I will never get tired of listening to Johnny talk about Phantasy Star

@iraplikeyoubreathe

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree.

@grahf9436

3 жыл бұрын

Never was a sega person thus never played them. Should I start at the beginning or can I hope to 4?

@frostynukacola

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahf9436 4

@spottheturtle9568

3 жыл бұрын

As far as old school nostalgic games go, the original Phantasy Star is top of the list for me. It was so far ahead of it's time. I also liked parts 2 and 4. But the omission of the first-person dungeons was a bit of a let down for me. Nothing in the 8-bit era even comes close imho. Hell, even the 16-bit era didn't really give us anything quite as groundbreaking as that SMS masterpiece. I still play it to this day.

@spottheturtle9568

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahf9436 4 is great. But the original is the only one with the first-person dungeons. It's definitely worth a play.

dragon quest 11 I think deserves 10/10. Hands down my favorite rpg in a very long time

@justinphifer8675

3 жыл бұрын

Bro you ain’t lying

@fuhkauf

3 жыл бұрын

Game was sooo generic not even close to a 10

@HappyCloud1995

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more amazing game

@DragonbooruKai

3 жыл бұрын

@@fuhkauf I know, thats why its call DQ 11 xD better than a 10

@MultiPlatGamerGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Fernando or whatever his name is was so annoying though.

Lunar Silver Star Story Complete. Blown away by that game, characters, art, music, I was blown away by that game.

Lots of great memories playing FFIV(FFII) back in 1991. I spent hundreds of hours on multiple playthroughs, leveling characters to 99, getting Rydia to learn Meteo, trying to find all the hidden items in the game, like the random call spells that would drop off mobs, the Pink Tail, and even trying to find something that would cure Palom and Porom from being turned to stone. We didn't have internet back then but I spent alot of time talking with fellow players about the game using an online service called Prodigy. We even worked on a strategy guide for the game for a short time and I still have the original spreadsheet files on a 3.5 disk. Good times.

@fresquecito

3 жыл бұрын

Man this is such a cool post. I really loved this game too, and that's having played it way after it came out, when it eventually released as a remake for the DS

@tylersegelstrom7459

3 жыл бұрын

Stfu

@Rosbergen80

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylersegelstrom7459 why

@michaeloffgrid

3 жыл бұрын

iiiiiinstant message! Great memories on Prodigy. Great memories with FF4, too!

@meatball5336

2 жыл бұрын

This made me want to get addicted to an rpg again. Don't listen to Tyler, he is upset because he stinks straight out of the shower. He never focuses on soaping his armpits or anus and so the stench lingers. No amount of cologne can fix this. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the game.

You can just tell that this guy genuinely LOVES what he talks about. One of the most positive channels out there.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

he just snorts a huge line of coke before the shoot. off camera he's a total downer... just kidding, I've no idea and love his vibe too :P

I really am loving the 10/10 series. Also great way to bring in a surprise guest an explosion. lol

I’ve had an absolutely terrible day today & your videos Johnny always manage to cheer me up tremendously. You’re the best.

I just watch this channel because I like to hear Johnny talk about retro and new games but especially the classics. The name Happy Console Gamer seems very fitting. This channel is relaxing for me to watch.

Kim is looking good! Congratulations again on the birth of your daughter!!!

@misty306

3 жыл бұрын

And, thank you for mentioning "Persona 5"! Believe it or not, not too many gamers know about that series, and given the storyline and its themes, more gamers should be playing it.

@fresquecito

3 жыл бұрын

@@misty306 100%! One of the greatest if not the greatest rpg of all time. A++ for every aspect of the game: plot, character development, soundtrack, visuals, gameplay

@loganedom3160

3 жыл бұрын

Ezequiel Hernandez and there pretty much is no time during the 100 hour story that I felt bored.

Legend of Heroes: Trails- series is one of the most underrated (in the west) JRPG series of all time.

@sushantheshreztha8777

3 жыл бұрын

I just finished trails in the sky 1 in 63 hours ( im slowpoke) and was quite blown away by the world design and characters and especially the combat. Can't wait to complete the story. And i love oliver man! That guys hilarious!

@RPD91

3 жыл бұрын

@@sushantheshreztha8777 I recently finished it. I finished it in 70+ hours since I was grinding so much. I liked everything about it. Except for the final boss lol. I mean it wasn't Kingdom Hearts kind of a drag but Falcom come on.

@spawncalibur1022

3 жыл бұрын

@@sushantheshreztha8777 The second chapter is even better and longer at around 100 hours.

@PantsaBear

3 жыл бұрын

@@RPD91 Theres a lot of restraint with these games, they dont just pit you against the baddest thing right away at the end of the game. Theres always more going on than you think, even when you think youve seen it all

@PantsaBear

3 жыл бұрын

@@sushantheshreztha8777 Lol you havent seen anything yet. Id say the first game is the "worst" of the three. Just fnished Trails in the Sky 3 and yeah, these games are just incredibly ambitious and well executed

I haven't played all the RPGs yet, but my 10/10 list for the genre is Chrono Trigger Suikoden II Skies of Arcadia Dragon Quest 8/11 Final Fantasy Tactics Mother 3 Xenogears Paper Mario Thousand-Year Door

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

I would've included FF Tactics too but didn't consider it an RPG... I loved it though, one of my favorites on Playstation.

@Joy-boy-joy

3 жыл бұрын

@@blahuhm6782 how is Tactics not an RPG?

@DengueBurger

3 жыл бұрын

No shin megami tensei/persona :o

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joy-boy-joy my silly brain just groups it with other tactical/strategy games, which is a shame because I forget it is an RPG of course. Beautiful list though we share several for top 10

@Joy-boy-joy

3 жыл бұрын

@@blahuhm6782 no worries haha. FF: Tactucs is my favorite game. I enjoy this list as well.

LEGEND OF DRAGOON 10/10 ONE OF MY FAVORITS AS A KID AND STILL TO THIS DAY @HAPPYCONSOLEGAMER

@theezeuslord5317

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Temertzoglou DOUBLE SLASH

@austinhealey2148

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The Legend Of Dragoon is an amazing game. It's one of my all time favorite games.

@theezeuslord5317

3 жыл бұрын

Austin Healey and it’s not even that well known. Imagine a remake of this amazing JRPG. I mean the story the gameplay it was a really well done especially for its time.

@davidrodgers9382

9 ай бұрын

I been playin that one again!!! Love it!!!

Personally, Legend of Dragoon has a special place in my heart. It was the first turn based rpg I ever played and I still go back to it and enjoy it.

@nerov9113

3 жыл бұрын

Damn man. Same feeling

@anthonyfarmer7659

3 жыл бұрын

Bro finally someone mentions legend of dragoon. That game has so many memories for me. I still have my original disks from when I first bought it back in the day.

@AmigaVR

2 жыл бұрын

My first aswell , love it.

SMT 4 is a 10/10 for me. New to the Smt series & fell in love with this game!! Highly recommend

@DengueBurger

3 жыл бұрын

SAME!!!

Johnny: Suikoden ... is it the best RPG ever? Me: Yes

@fredrik357

3 жыл бұрын

I probably say Suikoden 2 is even better, byt yeah the first is great to. But the 2nd have more options with the castle, a little cooler characters and Luca Blight :) Better battle and magic options. And the music in the games is almost symphony of the night class.

@chriswaters834

3 жыл бұрын

It was the first good RPG for the PS1. I think I bought it the day it came out.

@evanjamieson6638

3 жыл бұрын

To me the first holds a special place as the cheaper, easier to find Suikoden but II is probably my favorite game of all time.

@chriswaters834

3 жыл бұрын

I bought II when it came out but after a few hours ended up returning it. It didn't have the magic of the first one to me, and I'd moved onto other games.

@shldnfr

3 жыл бұрын

Suikoden II may be the better game, but S1 has the best Unite: Master Pupil Attack! Once I get Kai, he never leaves my party. 😎

Awesome video as usual, great to see Kim again, You guys Rock, best wishes from Buenos Aires.

Hey Johnny! i missed seeing you going outside and making al those nostalgia videos with all the cool stories of your gaming past! hope you still have some of those planned for the future! greetings and congratulation to you and Kim!

Skies of Arcadia. It’s got a good story, fun characters, and tons of varied gameplay mechanics from the base building to the airship battles to the landmark hunting in the overworld, etc. It’s literally got everything.

@wssayer

3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I were talking about Skies of Arcadia yesterday and how we wished to a modern remaster. We playing it together on the GameCube after we had just moved in together. Great memories.

@wpt1031

3 жыл бұрын

this right here! Probably my personal favorite RPG next to Persona 5.

@edmundblackadder2741

3 жыл бұрын

That was my only RPG on the Dreamcast I loved it!

@spawncalibur1022

3 жыл бұрын

Sega should at least port it to consoles & PC. I'd like the GameCube gameplay but with the Dreamcast audio. GameCube port is mono audio which I can't. The DC version has great stereo audio & more crisp graphics especially when using VGA. Need a definitive edition that takes the pros of each version.

@collapsedpaper666

3 жыл бұрын

Best game ever for me

Just found out your channel and had to subbed. Love you style of review and really chill man !

Love relaxing on a Sunday with a nice cup of tea, watching the latest episode of HCG Any chance you could do another collection video? Would love to see your ps1 game collection

Shining the holy ark. Great music, animations, and cast. Even though it's rough around the edges with some things, I still consider it as one of the best, underrated RPG.

@The_Badcompany

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes! It's my favorite game of all time

@Karakta

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it used to be my all time favourite RPG for very long, back when I had a Sega Saturn (damn I miss that console...). But nowadays I don't know. The story is very weak and there are so few places to visit... Great visual style though, and the soundtrack is pure Motoi Sakuraba masterpiece.

@michaeloffgrid

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes, great choice! I absolutely love the dungeon design in that game. The atmosphere, music, battle system, and just that classic Camelot aesthetic - it’s definitely one of my top 10 RPGs.

i know it’s not for everybody but Bloodborne does is it for me. the gameplay, the subtle but just enough story telling, the victorian setting of that game combined with intricate lore. it was the pinnacle of the souls game imo, an incredible and i’d give it a 10/10. it was the first game that i decided to 100% complete

@nobody13o7

3 жыл бұрын

Dark souls and bloodborne ruined RPGs for me. They were too good.

@Locarb

3 жыл бұрын

Im a gamer that doesnt care for trophies or achievements but when it came to Bloodborne, I wanted to do everything possible to 100% the game. Definitely a 10/10 game.

@anthonyjohnson9088

3 жыл бұрын

A Pure Masterpiece.

@neme6ben

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, my favourite soulsborne, and it ruined arps for years for me too, i kept comparing other games to this one and was always disappointed.

@thepolacek

3 жыл бұрын

I love Bloodborne, and I've played through the game 2.75 times. There is no story. You slay beasts. Games like Last of Us, Resident Evil, Red Dead, etc, have stories. Bloodborne does not.

Vagrant Story -- 10/10. Masterpiece! The storytelling, deep & complex gameplay still stands up today. It's an absolutely unique gem from the PS1 era, and one of the best games Square has ever done. And the way the game pushed the technical possibilities of the PS1 at the time are nothing short of amazing.

@sludgewave4786

11 ай бұрын

It was a pretty solid game. I loved the art direction. And for playstation it has amazing visuals.

It’s refreshing to see someone so passionate about those games from our childhood as I am. I miss those days but at least we have the memories of that time. Well done my friend!

Great to see your Suikoden love! I always wondered if you were a fan! Keep up the great job, and glad to see you and the wife look happy and healthy :)

My 10/10 games would be: Phantasy Star 4, Persona 4, Final Fantasy 6, Chrono Trigger

@ravenXcozmo

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Chua chrono trigger was the game that got me interested in RPGs it cost me like $70-$80 when it came out did it cost that much or am I confused

@himuradrew

3 жыл бұрын

@@ravenXcozmo yeah actually close to that or a little higher. That game was expensive when it came out.

@romulodornelas3206

3 жыл бұрын

Chrono Trigger is beyond 10

@joe_schmoe_420

3 жыл бұрын

Chronotrigger cost me $87 used at Funcoland back when it came out(it was hardly used) Got it with all my Xmas money

@iimiboy

3 жыл бұрын

6 and chrono trigger were amazing

Heck yeah, Johnny. Your videos are always rocking. Keep up the good work, my man.

Awesome video Johnny! I bought the Grandia HD collection last year, your video reminded me to play it! Played Grandia 2 but never the first one, glad I am experiencing it now :) keep up the great videos!

Here are a few RPG'S I'd definitely give a 10/10: Breath of Fire 4 Final Fantasy Tactics Xenogears Wild Arms 5 Shadow Hearts Odin Sphere Divinity Original Sin 2 Bloodborne Nier Automata Ys 8 Trails of Cold Steel series

@michaelmurray2033

3 жыл бұрын

Loved bof4. I remember as a kid I got stuck late in the game and never finished it. Y8 is an instant classic. I own divinity original sin 2, but I haven’t opened it yet.

@DedsecEric

3 жыл бұрын

I also give Nier Automata a 10/10. But, I wouldn't consider it an RPG.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

yea yea I wouldn't consider all of these RPGs, but anyone with FF Tactics and Odin Sphere on their list is a cool person in my book

Johnny you gotta play the Trails series (starting with Trails in the Sky). Absolute 10/10 RPG that does not get enough mainstream attention

Wow I really like your Top 10/10 RPGs List!! Thanks for bringing in the memories. Im so glad you mentioned Suikoden.

Secret of Evermore! Great combat system (basically Secret of Mana). Also the storyline was quite unique at the time and it didn't take itself seriously. Plus you had a dog companion the whole game! I'd love for a re-release on the Switch!

@Azureblaze77

3 жыл бұрын

So good. My brother got me a copy as a gift recently from a retro store. Nice to have it again.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty epic in terms of large open world games on snes, and a pretty decent challenge. Interesting to note this was one of Jeremy Soule's first music appearances, who went on to do all that epic music for Elder Scrolls games and tone more.

Here are mine: Grandia, Tales of Symphonia, Final Fantasy IX, Lost Odyssey, Trails in the Sky 1+2, Lufia 2, Terranigma

@ColdFear22

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Symphonia blew my mind when I first played it. I need to replay that game, still never have.

@armageddonisuponus7378

3 жыл бұрын

Mine #1Final fantasy 8 #2Chrono trigger #3 final fantasy 6 #4 final fantasy 4 #5 final fantasy 7 #6 secret of mana #7 final fantasy 9 #8 final fantasy 1 nes #9 phantasy star 1 #10 phantasy star 4

@RobertTheBruce88

3 жыл бұрын

Terranigma!

@Maikeru101

3 жыл бұрын

You’re forgetting final fantasy 6, story alone

@cam9144

3 жыл бұрын

Tales of Symphonia is 6/10

"MR. PILGRIM." "IT IS I, 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition'!"

Awesome video as always! Thanks!

Oh man. I came to this video after watching your review of dragon quest iv from 12years ago!! Crazy you vid have so much more energy now! Love it😄

Suikoden games are definetly some of my favourite games I used to love going around and finding and recruiting all the characters. Xenogears is also a great shout as well as Xenoblade Chronicles!

Chrono Cross will always be my most nostalgic 10/10 games it open my eyes to RPGS.

I love seeing Johnny’s passion for Phantasy Star

@buckroger6456

3 жыл бұрын

Can't blame the guy, the game really is a masterpiece.

Great to see both of you guys doing well!

Persona 5 - Never ever did I wanna be in a game as much as this one! Love the phantom thieves!

@NANGSGARAGE

3 жыл бұрын

Best game 👍

@unicorntomboy9736

3 жыл бұрын

Joker is my ultimate anime boyfriend

I am home really sick and scared that i got covid-19 so this episode Made me feel a little better i Will get the grandia collection on the switsh right now Thanks Johnny 😎

@carlstanford7607

3 жыл бұрын

Get better

@karmad.twelve6613

3 жыл бұрын

Fear is a hell of a drug.

@sexymuthafuxxxa

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you feel better soon.

@mimboofsweden

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys i am Much better now 🤗

Hey Johnny! You convinced me to play Phantasy Star 1! I recently finished it and I have to say I am amazed at what they could do in 1988. I had never seen those scrolling dungeons in a game before. I could write a lot more about everything I think about the game, but I'm going to play Phantasy Star 2 now!

@wesmeyer1888

3 жыл бұрын

Technically it was made in 1987. We got in the west in 1988.

10/10 rpg's: Final Fantasy X Golden Sun Golden Sun: The Lost Age Dark Souls I Dark Souls II (I know you probably dont like it...) Dark Souls III The Witcher III Fire Emblem (GBA)

@NANGSGARAGE

3 жыл бұрын

Golden Sun 👍

@onesppiegel

3 жыл бұрын

Golden F* Sun!

@fresquecito

3 жыл бұрын

Dark Souls 2 gets a lot of criticism, but i also loved that game. Great game the whole way

@DuffCallan

3 жыл бұрын

(See's Golden Sun) Ahh, I see you're a man of culture as well.

I’m playing Dragon Quest IV for the first time on DS right now and it’s wonderful!

@sherifsalama253

3 жыл бұрын

thats really good , finished it a few years ago. An now playing the Nes version which is much harder

@travisstumbo9837

3 жыл бұрын

Sherif Salama Awesome! I’ll have to check out that version too.

@diegoreynoso4188

3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed it on the DS. I wish it had the party chat though, it's a small thing but it really makes you connect with the characters more. The Phone version has it and it's really cool.

@jdhehdidjek

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisstumbo9837 If you like IV definitely try V and VI, I think that all 3 remakes are some of the greatest ever.

@travisstumbo9837

3 жыл бұрын

Nono I haven’t tried VI yet, but I finished V and thought it was amazing. Such a great story. Looking forward to VI. Thanks!

Kiseki hype with that T-shirt. Just finished Cold Steel 3 myself a couple days ago.

@matthunter5710

3 жыл бұрын

When I saw the Juna shirt I know we were in for a good one

@matthunter5710

3 жыл бұрын

That ending though 👀 What were some of your biggest takeaways/questions/moments from the ending

Your video recordings of the games look sooo smooth.

I really loved Super Mario RPG, legend of the seven stars. It might has been my first RPG (at least that i can remember) and it blew my mind as a kid. 10/10 game. Also, bring Geno to smash

@InfiniteQuest86

3 жыл бұрын

Super Mario RPG is so underrated. It was really great. I think it's overlooked because it doesn't fit with the standard Mario narrative of the time.

@fernandozavaletabustos205

3 жыл бұрын

He is in Smash, kinda.

@glaita

3 жыл бұрын

@@fernandozavaletabustos205 I know! He wasn't there yet when i wrote my message :P

@bradleymartin6254

3 жыл бұрын

Was my first RPG too, never played anything like it before that time renting it. It blew me away.

@krum1985

2 жыл бұрын

I had almost forgotten that one! It was a fantastic game, and I actually really liked the artstyle (that most of my friends who has played it at least seem to dislike). I really want Square Enix and Nintendo to collaborate on another Mario RPG, that would be so cool, or a remake of Super Mario RPG, I would take that also =P

Hello Kim, welcome back, amazing seeing here! I definitely agree on what you said about Persona 5, it's a masterpiece and it basically raised the bar for modern rpgs and I hope Atlus lives up to the hype for the next games, especially Shin Megami Tensei V.

@DengueBurger

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

The entire Legend of Heroes: Trails... series would be a 10 for me as a series, even though some of them I'd just give a 9. But for me Trails in the Sky the 3rd from that series is an 11, but since it shouldn't really be played as a standalone, I'll just say that the entire Trails in the Sky arc is a 10 then. (I should also say I've only played the Sky arc, Zero and the first Cold Steel games so far, so I might end up liking one more than 3rd.) Grandia used to be a 10 for me but on my last replay I'd drop it down to an 8 or 9. Might come back up eventually. Chrono Trigger is a 10. FFVII is a 10, as are FFVI and FFIX (as much as I remember of it).

@GitGudLT

3 жыл бұрын

Trails is pure cancer

@sushantheshreztha8777

3 жыл бұрын

@@GitGudLT yeah it is a long game. Not your cup of tea I assume?

@GitGudLT

3 жыл бұрын

@@sushantheshreztha8777 the games are 90% filler

@NovaSniper12

3 жыл бұрын

Trials for me has become my number 1 jrpg of all time and I’ve been playing games nonstop since my childhood, played hundreds and hundreds of games but for whatever reason the legends of heroes skyrocketed to my number 1 spot.

@tri0xin

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear.. I just started Trails(psp via ppsspp). I never heard of it until last week and I'm 46 ! .. late to the party but I guess better late than never. So far really enjoying, major chillax game so far!

I'm so happy you mentioned Grandia. I love that game so much! Left a huge impression.

Fantastic video much like all of your content.

I am SuperDerek and I approve of this list. Well done, John! :D

The Trails of Cold Steel hype shirt! I'm gonna start Cold Steel 3 soon since I've owned the Collectors Edition for a while now. Just needed to beat Sky and Trails From Zero/Azure first. Been listening to the soundtrack without context for a year though and damn, I don't think any soundtrack gets me more energized and ready to go. Might be my favorite soundtrack ever and I haven't even played the game yet lmfao

Good list and good too see Kim ! It’s cute too see you two geek out over Persona with matching jackets love you guys

My favorite video! Thank You!

my 10/10 RPGs Skies Of Arcadia Dark souls Bloodborne Paper Mario Thousand Year Door Suikoden 2 Persona 3 Earthbound Phantasy Star 4 Final Fantasy 6 Dragons Dogma Chrono Trigger

For me, my easiest 10/10 has to be Star Ocean: Second Story. Hoping they bring it to PS5! (seeing as though they brought SO1 to PS4

@ForeRunnerODST

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so let down that SO2 isn't on PS4. They'd have the entire Star Ocean series on PS4 if they just released that one.

@lurchist1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForeRunnerODST Yes! I was sure that they would release it on PS4 after releasing SO1. Unfortunately not though. Hopefully they bring it one day. By far the best one!

@Maikeru101

3 жыл бұрын

Traitor To Heaven not the entire series, star ocean from the gbc which was only in japan

@mattgrundy27

3 жыл бұрын

Star Ocean is 10/10 for sure. Great pic.

@kellyh7202

3 жыл бұрын

It's such a shame the only Star Ocean we can't play on PS4 is the best one! I too am hoping it become available on any current gen console soon

I'm late here but I couldn't miss the opportunity to say, how good you are making reviews. Every time there I watch one those videos like this one, I immediately wish play all games mentioned even if I played before. And please, keep talking about Phantasy Star aways. ♥️

I’m new here but you already got me! Excellent content.

Kind of a long story... When i was a young lad I was at a buddies house where he and the "cool kid in the neighborhood" were playing Chrono Trigger. I watched them die multiple times battling Masa and Mune. They were taking turns but wouldn't let me try for whatever reason. Eventually they both gave up due to frustration. I asked them if I could try and they both gave a "yeah, like you could do it" kind of attitude and then they left the room to get something to eat. Took me one try and I took the baddie down. I remember the big ass smirk I had on my face when they came back and the boss was gone! I still play Chrono Trigger once a year to this day.

@WolfCyphr

3 жыл бұрын

I think we all have that "once a year" game we ritualistically revisit. Every year I always play Final Fantasy VII to completion plus: Star Ocean 2, Chrono Cross, or Final Fantasy VI.

@ItsMrLuigi

3 жыл бұрын

@@WolfCyphr i think I'll give FFVI (III) a go around this year. Been a loooong time!

Dark Rose Valkyrie is one that I really enjoyed recently..fairy fencer F was well! As for 10/10 lunar series on the SEGA CD, Silver star is fav of all time, eternal blue was another masterpiece!

Amazing list, even better to see Kim back on the channel :)

What a great list! I kept nodding along with each. Love Grandia getting acclaim... the wild sense of adventure and discovery is like no other game. And having a euphoric "Perfect Victory" exclusive song was great! I think you might have listed these in previous videos, but Xenogears and Xenosaga 3 would be 10/10s for me! The most epic stories ever attempted. And Valkyrie Profile!

Suikoden was and is one of the best JRPGs ever made...still have the Gregminister music in my head. My favorite is Skies of Arcadia closely followed by FF7.

@collapsedpaper666

3 жыл бұрын

Skies of Arcadia is my all time favourite to

YS VIII (I fell in love to this game), Fire Emblem Three Houses, Final Fantasy Tactics ( I don't know why we don't have a new game), Final Fantasy 8 (my first RPG), Persona 5 and Dragon Quest 11

@hepwo91222

3 жыл бұрын

Three Houses I didn't like the Harry Potter school stuff, prefer Awakening's straight up map. Ys 8 is awesome, although I have not played an Ys game I haven't loved. Dragon Quest 11 is pretty good, but kind of played it safe, but does everything one could want in a traditional RPG, it just nails it.

@bioboost12

3 жыл бұрын

Persona 5 huh...is that the only one you played? I noticed that's a trend with persona

@newyorksteelo

3 жыл бұрын

There is a Final Fantasy Tactics War Of The VIsion game on mobile and I like it alot, but prepare to spend on Microtransactions with that game lol

@luke3810

3 жыл бұрын

Ys is soooo underrated, loved FE3H as well!

@jonathanvelazquez9618

3 жыл бұрын

@@bioboost12 yes was the first I play

Secret of Evermore, the one rpg that stump me so bad I had to call the squaresoft hot line for a glitch that ruin my main save file. Luckily I had other saves then I also got the strategy guide for it back in 97'. Still one of my all time favorites.

Amazing video johnny, as always!

No western RPG's? Baldurs gate 1/2, Elderscrolls, Divinity series, etc? There are some great games out there.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

Recently played Ultima IV (free on GOG) and was VERY surprised. At first I was like "ew wth is this" but after turning off sound and digging into the manuals and struggling a bit to understand just what was the point, it turned out to be very rewarding and maybe the most unique RPG I've ever come across.

@wssayer

3 жыл бұрын

@Silent Word one of my favourites.

Panzer Dragoon Saga and Shining Force III all scenarios are 10/10 for me.

That juna shirt is great. Good job on the video. All your hard work makes for some great videos.

WOW! You teased me with Wild Guns in the beginning and yet it's not even on your list! LOL! That's my 10/10 game!

1:15 Huh, crazy! Sounds like a silly side quest only a Yakuza game can have... W A I T. This is a real side quest in Yakuza 0! Haha.

Souls Series, Persona 5, Nier: Automata, Super Mario RPG, Divinity 2: Original Sin, Undertale, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokemon Fire Red... all the good stuff

@loganedom3160

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything but xenoblade chronicles x. That games more like a 8/10 for me

@bogartwilley

3 жыл бұрын

If you like Xenoblade, checkout Xenogears for the PS1, but good luck finding an Original copy!

@DengueBurger

3 жыл бұрын

No smt?

GREAT list and that’s my favorite gaming couple. You two are lucky to have each other AND your little Kim lol. Blessings to you and your family, Johnny. Rob too lol

Great vid!!! Do you and your wife have the same glasses? So cool haha 😎

You're channel is such a breath of fresh air compared to all of the disingenuous and depressing content on KZread. Thank you!

Has to be Secret of Mana, we are of similar age Johnny & I can remember using the multi-tap on the SNES with some buddies when it came out, it was a game changer 😍

@jong2359

3 жыл бұрын

This has to be my #1 RPG ever made for the exact same reason you mentioned it. Multiplayer was insanely unique in an RPG at the time, and it really created some special memories.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno why but I always felt it was more of an Action RPG like Zelda, so I never think of this game when thinking of RPGs

Oh and that emotional moment you talked about in Suikoden omg I was more pissed than anything

Excellent episode! Some of my all time favourites for me are Final Fantasy 7 , Persona 4 Golden and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Also Trails of Cold steel series has been amazing so far

Final Fantasy Tactics. i played that game so much in high school. For me, that's a 10/10. That is in my top 5 for games that need a sequel! a new FF Tactics game would be so amazing on the switch. pre-ordered my grandia hd copy from limitedrun.

@nicholashildenbrand8632

3 жыл бұрын

They made several FFT games but none that I would say is a proper sequel to the first one. I agree though. So many great memories with the original!

@Deadono

3 жыл бұрын

Ok I'm done. Didn't hear about Grandia being released as a physical version and of course it had to be by Limited Run so no change of getting it now. I hope I don't have to pay over 300 for it.

@redlion145

3 жыл бұрын

Is tactics really an RPG though? I'd consider it squad based strategy, in the vein of Fire Emblem or XCOM. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but it doesn't have the traditional heavy story or character building of RPGs.

@Tactics117

3 жыл бұрын

Final Fantasy Tactics is my favorite game of all time.

Chrono Cross is my 10/10. I don’t remember what prompted me to buy it, but it was my first real RPG experience. To this day, it still has my favorite characters, and the party building remains best-in-class.

@mamuburaa

3 жыл бұрын

I like that game. But it's very flawed.

@ravenXcozmo

3 жыл бұрын

I preferred the first chrono trigger ! For the art design and story was a lot better

@mattgrundy27

3 жыл бұрын

Cross wasnt bad, it wasnt good, certainly didnt deserve the Chrono in the title. Only thing that let me down more than Chrono Cross is diablo 3.

@busterspark4410

3 жыл бұрын

Grundy Haha I like Diablo 3 as it’s my first Diablo game. What I don’t like though is how much it looks like WoW.

@mattgrundy27

3 жыл бұрын

@@busterspark4410 yup. They removed the gothic aesthetic and made it colorful and boring. Diablo 2 still holds up.

The original Grandia makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. If I had to name one that other people don't seem to love as much as I did, it was Radiata Stories. The dialogue is hilarious, kind of watered down Star Ocean combat. Tons of recruitable characters regardless of which side you choose. I kept hoping Tri-Ace would revisit it. No such luck...

Congrats on finally playing through Xenoblade Chronicles! Was wondering why I hadn't seen it in a previous video.

Chrono trigger Lufia 2 Star ocean 2 Suikoden 1 - 3 Earthbound FF6/7 Skies of Arcadia All must plays.

@enjirube1

3 жыл бұрын

Suikoden 3 is a no from me

@cagnazzo82

3 жыл бұрын

Xenogears, Xenosaga, and Chrono Cross

@mattgrundy27

3 жыл бұрын

@@enjirube1 that's too bad. It's a great game if you can over look the super annoying travel.

@mattgrundy27

3 жыл бұрын

@@cagnazzo82 "I'll take what are the 3 most overrated ps1 games for 200$ Alex". Glad you enjoyed em tho! Lol

@enjirube1

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattgrundy27 I own it and I played all chapters when it released. I just don't think it is a 10/10 personally.

Xenogears, EarthBound, Ys Books I & II

I use to skip battles back in the late 90’s. I’m glad today I *NEVER* skip any battle, it really helps if you don’t really want to grind and be able to finish the story.

Excellent list Johnny ! I'd have a very similar one but with Ni no kuni and Kotor in there.

My 10/10 overlooked/underrated RPGs: The Shadow Hearts Trilogy The Wild Arms series Parasite Eve 1&2 Brave Fencer Musashi Rogue Galaxy Radiata Stories Magna Carta: Tears of Blood

I miss Suikoden 1 & 2 ,BoF4, Legend of Dragoon, Grandia, Vagrant Story, Legend of Legaia, Star Ocean Second Story, Tales Games etc.

@nerov9113

3 жыл бұрын

Legend of the dragoon man. My favourite JRPG of all time

Great picks man!

I remember playing and being totally addicted to Dark Cloud 2. It either needs a completely new spiritual successor or a remake.

Breath of fire IV 🔥

Suikoden is one of my fav rpgs of all time.

@blahuhm6782

3 жыл бұрын

Not surprised at all, I recently learned about it and played through it and was very impressed with the large cast of interesting characters and just how well the game flowed.

@moonboy5851

3 жыл бұрын

Blah Uhm nice job finding it, it’s a real gem! 😃

I rarely replay Jrpgs, so the fact that I wanted to play live a live again right after the ending makes it a 10/10 for me

You nailed it with Suikoden. I remember flying through that game because of the pacing, which had a lot to do with the engaging combat and intricate story.

I’d sat Dragon Quest XI S is a 10/10 and I’m a little surprised you didn’t mention it.

@EPS5000

3 жыл бұрын

@@dedecoVGMDJ 1) It looks fine. 2) It will be on PS4 and XBO soon, so relax. 3) It IS the best way to play the game.

@DueM

3 жыл бұрын

the pc port is great as well, i was surprised at how well made it was.

@Pooter2323

3 жыл бұрын

I must be in the minority bc I wasn't too impressed with the game. It was good but felt kinda bland to me. I played on ps4 and didn't play post game if that means anything

@EPS5000

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pooter2323 It was my first Dragon Quest game and made me a fan. After it I started playing the older ones. Now I’ve played them all except for 7, 9, and 10.

@Pooter2323

3 жыл бұрын

@@EPS5000 it was a good game but imo it's not anywhere close to the level of games like Persona 5 and Final Fantasy 7. I'd rate it a 7/10.

Mine : - final fantasy 3 (snes) - secret of mana - final fantasy 7 - dragon quest 8 - persona 5 - chrono trigger - ys 8

Living in the US, I had PSN magazine. A subscription ad came INSIDE the original PlayStation box! I signed up and got issue 1 soon after with details on FFVII inside.

Great video! I really like that you're always so excited and happy. You seem to be a very nice guy. My favorite RPGs ever would be: Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon, Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos, Diablo I, Alien Logic, Ravenloft: Stone Prophet, Might and Magic VI and VII, Baldur's Gate II, Final Fantasy VII, Fallout New Vegas, Skyrim, Dragon Age I, The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne.