Sigourn
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I tried to give JRPGs another try but I can't ignore the fact that the Ys franchise is not the norm but the exception when it comes to its focus on brisk gameplay over everything else.
Most JRPGs people recommend suffer from everything I don't like about the stereotypical JRPG: random encounters, lots of inane dialogue that goes on and on, unfunny "jokes", kiddie aesthetics. Child and teen protagonists are the worst, and expressionless mutes rule, especially in games with no party members (as it reduces the odds for terrible party banter).
Most JRPGs people recommend suffer from everything I don't like about the stereotypical JRPG: random encounters, lots of inane dialogue that goes on and on, unfunny "jokes", kiddie aesthetics. Child and teen protagonists are the worst, and expressionless mutes rule, especially in games with no party members (as it reduces the odds for terrible party banter).