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The best JRPG you haven’t played yet (feeds.joystiq)

This is a column by Jason Schreier dedicated to the analysis (and occasional
mocking) of his favorite genre, the Japanese role-playing game. Whether it’s
because they’re too antiquated or just too niche, he believes JRPGs don’t get
enough attention in the gaming industry today. It’s time to change that.

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Every good game has moments of euphoria, those revelatory points in an
interactive adventure when we realize just how much fun we’re having. They’re
different for everyone – some of us might be enamored by a combat system or
nutty plot twist while others might find themselves romantically attracted to
a main character’s hair spikes – but everybody feels them.

These moments are usually short and ephemeral, showing up every once in a
while just to remind us that we’re enjoying ourselves. As a general rule, the
more time we spend thinking “Wow, this is great,” the better the game. When
something really blows us away, we’re aware of it the whole time.

Few JRPGs blow me away nowadays. For a while, I figured this was because I am
cranky and cynical. _Maybe this genre just isn’t for me anymore_, I thought to
myself. …

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