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What Defines an “Old School” JRPG?

What Defines an “Old School” JRPG?

There’s a common assumption that a story starring kids is also for kids, and that a kid’s story is inherently less complex, less nuanced, and simply lesser in quality.
Even a Slot Machine Can Tell a Story

Even a Slot Machine Can Tell a Story

When done right, a match-three puzzle can be as strategic as any other form of RPG combat, and even a slot machine can tell a story.