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The JRPG has been around conceptually since the days of the NES, but the NES is where the games we recognize as JRPGs today really took shape. Wanting to compete with Nintendo, the Sega Genesis needed a strong lineup of its own to go against juggernauts like the original Final Fantasy games. And boy, howdy, did Sega succeed in this regard.
When you think of the best games on the Sega Genesis, you're bound to throw in a Phantasy Star or Shining Force alongside the original Sonic games. I think the fact that many of the Genesis' JRPG offerings managed to leave the original hardware's nest over the years speaks volumes as to how well this catalog stood out. Some of them are still managing to be reborn elsewhere to this day. That said, the phrase "all that glitters is not gold" exists for a reason.
The JRPGs on the Sega Genesis come in all sorts of big and experimental sizes. Because of this, outside the more traditional titles like the aforementioned Phantasy Star games, you're bound to find something that doesn't click with you. If you need to cull some retro games off your backlog, I've found some JRPGs from the Genesis' heyday that might waste your time instead of enhancing it. Use your own discretion before playing these.
I know starting this list off with Arcus Odyssey might not be the best look, but the fact that this hidden gem is on this list is evidence that the Sega Genesis JRPG library was just that good. Arcus Odyssey might not exactly be a JRPG at first glance, favoring dungeon-crawling gameplay and offering co-op more than the usual RPG elements. But regardless, you get to pick your character, explore to expand the world, and handle tough bosses. To many, Arcus Odyssey counts as an obscure JRPG that more people should try.
To others, this ambitious dungeon-crawler shows its age. The mazes you explore can be quite tricky. You'll need to find specific NPC interactions to unlock the necessary paths to progress, and finding them all has proved frustrating. On top of that, if you're a JRPG fan who loves stories to go with the ride, you're better off looking elsewhere, as Arcus Odyssey's lacks depth. Finally, the combat acts more like a bullet hell than a traditional RPG. All of these features make it a hard recommendation for die-hard fans of the genre.
I'm heartbroken that I had to yank this one out of the vault to try and say it shouldn't be played. Ys III: Wanderers of Ys is awesome. In many ways, it stands out as a side-scrolling JRPG with bright colors, responsive controls, and a bit of Metroidvania-like exploration thrown on top. These pros could be a con for the right person, though, depending on what you like out of your JRPGs. Ys III is perfect for those who enjoy the adventure and its journey. However, it will only last eight hours if you know what you're doing from the very start.
Knowing is half the battle with Wanderers From Ys, too. You have to navigate a side-scrolling map with plenty of trial and error. The controls may be responsive, but you'll need to be quick on those buttons to dodge real-time distracting obstacles like fire breath from dragons in 2D. This, combined with short-ranged attacks, leaves Ys III's combat frustrating and unfair compared to other JRPGs you could play, modern or not. There's also very little player choice, so if that's a deal-breaker, you might want to forget about playing Ys III.
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