A JRPG is defined by its party mechanics. Whether players are looking to get into a title for its story or even just for its sheer difficulty, what defines good gameplay in most JRPGs is how the player can compose or utilize a party of characters with disparate skills, bringing them together in a way that makes the party the player's own. This can be done in various ways, from personable and individual characters in a party to more generic but highly customizable party members.