RetroGaming

I played the trails first chapter during the first weeks of COVID. And a few months later I had completed the other 8 80+ hour games in their entirety. The plot in each game really is interesting, they revamp the combat enough in each game to keep things interesting, and the reactivity of in game characters is awesome. One reason it took me so long to beat each game is because after almost any plot point in the story happens, every single NPC on the map gets new dialogue reacting to it. Running back and forth talking to everyone gets you more insight to the story and you might pick up some hidden quests too.

These games really are incredible and the fact that they all tie into each other makes everyone feel alive and important to the story. Definitely check them out!

Played this game for the first time recently (well, the original Steam/PC release), and loved it. It's a very relaxing RPG with tons of character-focused dialogue. It warms its way into the plot very gradually.

The battle system is especially fun. Characters feel unique and distinct, and the magic system is similar to FF7's materia. The combat is turn-based like FF10's, where turn order can be manipulated, and it takes place on a grid like Fire Emblem without being a full-blown SRPG. Think Chrono Trigger, where it's still like a traditional turn-based battle system, but position on the field matters.

I'm curious about how the remake will look, and how the hybrid battle system would work. But if you're a junkie for traditional JRPGs, I'd give the original a try. It often goes on sale for 50% off.