Ya, I tried it but adventure and shooter games really aren't my cup-o-tea. Much prefer western fantasy RPG'S.
Never really tried a JRPG yet. For those that have, what are the primary differences?
I haven't played a JRPG in a while, but from my experience they tend to be:
- Less emphasis on character customization
You aren't creating a new hero and making "their" story, you play as the protagonist and it is "their" story. Obviously some customization is usually implemented, but 9/10 times from my experience, the girl with the staff is the healer, the guy with the sword is the warrior, etc. Different ways to customize the "heros" are typically something that set one JRPG apart from another.
-Big emphasis on story/scenery/aesthetics
Usually the music is top notch. Usually the story is pretty well written and the characters are well written. Scenery as well, they want you to experience the story of these heroes as if you "were there" I don't know how else to describe it, but they definitely try to play to emotions and feeling.
- Fighting is simpler?
This is kind of arbitrary as all games are unique, but for most JRPG's I've played, the battle system is turn based. You don't aim, you simply select "Fire" and select on who.
If I had to recommend any JRPGs, I would recommend Chrono Trigger for the Super Nintendo (or Emulator) and Final Fantasy 8 is my personal favorite, but all of them have their own set of charm.
A Tactical JRPG, I don't know if you have a Nintendo DS, but Fire Emblem: Awakening was top notch. A war game, permanent death to your characters you invested so much in....the characters can have kids specced out in certain skills....lots to it, very good game.