10 JRPGs Where Your Equipment Matters More Than Your Level

Level-ups are a core feature in RPGs and JRPGs alike. It's one of the defining parts of the genre. And honestly, we all love a good level-up: whether it's a chance to choose new skills or attributes, stat upgrades, or something even weirder, nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing the numbers go up. In some games, leveling up is a necessity that you long for. In others, though? Not so much.