If you enjoy more laid back games like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, then this one can feel quite homey. Rather than rely on grinding to get stronger, it mainly comes down to gathering materials and synthesizing them to craft better gear. It's quite a light-hearted game for the most part, and perfect if you want something a bit more relaxing compared to the usual intense/dark tropes of RPGs.

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It's about as simplistic as an action RPG can get, but its combat is still fun and its characters and story can be quite quirky. Plus, it takes less than 10 hours to beat for each character. And playing through with both isn't even required.

Another fairly simplistic action RPG, but with a cooler premise and more fun combat. Kingdom Hearts II is usually considered the best one, but if you're going to get into KH, then you might as well start with the first so you don't get too lost with its convoluted story.

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A fairly easy RPG, but full of undeniable charm. I mean, who doesn't like Mario? Plus, you technically get to play as a naked Princess Peach at one point. It's pretty wild.

Mario's first RPG was developed by Square. The same company behind Final Fantasy. So it definitely excels in the gameplay and world-building department for its time.

Out of all the main FF games, this one probably feels the easiest to get into. The game is pretty linear and battles are no longer active like it has been since FF4. This means you can take as much time as you need planning out your next move in battles without having to worry about enemies getting in a hit or two before you're ready.

This is here for obvious reasons. It's a landmark RPG with a fantastic cyberpunk aesthetic and story, as well as memorable characters. Battles can feel slow due to them being at a very low framerate in the original, but recent re-releases have a 3x speed option if you wanna cut down time on regular encounters.

Bit of a bias to put my favorite one here, but all things considered, it's fairly easy for the time period and it becomes quite easy to overpower your characters late in the game. While its combat is still quite fun, it's really a game I strongly recommend for its amazing story.

DQ XI strikes a good balance in terms of difficulty and while its not necessarily one of the easiest games, its huge, vibrant world and fun cast are enough to suck you in. Plus, new to the series, you get objective markers, so you shouldn't get lost often.

The DQ IV Remake on DS is a great way to experience a classic that would otherwise be considered very archaic in its gameplay design by today's standards. You most certainly will have to grind a bit at certain points, but being split into 5 chapters (the first 4 serving as character prologues) means the game feels fresh throughout.

*I recommend the mobile version because it includes party chat which allows for more characters interactions. This was cut from the DS version but is not necessary to enjoy the game.

The first Ni No Kuni is considered more of a success, but I recommend this one more to beginners for its heavier emphasis on action combat, making the game feel more fast paced (and easier depending on your gaming preferences). Plus... IT'S SO PRETTY...

An ARPG I highly recommend if you're really into exploration. Otherwise, it's still got a solid combat system.

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Strategy RPGs can often be very intimidating, but this one sets itself apart from others by disregarding the traditional gameplay tropes and disguising itself as a third-person shooter, which should keep things interesting for some.