>build choices are actually meaningful with tradeoffs, rather than just number bloat (i.e. no "+1.5% bonus damage against demons when below 9.1% health and surrounded by fire."), something akin to EVs and limited moveslots in Pokemon
>levels aren't emphasized - you can win underleveled if you have good strategy/tactics. optional: caps EXP at certain points in the game to prevent level grinding
>progression is not fully linear (but also not open world slop) and the order you tackle content matters and creates tradeoffs; i.e. beating boss Y first gives reward which makes boss X and Z easier, but is riskier than doing Z first for reward which makes Y easier
>difficulty is reasonable but lenient enough that it allows a variety of strategies and approaches to work (so no Kaizo-tier autism where you have a 5% chance to win with good luck and damage calculators).
>interesting moves and mechanics that work off a variety of different formulas (direct damage scaled off stats, health % based damage, fixed damage, a variety of status effects, and interesting synergy between all of the above, etc)
>a lot of potential for challenge runs which are actually interesting (such as LV.1 Frog in FFV, or Weak Mode in IZJS, HC Nuzlockes)
>elemental weaknesses/resistances may exist, but they are interesting with a lot of variables (e.g. dual-typings, STAB, weather synergy in Pokemon) and not the only factor in move choice (depending on variables you might use a neutral move over a "super effective" one)
>enemies/bosses have unique mechanics and gimmicks which encourage a variety of approaches; there is no "one-size-fits-all" strategy which is always optimal (no brainer)

Any JRPGs which fit these criteria? My favorite game is FF5.

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