Why Do JRPGs Take So Long to Get Good?
Aug 19, 20261h 2mEp. 106S3
Slow burn JRPGs, are they worth the buildup? Or does it sometimes make more sense to move on to another game that doesn't have as slow of a start instead?
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jrpg-pursuit/subscribe Abdallah, Branden, and Emily are JRPG enthusiasts and collectors, and each week they tackle new topics that surround their -- and maybe your -- favorite video game genre. From Final Fantasy to Fire Emblem, Atelier to Xenoblade, The JRPG Pursuit brings you fresh new discussions on topics you care about.
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Slow burn JRPGs, are they worth the buildup? Or does it sometimes make more sense to move on to another game that doesn't have as slow of a start instead?
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