The issues of the JRPG sequel

Gaming Gauge writes: "Traditionally JRPG series have followed a nonlinear sequel strategy introducing new worlds, new characters and new plots with each installment. This kept the franchises fresh but took a lot of time and money and meant that the worlds that the developers spend so long developing are abandoned and could often be left undeveloped. In recent years though developers have made the choice to return to familiar worlds and have had varying levels of success."