I love exploring open worlds, but that doesn't mean that I want every game I play to feature one. JRPGs are one of the genres where you find a mix of map styles, letting you decide the style you want at that time as you search for a game to play.
An open world can be fun in that it makes the in-game universe feel expansive and alive. At the same time, having extra content might become tedious if you like to do completionist runs, or you can end up entirely distracted by side quests, ignoring the main quests. Without an open world, you can focus on the narrative and characters, keeping the spotlight on them rather than their world.
8 Chrono Trigger
Some Time-Traveling Fun
When the topic of JRPGs comes up, Chrono Trigger usually gets mentioned, too. This might be one of the most classic and beloved JRPGs, and its mechanics trick you into feeling like the world is more expansive than the areas you can access.
Time traveling in Chrono Trigger lets you pick different eras and locations in those eras to send your party, giving you the illusion of a large world without making...
