Breath of Fire III

Turn-based RPG where you play Ryu, the last of a dragon clan, searching for his origins across a 3D world. Combat uses a gene-splicing system—you combine dragon genes to transform Ryu into different dragon forms mid-battle, each with distinct abilities. Between fights, you learn skills from NPCs through apprenticeship or steal techniques from enemies. The story follows Ryu from childhood to adulthood as he uncovers what happened to his people. Exploration mixes dungeon crawling with town-based side activities. Magic and physical attacks both matter depending on your party setup. If you want a traditional JRPG with a transformation gimmick that actually affects tactics, this delivers.