-aging process. Hope you have 10,000 hours free (Ys 8 Inferno can be your first 100).
 
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motel rooms

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Only one solution: Get every game mentioned here and begin the de-aging process. Hope you have 10,000 hours free (Ys 8 Inferno can be your first 100).

I'll turn into a child again by aging soon enough :hihi:
 
WonderingSoul

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JRPGS are my favorite video game genre. My 2 all-time favorites are Earthbound and Mother 3, while my other favorites are Final Fantasy 7, SMT 4, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest 3 and Persona 3. Rance X is another favorite, but it's more of a visual novel with jrpg elements. I enjoy Dragon Quest games more than Final Fantasy ones, but to be fair I haven't played much Final Fantasy games besides 7, 5 and 9 (Didn't finish 9). I've wanted to try the Trails games, but I heard they were long and never got the time to play them. I also really enjoy the Ys Series, made by the same company who made Trails. I think the traditional turn based system is the best one because I like how simple it is.
 
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Here are my top 25 favorite JRPG's ever:
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Final Fantasy IX
3. Suikoden II
4. Final Fantasy VI
5. Breath of Fire II
6. Final Fantasy IV
7. The Legend of Dragoon
8. Dragon Quest V
9. Super Mario RPG
10. Wild Arms II
11. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
12. Final Fantasy V
13. Dragon Quest IV
14. Breath of Fire IV
15. Grandia
16. Crystalis
17. Dragon Quest III
18. Final Fantasy VII
19. Final Fantasy Tactics
20. Final Fantasy III
21. Suikoden I
22. Lufia and the Fortress of Doom
23. Breath of Fire III
24. Wild Arms I
25. Final Fantasy I
 
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I'll turn into a child again by aging soon enough :hihi:
You're lucky. Now my fantasy of putting life on x32 speed is reignited. We all go normal speed but aging and cosmic cycles are zipping by all around. No time for sadness as the grief of a lost pet is replaced instantly by something else, no time to think. I'm sick of the grueling grind of x1! Ptooi!
Here are my top 25 favorite JRPG's ever:
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Final Fantasy IX
3. Suikoden II
4. Final Fantasy VI
5. Breath of Fire II
6. Final Fantasy IV
7. The Legend of Dragoon
8. Dragon Quest V
9. Super Mario RPG
10. Wild Arms II
11. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
12. Final Fantasy V
13. Dragon Quest IV
14. Breath of Fire IV
15. Grandia
16. Crystalis
17. Dragon Quest III
18. Final Fantasy VII
19. Final Fantasy Tactics
20. Final Fantasy III
21. Suikoden I
22. Lufia and the Fortress of Doom
23. Breath of Fire III
24. Wild Arms I
25. Final Fantasy I
That's impressive that you can rank and sort all of them.
 
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Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
I wish more people knew about it. I lowkey was hoping for the next Monolith Soft game to be an HD remake or another title.
 
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Here are my top 25 favorite JRPG's ever:
1. Chrono Trigger
2. Final Fantasy IX
3. Suikoden II
4. Final Fantasy VI
5. Breath of Fire II
6. Final Fantasy IV
7. The Legend of Dragoon
8. Dragon Quest V
9. Super Mario RPG
10. Wild Arms II
11. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
12. Final Fantasy V
13. Dragon Quest IV
14. Breath of Fire IV
15. Grandia
16. Crystalis
17. Dragon Quest III
18. Final Fantasy VII
19. Final Fantasy Tactics
20. Final Fantasy III
21. Suikoden I
22. Lufia and the Fortress of Doom
23. Breath of Fire III
24. Wild Arms I
25. Final Fantasy I

I congratulate you for being able to rank them, I couldn't decide, even if it were a top 50 I would feel that I left out many good games, just look at the draws.

I'll try it as an exercise.


1.Devil Survivor Overclocked
2.Tales of Symphonia
3.Trails to Azure/ Trails in the Sky the 3rd
4.Dark Souls III
5.Bloodborne
6.Radiant Historia / The World Ends With You
7.Xenoblade Chronicles / Xenoblade Chronicles X
8.Xenogears / Chrono Trigger
9.Fire Emblem Three Houses
10.Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2
11.Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne/ Shin Megami Tensei IV & IV:A
12.Tales of Xillia 1 & 2 / Tales of Destiny DC
13.Monster Hunter Generations
14.Shining Force EXA/ Star Ocean 3: 'Till the End of Time
15.Fire Emblem Awakening
16.Wild Arms III
17.The Last Story/ Baten Kaitos & Baten Kaitos Origins
18.Arc Rise Fantasia
19.Atelier Iris 3:Grand Phantasm
20.Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
21..hack//INFECTION - QUARANTINE
22.Fire Emblem Path of Radiance/ Radiant Dawn
23.God Eater 2 Rage Burst
24.Final Fantasy IX/X
25.Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII / Final Fantasy Type-0


Btw, Good to see FF IV as the second FF in your ranking.
 
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