u/ChickenMaster123R

▲ 7 r/JRPG

I'm in dire need of a wholesome/SoL-esque JRPG.

I've just got off playing some grim and honestly trauma inducing games, so.... Just as the title says, I would like some recommendations for some wholesome JRPG's. Just so you know, I haven't really delved deep into the JRPG space, so you guys could probably throw anything at me and there'd be a 95% chance I haven't played or even heard of the game.

Basically, I'm looking for a game that has:

  • Little to no stakes
  • A good gameplay loop
  • A great story/cast
  • Very emotional (in both a wholesome & melancholic way)

For the third point, the main plot doesn't have to be spectacular, but since it's a SoL, I'd atleast like the side quests and characters to make up for it.

Naturally, I've tried to do some of my own digging (failed miserably since I don't know where to look). But, a JRPG I'm currently looking at is the atelier series, which I've heard is really good. I'd just like to get more options to weigh.

Platform: PC
Previously Played & Enjoyed: FF7, Octopath Traveler 2, Metaphor.
Will not play (yet): Persona

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u/ChickenMaster123R — 3 days ago