Romancing Sa-Ga 3 is one of those SNES JRPGs that flew under the radar outside Japan—which is a shame, because it’s got this weird, open-ended charm. You pick from eight main characters, each with their own starting story, and then the world just… lets you go. No rigid plot rails here. Wander into a town, get ambushed by pirates, recruit a chef who fights with a frying pan—that kind of thing.

The combat’s turn-based but with a twist: skills unlock randomly mid-battle, so your swordsman might suddenly figure out a flashy new technique while getting punched in the face. It’s chaotic, but in a way that makes every fight feel a little unpredictable. And the pixel art? Gorgeous. Those SNES-era sprites have so much personality, especially the monster designs.

Fair warning, though—it’s old-school tough in spots. You’ll hit dungeons where the enemies outlevel you hard, and the game won’t blink. But that’s part of the adventure. You either grind or get clever with your party setup. Either way, it’s a trip worth taking if you love weird, experimental RPGs.