Top Ten Introductory Games
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- Which games are the best for introducing newbies to a popular gaming franchise?
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It’s always important to make a good first impression when it comes to video games.
Else, you either get sold off, merged into a larger parent company, or dissolve.
Very true; of course, there are exceptions to the rule. I mean, Final Fantasy XIV wouldn't be the absolute JUGGERNAUT of an MMORPG today were it not for its initial cataclysmic reception, to the point it is a genuine competitor in the market between World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2.
Yakuza 0. It's a prequel that serves as the perfect introduction to the franchise, delivering a perfect dose of both the humor and drama the franchise is so well known for, and it also establishes the personalities and motivations of two of the most beloved characters in the franchise.
I was also very surprised to not see Yakuza 0 mentioned.
It pretty much single-handedly brought the franchise to light in the West, and spawned countless memes.
Or 7. 7 is also a pretty great intro. You get Kiryu. You get Majima and Saejima. You get a new main character and a cool new gameplay style (An awesome combo meal of Turn Based RPG selling points. "Here's social links and social stats, have some action commands, don't forget the team attacks, now we also have some 3D Chrono Trigger visual presentation and you can wash all that down with maybe the best RPG party since Persona 4 and the best RPG plot since OG FF7"), so...yeah. "If you start with that one, you'll have a BLAST. A laser blast! From a confectionary task! An oddball ask."
The game is literally the most sold of the entire series, helped kick off interest in the franchise in the West, and responsible for like 90% of the Yakuza memes you see. The fact it doesn't get so much as an honorable mention is actually insane to me.
Plus the gameplay and music just....*Pacha meme* A+
Yakuza 0 is the best prequel ever made IMO.
To be honest? My first introduction to Monster Hunter was its spinoff, Monster Hunter Stories. I loved how different and unique the monsters seemed, the weaknesses and strengths. So, when world came out, I looked into it, and found it fun! But I never would have done so without Stories.
My introductory was 3U for the 3DS but I didn't get hooked until I played Generations. Glad I stuck around because World is fun as hell and I have Rise. Just waiting for a few weeks to get to the storage so my husband can get his copy out and we can get Sunbreak.
Same here brother. I started with MHS as a gift to my younger sister. Now I own MHR:S, and I have no regrets.
Same for me
Monster hunter tri on the wii…
@@daoswarrior2033 Tri actually made me quit Monster Hunter.
But I'm ready to give it another try.
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Despite what the thumbnail is saying, Persona 5 Royal was, for me as a newcomer to the franchise, probably the best introduction because of all of its quality-of-life additions that the previous games did not have.
Persona 5 gameplay is what I describe “the best of megmai tensei”. It has a lot of things that will be in other megmai tensei games and being on the easier side of things. Such as guns, buff/de buffs, dugeon crawling and puzzles, demon recruits, fusing, etc.
I also joined the Megaten franchise with Royal a couple years back, and I agree. It's probably the easiest game in the franchise, and although it takes a long time, it's still some of the most fun I've ever had in a game.
I do still think P4 is a good starting point too, but because of the more fleshed out and easier stuff in P5, it makes it more comforting to go into the other games from there, rather than starting at P4 and going to the easier P5 after it.
Totally agree with you there!!
My thoughts exactly.
He did mention the "Go to sleep" part.
Another thing I put in FF IV’s favor is that party members join and leave as part of plot, so you’ll never have to worry about facing an enemy that a party member is useless against. In addition, you’ll never have more than 5 party members, so you don’t have worry about grinding any “in reserve” characters.
For Pokémon I'd say Black and White are the best games for anyone wanting to get into the series. It's sort of a soft reboot of the series that starts you off from square one. Occasionally if you talk to NPCs they'll give you hints and items to help you beat certain gym leaders and the game doesn't hold your hand too much . Not to mention how amazing the story is
I would still say Firered or Leafgreen since are still easy enough to jump in and have fun, and then Heartgold and Soulsilver afterwards.
Honestly, Black and White and Heartgold Soulsilver both have very similar issues of lack of Pokemon variety accompanied by rampant difficulty inconsistency. Firered and Leafgreen are definitely better, but the inability to evolve certain Pokemon is a giant slap in the face when it happens
@@munchrai6396 True, personally I think gen 5 has the advantage because Black 2 and White 2 fix this issue and add a lot more content
I'm still very for certain that one Blazing Knight will be VERY happy to see Awakening on the list... if only for the few seconds of Sumia.
Metroid Zero Mission was also my very first Metroid game that I actually beat. I never got everything, but my oldest brother had a GBA SP along with a copy of the game, and I loved it. Even the harder difficulty isn't wasn't that hard.
Same
Sacred Stones is probably the best game to be introduced if you attempt to play the older games, because it will make you used to avoid reckless mistakes, Sacred Stones is very easy, but you can still get surprised by weapons with damage modifiers like bows.
I agree.
I’d like to posit Kirby Super Star/Super Star Ultra as a good introductions to the Kirby franchise as well. I mean, you start with the OG Dream Land’s plot with Copy Abilities added to spice the gameplay up! I guess the one questionable part is how it creates a very warped perspective on Meta Knight. I feel like in near every other game he appears he’s more like a friendly rival or even just a friend but he seems absolutely militant in Revenge of Meta Knight!
Yeah I agree l also think
Superstar/Ultra is a great starting point
That Kirby Mass Attack mention made me very happy. NEVER say that the Kirby franchise is easy, when this one's completion requirements exist.
Didn't Epic Yarn also get hard if you wanted 100% completion?
@@227someguy Speaking as someone who's 100% completed it...not really? I'd argue more tedious than hard, though I admit it's been a while since I've played. I guess, if you wanna be technical, ANY game can be a challenge if you try to complete it 100%, just ask Caddicarus after he attempted completing Crash Bandicoot 4.
Yeah...getting every Gold Medal, I swear to god, must have shaved a few years off my lifespan. I don't do "no damage runs" because I wanna tackle the game at a comfy pace, so having to tiptoe my way through a game that isn't MEANT to be tiptoed through...yeah...can I get a *POYO* NO!? >.
I love that game so much but my copy of it doesn't properly save so anytime I played it I had to start from scratch
I love #4 picks. Sacred Stones was my first so I know exactly the power of Seth and Dussel.
The game was a great introduction to the franchise but blazing blade is also still very much worth your time if you haven’t played it already.
I would honestly argue that the game is much better to play now despite all the updates in the franchise since it’s release purely because it’s mechanics still hold up and the access to the internet makes finding guides all the easier. Plus, it’s one of the longest games in the franchise as far as content goes since the hard mode for the game has a lot of differences in the levels compared to the normal or easy modes!
As a fan of fire emblem since it was first localized, I agree with sacred stones being a great starting point. The problem with the first fire emblem for GBA is that you need some kind of guide to play it because otherwise you won’t know how to recruit all the characters in the game! It’s a daunting first game for the franchise and while I still love it, I also admit I had to restart my game entirely because I let too many characters die and didn’t realize how many characters I could not recruit later as a result! Sacred stones, in addition to all the QOL improvements mentioned, made it so that your lead character could recruit pretty much every recruitable character, which was a godsend!
For Fire Emblem my introduction was actually Awakening on the 3DS
@@JamieMac323also a great starting point too, really depends on preference between the two imo
My first intro was Radiant Dawn and the way I panicked when I realized Permadeath was a thing.... I restarted a LOT of battles 😭
@@midnightcassiopeia5735yeah, I think most vets have had that experience! I definitely had that problem with Blazing Blade, but thankfully it became a nonissue for me with every fire emblem game after that!
For those who want to get into Banjo Kazooie, start with the first one. I love Tooie, but the backtracking can be confusing at times.
I personally think Persona 5 Royal was way more beginner friendly than 4. The combat is easier to get into, the Velvet Room stuff is more accessible thanks to persona negotiations instead of shuffling, the random generated dungeon (mementos) being entirely optional (until the late game) is more forgiving, and Royal’s two new confidants in particular break some of the difficulty in half (especially Maruki, even if he’s one of the harder main bosses). Really I think the only thing 4 has over 5 in terms of accessibility is that it’s the only game where the navigator can revive your protag but even then, your party members can still take deadly blows in 5 Royal so it’s still not much of an issue.
Personally, I think Persona 5 Royal is a little *too* beginner friendly because of how incredibly easy it is. Some people might have a harder time going back to the older games if they start there. I think Persona 4 Golden is a more balanced starting point.
Persona 5 was my first Persona game and it will be the superior game imo cause of one thing...YOUR PARTY MEMBERS CAN GET EXP AND LEARN NEW SPELLS EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THEM IN YOUR GROUP!! They can gain the same amount of EXP as you when you battle! So you don't have to worry about who you want to level up cause they'll be just as strong as you, without the grind!
Nice can't wait to see it see ya in 3:00pm
Aww yeah it time baby
I know this is largely tackling introductions to whole series rather than genres but I personally think Marvel’s Midnight suns is a perfect introduction to the XCom style of tactical RPG. It’s way easier for newcomers to get into and it also caters to Marvel fans both hardcore and casual with diverse playstyles for each of the units (Spider-Man is my go to though the recently released DLC which made Venom a unit might be my new fav) and great writing and care for the characters (heck it’s got a little social system which I never thought I would see in a Marvel game)
the question on the description its interesting so i might give it a shot:
God eater- God eater 3
yes it may sound counterproductive since its the third installment, but hear me out, in terms of story its okay to start with this one since its a time skip.
the gameplay in the third is really good, fast paced, and probably the most ironed out in the god eater franchise. and if you're curious enough about the other 2 games, god eater 2 burst on steam if you buy it you also get god eater resurrection, which are bundled together(per example god eater 3 is normally 8 bucks on discount)
Gran turismo- Gran turismo 2
even though the graphics look outdated, i think is the best experience you can have for starting out the series(i would consider 3 but the beginning can be easy to softlock you in since second hand dealership is not available in that game)
if you want the full gran turismo experience, i think gran turismo 2 is the most complete one yet, has a lot of cars that nowadays are not seen nowadays in racing games(venturi 400 GT, renault espace F1(yes renault was so crazy enough to add an f1 engine to a renault space)TVR speed 12(the prototype version) and more.
Ys Series- Ys 8.
i think Ys 8 is a good start into the series, and not gonna lie, i think its the best game in the franchise.
in terms of difficulty i think its a good start for newcomers, since the old games can be really hard(Ys: oath in felghana being one of the hardest in the franchise).
the story is really good, probably the best the Ys series has to offer(with 2 minor hiccups in mind, but thats it). i truly recommend this franchise. its really good and criminally underrated.
Soulcalibur- Soulcalibur 3.
i recommend SC3 just for the content it has alone, varied gamemodes, plenty of characters, and good music out to boot. tales of souls is a really good, but chronicles of the sword is a freaking blast, mixing the gameplay of age of empires with soulcalibur, which to me is the highlight of the game. its so fun.
For SoulCalibur, I'd also say SoulCalibur VI! I would highly reccomend it!
For best entry point game to get into a long running series.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Great series to jump into just about any game(Ys is connected and references itself, but never REQUIRES knowledge of any other games save for 2 and SEVEN, due to them being direct sequels to their preceding entries). That said, Ys8 is the best one to just LEAP into, as it has the best QoL features that are slowly being backported into the other games, while still being complex enough to challenge. I also recommend IX, but that one is a huge reference fest, and has a lot of extra stuff, meanwhile 8 is a fantastic Action-RPG with a decent story, and some nice designs. Oh, and it's Falcom. Difficulties matter, and they include one for people just getting into a game that makes even the platforming easier, while also including hard modes to kick the crud out of any newbie gamer.
For getting into a genre...
Action RPGs are fun stuff. Cat Quest 1 and 2, in that order are probably the best intros to them. They are not complex, deep, or meaningful, but they ARE fun, cute, and adorable, and have just enough complexity to introduce the basics of the genre, while never overwhelming you with stuff. Also, it involves Cats, and thus, is superior.
Suggestion for a Top Ten about Games (and not necessarily Bosses, Characters, or any other type of game trope):
“Top Ten Strangely Smartening Games”
Games that, according to SOME form of research, increases your general intelligence in one way or another. With the primary criteria being no Educational Games (as they INTENDED to make the player smart with basics like school subjects), these are a few ideal candidates:
- Super Mario 64 (Gives you great memorizing skills)
- Alien: Isolation (adapt to patterns and think with clever stealth against gaming’s smartest boss ever)
- The Portal Duology (Showcasing you to figure out puzzles in various areas)
The list could go on…
I think Top Ten Smart Games would be a better title
@@CountShaman Genius. (Pun intended)
I'd like to throw Majora's Mask in the ring for time management skills
A strategy game, stealth game and a survival Horror have to be an that list
My first introduction to the Dragon Quest series was DQ8. I still love how almost similar it can get with a few other games when it comes to stories, characters and the like. And Etrian Odyssey series, I started with the ones that came to the 3DS (the collection for the first few games is coming out soon and I can’t wait).
I started playing Dragon Quest with 8 as well on the PS2, but the 3DS version is a MASSIVE improvement with the changes to the random encounters and the Alchemy Pot amongst other things. And as for Etrian Odyssey, the 3DS ones are indeed good starting points, especially 4 and the Untold remakes.
I started Dragon Quest with 9:Sentienals of the Starry Sky. It was also my first jrpg and one of the few games I've completed all the way through.
My first Etrian Odyssey as the airship one on the 3DS, but I personally thought Etrian Odyssey Untold: Millenium Girl was the better entry point game since it allowed you to decide for a more free form or a more story/character focused game and the story explained what was going on in the series. I hadn't caught that the airship one was a post-acocaplyse until the end game dungeon.
@@marykateharmon Funny story, actually! First, the airship game is 4. Second... Aside from 5, ALL games are technically post-apocalyptic.
DQ XI is very dear to my heart and its QoL improvements definitely make it the best place to start Dragon Quest with, but I'm so happy to have been introduced to it by DQ VIII, which not only is a great place to get the feel of the old-school era, but also a nice way to catch people off guard with "wait a minute, the guy that made Dragon Ball Z works in these games? Holy shit!"
Even though I already knew that Toriyama worked in them, seeing his vision fully realized on the PS2 hardware was a dream come true. What a gem.
Good thing the Honorable Mentions mentioned a couple Castlevania games, since the vania part is still part of the Metroidvania title! Even if only just! Good video by the way!
For PMD, I think a good intro would be Gates to Infinity. I know it's not regarded as the best, but it's easier than the other games and you don't have to worry about hunger! The story is also really solid, like the other games in the series as well! Don't get me wrong, I love Explorers and have beaten it so many times. But if it's their first Mystery Dungeon type game, it could be a bit daunting. Especially if they are playing Explorers of Sky since they have the lookalike items to look out for too!
Heck, my only complaint about Gates to Infinity is how Paradise works. But I can look passed that pretty easily.
*reads description*
Hm.
Well, if you were to ask me what the best way to get into one of the franchises I hero/champion are...
These would be my picks:
• Skylanders - Giants/SWAP Force
SuperChargers is the best in the series for my money, but if you want to really get into the series I recommend either Giants or SWAP Force being the starting point.
Both of them are just overalls really solid and fun games. If you want a good idea of what the Skylanders series is like, these games are great starting points for newcomers.
I advise against Trap Team because it is buggy, and Imaginators because it feels... safe. To a painful degree.
After you are acclimatised... go for SuperChargers!
And don't worry about the figures now; an emulator was recently made that allowed you to play the games with *all* available characters as if you already owned the figures!
(Or at least that's what I gathered from a friend of mine; might be wrong.)
• Gran Turismo - Gran Turismo 7
OK, if you choose to ignore the whingeing fanbase - which I recommend you do because they are just butt hurt nostalgia idiots at this point... I would say GT7 is the best way to first experience Gran Turismo.
All the games the fanbase recommends normally - GT2, GT3 and GT4 - are meant for racing sim veterans, especially those of the franchise. Simply put, they are *not* beginner friendly games. GT7, however, IS beginner friendly. And you can work your way up to a higher difficulty at a later time as well!
That, and it just gives you the complete Gran Turismo experience, including elements that were removed in earlier titles only to later return with this one.
• Crash Bandicoot - Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back/Warped
Let's get the elephant in the room out it first and foremost... *DO NOT PLAY IT'S ABOUT TIME AS YOUR FIRST CRASH BANDICOOT GAME!* You will regret it deeply!
And don't play the first game, either. It is NOT a good game for introducing new players.
Go straight to either of the NaughtyDog sequels instead - the N. Sane Trilogy remakes count as well. Heck, even Wrath of Cortex works as an introductory game since it's more or less those games again... assuming you can find a copy of that game these days, that is. But priority goes to Cortex Strikes Back and Warped, without a doubt.
• Ratchet and Clank - Rift Apart
Just... Rift Apart.
There's a reason this game was nominated for Game of the Year in '21. It is THAT good! And an easy recommend for people who want to get into the series.
Can agree with P4 being a good introduction. I heard about P5 first, but actually played P4G when it came out on Steam. Since then, I've played SMT 5, 4 and am currently playing SMT 4A
Personally, I think that Transformers, Fall of Cybertron is not just a great introduction to the games, but also the series. Plus it's apparently a prequel to Prime so it has that too.
I just wished Activision didn't remove it from all the digital stores when their license with Hasbro expired. 😡
Loved playing those games. Just a shame they all got pulled out.
@@wMTF2 This why I always buy Physical releases.
My introduction to Monster Hunter happened to be Tri. Meaning I simply assumed the water combat was the norm... I will never get all those hours of fighting ol' Lagiacrus in his element.
And the less said about my mortal enemy, the Gigginox, the better.
That actually put me off Monster Hunter.
Only now I’m I ready to give it a try
Other recommendations:
Ratchet & Clank: R&C Going Commando. Improved gameplay, better voice acting, better game design over 1st game.
Halo: Halo CE: Remaster. Better graphics and cutscenes for the terminals behind 343's actions
Mario Kart: Mario Kart: Double Dash. Fast gameplay, user friendly courses and fun items to throw around. Plus additional battle modes.
Mario Party: Mario Party 2. Has minigames from first game, but none that would murder palms. Fun story and unique themes to maps.
If someone was to ask me for an introductory game for Western RPG'S... I would wholeheartedly recommend Dragon Age Origins, though it does have dated graphics now and the typical choice of Human, Elf and Dwarf, it has a great choice of origin stories to choose from (massive shout out to the Female City Elf Origin; best choice hands down) because the game has memorable characters, a huge story with enormous stakes, it feels like everything you do and every quest you complete matter in the grand scheme, and the Landsmeet is one of the hardest dialogue scenes I've ever seen where if you pick so much as one incorrect dialogue option it can cost you massively.
I would go with Fallout 3 for that introduction. I put that down mostly because if you want to introduce someone to a genre it is best to do a game where there is something of a safety net and Fallout has that along with the SPECIAL which is a good introduction to how to build characters in RPGs. It is overall more simple compared to Dragon Age Origins and that is probably what is best for a introduction.
My intro to Zelda choice would be A Link to the Past. It’s available on several different platforms, it has 2 pretty big worlds to explore, and it has a lot of depth, especially for an SNES game not made by Square or Enid.
I’d say a link between worlds>a link to the past
8:38 Referencing MM8's bizarre voice acting is a highlight of this video
If wind waker is ported to switch I'll pick it up in a heartbeat
Mortal Kombat 9. Not only does it serve as a walk through memory lane for old-school fans, it’s also a great introduction for new fans who don’t know much about the series.
"Stop it!" Hey, you said it, and this IS the internet.
Also, as a fan of metroid, I can agree that zero mission is epic. It was my first metroid, and I honestly hope they rerelease it again at some point as I no longer have my old copy.
I'd argue for Persona 5 Royal and Aria of Sorrow being a good introduction to their series.
Always consistent in quality Josh, these are great!
10: I started with the 3DS version of 3 Ultimate. That game specifically isn’t quite for me, but I have it enough tries to totally get the appeal of the series as a whole. There’s something oddly fun about getting all those materials you need to make that full set of gear (even if my main Dual Blades can’t reach a Quropeco head for the beak materials). Still, I’d get maybe a quest farther each attempt, only to be stonewalled by the next monster. I do think I’d have fun with a different MH game, but I don’t have it in me to finish 3U.
9: I started this series with Squeak Squad. I get that Kirby fans find it a bit barebones and samey compared to other Kirbys, but I just thing that means it’s strongest when it’s a new player’s introduction, and it does that just fine. I especially really like the treasure chest collectibles, since they unlock lots of individual things, as opposed to the gear spheres/sun stones/etc. that filled the same role and did less.
8: Started with TTYD, still a really good entry into Mario RPGs. Yet I still haven’t beaten it; the Shadow Queen’s quite tough.
7: I don’t believe I started with Mega Man X, but the blue bomber didn’t click with me until I played X. X just feels a lot better to play than Classic. Even if I’ve never beaten an X game (got close with X3 though).
6: Yeah, that Wind Waker pick made me real happy as someone who started with it myself. Definitely would say OOT is a good introduction too, it just didn’t happen to be mine because the GameCube was basically just released when I got old enough to game.
5: I personally started with Persona 3 FES, but I do think 4 Golden is the better introduction. Oh, fun fact, I got introduced to P3FES and got into MLP at roughly the same time.
4: I technically started with Shadow Dragon on DS, but I’d be lying if I said I gave a crap before Awakening. Funnily enough, Echoes is the FE game I care most about these days.
3: Yeah, I grew up with spin-offs like Kingdom Hearts (technically, I prefer to see it as its own thing) and Crystal Chronicles, but it took forever for me to get into mainline Final Fantasy, starting with the DS versions of 3 and 4. Had fun chipping away at both, reached the final levels of both, never actually beat them. These days I have solid favorites: 5, 9, and especially 10.
2: Started with the RE1 remake, loved the hell out of that. And yeah, 4 was great when I got around to it. Never played 2 Remake, but I tried out original 2, and…yeah, I misjudged my supplies big time. Fun until I ran out of ammo, though.
HMs:
Honestly, Dual Destinies was my least favorite Ace Attorney game.
Sonic Generations was good…unless you played the 3DS version like I did, which is basically a saltine.
I was waiting for Symphonia. Definitely how I got into Tales, and a great game in its own right, but…meh, I prefer a lot of what came later.
It feels weird that so many KH fans consider 2 the peak of the series: it’s definitely the peak of the combat and a good game just off that, but it also stripped out a lot of great stuff from the first game, like the level exploration and most Disney worlds having a damn point.
I’m in the weird position of loving Warriors while only ever playing the Nintendo crossover spin-offs (I did get 8 on Vita, but barely touched it). Started with Hyrule Warriors, still my favorite, even though I acknowledge the later Zelda and FE Warriors games added good stuff too.
Never played a stage based Castlevania, but I started the Metroidvanias with Circle of the Moon and blazed through them from there. Oddly enough, SotN never clicked with me, but the GBA and DS Metroidvanias absolutely did.
1: Started with Prime 1 myself, definitely had a fun time with it. Makes me wonder why we don’t see more 3D Metroidvanias. Never played Zero Mission and have no desire too, but I can see why it would be a good introduction.
My intro to Metroid was via AM2R.
Yes, I was fully aware of how terrible of an idea that was (I didn't really have disposable income, so a free game made sense)
I wonder if MH world makes it here. Helped break all of my friends into the series which seems to have been the case for many people.
Knowing his reaction on the Giant Bosses list, probably not XD
I don’t think you should’ve talked about Persona as an introduction to SMT. Simply put it: while they share a few elements, both franchises are achieving completely different things. SMT is about the end of the world, gods vs demons, dungeon crawling and talking to demons. Persona is about preventing the end of the world, your teammates and the people around you and the story. Trying to play one series expecting the other is a recipe for hating the other series. Putting it simply: trying to get someone into Paper Mario via Mario & Luigi
agreed as a fan of both they are their own things.
Some that I think are good introductions to a series:
- Wipeout HD/Fury
- Midnight Club Los Angeles or 3
- Shin Megami Tensei IV or V. I personally started with III on hard.
- Persona 5R. It's an excellent introduction for Persona, but less so for SMT.
- Gran Turismo 2, 4 or 6
- Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne or Elden Ring (way too different ups and downs for newcomers)
- Burnout 3
- Crash Bandicoot 3
- Super Mario World or Galaxy
- Ratchet and Clank 3
- Need For Speed Most Wanted
- Colin McRae Rally 4 or Dirt 2
- Castlevania IV or Symphony of the Night. Oh, you agree.
- DMC 3 or 5
- Tekken 3
I have a feeling that I will need to expand my list of games I need to get after this.
10: I started with World and was immediately put off. Might have also been because I don't like playing games online very often. (Monster Hunter Rise (Monster Hunter))
9: My first proper start with Kirby (we don't talk about Star Allies) was Forgotten Land. (Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland (Kirby))
8: I've been meaning to get into this one. (Paper Mario (Mario))
7: If I can find it, I may try it. (Mega Man X (Mega Man))
6: I like the toon artstyle. (Wind Waker (Legend of Zelda))
5: I need to try this one. (Persona 4 (Persona))
4: I like how we got to talk about the best points to walk in on for two different ways of playing the franchise. (Sacred Stones/Awakening (Fire Emblem))
3: Yeah, I forgot to get back to FF 7 remake. (FFIV Pixel Remaster (Final Fantasy))
2: Yeah, can't humanity actually band together properly during an apocalypse? (Resident Evil 2 Remake (Resident Evil))
1: Huh. Going on my list, because I tried Dread, and couldn't get past the first EMMI. (Metroid Zero Mission (Metroid))
Your brief mention of Star Allies made me want to talk about how I don't think it's the best introductory game for the pink demon. I actually like the game quite a bit; it has plenty of qualities such as its awesome extra modes, an expansive roster of playable characters, fascinating lore, and some of the best, most heartfelt fanservice I've seen in any game. However, many of these qualities are best enjoyed by Kirby veterans since the game references past ones so much. Of course, the main story was also unnecessarily simplistic and not satisfying enough by itself, which was especially problematic at launch before the updates added and expanded upon the extra modes.
There's always the chance that new players will enjoy themselves despite these factors, but I think Star Allies is more easily appreciated when you have more familiarity with the Kirby series and its characters (and if you played it with the updates). There is value in playing it, but I would recommend plenty of other Kirby games first.
Hyperdimension neptunia vii: This game is both Hilarious AND emotional.
Rayman origin: A good return for Ubisoft's former mascot.
Senran Kagura shinovie versus: Might be even more fan service then dead or alive but...the dark lore, fun gameplay and the character's backstory that are so damn tragic make it all worth it.
Super metroid: Don't remember when I first play it but I don't regret it.
Eh, Rayman Legends simply has much better level design than Origins. As a result, Legends is much more fast-paced and engaging, and in the Origins levels that return in Legends, this difference between the two games is plain as day.
Neptunia VII. BASED!
@@uzumazin5099 based? what do you mean based?
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It means that you have an awesome taste/opinion most people agree on.
Absolutely agree with that Number 1 pick. It was the game that introduced me to the series way back when, and it's since become my favorite video game series of all time. If anyone were to ask me, that's the one I would say to start with as well.
Sacred Stones was my introduction to Fire Emblem, and I agree with it as a good launching point. But there is one thing that makes me say Awakening is the better choice - availability. It's probably much easier to find a copy of it than SS, especially with the eShop soon to be defunct for Wii U. And who knows when it will come to NSO.
Awakening was my introduction and still love playing it😊
I'm surprised you chose Duel Destinies as the game for introducing the Ace Attorney series. I was originally going to go for the original trilogy just so that I can get used to what the game is like before going to the later games. Plus, Athena Cykes and the amount of praise you gave her (in 3 separate videos no less!) was the reason I wanted to give Ace Attorney a chance.
As for the others:
- I'm planning on playing The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition soon as I purchased it during Steam's Disney Publisher sale. I've heard a LOT of great things about it. I'm now curious if the sequels are any good after playing Secret.
- Backtracking is the only reason I haven't played any of the Metroid games. But it does seem that Zero Mission seems to solve that problem if the map is anything to go by. I still own a Game Boy Advance SP, so I may give this a go.
- As much as I despise Activision nowadays, I agree. CoD 4 (including its remaster) is one of the 3 CoD games I really enjoy, in terms of the single-player campaign. Also, there was a remake?
EDIT - I just realized that the Modern Warfare remake is referring to the 2019 version. My bad. 😅
Dual Destinies was very much the revisit the series needed after the revival on the DS. Combined with much more newbie friendly puzzle solving and cases, it's a good pick.
IIRC Josh stated he had huge issues playing JFA and T&T because of how uncertain progressiom was for the player, which I can attest to as I'm stuck on T&T right now, which has effectively left me on a break with the series for now
As someone who never had many opportunities to play games that would later on become beloved classics when I was younger, I can't in good faith suggest any games from series I've never touched. I can, however, tell you what recent games got me into certain series (or at least invested enough to want to go back and play the oldies).
- The first Switch game I ever played was *Yoshi's Crafted World.* Honestly, it's a pretty solid experience. It's got all the hallmarks you'd expect from a mainline Yoshi game like, say, Yoshi's Island. It's not too terribly difficult (at least until you get to the postgame), the cardboard environments are just adorable, and I've personally enjoyed the majority of my time playing it. I just need those last two flowers from Kamek, but he's SUCH A PAIN IN THE ASS! The only thing I genuinely dislike about it is the music. Most of the level themes are just the same song with the main leitmotif implemented slightly differently. If you can get past that, you'll probably have a good time.
- A month after I got my Switch, I got two games for my birthday: Metroid Dread and *Super Mario Odyssey.* What can I even say about Odyssey that hasn't already been said? The world design, the music, the mechanics, all pretty much flawless. It does get quite a bit tougher near the end, especially once you get to the postgame (those Cappy-less levels can eat the inside of my rectum). Sure, I had my frustrations with Mario being stupid and dying over and over, but looking back, I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the experience.
- Speaking of *Metroid Dread,* I've only ever been able to experience Metroid vicariously through RUclips. I was hyped for Dread before I even had my Switch. But when I finally got my hands on my copy, I immediately fell in love. Granted, the music is kinda bland and the environments don't do a whole lot to differentiate each other, but the rest of the game is simply incredible. Samus moves and interacts with the world so seamlessly, the animations are beautifully fluid, and the combat is tough but really fun once you've mastered it (still need to play it on Hard, though). Eventually I'll get my hands on a physical copy of Metroid Prime Remastered--hopefully sooner than later--so I can finally experience that, but overall, for an entry in the series that was once thought to be vaporware, I can safely say that it's a spectacular return to form for the Metroid series that I'm more than eager to return to.
- Next, let's talk about Luigi's Mansion 3. Just like with Super Mario Odyssey, every aspect of the game shines. Each floor of the hotel is visually distinct, the soundtrack--while not my absolute favorite--fits each floor nicely, and the gameplay handles wonderfully. Makes you feel like a real Ghostbuster! And after playing the Ghostbusters game, I can say that with confidence! One day I'll go back and get all the achievements, while also trying out the ScareScraper (not sure about ScreamPark, though, but I may be persuaded otherwise), but for now, all I really want is more. I want the older Luigi's Mansion games ported natively to the Switch. Then again, the same can be said for the other games I mentioned.
- Finally, I'll talk about my personal Game of the Year for 2022 (never mind it being one of the few brand new games I played), Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I had always really liked Kirby as a concept, and can you blame me? That little pink puffball is too stinkin' cute for me to hate! The only problem is that I never got any of his games... until, of course, 3 months after I bought my Switch when Forgotten Land came out and--if I'm remembering correctly--I bought a copy on launch day. Frankly, nothing I say can really do the game justice, because the level of polish this game has speaks for itself. The only thing I haven't touched is the co-op mode with Bandanna Waddle Dee, though I'm sure I'll still have an amazing time nonetheless. Hopefully I can get my hands on Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Star Allies in a timely manner, because if there's one thing I want in life right now, it's more Kirby.
My first Zelda game, and game overall, was Link's Awakening on the Game Boy color. It was a great title for a first-time gamer. I really liked the characters and story. Plus, it didn't have a main temple that you were always coming back to like other titles in the franchise. There aren't any tutorials to bog down the early game, so you are pretty much thrown into the action, but that doesn't make the gamer angry. The first couple dungeons aren't that difficult. You can figure out the layout of a dungeon without resorting to online maps. Story wise, it's a bit strange, but it isn't a game killer. The fact that it was a dream all along is kinda jarring, but you can brush over it. I downloaded a slightly updated version on the 2DS, and I was happy that they didn't change anything about the game at all. The only thing they added was an actual save mechanic that gave the game a better way to put it down and come back if real life intervenes.
Like introductions for gaming series or gaming genres?
You know what's crazy? Your number 9 pick was my introduction to that series...after seeing it's anime and the character in a crossover game months prior.
As a fan of the Trails series, a series made by Falcom, I, of course, shall speak of my favorite series.
In all seriousness though, for Trails, it’s a no brainer. You’ll get the same response no matter who you ask: If you want to get into the trails series, play Trails in the Sky first. Great way to set the stage for the plays that follow. It’s basically the prologue for the whole series. For those who want a little more modern feel, Trails of Cold Steel is a good second choice.
(Side note: I actually started with Cold Steel 3. I had no idea what half the things in the game were, nor did I know how to use half of the game’s mechanics, but I still thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough. Don’t start with Cold Steel 3, though.)
I started with Cold Steel 1 and that made me fall in love with Trails. If you wanna get into Falcom games, I'd also recommend Tokyo Xanadu. It's a spin-off game that is basically Persona, for the setting and Dungeon crawling being set in modern day Japan, Ys, for the action style combat, though much more simplified, and Trails with its chapter, and story structure. In fact, you can even participate in smaller side stories involving the other characters, so you can flesh 'em out more.
Ready for this one.
As a Metroid fan, when I saw the franchise pop-up, I KNEW it would be Zero Mission. Wonderful game, really the one that I feel was the most... METROID in the franchise.
One game I’d add on my list is Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Sure, it was supposed to be a challenging game, but you get a nice introduction to the basic combat mechanics, npc interactions… you can even make not only your own hero, but your ENTIRE TEAM (except they’re just basically AI companions with no lore). But that’s not all, you also have the option of having one of your irl friends, who also has the game, tag along in your journey! This can be really convenient if you’re stuck on a hard boss battle and you have a friend who’s WAY stronger by level to help you out (or to just slay the boss for you, which also works often)
That was the one that introduced me.
It’s a little ironic that the remaster for Symphonia is the Tales entry. I say this because my entry game into the Tales franchise was actually Symphonia 2… on the Wii.
Now, I am fully well aware and acknowledge that Symphonia 2 is one of the weaker entries in the Tales franchise, but I found myself enjoying it. It did a good job catching up on missed lore (which I, as someone who hadn’t played the first game, appreciated), I enjoyed the monster taming mechanic (until it became useless once you got OG party members), the story was decent, it utilised the Wii fairly well enough, and the skits are still some of the funniest dialogue I’ve heard in a Tales game.
So, yeah. While a weaker game, I enjoyed Symphonia 2, as it immediately hooked me into pursuing every Tales game that’s come out since.
To each their own, but I think your Zelda entry needs the caveat "best intro to 3D Zelda."
For the 2D/top-down view Zelda games, start with A Link to the Past.
I'd say Minish Cap or Link's Awakening would be a better top-down starter. Link To The Past kicks players down for doing basic stuff like interacting with villagers.
@Count Shaman That is a fair criticism. I concede that Link's Awakening would probably be a better intro to the top-down style Zelda games.
I loved legend of Zelda the wind waker before it was cool as well as the fact it was a childhood classic Nintendo GameCube game as well.👍🏻🥰
If you want to get into the yakuza series, yakuza 0 is gonna be your best bet. it's the starting point on the series timeline and does good job balancing the wacky substories with genuinely fun minigames to loose yourself in. If 0 is too much, you can try Judgment and Lost Judment: a spin off series featuring a different protagonist with more toned down substories and more focus on the central story. The combat is pretty much the same and does a decent job teaching you about the core mechs while having easily recognizable styles: crane, tiger, and snake (snake is lost judgmnet exclusive). Only downside to them is that while there aren't as crazy with side stories, there are ALOT of them. looking at you lost judgment "school stories"
Being honest when I saw the title I was confused as to what Josh meant by "Introductory Games". After finishing the video I then knew what Josh meant by "Introductory Games".
5:03 funnily enough that IS how i was properly introduced to Kirby back in highschool lol.
I've always wanted to play a Zelda game and WindWaker and Twilight Princess are the 2 that interested me the most. Twilight Princess in particular had me interested when i saw trailers of Link turning into a badass wolf (around the time i was playing through and obcessed with Okami). Windwaker's artstyle also got me very interested. Now that i have a switch i might start with Breathe of the Wild.
An unconventional pick for a good point of entry for Mario, but a welcome one; Paper Mario holds a special place in my heart as being not only the game that got me in to role-playing games, but also the game that got me in to role-playing in general, and helped me to develop a strong affinity for story. I mean, yeah, it's the typical "Bowser kidnapped the princess again" schtick, but what makes it different to the rest? In the words of MegaMind, "PRESENTATION"! Take my advice: for baby's first RPG, you can do a HELL of a lot worse. Only thing I can say I'm not a fan of is the baking minigame you have to do to get to Chapter 5, but that's small potatoes for what's ultimately, in my opinion, the complete Mario package.
Funny you mention Xenoblade Chronicles 2, seeing as the first game handles tutorials in the best possible way, in my opinion. Meanwhile, in terms of getting in to Xenoblade, as much as I'd love to recommend #3, it can feel like you're missing important lore if you haven't been with the series since the first game, so my recommendation for those wanting to start out with Xenoblade Chronicles would have to be X, even though it'd share a similar issue to Wind Waker HD Edition's WiiU exclusivity. Main reason why is that it's its own standalone game (until XC3's final xpac comes out and somehow reveals an important detail that bridges the gap) with a decent story about humanity leaving Earth due to an alien war, rich and engaging gameplay both on-foot and in-Skell, breathtaking visuals and a GARGANTUAN open world that just BEGS to be explored, and you can do so with friends online; my only real complaint would be that, the main selling point of riding in a giant robot, the Skell, is locked off to you until late in the game, and, admittedly, the world's size, while impressive, can be as much a turnoff as Wind Waker's. Trust me, though...I honestly feel like this is the best possible Xenoblade game to start with if you're new to the franchise. I just only hope that, one day, we see it ported to the Switch...or whatever succeeds it, seeing as MonolithSoft had, so far, gone on record saying "don't count on it happening any time soon". *shrugs*
Completely agree about P4G. It wasn't my entry to the series (3 was), but it is my favourite game of all time.
And (ignoring discussing actual plot points for the sake of spoilers), the time it takes to start the actual plot is one of the biggest flaws with it.
Spoiler: If you don't speed through the text, the game doesn't open up to you for 60-90 minutes of gameplay, depending on how fast you can read/listen to the dialogue.
According to the reviews of the new demo of Final Fantasy XVI it looks great, boss battle totally epic, and it maybe become one of the best and greatest Final Fantasy games EVER. Hopefully.
My best introductory for the list were:
10. Monster Hunter World and Stories (really made me feel more confident in my fighting than Monster Hunter 3 did)
9. Kirby's Adventure on the NES
8. Super Mario Bros 3 NES
7. Mega Man X (I did play 2 through 4 on the NES for Mega Man but Mega Man X was the first one that I could actually beat at a young age)
6. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
5. Persona 3 and SMT: Nocturne (the second one actually helped me understand the press turn system for future installments and it wasn't overly too hard if you didn't try to do the extra dungeon in the American release version until you were more comfortable).
4. Sacred Stones (I support the Count's opinion on this as this was my very first Fire Emblem game which got me into the series)
3. Final Fantasy X (First one I played and beaten. Tactics and 6 were technically the first ones I remember seeing but I mostly watched my Auntie play them and never really tried my own hand at the series until 10)
2. This one I leave blank. I cannot, and shall not, ever play a horror based video game. I know I am missing out, but I cannot handle horror games very well. Sadly no Resident Evil game will be listed but if I were to try one... it would probably be Resident Evil 7... but even that is very unlikely.
1. Also never played a Metroid game either sadly. Played some games that were Metroid-like in their map design and such but never got into Metroid... feel free to roast me or whatever, but I never got into the series of the top two from this list and probably never will.
I think FE 7 is the best one to start with. I started with Conquest, but I feel 7 does the best job teaching the base mechanics. Lyn mode does a good job at disguising the fact that it’s a tutorial.
So surprised to see nightmare in dreamland here. Spent many many many hours playing that on my grandma's GBA (yes my grandma had one for the grandkids back when they were new). Still a fun game to come back to even now as an adult. Only gripe is it's short.
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Miitopia's my top pick for the most easy to pick up and play video game. You can have anyone be in any role you wish and the combat and gimmicks are really simple to understand. What's not there to love?
Would have liked more explanation as to why Wind Waker over Ocarina (especially the 3D version). Even if you just like Wind Waker more, Ocarina set the foundation in not only gameplay but also story. Wind Waker is a sequel to Ocarina. Ocarina also throws you into the first dungeon way sooner and really gives you a Zelda taste much earlier on.
I think one factor I would have included into this list is the 'availability' of the game too. I did look up each entry, and FE: Sacred Stones might not be easy to get ahold of as something like Awakening, unless it gets ported to the Switch GB Advance line up down the road. Older counsels are possible to get, but it still might be hard to get those old games. Just want to point that out. Same might also be said for Windwaker. I actually would almost recommend Link Between Worlds since I think 3DS games are still easier to get than WiiU and LBW still has the exploration with linear gameplay with a fun story and great dungeons and items. It's not hard either.
Yeah, I think #1 might also be hard to get due to it ONLY being available on the Advance and Wii U's Virtual Console, so newcomers might not be willing to play it for that reason. Overall great list, but I do worry about the availability of a few.
It's only hard to get if you're unwilling to sail the high seas, LOL.
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Somewhere, JoCat is letting out a squeal of joy....
My first Zelda was Ocarina (grew up when it was released), first FF was IX (I liked how Dagger looked on the cover), RE2 on N64 was first RE game, followed by 4 on Wii, and... yeah those were the only games/series I was interested in/played that you brought up.
8:23 "Let me level with you all for a sec... Electrical Engineering is... Pretty Smart... General Relativity: It's pretty f***in' smart... THE INTRO STAGE IN MEGA MA- F***IN'... G E N I U S!!!!"
The first game from Mega Man is Mega Man X4 and yes I did pick Zero, I didn't know he was hard mode also I beat the game. My first game for Sonic is Sonic 2 because me and my brother like to play those race mini games but I got really into the Franchise is because of Sonic Unleashed. For Pokemon it was the original Red version and I got into the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is was explorers of time. My first Kirby game is Kirby Planet Robobot.
Regarding Fire Emblem.
I severely disagree with Sacred Stones, while yes this game is easier in the franchises history as I’ve heard, haven’t played yet myself despite owning a physical copy as a collector, it dosent change the fact Perma-Death is still a thing for some and it lacks QOL/modern features that makes Fire Emblem great today.
Whatever Sacred Stones has done, Awakening did it better with more supports, difficulty options with the harder difficulties being sadistic in nature, phenomenally branching out the class options for units and having s casual mode to allow players to enjoy Fire Emblem at their own pace.
There is also one crucial things you guys are forgetting. One game is readily available anytime these days, you can but Awakening cheap on eBay or even come across a preowned copy at Game Stop or even buy a 3DS with tons of games on it that can be surprisingly cheap.
Sacred Stones on the other hand has one absolute critical flaw. It’s a rare GBA game that is very difficult to get and with every year that go’s by this games gets rarer and rarer and rarer. Nintendo has hardly re-released classic Fire Emblem game’s with a good chunk of the franchise still unlocalized. Unless you have a Wii U were you could buy it on the eshops as I do remember they did release both games on the Virtual Console then your either shelling out 150$ or pirating.
And Awakenings is fantastic, a franchise savior unlike Sacred Stones which is good but not great. Which is better as an introductory with that in mind? A very rare GBA game that’s very difficult to play in modern times or a franchise savior universally loved that’s easily accessible and cost efficient?
Awakening is gonna become less and less accessible over time anyway.
Awakening and later on Fates nearly made me quit Fire Emblem.
#10 - Dauntless introduced me to this similar series, but it is a live service game so take it as you will.
#7 - The NT games are horrible for first timers unless they can quick multitask and know how to deck build.
#6 - Majora's Mask is extremely stressful to new players with the time management, but it did help me like one of my favourite JRPGs Ephemeral Fantasia.
#5 & 4 - Really need to play one of these at some point, maybe the Warriors version of Fire Emblem to introduce me to the characters.
#3 - FFX was my introduction to the Final Fantasy series, and that grid system is confusing; despite people hating them I preferred the levelling system of XIII or XV. I want an RPG to have a levelling system like Grandia, you level up stats by what you use, instead of just finding the enemy with the most exp and attack that repeatedly (and yes I have Skyrim, I want a Turn Based JRPG that does it).
#1 - Prime was my introduction and I liked the exploration of it, I need to dig out my Gamecube and finish the two (never had a WII for 3).
HM - Pokemon - ANY OF THEM, my only grip is that you have just over 1000 Pokemon, but none of them have a continual survival mode where you can use every single one you've collected, which is also one of my biggest nitpicks with Hero Collector games.
I have to formally disagree with the pick for introduction to the Legend of Zelda. I feel Minish Cap is the best introductory Zelda game. A short replayable story that doesn't have the lore baggage of other 3D titles and incredibly appealing sprite work gives it an edge over Link to the Past. It also having a shorter overall story with fewer objectives makes replay attractive. the keystone feature having a tangible collectable over other collect a thons in other games keep the attention and makes exploration rewarding as each keystone fusion affects the world around Link.
Trails in the Sky 1. Much of the adventure is a literal tour of the country you're in that does a good job learning you about the world that the game and all its 11 (as of now) following games in the series is set in, with the stakes not being very high until the last chapter. That, and the most important part, it's the first game in a series with a linear timeline, just sayin'
The moment he mentioned Zelda, I knew it would be Wind Waker. I tried to get into Zelda via Ocarina Of Time and Oracle Of Ages but they didn’t pan out as I couldn’t figure them out (especially in a time when the only way you can get anywhere was with a strategy guide which I had for Ages but than lost it).
Wind Waker was my third attempt at the franchise and yeah it paid off big time in making a fan of the series that I can now handle the games I couldn’t play. So yeah it’s a very good introductory game. Highly recommend to first timers.
Pokemon Ruby was my first mainline Pokemon game and I've been a huge fan ever since.
As a Xenoblade fan, call me predictable, but the first is the most logical option to start with. 2, as stated above, has a lot of tutorials that aren't always reliable so it's best to go in with the fundamentals, though it's not impossible to enjoy it as your first game. As for 3: while not as direct a sequel as it could be, it does spoil some important plot points of 1 and 2. 1 is the simplest and most straightforward in terms of gameplay and mechanics, and you don't need to pay for the dlc. Fortunately for any prospective players, all 3 are on the Switch.
I'd like to argue that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is the best starting point for the Shantae series.
I know everyone says Pirate's Curse is the better game (and I'm certainly not saying it's terrible), but its emphasis on the pirate gear means it leaves the wrong impression on how the rest of the series works (plus, it does all but rely on the player knowing that Shantae lost her magic in the last game). By contrast, HGH is peak Shantae, from the gameplay, to the characterization, to the adventures, with the only deviation from other games being that it's not a Metroidvania. Sure, the episodic nature of the story means it barely has any coherency between major events, but in a way, that's like getting five games in one, and it shows just what kind of world Shantae lives in where airships, haunted mansions, and giant mermaids all feel natural.
Trails of cold steel was my introduction to the legend of heroes series. Now I want to play Trails of the sky and the crossbell games
Well, the Crossbell games are now more accessible
Yakuza 0 better be in there or else we riot.
And by riot I mean respect your opinions and enjoy the work and thought put in the video regardless.
0 was the game that got me into the Yakuza franchise, and now I have played every localised entry in the series; plus the Judgment games.
22:42 My introduction to the franchise was Samus Returns. It's decent.
My introduction game is Yakuza 0 after I finished that game I became a fan of the series.
I wonder how many people noticed the Paper Mario section had scenes from The Book of Mario
Quite a few of us have noticed about that over the years. You can thank Count Shaman for that.
My introduction to Zelda was Majora’s Mask, and it’s my favorite game of all time
I disagree with Dual Destinies as a good introduction. The first game I think will always be the best introduction to AA. You just miss too much context starting from the SEVENTH game in the series (including Investigations, I2 is a must play before DD)
That's a fair point. Considering it's a series of virtual novels, you really do need to start from the beginning to better get the characters and context
Although I'm just happy to see DD get some praise. Lately, I've been hearing nothing but hate for it since it wasn't a game Shu Takuminwas involved in. Considering the source of said hate also thinks they're God's gift to the world though, it's easy enough to take it with a large grain of salt.
Was mostly just giving this a cursory glance to see what got chosen, but I was very pleasantly surprised to see FF4 on here! (though out of nostalgia if nothing else I'd actually recommend the DS version rather than the Pixel Remaster) It was actually my personal introduction to the series, and I have a soft spot for it to this day, even if I recognize what other games did better.
(...though I must say, I'm a little displeased that there wasn't even a cursory MENTION of A Link Between Worlds for the Zelda spot. A super solid game that goes unnoticed due to the hype around the console entries)
Joshscorcher you knew you'd get alot of hate for saying a cd-i game was the best starter and yet you made it funny. That's why we love you. As for an introductory game imo it's gotta go to link to the past. Great story, easy gameplay. It's a good game
Super Star Ultra specifically is the perfect introduction to Kirby (though I'm a bit basis myself, its my first Kirby). As not only does it have Spring Breeze to replicate the first game and welcome in all of the Kirby basics, but it genuinely stands on its own as a great game with the other sub-games and their variety.
Like... everything that makes Kirby great is here, and in one of its best forms. The one downside is Super Star being one of the earlier games might make it jarring if you skip to one of the later games... and its weird how characters like Meta Knight, Dedede, and even someone like Marx is more chill now lol. Otherwise though, perfection.
My Zelda entry point and the one I recommend? A Link To The Past. No annoying partner, exploration forward, highly useful items across the board, nice sprite style, showcases most of what makes Zelda.
10. I started with MH3U (Thanks to introduction from QG).
9. My first Kirby game was Super Star Ultra.
7. Started with the Classic Era Legacy Collection.
6. My first was the 3DS port of Ocarina of Time.
5. My first Persona game was Persona 5 since at the time, Persona 4 Golden was not yet released on Steam.
3. Awakening was MY first Fire Emblem.
2. I started with the Resident Evil 1 remake, but never finished it due to the controls. The first I beat to completion was RE4 (looking forward to the remake).
1. I first started with Metroid Prime, but the first I beat to completion was Metroid Samus Returns.
"You can be like the guy who started with zero"
I've been exposed noooo-
Far Cry 3 for the Far Cry games. It definitely sets the standard for how the series evolved ever since.
Shame that the rest of the series never topped fc3 imo. They either end up being ok meh or just plain suck.
@@shadowlinkbds I liked the fifth one.
While Persona is a decent introduction to the MegaTen franchise as a whole (P4G was my introduction to it funnily enough), I’d actually argue that the last year’s Soul Hackers 2 is probably a bit better fit for being a player’s first SMT game. Granted the game is not perfect, but it isn’t too hard, the battle system is simple to understand, the story is straightforward, it has very likable characters, and it overall streamlines the core gameplay of SMT without making it feel empty or boring.
It’s a perfect game to show a new player to easily convey the core mechanics of the series and what it’s about without subjecting them to the crushing difficulty and over abundance of random chance the rest of the series is known for. Plus, while it is an RPG, it’s not nearly as big of a time sink as other SMT games.