Top 10 BEST Turn Based Switch JRPGs

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @davidvinc
    @davidvinc  Год назад +5

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  • @HybridAngelZero
    @HybridAngelZero Год назад +18

    We really have been in something of a turn-based Renaissance for the last few years and I am absolutely loving it! This list is just a reminder that I have so many games to look forward to

  • @gustaveriksson113
    @gustaveriksson113 Год назад +9

    I was so scared the whole video that Chained Echoes would be left out. That game was just.. Such a journey.
    I wouldn't even say it's for us old gamers looking for nostalgia. I'd say its the perfect entry point for new gamers to get into Jrpgs.
    Great pacing, characters, story, combat, music. Everything is fantastic. Eddie marianukhra who made the soundtrack deserves a place among the giants of the industry and Mattias Linda deserves his own studio.

  • @LadyLunaNini88
    @LadyLunaNini88 Год назад +21

    DQ11(pretty much the DQ franchise in general) and the Octopath series have really got me to just overgrinding in these games, and that's not a bad thing in my opinion. I may just play BF 2 again, just because it's so much fun to just pick up and play. Turned based RPGs are just that... Pick up and play. and I love that specific type of play for me.

    • @MaskedGuyCh
      @MaskedGuyCh Год назад

      BF2?
      You mean Bravely Default 2?

  • @wylelias
    @wylelias Год назад +13

    DQ11 and octopath had me in the zen of grinding. Lots of fun to just chill in those games. I think the best thing though in DQ11 is it reminds you of what you need to do next so breaks from playing it are not punishing. I wouldn't mind seeing that in more games. Great LIST!

    • @Kainteeka
      @Kainteeka Год назад

      I'm thinking of finally playing DQ11. Do you think the definitive version for battle turbo is worth the upgrade?

    • @wilfridekoue1405
      @wilfridekoue1405 Год назад +1

      @@Kainteeka Yep

  • @kevinstreetgaming
    @kevinstreetgaming Год назад +4

    Seeing Elie on the thumbnail, I just wanted to say that I finished Trails to Azure earlier this afternoon. Zero and Azure are two of the best jrpgs I have ever played.

  • @15kalas15
    @15kalas15 Год назад +4

    I recently bought romancing saga 3 on the switch and after playing for just a few hours completely fell in love with the game. In my mind it feels like ff4/6 meets dark souls and I love the innovative gameplay mixed with the lack of hand holding and the games willingness to let the player stray to locations they aren't ready for. I still haven't completed the game but i made sure to pick up saga frontier and scarlet grace before the sale ended. I feel like this series is criminally underrated and undiscussed in the west and would love to hear your thoughts on these games.

  • @acidwizard6528
    @acidwizard6528 Год назад +2

    5:17 I love that tongue in cheek remark about Final Fantasy and could not agree more.

  • @ifyoucanttakeitback615
    @ifyoucanttakeitback615 Год назад +2

    DQ XI is the best JRPG from the last decade hands down, period !
    Such a gem. 👌

  • @Trenell83
    @Trenell83 Год назад +6

    If you like old school dungeon crawlers then one can give Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection a try. Loved this series.

  • @mattgrundy27
    @mattgrundy27 Год назад +3

    Octopath 1 and 2 are the best. Nothin else comes close.
    Sea of Stars is special too.
    Must plays for sure.

  • @35infinite
    @35infinite Год назад +2

    I love Octopath and Chained Echoes so much, I hope everyone plays them.
    Thanks for the vid, David, good stuff.

  • @Hugh_Jainus
    @Hugh_Jainus Год назад +1

    Wow the timing of this, was just making a list of games I want on switch and this is my favorite genre!

  • @VorpalBender
    @VorpalBender Год назад +1

    I love that you give an actual reason for adding more games to your Top 10 lists beyond "Because it's my list, so why not?"
    Hells yeah, David! More games equals for games for us to play! That's right!

  • @jeffereykizior1605
    @jeffereykizior1605 Год назад +1

    I got Bravely Default 2 on Steam/PC, it was the best surprise awesome game play wise that I have played in a long time.

  • @praetorxyn
    @praetorxyn Год назад +2

    Surprised at no Triangle Strategy. I am finally playing through it on Steam at the moment. Maybe a third of the way through the game at best, but I'm having fun with it.

  • @bandrew1442
    @bandrew1442 Год назад +2

    I'm super excited for thousand year door, i even played the first paper mario to prepare for it

  • @uppernimbus
    @uppernimbus Год назад +6

    Another BANGIN' list of games! I never get tired of turn-based RPG's, they're the absolute BEST! Love the list, David, great work~

  • @Lukamusic81
    @Lukamusic81 Год назад +1

    I'm loving Dragon Quest 11 S. Just recruited the twin sisters. Sooooo Gooood!

  • @colloquialprism
    @colloquialprism Год назад +1

    Octopath Traveller is such a cool game. I've seen too many negative opinions about it (and also Bravely Default while we're at it) in regards to the writing/dialog among a few other things. Maybe it's kind of dumb to bring up but these kinds of unfounded remarks irritate me to no end! These games are SO. GOOD. Not once did I stop and think "wow this wasn't written well!" I think some people keep expecting more and more from games... like they hyper fixate on everything THEY THINK the game should be doing.
    These games are basically perfect. Sorry haters but no. Play something else

  • @joaquinrodriguez9148
    @joaquinrodriguez9148 Год назад +2

    I love almost the entire list, especially Bravely Defalbut 2, which doesn't get the love it deserves, but also i would include two hidden gems, Child of Light and Cris Tales i can not stress enough how much i love the latter

  • @marcsm2008
    @marcsm2008 Год назад +1

    I knew DQ11 would be your number 1 entry before watching this video. And I'm happy for this. ^^

  • @ophidianmind333
    @ophidianmind333 Год назад +4

    This is a magnificent list filled with truly excellent games and I was pleased to see there was some love shown for SMT. 👍

  • @neogamer6461
    @neogamer6461 Год назад +2

    Nice list, David. No surprises with DQ11. Been playing Lunar Silver Star Story Complete. Enjoying it a lot. One of the best turn-based games on PS1. It did get a remake on PSP but I wanted the PS1 version.

  • @deatho0ne587
    @deatho0ne587 Год назад +1

    Kind of hope they remaster SMT Digital Devil Saga and DDS2.

  • @Terron29
    @Terron29 Год назад +1

    Great upload. Love your music choices in the background of these uploads man!

  • @fernandod4046
    @fernandod4046 Год назад

    It feels really nice not having to screenshot multiple times on your list videos for once, I'm glad I either already own or have them currently ordered them on playasia for most of these. Beautiful list!
    My favorite turn based is, etrian odyssey. Always

  • @jeffreydean5112
    @jeffreydean5112 Год назад

    Thanks so much for this list! The last 6 months or so, I have been on a turn-based run and I've been looking for any and every game possible. I'm about 60 hours into Bravely Default 2 and 80 hours into Octopath Traveler 2 and they are exceptional games. Sea of Stars was a huge surprise for me - I loved it! OT2 has a beautiful soundtrack - to the point where I think 5 of my 80 hours is just not touching the controller while i listen to the music lol I just got OT1 this weekend to start (when I finish the other one) and I'm going to try these other games as well!

  • @ParasaurolophusZ
    @ParasaurolophusZ Год назад +3

    The Pokemon games probably count here too! But I love your list. I have several of these on my ever-growing backlog. One day....

  • @VXMasterson
    @VXMasterson Год назад

    David loves Dragon Quest so much he included an unreleased game on a top 10 list

  • @Brandonfriggenstaleylol
    @Brandonfriggenstaleylol Год назад +1

    Great list but 1 gettin bumped when the suikoden remasters drop!!

  • @GamingG4276
    @GamingG4276 11 месяцев назад +2

    What, no Monster Hunter Stories 2? That game is amazing, and that's coming from someone who just can't get into the mainline games. Trust me, I tried.

  • @swampcow60
    @swampcow60 Год назад +1

    hahaha oh my god please reshoot that shirt promo. so awkward!

  • @eliechaya9690
    @eliechaya9690 Год назад +2

    Turn based forever ❤ Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤

  • @003SONE
    @003SONE Год назад +1

    For me, I enjoy Triangle Strategy more than Octopath Traveller. Granted I haven't finished either games but it just seems to interest me more.

  • @Eagleknight815
    @Eagleknight815 Год назад

    I love my switch! Such a JRPG Juggernaut! Personally, can't go wrong with any of these in this list. I don't know if I have a favorite. There's just so many good ones

  • @CrashPad56
    @CrashPad56 Год назад +1

    i just got my hands on the baten kaitos remaster, you've made me excited to give it a whirl if i can ever find the time! thanks for the quality vids!!

    • @davidvinc
      @davidvinc  Год назад +1

      Have fun, I know you’ll love them!

    • @XVa-uj8m
      @XVa-uj8m Год назад

      Is it Namco Bandai? Curious to know whether or not I'll have to import it to get the Japanese text.

  • @NikkiTrip
    @NikkiTrip Год назад +1

    Excellent video! This makes me realize I should get around to trying out the Dragon Quest Monsters games. I love the whole main franchise, so I'd probably enjoy it.

  • @vieques2007
    @vieques2007 Год назад +1

    Always like to see the Dragon quest love!

  • @jaretco6423
    @jaretco6423 Год назад

    I don't know if this counts. But I also add in the Mario + Rabbids games. An Tactical RPG/Strategy game with an XCom alike style with an crossover between Mario & the Rabbids seems ridiculous at first, but it actually works and they became some of the best Mario RPG'S we had in an long time. And with the remake of Super Mario RPG & The Thousand Year Door coming soon, Mario RPG'S have become pretty heavy on the Switch and I'm happy for that.

  • @AntonioCunningham
    @AntonioCunningham Год назад

    The thing I LOVE about the trails crossbell series is there's *no* forced school setting.

  • @ethanwagoner9268
    @ethanwagoner9268 5 месяцев назад

    I’m subscribing now that list was perfect exactly the games I was looking for lol

  • @veespa_
    @veespa_ Год назад +1

    I just beat Zero/Azure, oh my gosh. Trails is now my favorite series. I’m pissed that Cold Steel 1 and 2 aren’t on Switch because now I have to wait til I’m home to play them 🙁

    • @Joshs-oe6xs
      @Joshs-oe6xs Год назад

      I always love to see people fall in love with Trails. It's my favorite series of all time and means a lot to me. Playing through each one, from Sky 1, through the following 9 games to Reverie is quite an experience. I almost feel like I know these characters in real life after the years I've played them and over 2200 hours between all entries. Having now beaten Zero and Azure, you're gonna be happy to see some events in Cold Steel III and IV.

  • @Pimpjira87
    @Pimpjira87 Год назад +1

    I didn't remember how you felt about SMTV so nice to see it on the list
    I take it there was an unspoken rule of there being no 10+ year old ports since there was no FFIV/V/VI?
    Also I watched this vid and got no ads, but then I refreshed and started getting them. Maybe I clicked too early. lol

  • @guccidonbuzzflightyear4440
    @guccidonbuzzflightyear4440 Год назад

    I’m playing Trails to Azure right now, I love it

  • @SheIsTheOneNamedSailorMoon
    @SheIsTheOneNamedSailorMoon Год назад

    Grandia HD Remaster! Grandia 2 was probably the first jrpg that I bought in the early 2000's. I absolutely love this game. It has a great story, likeable characters and fun combat.

  • @jaimereupert4247
    @jaimereupert4247 Год назад

    I got Chained Echoes on my emulator on my gaming phone. I got the demo of Sea of Stars and Dragon Quest XI S for my Switch. I had DQXI digitally for my Xbox One S but for some reason it doesn't recognize that I have the game so now when I can afford it, I'm get it for the Switch. I also got the demo for Ys IX, but unfortunately it only allows 10 mins of gamellay then cuts off, even if your in the options menu. 😫

  • @davidtimmer596
    @davidtimmer596 Год назад +1

    Trails, obviously, plenty of lore, content to unearth, fun worlds to explore, and characters that will click with you.
    Personas 4 and 5. I know people are gonna say " But Persona 3 is da best!" Honestly, while I'm glad that 3 portable gives you the option to control your entire party, It's really showing its age in terms of the slice of life stuff, and 4 and 5 let you pick who you romance, which I'm glad about. Hopefully 3 Reload can live up to its hype.
    Dragon Quest XI S. Thankfully this version has more content, and it's a fun game to just pick up and easy to access
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions: A fun cute musical Fire Emblem and SMT crossover with the session system that's fun to play around with, and if you love music, then this game is for you
    SMT V: Beautiful post apocalyptic Tokyo, creative customization for your demons, and for yourself.
    Pokemon Scarlet: Fun world to explore based on Spain, past and future motif is interesting, as well as a customizable party for your leisure. Also, Sprigatitto's the cutest starter.

    • @Dermetsu
      @Dermetsu Год назад

      Persona 3 let's you pick who you Romance as well, so I'm confused by that comment.

    • @XVa-uj8m
      @XVa-uj8m Год назад

      Don't bother getting Sessions on Switch. The Japanese version on Wii U is the only uncensored version plus Nintendo even changed dialogue to the point they altered the JAPANESE audio to match. -_-

  • @editnis
    @editnis Год назад +2

    Have u tried saga frontier one?

  • @guccidonbuzzflightyear4440
    @guccidonbuzzflightyear4440 Год назад +1

    Wow I actually do really love chained echoes but I didn’t except it so high. I beat most of the game but kinda got bored at the end. Trails just grabs me so much more. They are good tho

  • @MrJules39
    @MrJules39 Год назад

    What was the music in the intro/t shirt modelling? I recognise it from a game but can't put my finger on it! Ff8 maybe? But don't think so

  • @thepyropitbull
    @thepyropitbull Год назад +1

    Still waiting for baten kaitos from play Asia. Been almost a month now. Economy shipping was a poor choice 😂

  • @rpgranked
    @rpgranked Год назад

    Awesome video! If you like TTYD and Mario RPG, I'd recommend The Origami King too. It's very different but it's a masterpiece in my eyes!

  • @pforgottonsoul
    @pforgottonsoul Год назад

    i actually enjoy the school segments in persona games it gives you some nice downtime in between the dungeons.

  • @korrinmichealson5344
    @korrinmichealson5344 Год назад

    Didn't know that baten kaito's got an hd remaster. Thanks for that info!

  • @angelyuekero
    @angelyuekero Год назад +3

    I don’t mean to be rude but I’m confused. When you mentioned the Persona series you said that the Switch has the Persona 3 Portable Remake and then showed footage of Persona 3 Reload which has not been announced for the Switch, just Xbox, Play and PC. The Switch has the Remaster of Persona 3 Portable but not Persona 3 Reload which will come out Next year

    • @plym06
      @plym06 Год назад

      Reload was just announced last night for switch

    • @vitaro86
      @vitaro86 Год назад +2

      No, it wasn't. At least I didn't find any info about it. Angelyuekero has a point, that bit is misleading.

  • @TheIncredibleEmu
    @TheIncredibleEmu Год назад

    I don't know if it counts as more of an rpg or a vn but Death Mark and Spirit Hunter are my favorite Spooktober Switch excursions.

  • @meegs369
    @meegs369 Год назад

    I couldn't say a better list imho. I would swap a few in order (just my prefs) but god damn that was almost perfect!! :) Thank you David for reminding me of some of my backlog lol. I would like to add to the honorable mentions Atelier Ryza 1-3, Pokemon (i know it gets hate), Monster Hunter Stories 2, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions. But once again amazing list.

  • @grey_wulf
    @grey_wulf Год назад

    Hi David! Super hyped for the Super Mario RPG remake!

  • @TheJuancho51
    @TheJuancho51 Год назад

    I love you and your channel. I share the same LOVE in my soul for your fav type of games. Mario RPG Remake coming soon! Then Chrono Trigger after!!! LETS GOOOOO!!!!!

  • @individualywrappedcheeseslices
    @individualywrappedcheeseslices Год назад +1

    Baten Kaitos not being English voiced is insane. I beat the game as a kid in English. This is a step backwards and almost a slap in the face of NA fans 😢
    Ps. Game has the BEST plot twist of any RPG. When it was happening I thought I picked some kinda bad ending without knowing, it’s that good.

  • @eliotwildermann
    @eliotwildermann Год назад +1

    Another day another great list nice vid man 👨 👌 😊

  • @nr2676
    @nr2676 Год назад

    If SMT IV or SMT I & II (as a one game) would be remade on Switch, it will be definitely in TOP 3 or even TOP 1.

  • @femtrooper
    @femtrooper Год назад

    Solid list and one I love to see!!! Turn based and Switch = YES!!!

    • @davidvinc
      @davidvinc  Год назад

      they're the best kind of RPGs and they can take them out of my cold dead hands! LOL

  • @itguru2037
    @itguru2037 Год назад

    What’s better for rpg jrpg switch or ps5

  • @Huddy40
    @Huddy40 Год назад

    That modeling in the beginning 🤣

  • @jaimereupert4247
    @jaimereupert4247 Год назад

    #7 playing the demo on the switch. When I can afford it, I'm get the full game.

  • @ryanmfalla
    @ryanmfalla Год назад

    Hello david do you have a cheatsheet for players wanting to get into Trails?

  • @RPG_Bliss
    @RPG_Bliss Год назад

    Gatta agree with DQ11. It’s 10/10 🎉

  • @andrewduncan9431
    @andrewduncan9431 8 месяцев назад

    That model walk lol.

  • @diegoperea2115
    @diegoperea2115 Год назад

    "Top 10 games" he said, then gave us like 20 games 😁, great list btw

  • @lukedelameter7961
    @lukedelameter7961 Год назад +2

    The only one that I disagree with on this list is Bravely Default 2, and I disagree with it heavily.

  • @patrickstrahm05
    @patrickstrahm05 Год назад

    I'm surprised that the Front Mission 1st remake isn't on the list

  • @r.a.fgattaiguy845
    @r.a.fgattaiguy845 10 месяцев назад

    I wonder, have you played Monster Hunter Stories 2? it´s a turn based version of MH with rock paper scissors combat that focuses on story and characters instead of the grinding and action the series is known for, I´m almost finished and it was a blast to play, check it out

  • @GeekCulture101
    @GeekCulture101 Год назад

    Do you need to play the previous persona games to play them or are they their own standalone?

    • @GeekCulture101
      @GeekCulture101 Год назад

      ​@tenbones545 thanks I'll do that. I've wanted to for a while but wasn't sure where to start or if id need to play all previous.

    • @nr2676
      @nr2676 Год назад

      Except Persona 2 Innocent Sin and Persona 2 Eternal Punishment@@tenbones545

  • @sharebear421
    @sharebear421 Год назад +2

    Damn I thought DQ dark prince was out already 🤣 two months away. I hope the bestiary is huuuge

  • @bobbyo5807
    @bobbyo5807 Год назад

    I love my Switch and RPGS!!!!🎮👍☮️

  • @resellingwithjon
    @resellingwithjon Год назад

    Pretty much a perfect list.

  • @Petersmith57921
    @Petersmith57921 Год назад

    Now for a new product idea essence of david 😉😉😉

  • @GreekTheGeek1
    @GreekTheGeek1 Год назад

    Fully wholeheartedly agree with list and I own all of them apart from the unreleased ones 😊😊

  • @benmcmanus4154
    @benmcmanus4154 Год назад

    It came out a while ago, and it's a Wii U port, but I heartily recommend Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The turn based combat it has is actually insanely satisfying, using elements from SMT (Weakness and opportunity focused), Final Fantasy X (swapping party members during gameplay and turn order) and a little bit from Fire Emblem in that team composition and equipment play a major deal, especially on harder difficulty and that it feels more strategic than most turn based JRPGs. It's underrated as heck.
    And of course, it's a unique premise in the JRPG space with the closest being Sakura Wars more than anything else. As front, you're a bunch JPOP stars but actually are also skilled in defeating demons that are invading Tokyo by using Personas in the form of Fire Emblem Characters (Chrom, Caeda, Cain, Tharja, etc.) Honestly, the game just has endless good vibes, it's so colourful and its production is some of the best on Switch with great environments and characters along with fabulous animation.

  • @NeptuneMyst
    @NeptuneMyst Год назад

    Hey handsome! As a turn based rpg lover, I am here for this!! This list, (chefs kiss).

  • @naiomipetric722
    @naiomipetric722 Год назад

    I have half of these games already yay 🎉

  • @Covenfan-lg4mx
    @Covenfan-lg4mx Год назад

    Which trails games can i play on the switch without having played any of the other ones?

    • @firebreather4192
      @firebreather4192 Год назад

      Trails from Zero should be the best starting point on Switch.

  • @murkywaters5502
    @murkywaters5502 Год назад

    Fantastic list!

  • @irfansupercat167
    @irfansupercat167 Год назад

    I love turn based jrpg too ❤

  • @vudc140
    @vudc140 11 месяцев назад

    Love your shirt

  • @Yongui-pi3fc
    @Yongui-pi3fc Год назад

    You can play cold steel 1 and 2 am missing something?
    Also any computer can emulate the sky trilogy

    • @AdvisorLorne
      @AdvisorLorne Год назад

      CS1 and CS2 aren't available in English on the Switch likely due to XSEED owning the English translation.
      NISA has handled the English releases since CS3 but it's currently on XSEED to get those Switch releases going. That or Falcom and NISA would have to negotiate to use XSEED's English translation.

  • @rocksocks22
    @rocksocks22 Год назад

    Tokyo mirage needs to be on this list too :(

  • @SheIsTheOneNamedSailorMoon
    @SheIsTheOneNamedSailorMoon Год назад

    I ordered my shirt, I am going to be the coolest person at work. 😆

  • @agroah7236
    @agroah7236 Год назад

    I didn't understand the last horable mansion can someone who did tell me pls 😢

    • @davidvinc
      @davidvinc  Год назад

      The last honorable mention was WrestleQuest.

    • @agroah7236
      @agroah7236 Год назад

      @@davidvinc oh thank you 🙂

  • @Melomano051984
    @Melomano051984 Год назад

    There is something that makes me uncomfortable with the current jrpgs. Sometimes I just want to enjoy the classic turn-based system but almost all of them have very long cutscenes. If I get hooked on the story, I just want to know what's next and I want to move forward quickly. That's why I like Pokemon games more. I can't handle that duality of JRPGs.

  • @jackawatkins87
    @jackawatkins87 Год назад

    I see you.... future proofing your videos. Great great move

  • @RajamQED
    @RajamQED Год назад

    Dragon Quest totally deserves the #1 spot. Such a great game
    On the opposite though, Bravely Default was a huge disappointment. Graphics, story, even the jobs and the gameplay... it was all super uninteresting and I regret buying that game. I expected better after playing the NDS games

  • @BackPalSA
    @BackPalSA Год назад

    David, you look super cute in that shirt!

  • @Petersmith57921
    @Petersmith57921 Год назад

    Ahhh I wanted to were your top but your website doesn't deliver to England sigh

    • @davidvinc
      @davidvinc  Год назад +1

      The people told me that they’ve already shipped an order to the UK, they should do it

    • @Petersmith57921
      @Petersmith57921 Год назад

      Hi David so nice to here from you and thanks for that I went back and checked and they do I'll get it soon

  • @paulonetto9652
    @paulonetto9652 Год назад +2

    I played DQ11 all the way but it always surprise me that people liked this game that much. For me, the story was too simplistic and stretched for too long, and I found the battle system too generic also. The graphics were amazing but for me the music was too repetitive. The game in general didn't click for me, but I understand that everybody seems to have a different experience with it.

    • @XVa-uj8m
      @XVa-uj8m Год назад +1

      To be fair story was never the series' strong suit and it was always the superior gameplay to FF while FF was the reverse.

    • @jaretco6423
      @jaretco6423 Год назад

      ​@XVa-uj8m Exactly. I kinda prefer Dragon Quest over Final Fantasy. They always give out an not so heavy, yet solid storytellings/plot and the gameplay is simple & easy to understand, yet still provide strategy and comes with an fair challenge and not as piss easy as most Final Fantasy games have. That & Dragon Quest felt more of an grand adventure.

  • @whiteiswong
    @whiteiswong Год назад

    David100K!
    3 games not even released yet on this list? Unless...you've already got review codes |-)
    If you do we need to talk about the weather sometime lol

  • @cagedhercules5649
    @cagedhercules5649 Год назад

    Hold up, mario RPG is an actual remake instead of remaster?!

  • @saeefa
    @saeefa Год назад

    I never enjoyed Persona as much as everyone else but I found the high school aspect more fun than the dungeon areas, dungeon crawlers in JRPGS is a huge turn off for me