When one talks about some of the most legendary JRPG series of all time, then it's only a given before the Dragon Quest series is mentioned at some point or the other. After all, the fact of the matter is that Dragon Quest is a legendary franchise that has spawned numerous titles, with Dragon Quest XI being the latest and most accessible of these titles that serves as a great entry point into the Dragon Quest series.
There are several reasons why most people absolutely adore the Dragon Quest series, with their simple yet emotionally charged plots being one of the key factors. After all, at the end of the day, there's no denying that playing through a classic fantasy title feels like a breath of fresh air in many ways.
For people who want to play more titles that will have a story-heavy emphasis similar to that of games in the Dragon Quest series, here are ten games that will definitely be worth their time.
10 Persona 4 Golden
The Persona series is an easy recommendation for anyone into the Dragon Quest series, featuring challenging turn-based combat and unique life simulation elements that truly set it a cut above the rest.
Persona 4 Golden is a great recommendation in this regard, with its release on PC meaning that a whole host of gamers can finally enjoy the brilliance of this title, its characters, and the story... all within the little town of Inaba.
9 Persona 5 Royal
Of course, it would be impossible to mention the Persona series without mentioning the latest game in the franchise that has skyrocketed the popularity of the series to an entirely new dimension altogether.
Persona 5 was an excellent title as is, but the Royal edition managed to improve upon this near-perfect formula even further to allow for a brilliant story-driven experience that fans will look back on fondly for quite some time indeed.
8 The Legend Of Heroes: Trails In The Sky
The Legend of Heroes series is one of the greatest yet most underrated JRPG series out there, with each arc in the franchise providing gamers a glimpse into a brilliant universe with lovable characters and excellent stories.
Trails in the Sky is considered by many to be the best arc in the series, mainly due to the sheer quality of the character writing and narrative present in the title. However, don't let that be a statement against the other arcs in the series — in fact, it's just a testament to the immense quality of Trails in the Sky that the game manages to be such a brilliant and well-rounded-out story that it just eclipses the vast majority of JRPGs out there.
7 The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel
Trails of Cold Steel is another arc set in The Legend of Heroes universe that fans of Persona will especially be fond of.
As is the case with the previous entry, Trails of Cold Steel also features an excellent plot that's driven by the personal stories of the excellent characters present in the title.
6 Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
The Ni No Kuni has certainly gained a ton of steam after the last two titles were released to rave reviews. While Wrath of the White Witch is a great game in its own right, it's Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom that truly improves upon everything in the series.
From exciting combat to a story that will keep fans hooked from start to end — there's no denying that Revenant Kingdom will be a great game to play for fans of the Dragon Quest series.
5 Octopath Traveler
For the fans who missed the early 2D sprite art present in the games of the past, it goes without saying that Octopath Traveler would be right up their alley.
The eight stories present in the game are pretty much self-contained and serve as a breath of fresh air from the usual proceedings in JRPGs, making for a lengthy and entertaining title that will surely keep fans entertained for the longest time.
4 Parasite Eve
The first PlayStation was home to some truly brilliant JRPGs, but nothing felt as off-key or unique as Parasite Eve. Utilizing a modern setting to its fullest extent, Parasite Eve told a haunting tale featuring mutations, gore... and a lot of mitochondria.
Playing as Aya Brea, players went up against a mysterious antagonist by the name of Eve as they tried their hardest to prevent New York City from being completely annihilated.
3 Chrono Trigger
Of course, it would be impossible to mention so many JRPGs with great stories without talking about a game that is considered to be the finest example of its genre.
Featuring a bunch of creative geniuses at the helm, Chrono Trigger was an ambitious project that ultimately ended up exceeding all expectations when it was released and allowed gamers to experience one of the finest titles in the JRPG genre.
2 Final Fantasy VI
The Final Fantasy series stands toe-to-toe with Dragon Quest as two of the biggest and longest-running JRPG franchises in gaming history. So, it's only a given that this series is bound to have some excellent games, with Final Fantasy VI being a worthy mention in this regard.
The entire cast of Final Fantasy VI is memorable in their own right... but there's no denying the fact that it's the enigmatic Kefka that steals the show in the end with his brilliant characterization and chaotic nature.
1 Final Fantasy VII Remake
Of course, the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series is also something that needs to be mentioned due to its amazing quality and appeal.
Final Fantasy VII was a legendary game in its own right, and its remake certainly did a commendable job of allowing a new generation of gamers to experience this masterpiece by modernizing the game in a brilliant fashion.
While some alterations to the plot might not be to everyone's tastes, there's no denying the fact that Final Fantasy VII Remake is still a brilliant title that deserves all the praise it's getting.