JRPG Golden Era

[washing machine]

Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy in the 90s, Secret of Mana, etc.

Man, I can't get enough of these games. Call it a midlife crisis or a renewed love for a good story and customizable mechanics. Whatever it is, I've caught the bug 30 years too late.

I used to rent these games as a kid and will admit to them going over my head. In retrospect, these games were never meant to be rented over a weekend. That's just not enough time for someone like me who just wanted a sword and enemies to slash back then. I thought they were slow, clunky, and boring. I much preferred A Link to the Past.

Nowadays, with so many Square Enix titles available on mobile, I have so many save files going and can come to them any time I need a brain exercise to wind down with at the end of the day. I've recently beaten FF7 but I know there's still a ton of content I missed out on. Instead of going back to that, I'm currently in World of Ruin on FF6 while also flying around on the Epoch in Chrono Trigger. I even have a DQ1 playthrough going, but that one isn't that serious yet.

And those soundtracks. Nobuo Uematsu was the man.

[Simple Torture]

I’ve taken a look at the FF I-VI remaster set. I’ve never played any of them. It drops to $50 now and then, but I’m not ready to pull the trigger.

[washing machine]

If you're keen on mobile gaming, they are much cheaper.

[washing machine]

For a super meta experience, I recommend playing through FF6 with Shadow in your party while also reading a Murakami novel.

There are themes.

[Ello Sailor]

I've been thinking about firing up a playthru of Vagrant Story.

[washing machine]

Tell me more about this game. I've never heard of it.

[CopperTom]

It's considered one of the hidden gems of the PS1. By Square. I tried it a few years ago. I didn't beat it. I was clearly doing something wrong at times as some bosses were only taking 1 hp of damage on my attacks. I will say it seemed well made, but I got stuck shortly after getting through the forest.

[Ensign9]

Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy in the 90s, Secret of Mana, etc.

Man, I can't get enough of these games. Call it a midlife crisis or a renewed love for a good story and customizable mechanics. Whatever it is, I've caught the bug 30 years too late.

I used to rent these games as a kid and will admit to them going over my head. In retrospect, these games were never meant to be rented over a weekend. That's just not enough time for someone like me who just wanted a sword and enemies to slash back then. I thought they were slow, clunky, and boring. I much preferred A Link to the Past.

Nowadays, with so many Square Enix titles available on mobile, I have so many save files going and can come to them any time I need a brain exercise to wind down with at the end of the day. I've recently beaten FF7 but I know there's still a ton of content I missed out on. Instead of going back to that, I'm currently in World of Ruin on FF6 while also flying around on the Epoch in Chrono Trigger. I even have a DQ1 playthrough going, but that one isn't that serious yet.

And those soundtracks. Nobuo Uematsu was the man.

FFX is probably still #2 on my all-time hours played list.

[Simple Torture]

I’ve taken a look at the FF I-VI remaster set. I’ve never played any of them. It drops to $50 now and then, but I’m not ready to pull the trigger.

Hey FF1 is coming to Game Pass later this week, can’t wait to try!

[ABNorman]

I played both FF6 and Chrono Trigger multiple times in my mispent youth. Not sure I'd have the strength now that I'm old and ragged.

[Ello Sailor]

I’ve taken a look at the FF I-VI remaster set. I’ve never played any of them. It drops to $50 now and then, but I’m not ready to pull the trigger.

Hey FF1 is coming to Game Pass later this week, can’t wait to try!

FF1 is pretty basic. I would start with 4.

[Mecca]

The adventure of playing FFXII without a guide while trying to keep up with other RMers progress was one of my favorite RPG experiences. 7, 10, 8/9 are probably my rankings though