Still playing Xenoblade, so not ranking it yet (though I have a feeling it will go near the top). From top to bottom, best to worst:
Tales of Symphonia
Valkyria Chronicles
Chrono Trigger
Secret of Mana
Final Fantasy 6
Final Fantasy 7
The Legend of Dragoon
Dragon Quest 3
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