The Final Fantasy series is easily one of the most legendary gaming franchises of all time, starting out as a last gasp of sorts for Square before evolving into a multi-million dollar series that is still going strong to this very day. There are several games that one can pick out when one has to choose the best game in the series, with a special mention going out to Squaresoft’s final title on the PS2 before the company transformed into Square Enix. Final Fantasy X is easily one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, without a shadow of a doubt. The characters are memorable, the setting is intriguing, the story is excellent, and the combat is perhaps the most enjoyable version of a turn-based system that the series has ever experimented with.
So, it only goes without saying that people who finish Final Fantasy X will find themselves in dire need to fill up a void that this brilliant JRPG has inevitably left behind. Keeping this in mind, here are JRPGs worth playing for anyone who loved Final Fantasy X with all their heart.
10 The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel
When one talks about some of the most underappreciated JRPGs around, then it goes without saying that The Legend of Heroes series would definitely be a major part of this conversation at some point or the other.
Out of the three story arcs present in this series, Trails of Cold Steel is arguably the most accessible and modernized version of the lot. The fact that this arc spans four games as well means that gamers who get hooked into this series will find a wealth of content at their behest.
9 The Legend Of Dragoon
The Legend of Dragoon was one of the best JRPGs on the original PlayStation that slowly faded into obscurity over time, which is a shame.
While the game doesn’t really break new ground, the mechanics, gameplay, and story are more than good enough to warrant spending a ton of hours on, making for a wholly enjoyable experience throughout.
8 I Am Setsuna
For players who actually want to play another game that has similar story beats to that of Final Fantasy X, then one can’t really go wrong with I Am Setsuna.
Featuring a similar story of a person being sacrificed after a pilgrimage to appease an unseen power, I Am Setsuna is best described as a competent combination of Chrono Trigger‘s mechanics along with Final Fantasy X‘s story to deliver a great experience.
7 Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age
When one talks about legendary JRPG franchises, there are really only two names that have stood the test of time — Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. The latter might not have achieved a ton of popularity in the West… but Dragon Quest XI seems poised to change that perception once and for all.
Any fan of excellent JRPGs should definitely give Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age a shot. It’s an excellent title, and the release of the Definitive Edition on PC means there’s no better time to get into this amazing series.
6 Earthbound
Even a person who actively shies away from JRPGs would’ve heard of the legendary game that is Earthbound. Also known as Mother 2, Earthbound is easily one of the most unique games on this list, featuring a surreal story that is very much grounded in reality… and yet, is weirder than most of the other JRPGs on this list.
Earthbound is credited as one of the major inspirations for Undertale, which should be more than enough to illustrate just how iconic this JRPG really is.
5 Xenogears
Xenogears is one of the best JRPGs of all time, and it’s a shame that the studio didn’t have the time to focus more on the second half of the game.
However, even after this hiccup, the first half of the game is excellent enough to warrant labeling Xenogears as one of the greatest JRPGs on the PlayStation, and an absolute must-play for anyone even remotely invested in the genre.
4 Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve is easily one of the best RPGs ever released by Squaresoft, serving as another highlight on the PS1.
Taking on the role of Aya Brea and fending off a bunch of mutated enemies is extremely enjoyable, mainly due to the unique combat system featured in the game that definitely kicks things up a notch.
3 Octopath Traveler
For people who want to enjoy a game in the vein of the 2D title that Final Fantasy was known for before the seventh mainline title was released, Octopath Traveler is definitely the game to play.
The 2.5D art style is brilliant, the combat is exhilarating, the boss fights are the stuff of legends, and the soundtrack is truly excellent and keeps on changing as the player progresses through each individual story, making for a brilliant experience indeed.
2 Persona 5 Royal
It would be impossible to talk about JRPGs that are worth playing without mentioning the Persona series. Out of all the games in the series, Persona 5 Royal is easily the most accessible one of the lot, featuring a number of engaging mechanics that’s coupled together with an engrossing story to deliver a mesmerizing experience.
There’s no denying the fact that Persona 5 Royal is easily one of the greatest video games of all time and will prove to be a memorable experience for most players.
1 Chrono Trigger
It’s only a given that a game which features the talents of Hironobu Sakaguchi (the creator of Final Fantasy), Akira Toriyama (the creator of Dragon Ball Z), and Yuji Horii (the creator of Dragon Quest) would be something truly special, and that is exactly what Chrono Trigger was.
Even the most casual gamer can attest to the fact that they’ve heard of Chrono Trigger and the massive hype around it, which is only a given since it’s widely considered to be one of the greatest games of all time.
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