Feature: 5 Ways to Make JRPGs Better

Japanese role playing games have played a huge role in my life as a gamer.  I grew up with classics like Pokemon, and eventually came to discover the wonders of titles like Final Fantasy and The World Ends with You.  Heck, recently I've been playing through Persona 4 for the first time, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. 

I think I'm just a sucker for the whole
"Japanese High School" thing...

JRPGs offer a distinct gaming experience that can't easily be replicated.  As a fan of such games, I've become very familiar with the tropes of the genre.  Unfortunately, that also means that I'm painfully aware of some of the problems that always seem to be cropping up in the games.  The following are some of the more persistent issues that should be fixed.  With a few small tweaks, the JRPG genre can grow into something even more impressive.