oh I just remembered another one of my favorites!
The first RPG released on the PS1. World map, random battles, turn-base, and a good amount of side quests.
Beyond the Beyond. It was my first RPG after FF2 & 3 (U.S). And I must say, it was really enjoyable. The one obvious negative thing about the game was high/frequent random battles in some dungeons.
It is pretty cliche but you do have a pet Dragon xD
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