Best jrpg on Reddit

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are excellent."

"Dragon Quest XI S was enjoyable to me."

"Octopath Traveler 1 & 2, Atelier Ryza trilogy (may require performance mod), Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade."

"Octopath 2 is incredible, loved the game, the OST is also goated."

"Octopath Traveler 2 is the only one of the bunch I can speak to, but I will say it's near universally considered better than the first game."

"DQ11 or DQ8. You will love them."

"Dragon Quest XI is a great turn-based RPG!"

"Final fantasy 9 is my all time favourite."

"Final Fantasy X."

"Dragon Quest 11 is peak, it's accessible, and it's very gentle difficulty curve on Normal."

"I highly recommend the Persona series or their latest game Metaphor: ReFantazio for a truly unique experience."

"Nier Automata, Final Fantasy XVI, Shin Megami Tensei V technically."

"You really can’t go wrong with Persona 5 Royal, it’s one of the best in the genre."

"Persona 5 Royal is one of the greatest jrpgs."

"I preferred P5R. Just liked the combat, characters and story more."

"Persona 5 Royal or DQ11S hands down."

"I’d recommend Persona 5 Royal."

"Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is one of my favorite JRPGs of all time."

"Metaphor: Refantazio. All Persona games."

"Persona 5 Royal runs like a charm."

"Dragon Quest 11's ten hour demo is free and AMAZING."

"Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn’t played it. 12/10 game for real."

"Dragon quest XI."

"Dragon Quest 11."

"Dragon Quest 11. No need to play the other games, easy to learn the turn based battles."

"Dragon Quest 11 is AMAZING."

"* Dragon Quest XI S"

"Dragon Quest XI is the perfect game for you based on that description."

"Dragon Quest 11 and 8 are what you want for vibes."

"DQ11 I think you would like"

"Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster), Sea of Stars, South Park: Stick of Truth."

"Definitely go with something like Chrono Trigger."

"Chrono Trigger, can't go wrong with a classic."

"Chrono Trigger. Might as well start with one of the best games of all time."

"Chrono Trigger is a classic and is highly ranked within the genre."

"Chronotrigger."

"Chrono Trigger. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Final Fantasy VI, Child of Light, Bravely Default 2"

"Chrono trigger, as others suggested, is a classic."

"Chrono Trigger is also an excellent choice."

"Chrono trigger."

"Sea of Stars is the perfect entry point for turn based RPGs."

"Sea of Stars!"

"Sea of Stars or Dragon Quest XI are both fantastic on the deck."

"Try Sea of Stars. It’s very similar to Chrono Trigger and it’s also very beginner friendly."

"I just started Sea of Stars, having a blast so far."

"Sea of Stars (dont think its a JRPG, but definitely inspired by them)."

"I really enjoyed throughout this and last year."

"It made hd 2d look finally look good."

"I started Sea of Stars last week, and I cannot put it down."

"Sea of Stars."

"I have heard it has had rave reviews and is loved by many rpg and non-rpg fans."

"Persona 5 Royal is probably one of the best JRPG you could ever play."

"Otherwise try P5R."

"Persona 5 Royal."

"Persona 5 Royal. Its a masterpiece."

"PERSONA 5 ROYAL."

"There's almost no reason to play the original Persona 5 anymore."

"I got hooked recently on Persona 5 Royal and Metaphor."

"Persona 5 Royal. Easily the most accessible JRPG."

"Persona 5 Royal. Greatest jrpg ever created imo."

"Chained echoes."

"Chained Echoes."

"I also can’t recommend Chained Echoes enough."

"Chained Echoes "

"Chained Echoes - Taken all the right lessons from retro gaming."

"Chained echoes."

"If you are into retro stuff, Chained Echoes."

"I also recommend Chained Echoes."

"Chained echoes."

"Chained Echoes its not from japan but feels and plays like a modern day homage to Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger."

"Tales of Arise has a really good story, I really loved it."

"Tales of Arise."

"Tales of Arise & Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes are both on the Xbox Game Pass right now."

"Tales of Arise 1000%."

"Tales of Arise is great, Tales of Vesperia and Tales of Beseria too."

"Tales of arise is a great rpg with a really fun combat."

"I think Tales of Arise could be fine."

"Tales of Arise was rather short imo."

"Tales of arise might work for you."

"I’m trying to get into Tales of Arise and it’s so so."

"Trails series as classical jrpg with a fun story and easy gameplay."

"The legend of heroes: Trails of cold steel"

"YS 8 Lacrimosa of Dana is an excellent game in general."

"YS8 was the first one I played in the series. It was really fun."

"Ys 8 Lacrimosa of Dana is the game you are looking for!"

"Trails in the Sky! If you want long stories with detailed world building."

"Can't go wrong with the legend of heroes franchise."

"Ys Lacrimosa of Dana, and if you like it start from the first one."

"Not really a JRPG, but the Ys series is pretty good too."

"A bit different, but maybe give Trails in the Sky a shot. It’s turn based but the battle system doesn't feel slow."

"Octopath traveler ll."

"Octopath traveller 2 is unbelievable on deck."

"Octopath Traveler 2 has been my favourite game this year."

"I can highly recommend Octopath Traveller II."

"Octopath traveler 2."

"Octopath Traveler 2. Runs buttery smooth on PS5."

"Octopath Traveller 2 (1 too but 2 is a better game and you don't need to have played the 1st story wise)."

"Octopath Traveler 2."

"Octopath 2 (on sale frequently)."

"The Xenoblade trilogy is an absolute must for this for sure, incredible soundtracks as well."

"If you have a switch check out Xenoblade."

"Earthbound comes with Nintendo Switch Online and holds up great."

"Earthbound is incredible."

"This is **the** rpg franchise Nintendo has and the closest you can get to playing regular larger-than-life, universe-saving adventures on the Switch."

"I really recommend the Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door remake."

"NSO has some classics: + Fire Emblem (if you don't mind strategy)."

"Fire emblem is a great one."

"Tokyo Mirage Sessions is a crossover between SMT and FE and that's pretty fun."

"Classic jrpg most people likely recommends - FFX."

"Final fantasy 10. Has the easiest structure for new jrpg players."

"FFX is amazing. It has a good amount of cutscenes but the story is absolutely beautiful"

"FFX was my gateway drug and I've been chasing that high ever since."

"FFX is great, the combat is fun."

"Final Fantasy 10 is probably the best way to get into a proper turn-based JRPG."

"I usually recommend the Final Fantasy X remaster as a "baby's first JRPG"."

"I would suggest Final Fantasy X instead, it is a old gem."

"Final Fantasy X or 9 would be good picks."

"Dragon Warrior (now Dragon Quest) is the first game to win me over."

"Dragon Quest series is great!"

"I'd highly recommend Dragon Quest and any of the Mario RPGs."

"The first dragon quest game. Or Super Mario RPG. Or Chrono Trigger which is on Steam."

"Dragon Quest XI"

"Dragon Quest XI 100%."

"Dragon Quest."

"Dragon Quest 11 is pretty beginner friendly. It’s an extremely refined old school jrpg"

"If you like exploration etc, there’s Crystal Project."

"My recommendation is Crystal Project which hits all of your criteria"

"Open-world JRPG with turn based combat and the Final Fantasy 5 job system."

"Crystal Project."

"Try Crystal Project!"

"Crystal Project is a kickass open world job system game."

"Check out Crystal Project."

"You need to try Crystal Project, it even has a lengthy demo."

"Scarlet Nexus is the shit"

"The Tales games have traditionally had pretty great couch co-op. Special mention goes to Tales of Berseria for just being really damn good all around."

"I'd suggest looking into the Tales series. There's a bunch to pick from, and there's no wrong option."

"My personal recommendations would be Symphonia or Abyss as a good starting point."

"My personal recommendations would be Symphonia or Abyss as a good starting point."

"Definitely Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Vesperia."

"Definitely Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Vesperia."

"Its always ok for any enthusiast to try the Tales of Series."

"If you like action rpgs, try Tales of Arise or Scarlet Nexus."

"I also recommend Final Fantasy IX."

"It's the best JRPG ever made and accessible to newcomers."

"Final Fantasy IX is an absolute classic."

"Final Fantasy 9, but beware... anything after that will not scratch the itch."

"Final Fantasy 9 with the Moguri Mod."

"I'm old but Final Fantasy 9 most likely, it's very very good."

"I'd recommend some of the older FFs - IX, X, or XII depending on your taste."

"Octopath traveler. Love that game man."

"Octopath Traveller and Sea of Stars"

"Octopath Traveler is dope af."

"Octopath Traveler 1"

"Octopath is by no mean an entry level jrpg."

"Octopath Traveler, 50% off on steam right now if you're interested."

"Octopath Traveler 1+2 - Very alike to Chained Echoes."

"Yakuza: Like A Dragon and the sequel Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth."

"Valkyria Chronicles runs great on the Deck."

"You need to get yourself the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Classics collection solely for the fact that it contains Phantasy Star IV."

"For JRPGs, Skies of Arcadia I guess."

"Get into the Yakuza series. Not really 'gorgeous landscapes,' but painstakingly created cities."

"Shining Force I @ II."

"Shining Force 2 on the Switch online."

"It is the most essential JRPG on the Switch."

"DQ11s is the best for new comers."

"Dragon Quest XI is the quintessential JRPG experience."

"Dragon Quest 11S is a great choice though it is a long game between 50h to 80h, depending on your style of playing."

"Dragon Quest 11S is the best classical jrpg hands down on the system."

"Dragon quest 11s."

"So I'll suggest the FFX remaster instead. FFX is really good."

"Final Fantasy (have a gander and pick your posion)"

"Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth I reckon."

"Every game included in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is an excellent game."

"Did you check out Final Fantasy 12?"

"Persona, final fantasy, chorno trigger, dragon quest."

"Live A Live is my personal favorite of the genre."

"Live-a-Live is a must-play; it's not too long and is incredibly well-done."

"Live A Live is frickin fantastic!"

"Try Live A Live. It's in HD-2D like Octopath Traveler."

"Live A Live"

"Live a live, each chapter is very different and takes place in different time eras."

"Tales of vesperia is still super good."

"Tales of Vesperia."

"The best tales game in my opinion."

"Tales of Vesperia and Trials of Mana might be worth checking out."

"Tales of Vesperia, Tales of Arise."

"If you’re looking to switch things up a bit, tales of Vesperia or Tales of Symphonia are really fun action jrp."

"I would highly recommend due to just how much side content you can do in the series."

"Yakuza. Start with 0 and the journey begins."

"Have you tried Yakuza like a dragon and its sequel infinite wealth?"

"I've found Yakuza Like a Dragon to be a pretty easy start."

"Yakuza 7/Like a Dragon."

"Any of the Yakuza games."

"You can go for Bravely Default II!"

"Bravely Default 2 is cheap and a ton of fun."

"Bravely Default"

"Bravely default 2 and the upcoming dq3 remake"

"Bravely Default was made by the same team as Octopath Traveler."

"I honestly can't remember a thing about Bravely Default 2's story."

"Nier Automata is a must play. Simply the best game ever made."

"Nier Automata."

"Nier Automata, my friend."

"Nier: Automata was my first JRPG. I highly recommend it."

"Nier Automata."

"The two games I'll always recommend are Dragon Quest XI and Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon."

"Yakuza: like a dragon, followed by Like a dragon: infinite wealth."

"I really enjoyed it as a “real world” turn based JRPG."

"Yakuza Like a Dragon."

"My recommendation is Yakuza Like a Dragon."

"Xenoblade Chronicles X comes to the Switch in March."

"Xenoblade 1-3, fire emblem, Ni no kuni, Persona 3-5, Nier replicant/Automata"

"Xenoblade."

"The Xenoblade series definitely, especially 3."

"If you have a switch check out Xenoblade"

"Ok, so number 1, Shin Megami Tensei V."

"Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance"

"SMT5 Vengeance has some of the best turn based combat and character building gameplay of the modern era."

"Vengeance is a no-brainer if you like SMT."

"Shin Megami Tensei V is stand alone, pretty approachable."

"Super Mario RPG or Sea of Stars."

"Super Mario rpg, or Mario Luigi brothership."

"If you like Mario, then there are at least three: Super Mario RPG, Paper Mario - The Thousand Year Door, Mario & Luigi - Brothership."

"**Super Mario RPG.** AKA the game explicitly made so people who don't like RPGs would play an RPG."

"Super Mario RPG."

"Ni No Kuni!"

"Ni No Kuni 1 or 2. I like the first one best! Dragon Quest XI. Persona 5."

"Ni no Kuni 1 is the JRPG that saved the PS3"

"Honestly Ni No Kuni I & II are fun and not as deep as some JRPGs timewise."

"Ni No Kuni, Ni No Kuni 2."

"Someone already said it but shin megami tensei is great."

"For turn-based, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance."

"Shin Megami Tensei V."

"The game focuses more on the combat compared to Persona."

"Most mainline SMT games. Games like Nocturne use atmosphere instead of excessive dialogue"

"I strongly suggest the Grandia series."

"Grandia is one of the best and BoF 3 is ace"

"It's fun and charming, but it almost doesn't have enough story for me."

"Grandia 1/2."

"I always recommend it when I can. Not too long, and its a straightforward but well paced adventure."

"Chained Echoes FTW! Masterpiece of a game."

"I would go with Chained Echoes. It's very classic like Chrono Trigger."

"Chained Echoes!"

"Try Chained Echoes.. I was truly impressed"

"Persona 5 and metaphor are great on deck."

"Persona 5. Everything about that game is fun to play, even the menus."

"I'd say Persona 5, it has a great cast, is generally well paced, and has a boppin sound track."

"In US, physical Persona 5 is on sale for $25 at Target."

"I think everyone should play FF6."

"Otherwise FF 6/7."

"Final fantasy 6"

"Pixel art: I'd recommend you FF VI, for me it's a masterpiece."

"It's fun, it's silly, it has Luigi."

"I want to suggest Paper Mario 64 and TTYD based in your liking of Mario RPG."

"Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door is coming later this month!"

"Persona 4 golden or triangle strategy."

"Persona 4 Golden."

"Persona 4 Golden. Outside of Pokemon when I was younger, it was my first JRPG."

"Persona 4 Golden or persona 3 portable."

"Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the best strategy-RPGs ever made."

"FF tactics"

"Some classics worth a look: Final Fantasy Tactics, Vanguard Bandits, Azure Dreams, Thousand Arms"

"Final fantasy tactics, war of the lions."

"Venaitura."

"If you want to try short Indie JRPGs: Shadows of Adam."

"Pillars of Dust."

"For a Vast Future."

"8-bit Adventures 2."

"Sea of Stars"

"Sea of Stars."

"Sea of stars is a must play…."

"For JRPGs, Skies of Arcadia I guess. Also Sea of Stars."

"Trails in the Sky as others have said."

"Trails in the Sky along with the Japanese voice patch"

"Trails in the Sky!"

"I really think you should try the Trails in the Sky series."

"Baten Kaitos!"

"How about the Baton Kaitos games? They have a very interesting battle system."

"Baten kaitos remasters on steam or switch."

"Baten Kaitos."

"Etrian Odyssey Nexus I recently picked it up cause my friend recommended it to me."

"It's hard and you gotta experiment with your party."

"The games are really pretty too. Think lush forests. Music is great."

"Have you played the Etrian Odyssey series?"

"You never fo wrong with Persona."

"Any persona game!"

"Persona 3-5, or any of the Pokemon games."

"Persona 3 reload or persona 5 royal."

"Fuga: Melodies of Steel (and naturally its sequel afterwards)."

"Then I be so free to recommend my favorite Videogame: "Fuga Melodies of Steel"."

"Then I be so free and recommend my favorite Videogame: "Fuga Melodies of Steel"."

"I recommend 'Fuga Melodies of Steel'."

"Golden Sun and Chained Echoes are both great shouts."

"Fairly short fun GBA games imo if you don't suck at puzzles."

"Try the Golden Sun games on GBA."

"Play golden sun on Nintendo switch online!"

"Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door."

"Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door. It's fun, it's silly, it has Luigi."

"- Paper Mario TTYD"

"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 hands down."

"Xenoblade 3."

"Xenoblade 3, nothing comes close."

"I am loving Metaphor Refantazio right now."

"According to metacritic it's one of the best JRPGS you can get."

"You can't really go wrong with Atlus JRPGs if you want to get into turn based."

"I play ys 8, final fantasy X,X-2, tales of vesperia, persona 5 royal, nier automata."

"Ys VIII and Yakuza like a dragon are some of my favourite jrpgs of all time."

"Definitely play Ys VIII."

"Radiant Historia"

"DS - can't go past Radiant Historia."

"Radiant Historia is both unique to the 3DS and an absolutely amazing RPG."

"Great story, great soundtrack, real time combat with strategy."

"Xenoblade Chronicles (all 4)"

"Try the Xenoblade chronicles series."

"Tales of Vesperia, Symphonia and Berseria are usually on sale for ~$5."

"I endorse the recommendations for the Tales series and for Radiata Stories."

"The Tales games"

"Pleasepleasepleasepleadepleadpelapdleasplease."

"13 Sentinels Aegis Rim"

"13 Sentinels!"

"You get the entire game on the cart and it’s open world with no random encounters."

"Final Fantasy 12 is so much better than XV."

"Final Fantasy 12 is an over the shoulder perspective real time with pause style RPG."

"Eternal Sonata is one of my all time favorites, definitely worth at least 1 playthrough imo."

"You should also play Eternal Sonata."

"Eternal sonata or Persona 5."

"* Tales of (all of them)."

"Honestly I’d go with the tales games."

"I really liked Vesperia, Abyss, and Symphonia."

"Final Fantasy VII is one of the most important games in the history of gaming"

"My top recommendations would be: Final Fantasy IV & Chrono Trigger"

"Final fantasy 7, either the remake or the older remaster."

"Since you prefer turn based, why not try eiyuden chronicles hundred heroes?"

"Eiyuden Chronicles just dropped. Spiritual successor to Suikoden"

"Eiyuden Chronicles just came out and I would definitely recommend it."

"Play Trails series. Easily top jRPG games ever made."

"I cannot recommend Trails series enough."

"Trials of Mana (3D remake) is, IMO, the best you're gonna get."

"Trials of mana runs at 90 fps on steam deck and is easy and great."

"Visions of Mana or Trials of Mana, because it's not as complicated as the other popular jrpgs."

"My personal favorite is Legend Of Dragoon."

"Legend of dragoon."

"Legend of the Dragoon."

"I also recommend Tales of Berseria."

"Tales of Berseria."

"Tales of Berseria."

"Ni No Kuni 2. Dark Cloud 2. Dragon Quest 8 and 11"

"Ni no Kuni 2 is like the first but with some pretty good action RPG combat instead."

"Ni No Kuni 2 is on sale on ESHOP rn for $10."

"Star Ocean second story!"

"Star Ocean 2 remake would be my choice if you are on PC."

"Star Ocean 2."

"Ni No Kuni and the wrath of the white witch. Monsters and creatures to fight, capture and train/level to use in combat."

"Ni No Kuni wrath of the white witch is a great jrpg where you actually do catch and level up creatures."

"Then I be so free and recommend my favorite Videogame: "Fuga Melodies of Steel"."

"Fuga Melodies of Steel is about 20 hours."

"Xenoblade Trilogy. No close second."

"I have to say the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy."

"Yakuza 7 is perfect. It's a very classic jrpg in gameplay mechanics, but it's very modernized."

"Yakuza 7, a true gem."

"Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster and Chrono Trigger are the obvious choices."

"Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster. Absolutely amazing."

"Yakuza: Like A Dragon is what got me in, I used to have no patience for jrpgs."

"Does Yakuza: Like A Dragon count? That's my top pick."

"Granblue Fantasy Relink. Tales of Arise."

"Granblue Fantasy Relink."

"Play Final Fantasy XII Zodiac Age."

"FF 12 TZA"

"Nier Replicant and Automata in that order."

"Nier Replicant"

"I realized that I was willing to pay almost full price for Metaphor, not something I usually do."

"Metaphor ReFantazio is perfect"

"The answer to your JRPG questions is always Trails in the Sky FC."

"Trails in the Sky FC - Large, connected world, great story."

"My top recommendations would be: Final Fantasy IV & Chrono Trigger"

"Final Fantasy 4 is the one I started with."

"Start with Pokémon and then go from there"

"- Pokémon Platinum, Black/White, Black 2/ White 2, and Soul Silver/ Heart Gold"

"Chrono Cross, best jrpg of all time."

"Chrono Cross (but go into without any Chrono Trigger expectations)"

"Odin Sphere Leifthrasir and technically not an RPG but 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim is incredible"

"On PS+ Extra, often on sale for $10-15."

"Since you played a lot of atlus, play Digital devil saga."

"You can get Digital Devil Saga I & II on the shop."

"Bravely Default 2"

"Going to toss out this one **BRAVELY DEFAULT II**."

"I’ll always recommend the Trails series."

"Trails, and Ys are pretty fun series."

"Cosmic Star Heroine, Chained Echoes."

"I always like to reccomend Cosmic Star Heroine."

"I would absolutely recommend star ocean second story r. Such an amazing game."

"This is one I'd recommend fairly highly"

"I also recommend Nier."

"* Nier."

"The Ys series. 8, 9, 10 are newest and really fun."

"The one in recent memory that I remember most fondly at the moment is Ys 8."

"I'm always fond of Romancing Saga (Revenge of the Seven is pretty awesome lol) and the Trails series."

"Romancing SaGa 3 and SaGa Frontier are really cool."

"Suikoden 1 & 2 best story wise for me."

"You might want to wait for the new version to come out."

"Strong turn-based battles systems, good storytelling, music, and atmosphere"

"With Wild Arms I’d suggest Alter Code F on PS2."

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection :D."

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (the first one)"

"Pokemon and Dragon Quest are the general starter RPGs."

"Pokemon is also JRPG 101."

"Like another comment said Persona 3 Portable or 3 Reload."

"Persona 4 Golden or persona 3 portable."

"If it has to be turn based, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is pretty good."

"Tokyo Mirage sessions."

"Tales of Symphonia: or as I like to call it, the Saturday Morning Cartoon JRPG."

"If you’re looking to switch things up a bit, tales of Vesperia or Tales of Symphonia are really fun action jrp."

"If you enjoy real time combat you could try Kingdom Hearts."

"Kingdom Hearts."

"I really enjoyed Shadows of Adam, Rise of the Third Power."

"Shadows of Adam have all brought me joy."

"The Star Ocean games are also pretty good."

"Star Ocean."

"I also recommend Valkyria Chronicles."

"* Valkyria Chronicles."

"One game I’ve been enjoying has been Odin Sphere."

"* Odin Sphere remaster."

"I suggest Dragon’s Dogma (closest to western RPG style) or either Shin Megami Tensai V or Dragon Quest XI."

"Breath of Fire 4 is pretty awesome."

"Before I got to your list, I was going to say Ara Fell."

"Ara Fell."

"Try some of the SaGa games, they share a lot of DNA with classic Final Fantasy."

"Romancing SaGa 2 is one of the best in franchise."

"Super Mario RPG or maybe Sea of Stars."

"Mario RPG. Avoid Sea of Stars, game drags like crazy."

"Undertale."

"I love Fire emblem and I love Fire emblem engage."

"Atelier ryza 2 is an excellent jrpg"

"Personally, I always recommend Miitopia in this context. I LOVE this game."

"BEASTIE BALL! It just released in early access and I'm having a blast with it."

"Eiyuden Chronicle, Visions of Mana, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Trails Through Daybreak, Mato Anomalies, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, SaGa Emerald Beyond"

"Highly recommend, although it's a pretty long game."

"I also recommend FF 7 Remake."

"Well try Final Fantasy series."

"Personally I highly recommends u play the modern JRPGs like Persona 3-5."

"Xenoblade 1 is my fav ever."

"Have over 1500hrs in it and still playing it."

"I feel like Persona 4 Royal deserves the crown."

"That's the best jrpg I know of."

"Octopath Traveler 1/2."

"Yakuza 0. Just give it a shot, it’s so fun."

"Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch."

"Final fantasy VII remake integrade, was the game that opened the genre for me."

"If emulating is an option, I'd recommend Earthbound on the SNES."

"Trails in the Sky 1 ,2 ,3."

"Shadow Hearts Covenant IMO is quite a bit better than the majority of the list."

"Alongside Xenosaga, I most definitely would recommend Xenogears."

"Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Ruined King are both great."

"If you like Mario RPG, then TTYD remake is definitely worth a play."

"Dragon Quest 5 for me."

"Try Suikoden I & II when they release their remaster."

"Valkyrie Profile"

"Wild Arms 2"

"Suikoden 2"

"I have an obligation to mention Fell Seal whenever this comes up."

"Xenogears first and foremost (best written story if you can get by the graphics)"

"Grandia II. Awesome game, interesting characters, best combat system ever."

"Persona 3 Reload"

"Check out Manafinder. Beautiful pixel graphics and great characters."

"Breath of Fire 3 is one of my all time favorite games in general."

"Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne was my window into the genre."

"Any Megaten and Ys you have yet to play are a must."

"Nier Automata."

"Star Ocean Second Story R"

"SMT Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2."

"Star Ocean the second story"

"My favorite JRPG is "Fuga Melodies of Steel"."

"I enjoyed the crap out of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana."

"I always recommend Odin Sphere Leifthrasir."

"Chained Echoes"

"Last Remnant"

"Vagrant Story, Threads of Fate, Tales of Destiny 1 and 2."

"Grandia HD Collection"

"Mama Collection"

"Visions of Mana"

"8 Bit Adventures 2 just came out on consoles and it's SO GOOD and no you don't need to play the first."

"I absolutely would recommend the Legend of Heroes/Trails games."

"If you want Persona with less dialogue, like a LOT less dialogue, you need to play Shin Megami Tensei."

"If you can find a way, Skies of Arcadia Legends."

"My top recommendations would be: Final Fantasy IV & Chrono Trigger"

"My top recommendations would be: Final Fantasy IV & Chrono Trigger"

"My top recommendations would be: Final Fantasy IV & Chrono Trigger"

"Trails from Zero"

"Trails to Azure."

"Haven’t seen mention of White Knight Chronicles yet so I’ll say them!"

"FF16, Persona 5, Nier Automata"

"It feels super nostalgic, and captures pretty much everything you loved with old 16 and 32-bit jrpgs without the bad parts."

"Riviera the Promised Land"

"Tales of Phantasia along with all of the FF games from 1-6 on GBA"

"DS: - Dragon Quest IV-VI"

"- Golden Sun: Dark Dawn"

"- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon"

"Tactics Ogre Knights of Lodis"

"Glory of Heracles for sure!"

"Final Fantasy 4 Heroes of Light"

"Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds is actually a really great game, currently 3.99."

"Bug Fables is one of my favorites."

"If you're old enough, Stick of Truth is like 12 hours of pure JRPG-ness bliss."

"Outstanding writing, phenomenal game, absolute classic from the 360 era."

"My top 3 picks of JRPG's id recommend is rogue galaxy."

"Star ocean the second story r is great."

"Shadow Hearts especially the first 2. Love, death, science, magic, demons."

"Magical star sign."

"I'm a big Grandia fan. May be nostalgia from playing it back on the Ps1 but I got the switch release and still really enjoy it."

"Drova: Forsaken Kin"

"Is no one going to mention Cuthulu Saves Christmas?!"

"Golf story is super cute and very enjoyable."

"If you like Earthbound, Undertale is pretty fun."

"Child of Light"

"The Benza RPG is free and funny."

"If your looking for an alternative Another Eden is a possible if you liked the Chrono series."

"Before the 7 star and NV era, This was literally the best Gacha / JRPG overall for gameplay focused people."

"Im liking Romancing Saga 2 Remake its really good."

"Both of them have very straightforward stories that are easily digestible."

"Mario and Luigi brother ship is an RPG that I can recommend."

"Those are straight forward story driven classic with very good quality of life feature."

"I also recommend Triangle Strategy."

"Trails, and Ys are pretty fun series."

"The recent dragon quest remake seems like a decent option."

"Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster."

"Grandia 1 and 2 remaster."

"Any of the Zeboyd RPGs like Cthulhu Saves the World."

"Suikoden 1 and 2 remasters are coming out soon."

"Believe it or not , I put Dark Cloud on this list."

"Can I suggest SMTV Vengeance?"

"I think Octopath 2 would be the best choice to play on the Switch."

"Play the Mana series!"

"Mario RPG is my go to recommendation for first time JRPG player."

"Shin Megami Tensei 3."

"I loved Disgaea 1, and there's a Switch port called Disgaea 1 Complete."

"Also League of Legends: Ruined King is also the same art style and gameplay but the story although stand alone is better enjoyed if you are familiar with LoL lore."

"Omori. It wasn’t made in Japan but it has all the elements of a good jrpg."

"Not Nintendo, but Lisa the Painful is one of my favorite turn based rpgs."

"Legend of dragoon is and old ps one remaster but I loved the uniqueness of the combat."

"From the makers of Furi, Haven is a fun indie co-op RPG for couples specifically."

"I've really enjoyed Doom & Destiny, and Doom & Destiny Advanced."

"Depending on how you like."

"Cross code."

"It's an oldie but I love Breath of Fire IV."

"If you like the art style of Darksiders with final fantasy reminiscent turn based battles, you can play this."

"Alabaster Dawn looks good."

"Visuals are like a mix of Studio Ghibli and Dragon Quest."

"I did not expect some of the gameplay that exists so long ago would stood the test of time."

"Try the Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven demo."

"Phantasy Star Online 2 or whatever is pretty good."