Whatever Happened to Random Battles?

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Sometimes games and game mechanics just drift apart. JRPGs and random encounters used to go hand-in-hand in game design, but they’re becoming harder to find together now. Whatever happened to them? Let’s talk about how RPGs and random battles got to know each other, got on each other’s nerves, and fell out of love, and see if there’s anything they can do to get the magic back.

Featuring:
Final Fantasy I
Pokemon
Skies of Arcadia
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy VIII
Golden Sun
Xenoblade Chronicles
Wild ARMS 3
Bravely Default
The World Ends With You
Lost Odyssey
Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga


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