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What's the most recent JRPG you played that really amazed you? Something that would end up in your top 10, or otherwise blew you away.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Final Fantasy VII. Not the remake.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sea of Stars, despite being Quebecoise

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I didn't want to enjoy it as much as I did.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Weirdly enough, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon. I'd dipped in to the Yakuza series here and there, but never had one grab me. LAD played with some classic JRPG mechanics (specifically inspired by the Dragon Quest style games the protagonist would have played in his youths), and combined that with a mature protagonist (in his early 40s at the start of the game) who still managed to radiate the relentlessly positive himbo energy that was refreshing and fun.

Of course, the story itself is bonkers and fun in a way that the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series has always been. I went in not expecting much, and found it to be the most refreshing game I'd played in years.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it counts as a jrpg, Xenoblades Chronicle 3 was fantastic.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Shin Megami Tensei 5. It's got a weak story, yes, but it is also one of the few JRPGs with gameplay so good I'd still play it for over 60h with the story completely removed.

Also, if you're interested, there will be another version relased on all major platforms with more story added among other things, judging from the trailer at least.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

One Way Heroics+

the premise is simple but the music, story, and gameplay is great!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Trails in the Sky SC.

The first game ended on a cliffhanger so I wanted to get started on this one quickly. It improved a lot on the first one and ended on a satisfying note.

These games are part of a larger series which I’m looking forward to playing. I do realize these are older games but enjoying them immensely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't get really into the series until Sky 3rd myself, but yes, despite the old engine and even older art style, the Crossbell games were some of my favorite RPG experiences ever.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Dragon Quest XI

I got all achievements.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I like FFXIV I pet the cat girls in lima

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Octopath Traveler 2

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For one not already listed here, I'd have to go back to Trails to Azure. It has one of my favorite characters ever (Rixia Mao) and a really delightful combination of story and gameplay.