JRPG on the Virtual Console

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JRPG on the Virtual Console

#1 Posted by mattf87 (168 posts) - 10 months, 20 hours ago

I recently got hold of the Classic controller and i've been playing a few of the SNES games. I wan to play through one of the RPG. I'm looking at:

- Final fantasy 2

- Final fantasy 3

- Chrono trigger

Any thoughts on which one I should go for? I prefer the fantasy RPGs rather than the Sci fi ones.

#2 Posted by Taku128 (439 posts) - 10 months, 20 hours ago

Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG on the SNES, so I'd say go with that.

#3 Posted by GrantHeaslip (736 posts) - 10 months, 20 hours ago

I haven't played them, but my understanding is that the early Final Fantasy games are quite unforgiving by today's standards. You might want to do a bit of research so you know what you're getting into, depending on your comfort level.

#4 Posted by YI_Orange (885 posts) - 10 months, 19 hours ago

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is the REAL best JRPG on the SNES.

#5 Posted by CrossTheAtlantic (1091 posts) - 10 months, 19 hours ago

@Taku128 said:

Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG on the SNES, so I'd say go with that.

I would say this, but only follow this advice if you want everything else to pale in comparison.

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#6 Posted by _Chad (926 posts) - 10 months, 19 hours ago

I don't like JRPGs but I really enjoyed Chrono Trigger.

#7 Posted by believer258 (7839 posts) - 10 months, 18 hours ago

Chrono Trigger, undeniably.

#8 Posted by Ace829 (2082 posts) - 10 months, 18 hours ago

If I'm correct, Final Fantasy 3 is actually VI. If so, get that.

#9 Posted by TobbRobb (3302 posts) - 10 months, 18 hours ago

If it's the american 2 and 3, you should go for 3. It's better than Chrono Trigger, and I'll fight anyone on that point.

If it's the actual FF3, I'd say you are better off not playing it. But that's just me.

#10 Posted by Wong_Fei_Hung (642 posts) - 8 months, 25 days ago

Secret of Mana

#11 Posted by I_Stay_Puft (1039 posts) - 8 months, 25 days ago

By final fantasy II and III you mean Final Fantasy IV and VI right? I enjoyed VI most would argue the last great Final Fantasy before Tetsuya Nomura got his hands on it and added his defining style to the series.

#12 Posted by Atta (129 posts) - 8 months, 25 days ago

I love final fantasy so I'd say go with chrono trigger. unless it's like @Ace829 said. then I guess just toss a coin because both are great

PS: after you finish those go for secret of mana

#13 Posted by LordAndrew (13812 posts) - 8 months, 25 days ago

SNES means not Japan, and also means SNES. So FF 2 and 3 definitely mean 4 and 6 here.

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