Final Fantasy V (Cecil Easy) is one of those SNES RPGs that just feels right—especially if you're not looking for a brutal grind. The job system is where it shines: you start off with basic classes, but before long you're mixing knight skills with black magic or turning your thief into a ninja who dual-wields katanas. Messing with combinations is half the fun.

This version tweaks the difficulty so random encounters don’t wreck you as hard, which is nice if you just want to enjoy the story without fuss. Cecil’s arc is classic FF—starts off kinda broody, but the party banter (especially with Kain and Rydia) keeps it from getting too heavy. The pixel art still holds up too—those airship scenes? Gorgeous.

Honestly, it’s the perfect pick if you want that old-school JRPG vibe without the frustration. Just don’t blame me when you lose an hour deciding whether to make someone a dragoon or a summoner.