Best JRPG Games That You Should Play At Least Once

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While this list does have over forty entries, it’s with good reason. Each game chosen is innovative, beloved, and just a damn good time.

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So this list isn’t twice the size, we opted to only choose a max of three games from a series to include in the list of best JRPGs.

Final Fantasy 6 is the game that has JRPG fans clamoring the most for a remake. It, alongside Chrono Trigger, is often considered to be one of the best JRPGs of all time.

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FINAL FANTASY 9

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake brings the beloved classic into the current gaming age. While things are quite the same as the original, all of the core characters are there.

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The Fire Emblem series has always held an edge over other series thanks to its tactical, strategy-based gameplay. Since the game uses permadeath for characters who fall in battle, it’s important to be strategic and intentional with your gameplay.

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Many JRPGs employ magic in one way or another, but oftentimes it is limited to battles. Golden Sun allows players to use magic, or in this game’s case, Psynergy, outside of battle too.

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The game took turn-based battles and added extra strategy. A gauge shows when both you and your enemies’ actions will happen, but those can be manipulated by being hit which adds an extra layer of strategy.

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Best JRPG Games That You Should Play At Least Once

While this list does have over forty entries, it’s with good reason. Each game chosen is innovative, beloved, and just a damn good time.

So this list isn’t twice the size, we opted to only choose a max of three games from a series to include in the list of best JRPGs.

Final Fantasy 6 is the game that has JRPG fans clamoring the most for a remake. It, alongside Chrono Trigger, is often considered to be one of the best JRPGs of all time.

FINAL FANTASY 6

FINAL FANTASY 9

Final Fantasy 9 is arguably the best Final Fantasy game to date. It embraces all things fantasy and builds a world full of knights, creatures, magic, and royalty.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake brings the beloved classic into the current gaming age. While things are quite the same as the original, all of the core characters are there.

FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE

The Fire Emblem series has always held an edge over other series thanks to its tactical, strategy-based gameplay. Since the game uses permadeath for characters who fall in battle, it’s important to be strategic and intentional with your gameplay.

FIRE EMBLEM: PATH OF RADIANCE

Many JRPGs employ magic in one way or another, but oftentimes it is limited to battles. Golden Sun allows players to use magic, or in this game’s case, Psynergy, outside of battle too.

GOLDEN SUN

The game took turn-based battles and added extra strategy. A gauge shows when both you and your enemies’ actions will happen, but those can be manipulated by being hit which adds an extra layer of strategy.

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