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" I don't think there's a JRPG more accessible than this one" I'd argue there's one more, though I may be biased as it's what got me into RPGs - Final Fantasy

" I don't think there's a JRPG more accessible than this one" I'd argue there's one more, though I may be biased as it's what got me into RPGs - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. It's a relatively unknown title as it was an attempt by the Final Fantasy franchise to get beginners into RPGs. It's like Super Mario RPG in a lot of ways, including seeing monsters on the overworld. However, it's much more like table-top RPGs, without mechanics such as timed hits and with more standard RPG monsters and spells. Personally I love the art style they went with in the game, it's the peak of pixel art IMO.

a_e_k 3y ago
It's generally a fun game and fairly streamlined, but there are some trash fights (mainly in the fire region) where it's really easy to get stun-locked to death. Or get a game-over from having both party members get petrified by the monsters in between your turns. With SMRPG, you can at least still block while asleep/mushroomed/scarecrowed.
chrisco255 3y ago
FF: Mystic Quest was also my first JRPG. After playing it I had to try all the others.
mcronce 3y ago
Mystic Quest was my first JRPG...then FF4, Chrono Trigger, and SMRPG - I think in that order? It really kicked off a lifelong love of the genre
aidenn0 3y ago
Yeah, my friend and I got MQ when it first came out and beat it in a single day. IIRC, the resurrection item was cheaply available, instant-death to undead enemies, and healed living characters up to full health. There were some fun box-moving/jumping puzzles though.
- Dwedit 3y ago
  There were no resurrection items in FFMQ. There is a Life spell for use during battles, and you automatically resurrect with 1HP after a battle.
  - aidenn0 3y ago
    Did the Life spell heal you to full if you're alive? If so that must be what I'm thinking of
IG_Semmelweiss 3y ago
Mystic quest peak moment: a fight with Naga/medusa with low HP. The medusa sprite would change from the regular giant femme fatale image, to an old lady, distraught about losing her hairpiece. Odd game for sure Speaking of Peak pixel Art : Paladins quest. Thats Mystic quest on crack

a_e_k 3y ago

It's generally a fun game and fairly streamlined, but there are some trash fights (mainly in the fire region) where it's really easy to get stun-locked to death. Or get a game-over from having both party members get petrified by the monsters in between your turns. With SMRPG, you can at least still block while asleep/mushroomed/scarecrowed.

chrisco255 3y ago

FF: Mystic Quest was also my first JRPG. After playing it I had to try all the others.

mcronce 3y ago

Mystic Quest was my first JRPG...then FF4, Chrono Trigger, and SMRPG - I think in that order? It really kicked off a lifelong love of the genre

aidenn0 3y ago

Yeah, my friend and I got MQ when it first came out and beat it in a single day. IIRC, the resurrection item was cheaply available, instant-death to undead enemies, and healed living characters up to full health. There were some fun box-moving/jumping puzzles though.

Dwedit 3y ago
There were no resurrection items in FFMQ. There is a Life spell for use during battles, and you automatically resurrect with 1HP after a battle.
- aidenn0 3y ago
  Did the Life spell heal you to full if you're alive? If so that must be what I'm thinking of

IG_Semmelweiss 3y ago

Mystic quest peak moment: a fight with Naga/medusa with low HP. The medusa sprite would change from the regular giant femme fatale image, to an old lady, distraught about losing her hairpiece. Odd game for sure Speaking of Peak pixel Art : Paladins quest. Thats Mystic quest on crack