

It has one of the best casts of main characters I have ever had the pleasure to see in a game. The story as a whole is incredible, which offers an extremely good balance of slice of life things and seriousness. Persona 4 Golden's story revolves around a murder mystery, and a REALLY good one. The reason that Persona 5 became such a good game is that it stands on the foundation that Persona 4 built. This is why Chrono Cross is amongst the best JRPGs of all time. It's good to see a game promoting realism and the unfair nature of life, while still maintaining being an enjoyable experience. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, what we really want will always be out of reach. This dimensional hopping adventure asked hard questions that relate to anyone and everyone in such a beautiful way. The story follows a young man who must travel between two alternating realities (one in which he lived and the other where he died). Chrono Cross (94)Ĭhrono Cross is an outstanding game and sequel to Chrono Trigger, which twisted the time-bending nature of its predecessor into daring new directions. It allows players to enjoy the game's beautiful world, story, charming characters and overall "fantasy" setting. While there are people who complained about its gameplay, the slower pace of battles compared to previous entries is actually a good thing. Each character also has his/her own story which leads you to a deeper understanding of them and how they have come to be where they are during the game. The storyline is captivating, surprising you with unexpected plot twists that intertwine with each other flawlessly.

The characters, the story, the abilities system, the game world and especially the art. The last Final Fantasy for the original PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. Every aspect of this Final Fantasy game is superb. This plays a big role in boosting the game from just a good JRPG to a masterpiece. The excellent soundtrack alongside all the social sim aspects makes Persona 5 Royal's gameplay loop super refreshing. P5R follows a group of teenagers that confront various social issues as the Phantom Thieves. Following a calendar year structure, you'll spend your days and weeks going to school, taking on classes, getting to know your fellow students and companions, and even developing a romantic relationship should you choose to. Persona 5 Royal, released fairly recently, is one of the best JRPGs of all time.įurthermore, it also succeeds at telling a modern thriller, with a realistic story and settings. Overall, Persona 5 Royal (P5R) got all the basics of JRPGs right: from exciting with turn-based combat with lots of customizations to dungeons with a rich variety of challenges.
