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5 Classic JRPGs with Virtually Perfect Battle Systems

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Jen Glennon Polygon
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EarthBound
EarthBound
1994 ·13 writers · 19 pieces
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Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII
1997 ·21 writers · 17 pieces
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Persona 4
Persona 4
2008 ·4 writers · 6 pieces
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Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy Tactics
2009 ·7 writers · 7 pieces
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Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger
1995 ·68 writers · 108 pieces
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