10 Best JRPGs That Set In Schools
Even though their schoolwork is important, the protagonists of the following JRPGs show that high school students can be just as good as adults.
The JRPGs is full of unique games that are a lot of fun to play. They have big parties and fun combat systems that have become famous in their own right. But sometimes JRPGs follow a pattern, and one of those patterns is the idea of high school and college students working together to save the world from an unknown evil.
Even though this may seem strange, there are a few Japanese games that put high school students in situations they should never be in without making the setting feel too strange. Even though studies are important, the following games show that people who have a duty to save the world can do so without missing a beat while living the lives of what seem to be normal high school students.
Persona 5
Almost any Persona game could be on a list of games that put players in the role of a high school student, but the most popular game in the series deserves special attention. Persona 5 is easily one of the best JRPGs of all time, and fans of the genre shouldn’t miss out on it.
This game is a lot of fun to play because it has both deep role-playing mechanics and social simulation elements. It has never felt better to force high schoolers to fight God.
Tokyo Xanadu
Tokyo Xanadu is another game that comes to mind when you say “social games.” People think this game is like Persona with real-time battles for a reason.
Of course, this comparison does Tokyo Xanadu a huge disservice when it comes to how much fun it can be to play. The high school setting is the cherry on top of a great JRPG cake with fun characters and tight gameplay.
Final Fantasy Type-0
There have been a lot of spinoffs of the Final Fantasy series, and they have been pretty hit or miss. Final Fantasy Type-0 is a sure thing to be a hit, and fans of the series will love it if they give it a chance.
Type-0 doesn’t waste any time getting to know a new group of interesting people who go to a magical school. Even though the main characters of the game are not high school students in the traditional sense, they still fit the bill.
The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel
The Legend of Heroes is a pretty popular JRPG series with big, epic stories and a lot of memorable characters. The games might be a little bit boring, but they are still fun to play.
In Trails of Cold Steel, characters join an academy and do things like take tests and go on field trips. Everyone in the class is a lot of fun to talk to. And it helps that the story in all four games is also a lot of fun.
The Caligula Effect
The Caligula Effect is a great book with some problems that more people should read. With the release of The Caligula Effect: Overdose, most of the problems with the first release have been fixed.
The result is a great game that does a great job of playing with the high school setting. Even though The Caligula Effect has some problems, most JRPG fans will find the game’s story and lore to be more than enough to keep them interested.
Blue Reflection
Blue Reflection is set in a high school and does a great job of making the high school setting work for the story. This game might look like a typical JRPG, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
As a magical girl, it’s very interesting to help people, talk to friends, and live a double life. If you go into this game with an open mind, you’ll definitely like what it’s trying to do.
Monark
If we’re talking about games where players meet monsters in other worlds, Monark is another one that comes to mind. At this point, it’s clear that putting high schools in different worlds together is a great idea, and Monark’s darker vibe makes for a pretty interesting story.
The game can get boring and repetitive at times. But it’s worth all the hard work to see the best parts. Monark isn’t the best game in its genre, but it does what it needs to do and satisfies the needs of most JRPG players, which is good enough for many.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem is one of the most well-known JRPG series ever. The tactical battles in this series are brutal and unforgiving, but they are also very rewarding when well-thought-out plans work.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses combines the military focus of the series with a school setting that works surprisingly well. Happy Wheels game is easier for people who have never played the series before than other games in the series.
Final Fantasy 8
Final Fantasy 8 is one of the most controversial games in the series. It comes between the great Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 9. But there’s no doubt that the game does a few things right. For example, the students at the academy that the player controls are fun in their own right.
Even though these characters aren’t always in high school, they fit the bill. Given how big most Final Fantasy games are, it’s only natural that the most fantastic parts of the story take precedence over the school setting.
Valkyria Chronicles 2
Valkyria Chronicles 2 is a great follow-up that strategic JRPGs fans shouldn’t miss. Another great title that plays with the idea of students fighting in a war.
Even though there are a few small problems, Valkyria Chronicles 2 does a good job of blending a high school setting with military warfare. The tactical battles are as fun as ever, and players have to plan out a lot of moves to get through some of the tougher fights without getting hurt.
