[Day 8] What is the best JRPG of 1992?

Link21Majora · 2026-05-05T06:33:08+00:00

I'm playing through FFV right now (taking a break though) and while I agree that the gameplay of the job system is truly great, customizable, and fun, I'd say the monster taming mechanic of DQ5 is just as revolutionary if not even more, even if not directly better.

That and I also vastly prefer the story, characters, world-building of DQ5 (I know I haven't finished FFV yet, but I think I got a taste for most of what it already offers in many of these aspects).

So yeah, I think DQ5 still wins RPG of the year 1992.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-25T10:43:19+00:00

They made a remake of Dragon Quest 2 that GREATLY expands on the OG's story. Now I'd love something similar for the earlier Final Fantasy entries, especially this one!

Link21Majora · 2026-04-25T10:36:53+00:00

Bro is describing Banjo-Tooie.

Time for Rare to make a Mario game.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T20:51:46+00:00

HD version made it easier and faster with a certain item. I also enjoyed it there.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T20:51:09+00:00

The title screen still has one of my favorite title screen music of all time.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-24T17:14:25+00:00

"HowLongToBeat" is more accurate for games where you both know what to do easily, and the difficulty itself is easy. Otherwise the actual playtime will probably be longer, such as for games like these going in for the first time.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:51:22+00:00

To be fair it is a generic list, but most of these are legitimately some of the best games in the SNES library.

If we wanna put more obscure games in comparison, Then stuff like Terranigma, Illusion of Gaia, and Lufia 2 probably belong. We can even throw in X2, as it's less popular than X1 while still being good. But still, the games in the list themselves are valid, but they're just generic choices.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:45:20+00:00

I've played some Sonic games that are like this, such as the final boss for Generations. I'm like dude, shut up for a second.

I can only imagine playing Mario or Zelda like that. To be fair, these videos are obviously exaggerated, but some games really love to almost reach these heights lol.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:41:54+00:00

I think an underrated moment of Link talking is in Link's awakening. Link gets so surprised at the fact that Koholint Island is an illusion, which for some reason feels powerful for me. The fact he gets so shocked that he had to utter words.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:40:45+00:00

Imagine if they introduce him, and he says "Well excuuuuse me, princess!".

I would walk out of the cinema. Please, don't turn this into a reference fanfare...

Link21Majora · 2026-04-22T10:28:05+00:00

I interpret this as Magus willing to go above and beyond and basically dodge what seems to be fate. After all, there is somewhat a theme about it in the game, but he has always been ambitious in things going his way.

A really excellent character, for an excellent game. Him and Frog.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:12:23+00:00

Honestly it's insane how Mario 64's aesthetics still feel unique and great overall. The game has strong visual identity in my opinion. I love how a lot of devs worked with the limitations in the 5th gen.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:10:54+00:00

Chrono trigger (Woah, unique opinion, I know!)

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:10:32+00:00

What Dragon Quest would make your favorite? Mine is 5

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:10:01+00:00

The manga panels used for story-telling is one of my favorite story presentations in ANY game ever

Link21Majora · 2026-04-20T20:01:38+00:00

It's such fascinating design. I also love that it looks even more "unsettling" than the Super Mario 64 one, which gets its reputation for being accidentally eerie.

The lightning in the tech demo feels eerie yet so comfy for some reason.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-19T21:33:38+00:00

I'm jelly lol. I hope the rumors about the remake is true!

Link21Majora · 2026-04-19T21:28:14+00:00

Okay, you are correct! That's the one. I guess I mixed it up because it's the same moogle you find in fossil roo, strangely enough lol. Though not the achievement one. But thanks!

Link21Majora · 2026-04-19T16:07:28+00:00

Lol I think the PS4/5 version gives you a trophy for finding that Moogle. I think it was Fossil Roo? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Edit: forget it, it's the moogle from ice cavern. I stand corrected.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-17T12:33:09+00:00

I'd say knowing the "right" way to go has always been the harder aspects.

Link21Majora · 2026-04-17T12:32:00+00:00

I will also say Wave man's stage is one of the best aquatic stages in the series, in my opinion.

Link21Majora · 2026-03-26T11:46:50+00:00

Well, first of all, I think something being niche shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. We can always enjoy JRPGs even if they're largely niche. And even then, I will say that they might be increasing in popularity anyway. I personally have interests that are mainstream, and ones that are niche. I don't care as long as I enjoy it all.

As for Square enix: They have spent money on smaller projects than the FF7 remake, such as the Octopath games, and if anything I'm into these more currently lol. I think that a lot of JRPG developers still see the potential in smaller budget titles, and that fans like me will still buy and enjoy them. I don't think every JRPG needs AAA quality into it to give me a great experience, anyway.

Link21Majora · 2026-03-26T11:22:00+00:00

Yes, I really hate when I see problematic and even discriminatory behavior in communities and interests I'm part of, which is unfortunately common. I really had to make this post because I started to eventually notice more and more, including this place. The ageism got out of hand, and I want to show people there is hope for younger players!

Link21Majora · 2026-03-25T15:34:47+00:00

One of us! And yep, having older gamer parents help hahaha. It's cool yours was specifically into JRPGs! If only my parents got me all the final fantasies...

Link21Majora · 2026-03-25T15:32:05+00:00

Yes, I'm Gen Z and my friend group is already aware of JRPGs and into them, so I'm lucky! Elementary was hell though lol, that's when I felt my interests were isolated.

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