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Gundou

Gundou

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    Hello there! I'm a bit bored with the games I'm currently playing and maybe you can recommend me some gold ones that you know?

    I'll be happy to play it and leave a feedback after a long while.
     
    Gundou said:
    Hello there! I'm a bit bored with the games I'm currently playing and maybe you can recommend me some gold ones that you know?

    I'll be happy to play it and leave a feedback after a long while.
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    Xenoblade games are great. The music, the world, the stories and characters... The concepts are all brilliant


    Trails is also great, but Trails requires a big time investment. Trails is a series of games, all of which are directly connected and happen one after the other.
    It starts with trails in the sky, which starts of veeeeeery slow. This game build the foundation for all the following games to work upon, so it really just has a bit of politics, world-building as the main thing, but the core story is the flourishing of Estelle and Joshua's bond.

    Trails in the sky 2 takes the slow burn that is Sky 1 and makes it feel completely worth it.
    The other trails games are all fire too and don't require as much of a slog as sky 1 does.

    You cannot start sky 2 or 3 without having played sky 1. But you can start, say trails of Cold steel without playing sky.

    Again, you cannot start cold Steel 2,3 or 4 without having played cold Steel 1 and vice versa.

    There are three starting points to the series.
    Trails in the sky - a trilogy
    Trails from Zero - a duology
    Trails of Cold Steel - a trilogy


    I suggest trails from Zero as the cast is really cool, I love Crosbell and I believe it has the best of both worlds - Sky and Cold steel.





    The Tales games are good too, Berseria is a definite must-play and one of my friends really loves Tales of Xilia 1 and 2. Tales of Vesperia is fun too.




    The best hidden gem though, imo. Is Radiant Historia.
    The protagonist is a time traveling soldier who uses th splits in various timelines to his advantage.
    The story, the music, the gameplay is very good and i definitely recommend the game
     
    Yakuza: Like a Dragon (most people call it Yakuza 7, but that's a story for another time)

    Yakuza 7 was my introduction to the franchise, and it's made a VERY strong first impression with its compelling characters and story, as well as overall fun gameplay. Plus, the Yakuza series is known for its sense of humor, and Yakuza 7 is no exception. If you want a down-to-earth JRPG with protagonists who aren't teenagers or young adults, mature themes (prostitution and violence being prevalent in the game), a gripping story, and a LOT (and I mean a lot) of side content, I suggest checking it out.

    Bravely Default and Bravely Second

    I've always been a fan of the Bravely series, because it's a neat take on the classic Final Fantasy-type game with a cool job system and one of my favorite JRPG mechanics, Brave and Default. I've always enjoyed the series for its lore and characters, so if you're into a game that has fun with its setpieces like that, I recommend it. Plus, Revo from Linked Horizon (the people behind the Attack on Titan openings) composed Bravely Default's music, and it's honest to god one of my favorite soundtracks ever. I don't recommend Bravely Default II, but that's a personal thing and it might appeal to you.

    Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

    Now THIS is a monster-collecting game. It revitalized my on-and-off appreciation for Digimon, and if you're looking for a JRPG that allows near-endless customization like in Pokémon, I suggest Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. There's also a second story that comes bundled with the full edition called Hacker's Memory, so there's more bang for your buck.
     
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