JRPG Fans Split Over Random Encounters in Final Fantasy Resonance Demo

A post by riku wru questioned why brand new JRPGs still use random battle encounters and referenced the Final Fantasy Resonance demo. Several replies called the feature a deliberate stylistic choice that mimics classic games. Others noted that random encounters support resource management of HP and MP across dungeons and create variety in enemy encounters. One reply said visible enemies on screen would clutter areas while another argued that optional fights remove the need to manage supplies. The original poster responded that most JRPGs they played do not rely on random encounters and that players should control when to fight.