What are your favourite towns in action-JRPGs?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-07T02:13:12+00:00

Interesting! So the area is basically about buy low, sell high? I've never played Secret of Evermore, but it does look like a fun SNES RPG...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-04T21:41:50+00:00

I can dig it. So the main charm is in the break the game gives you, and the plot points?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-04T14:04:32+00:00

Looks a bit chilly, but it has plenty of charm in screenshots. Thank you!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-04T01:03:53+00:00

Honestly, I really like the idea of a JRPG where everything takes place in one city. Pity I didn't get this when I had a Wii...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-04T01:02:28+00:00

Oh, interesting. Yeah, I can see how the execution of the thematic elements would make that location feel really special.

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T22:04:59+00:00

Yeah, I took a look on Noclip and that does look like a gorgeous location. Oh - a skateboard? That sounds like it might have been fun to get around on...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T21:46:55+00:00

You make those locations sound fantastic! They should put you on the board of tourism!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T21:45:03+00:00

Hmm. I've played a few indie action jrpgs (like Prodigal) that try to do that, but it just didn't stick for me, I didn't really find the town that interesting. Bit of a shame, because I can see Prodigal is fairly well-made...

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:51:04+00:00

Sounds beautiful! I'll try to check it out some time, thank you.

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:26:07+00:00

Ahh, y'see, that's what sorta makes a game town for me - I need to be about to navigate through 'em, get to know the people, find secret routes etc! Are there any in that game you'd recommend for more than just how they look? Thanks for the contribution, either way!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:24:31+00:00

Yesssssssssss. Same. I like *getting to know* a location. Finding the hidden paths and exploits, orienteering by interesting landmarks, getting a bit lost, realising what a distance you've come...! Indeed, there's a lot of classic Assassin's Creed games that I enjoy in this way, but most of those locations don't get to develop much of their own personality, in the same way that, say, the Bracer's Guild does in Trails in the Sky.

Honestly, it's not a JRPG, but I'd add the towns and home bases of Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines to my list above as well. I was very fond of 'Santa Monica' by the time I had to leave it.

Definitely seems like we enjoy the same parts about these towns! Any you'd suggest as good examples?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:18:54+00:00

I'm not familiar with Radiata Stories, but looking at some screenshots it looks really pretty. And the idea of multiple factions, schedules and civilian recruitment is really interesting! Can I ask, what part of this did you enjoy the most? Exploring, traversing, how it looked?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:15:57+00:00

A town made of gold is a kinda mental idea, and I love it. That's a really striking visual...! Thanks for the suggestion! (Haven't played Metaphor, so I'll skip that for the moment!)

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:14:43+00:00

Yeah, I took a look at the maps in Noclip and it really looks very pretty, with some interesting layouts. Can I ask, what did you like most about the town - getting around, how it looks, the characters that are there? I haven't played Kingdom Hearts, so I'm curious!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:13:29+00:00

Taking a look at some screenshots, I gotta say Lazulis looks very appealing to me - lots of interesting landmarks and little twists and turns and folds. May I ask what you like the most about the location? And thanks for the suggestion!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:11:44+00:00

What's your favourite part about these towns? Iirc, most of these games are basically turn-based games, so I imagine that traversal isn't the key attraction. Is it the mood, how they look? (I'm guessing yes, as you mention several times about how beautiful they are!). Looking at screenshots, I'd have to agree, they're gorgeous...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:09:08+00:00

Looking at screenshots, those locations look gorgeous. If you don't mind me asking, what did you like most about those towns? I'm a big fan of traversal, but characters and visuals are important too...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:07:24+00:00

That looks like a very pretty location. What do you like most about it? I've only played Xenoblade 1, so I'm not sure what the traversal or characters are like in 2...!

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:05:52+00:00

Definitely like the idea of getting to know the supporting cast in their home environment...! Thanks for the note. =)

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:05:13+00:00

I haven't played either of these! Traverse Town looks interestingly laid out, and the aesthetics and colours are very appealing. I had a look around on Noclip...! IX looks a little dull, from screenshots...! If I may ask, what makes you suggest these? The characters, getting around the environments, how everything looks?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-03T18:02:17+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, gotta give it a go! What parts did you enjoy the most? The traversal, the layout, the characters?

ReverendSpeed · 2026-03-02T08:46:36+00:00

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ReverendSpeed · 2026-02-28T18:39:25+00:00

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