Another aspect I love is how it's basically a coming of age story, and it's not afraid to cover some pretty dark topics. Ness goes out into the real world, and encounters all the problems that come with it.

3. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door This is just peak turn based combat in my eyes. It's simple without sacrificing depth. I've always loved how these games expand on the Mario world in a less traditional way. Love the characters and setting as well.