What Is a JRPG? And Why It’s Time to Rethink the Label | Backlog Battle

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The debate over what counts as a JRPG has gotten out of hand—especially with games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stirring up controversy. In this video, I break down why the term "JRPG" is more confusing than ever, and why it might be time we all rethink what it really means.

Let’s talk about genre, gatekeeping, and why the games we love don’t need to fit in neat little boxes.

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