And now a classic, Grandia II! Grandia II is a wonderful JRPG that's held up over the decades. Fantastic voice acting (courtesy of a ton of MGS alumni plus THE LITTLE FREAKIN' MERMAID HERSELF), unique fast-paced combat that rewards planning, fascinating story. First game to make me cry.

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Kairosoft games! I'm counting them as one since there's a ton and they tend to have similarities. Kairosoft puts out a new game every four-six months or so, and almost without fail, they're cheap, charming, and fun to revisit. If you want fun management sims on the go, Kairosoft's your team!

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