/vr/ - Retro Games

So what retro RPGs have a story that is worth reading? I don't want plots where the "chosen one" has to go around the world to "snow landia", "desert valley" "floating island", "underwater town" etc to collect some crystals/trinkets that is the only way to defeat villain of the week with a team that consists of big strong lad, passive aggressive titty lady, and the thief with a heart of gold. Do they exist or did the era just not prioritize a cohesive narrative and opted to instead use cookie cutter plots with protagonists that have one emotion defining their entire character.