5 JRPGs That Break the Mold // Not Your Typical Role-Playing Games

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I love a good traditional JRPG. But you know what else I love? Variety. In the spirit of stepping outside of our comfort zones, here are a bunch of JRPGs that dare to be different -- and are better for it. If I've overlooked any mold-shattering JRPGs, please let me know in the comments below!

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00:00 Intro
01:08 The First Game
03:18 The Second Game
06:17 The Third Game
09:05 The Fourth Game
11:28 The Fifth Game
13:54 Outro



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