Wild Arms 3

Wild Arms 3 is where the franchise found itself and leaned hardest into its Wild West flavour. It's the most polished and well-designed entry, presenting a challenge where previous entries were inconsistent. The cast is unbelievably endearing, and Filgaia has never been more intriguing. The cel-shaded, sketchy graphics aged beautifully and set it apart from other JRPGs of its time. While the PlayStation 2’s JRPG lineup is often remembered for Final Fantasy X and its sequels, which pushed the genre forward, Wild Arms 3 stands out as a top-tier traditional JRPG while boasting Old West appeal.