8 of the Best JRPGs Ever Released
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That's... basically how JRPG's were at the time. If you play FFIV you'll see it's not much different. It's a distinct level of evolution in the genre from Square, Secret of Mana-> FFVI -> Chrono Triggers and beyond.A.K.B. said:
Simple dialogue aside though the everything else about the game is solid. I'm not saying that out of nostalgia, had a play through the other year and liked it much more than Chrono Trigger.
That really doesn't change anything, there's plenty of games that are actually finished and not made by Squaresoft that didn't make this list.RandV80 said:
This is more of a "the most popular RPG list" as most sites seem to do. In place of Xenogears, I'd nominate a game you don't hear about because it's not on the SNES, nor is it made by Squaresoft.
Phantasy Star IV, an RPG that goes above and beyond what was the norm of what was expected in the era. Traveling to different planets, fights in the vehicles you acquired, battles with full size enemy and character sprites that were all animated and the biggest thing was a story told through comic-book like cutscenes. Allowing the story to be told beyond just interaction and animation of sprites.
The major thing this game does as well is it ends the series. It's the last game and it says it boldly in the end. No stupid gimmick where the final boss or some guy survives at the end of the credits. You and your team have ended the cycle that spanned 4 games.
It's a short game but the fact they managed to cram the game into a cart is impressive, okay maybe Star Ocean has it beat since it required a special chip to literally fit the game in there. But 24megabit is pretty impressive none the less.
I'm not nominating something because I just like it and that's it, here's some valid reasons and considering the game is packed with other devs it'd be nice to see some added variety.
Dragon Quest VIII doesn't get a lot of love around these parts. It's a shame but at least there's enough of us complaining.Michster said:
Hm, I recently tried to replay both Chrono Trigger and Xenogears and couldn't get past the first 2-3 hours. I think that the problem is I've finished them already so I know what will happen so there is no challenge anymore. It's hard to separate ourselves from nostalgia sometimes, so I'll just leave them where they belong and say that while I personally think those two are incredible rpg's, I can see why people also think they are not.
I will say I am surprised about FFX. While it was ok ( mostly because...you know, Auron) I would've put FF IX ahead, but to each their own. I won't go into FFVI ( because I think that is one of the best games of all time) but I am surprised FF IV does not get mentioned more, I loved that game ( Fu So Ya rocks). When they came out with that anthology my girl thought " welp I guess I won't be seeing you for a year".
I am surprised Star Ocean does not get more recognition, or Dragonwarrior/DragonQuest. Likewise to the Lunar series. Or Lufia. I am glad someone mentioned Phantasy Star IV, that was an excellent game.
I will say I am surprised about FFX. While it was ok ( mostly because...you know, Auron) I would've put FF IX ahead, but to each their own. I won't go into FFVI ( because I think that is one of the best games of all time) but I am surprised FF IV does not get mentioned more, I loved that game ( Fu So Ya rocks). When they came out with that anthology my girl thought " welp I guess I won't be seeing you for a year".
I am surprised Star Ocean does not get more recognition, or Dragonwarrior/DragonQuest. Likewise to the Lunar series. Or Lufia. I am glad someone mentioned Phantasy Star IV, that was an excellent game.
