Quote Originally Posted by JustRob View Post
Basically, aside from a few good memories, my experience with the genre has been marred by gameplay that I just couldn't stomach. I really do want to give it another honest, unbiased try. I'm sure some of you have similar stories with other genres.
If that's the case, then, honestly, you may want to look outside of 16-bit RPGs. Gameplay in RPGs has evolved a lot over the years. There is far more available than your standard turn-based battle system mimicking Dragon Quest or the ATB system of Final Fantasy.

I'd recommend checking out some PlayStation RPGs. You might enjoy the innovative battle systems of games like Star Ocean: The Second Story and Valkyrie Profile.