THE TOP 50 BEST RPGS OF ALL TIME - Happy Console Gamer

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Johnny picks his top 50 best console RPGS of all time!
    From Sega Master System, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5, NES, SNES, N64, GAMECUBE, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox series X to modern consoles.
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  • @paulmillcamp
    @paulmillcamp 3 месяца назад +388

    A 75 minute HCG video?! I am absolutely going to love watching this, thanks Johnny!

    • @Cheeseshredder
      @Cheeseshredder 3 месяца назад +8

      and no mention of FF8. Unsubbed! j/k

    • @meatball5336
      @meatball5336 3 месяца назад +5

      I'm gonna listen to this at work a hundred times!!!!

    • @lamtung322
      @lamtung322 3 месяца назад +2

      Yes pls:))

    • @antoniolugo4011
      @antoniolugo4011 3 месяца назад +3

      Right? Amazing 💯

    • @louisewilliams1258
      @louisewilliams1258 3 месяца назад +1

      @@CheeseshredderAre you kidding? Gr ow ⬆️

  • @gggtvjason
    @gggtvjason 3 месяца назад +255

    This video definitely took a lot of work, I'm sure. Really appreciate your love for rpgs and just video games in general. I had my notebook out, making sure I wrote down anything that needs to be added to my list. Thank you for doing what you do!

    • @AppleSauceYo
      @AppleSauceYo 2 месяца назад +29

      Hey man dont listen to these replies. that man appreciates all of us and does this out of his own passion, love, and enjoyment. you never know what someone is going thru or how busy one is especially at his age. you a real one for this donation out of ur kindness

    • @gggtvjason
      @gggtvjason 2 месяца назад +21

      @AppleSauceYo Believe me, I'm definitely not. The thanks come in the form of more content and all the previous content, of which I've been watching for years. I don't personally do nice things for recognition, so, in my opinion, money is well spent. I look forward to the next video. 😃

    • @AppleSauceYo
      @AppleSauceYo 2 месяца назад +8

      @@gggtvjason exactly, we need people to understand that and humble down

    • @tb7871
      @tb7871 2 месяца назад

      ​@@mobileunclegaming591 it's so annoying seeing these cynical comments. I'm not sure what you do for a living, but people who work hard, especially in creative fields, often need to walk away after completing a labor intensive project. It's only been a few days. It's summer and a holiday (Canada Day). Johnny is probably spending time with his family, which is something he probably struggled to do while investing many hours in this video. People often turn off emails and notifications after a job well done. Sometimes that means you can't get their attention, even if you're trying to praise their work! He doesn't owe a pat on the head to anyone.

    • @gggtvjason
      @gggtvjason 2 месяца назад +2

      @@Retro_Troll 😆 hahaha 😆

  • @peterhoniotes6142
    @peterhoniotes6142 3 месяца назад +168

    This will be one of those classic videos I'll just revisit and have in the background while I'm working.

  • @burchbear2491
    @burchbear2491 2 месяца назад +19

    So glad Legend of Dragoon was on your list. Fantastic list btw. I can’t wait to try the ones I haven’t played before after this video

  • @wil4485
    @wil4485 3 месяца назад +107

    What an absolute treat it is to take a break from a chaotic work week to relive a bit of my childhood and reminisce about the past. Thank you, Johnny, for giving me something to look forward to!

    • @richneedre48
      @richneedre48 3 месяца назад +3

      @wil4485 as a "40 something" lifetime gamer I feel u ✌️✌️✌️

    • @richneedre48
      @richneedre48 15 дней назад

      @wil4485 I guess I totally gave my age away after saying I've played beaten and owned , Y's book 1&2 on PC Engine CD ROM..I was NOT QUITE a teen lol I'll say that much 1990...lol 89' "ish" lol

  • @СТАЛКЕР-п3ю
    @СТАЛКЕР-п3ю 3 месяца назад +44

    Final Fantast VIII is criminally underrated

  • @sharebear421
    @sharebear421 3 месяца назад +347

    You could dang near make an entire top 50 list with the ps1/ps2 alone

    • @kaetce
      @kaetce 3 месяца назад +11

      Yes. But you’d HAVE to add Xenoblade 1-3 lol

    • @Nostalgia9478
      @Nostalgia9478 3 месяца назад +3

      With the Sega Master System alone tbh
      lol

    • @domymbd
      @domymbd 3 месяца назад +7

      SNES..?

    • @sharebear421
      @sharebear421 3 месяца назад +10

      @@domymbd is great but ps1/ps2 has a lot more tbh

    • @spacelion4763
      @spacelion4763 3 месяца назад +8

      ​@@kaetceXenoblade is overrated as hell

  • @1tsrhodes
    @1tsrhodes 2 месяца назад +6

    I cherish the time I spent with Dragon Warrior. It actually came free with a subscription to Nintendo Power.

  • @Neon29651
    @Neon29651 3 месяца назад +104

    Golden sun on the GBA is one of my fav RPGS of all time.

    • @joshroach8741
      @joshroach8741 3 месяца назад +4

      golden sun was a amazing game I could def see it making the cut. I still need to play the next one in the series.

    • @Hijynx87
      @Hijynx87 2 месяца назад +4

      They recently added it to switch online! both of them

    • @UpsetN3RD
      @UpsetN3RD 2 месяца назад +3

      Definitely on my list as well! I have played all of them, it's a shame that the series is just laying dormant. I am hoping for a new game someday

    • @absoluteclownworld
      @absoluteclownworld 2 месяца назад +3

      Yup super fun rpgs, love the graphics! Have all 3 cib minty

    • @SpongeGod-YawehPants
      @SpongeGod-YawehPants 2 месяца назад +1

      Golden sun is goated. My childhood right there

  • @ChAoS12388
    @ChAoS12388 24 дня назад +5

    Legend of Legaia is my all time favorite RPG. The fighting mechanics and combos were so awesome. The narrative of humans being corrupted by the mist and becoming monsters is prescient, especially in this day and age.

  • @the_sane_and_logical_hooligan
    @the_sane_and_logical_hooligan 3 месяца назад +60

    I remember buying Phantasy Star IV with my dad in the early 90s. It cost $99 at Toys R Us (in the states). Insane prices for 1993, but remember my dad mentioning it had a bunch of special chips, and was HUGE game.

    • @heilong79
      @heilong79 3 месяца назад +1

      It was a 24 meg cart and had battery backup, they are the only special things about it.

    • @TheLastLineLive
      @TheLastLineLive 3 месяца назад +4

      Yeah, that is definitely pricy, but the game takes like 25 hours to play through, which is huge considering many games only took a couple of hours back then, so it was a great value when you consider that.

    • @richneedre48
      @richneedre48 2 месяца назад

      @me_mate_argyle u brought back memories I have a C.I.B Phantasy Star 2 & 3 in 1991 OG Sega genesis grid box ...never did get 4....✌️✌️✌️

    • @dirtyfrench2926
      @dirtyfrench2926 2 месяца назад +1

      PS4 was the very first RPG I played back when I was 13. I followed that up with FF Mystic Quest which was a dud and then another banger with FF6.

    • @the_sane_and_logical_hooligan
      @the_sane_and_logical_hooligan 2 месяца назад +3

      @@dirtyfrench2926 too funny. Mystic Quest was my first proper turn based rpg. I had played Zelda and Zelda 3 before it but MQ holds a special place in my heart.

  • @ghostnasaPR
    @ghostnasaPR 3 месяца назад +2

    PS1 was stacked, my favs
    1. Final Fantasy VII
    2.Chrono Trigger
    3. Final Fantasy IV,VI,IX
    4. Mario RPG
    5. Xenogears
    And this wasn’t in the list
    6. Secret of Mana
    7. Final Fantasy Tactics
    8. Vandals Hearts

  • @JohnnySoCal
    @JohnnySoCal 3 месяца назад +52

    Awesome RPG video, Johnny. In a perfect world, your channel would have over 10 million subs from all the great content HCG has provided us over the years. Thank you!!!

  • @robotpirategary
    @robotpirategary 25 дней назад +4

    This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen. And it’s really nice to come across folks who are just as passionate about these kind of games as I am.

  • @shayne604
    @shayne604 3 месяца назад +55

    Legend of Dragoon, fave RPG of all time. So happy you put this in.

    • @dcdc139
      @dcdc139 3 месяца назад +1

      I remember that it had pretty poor reviews in EGM back in the day, so I never gave it a try, but over the years, I've seen many hardcore RPG enthusiasts speak fondly about it. Maybe one day I'll get to try it.

    • @sirmi9868
      @sirmi9868 3 месяца назад +3

      Better than ffvii

    • @mgschwartz
      @mgschwartz Месяц назад +1

      LoD is an all time classic.
      Also was about to be enraged not seeing suikoden on the list until the very end, as the first 2 games are my fav jrpgs of all time and honestly flat out better games than the early final fantasy titles that they get compared to.

    • @thebroskeez
      @thebroskeez Месяц назад +1

      LoD is one of my favorite games of all time, let alone top RPG. The story building, cinematics, music, dam. Just an absolutely fantastic experience.

  • @michaelbellonis
    @michaelbellonis Месяц назад +6

    Honestly shocked Golden Sun didn’t make the list.

  • @Delfly31
    @Delfly31 3 месяца назад +31

    Lufia 2 & Vagrant Story are highly underrated and never mentioned anywhere. Secret of Evermore is definitely a hidden gem and I'm so glad he mentioned Legend of Dragoon. It's a fantastic game that definitely needs a remaster

    • @ennuiarduous6446
      @ennuiarduous6446 3 месяца назад +6

      Oh, I'd always perceive Vagrant Story as way overrated ;)

    • @Starkavious
      @Starkavious 3 месяца назад +3

      Lufia 2 is one of my favorites. Such a great game. Love the puzzles and characters. Especially DEKAR!

    • @Enharmony1625
      @Enharmony1625 3 месяца назад +8

      Vagrant Story is amazing!!

    • @alen7492
      @alen7492 3 месяца назад

      @@ennuiarduous6446 Hi. The boon in this game is that you can make your own challenges by not using some of the game mechanics that you dont prefer much. So it is very re-playable.

    • @nicholastomanica1972
      @nicholastomanica1972 2 месяца назад +1

      Lufia 2 is my all time favorite. The capsule monsters hidden evolution and the secret dungeon probably burned an entire summer of my youth completing.

  • @AstaIsAMonster
    @AstaIsAMonster 3 месяца назад +5

    1:04:15 *The Legend Of Dragoon* looks so good I pray they remake it or remaster it someday.
    I will have to check out 57:50 *Parasite Eve 1 and 2* so thanks man and hope it gets a remake or remaster one day.
    Also I hope 38:14 *Lost Odyssey* gets a remake or remaster as well because it looks beautiful.

    • @skippyd4294
      @skippyd4294 Месяц назад +1

      Played lost oddessy at least 4 times all the way through. It was the last old school turn based game made that i enjoyed and looked incredible at the time.

  • @Eagleknight815
    @Eagleknight815 3 месяца назад +47

    “Sold my entire collection for this game! Was it worth it? ……Yes!”
    Somebody get Andrew on the phone for his opinion on the game 🤣 🤣 🤣

  • @leoallan2225
    @leoallan2225 2 месяца назад +3

    Breath of fire 3 is my favorite Breath of fire along with part 4, and I'm glad you put in Chrono Cross, it's amazing, great video.

  • @2001mark
    @2001mark 3 месяца назад +41

    1.DQIV...2.Earthbound...3.Chrono Trigger...4.FFVI...5.Secret of Mana

    • @kiteracer
      @kiteracer 3 месяца назад +1

      Are you in my brain?!

    • @MrDernagon
      @MrDernagon 2 месяца назад +3

      All games from a single 5-year window. Not saying it is a bad list but there have been a lot of great games since 1995.

    • @WolfyRagnarok
      @WolfyRagnarok 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@MrDernagonThat window was peak gaming, though. Not saying newer games are bad, but damn we had it good back then.

    • @supadrew932
      @supadrew932 2 месяца назад +2

      Guys whats so special about Earthbound that it can better then Chrono Trigger ?

    • @2001mark
      @2001mark 2 месяца назад

      @@supadrew932 EB's Peanuts/SouthPark vibe remains so unique to the genre for me. It was my first COVID 2020 lockdown first time playthrough & I love its battle screen/HP counter.

  • @RafaelSouza-oo2uq
    @RafaelSouza-oo2uq 29 дней назад +2

    Really? No Seiken Densetsu 3? That was disappointing...

  • @BoomstickGaming
    @BoomstickGaming 3 месяца назад +32

    *THIS* is deserving of the Doritos and Mountain Dew!

  • @DonutSwordsman
    @DonutSwordsman 2 месяца назад +1

    Legend of dragoon in 2005. For years i was like, how did this never get a remake over other games? Some dude higher up mist secretly hate it its wild

  • @PK_Dispel
    @PK_Dispel 3 месяца назад +14

    This video could not have come out at a better time for me! I'm sick currently, so when I saw that John has posted over an hour long video, I made myself breakfast and watched this while laying in bed. I can honestly say I'm feeling a little better now, thank you Johnny! (And greetings from Mexico!)

  • @ILoveJamesFelt
    @ILoveJamesFelt Месяц назад +4

    There is not a single frame you could show from Chrono Trigger that won't bring joy to anyone who has played Chrono Trigger. That game truly was a masterpiece.

  • @juddwatson1067
    @juddwatson1067 3 месяца назад +19

    I’ve got to say-I grew up during the N64 and GameCube era of video games. Then, school and life got in the way a bit. But starting again with the switch, I have developed that love for video games again. In recent years, I have discovered older games like Super Metroid, Earthbound, Mario RPG, the Castlevania series, A Link to the Past, Super Mario World, and Street Fighter 2.
    I’ve also played some newer titles like Triangle Strategy, Dragon Quest 11, Metroid Dread, Mario Odyssey, Mario Wonder, and Hallow Knight.
    This channel has introduced to many of the titles mentioned above. So I’m always stoked to hear your opinion on games you love!

  • @tuggix1
    @tuggix1 2 месяца назад +1

    Legend of the Dragoon. What an amazing game. There are another hidden gems on Playstations such as Legend of Legaia on PSX or Radiata Stories on PS2. thanks a lot for this video

  • @adammoynihan2589
    @adammoynihan2589 3 месяца назад +64

    Over an hour breaking down the greatest RPG's of all time? Can't wait to dive into this video later

    • @zachdude4284
      @zachdude4284 3 месяца назад +6

      You love to see it

    • @tanigarcia100
      @tanigarcia100 3 месяца назад +1

      Same hope my favorite makes the cut

  • @selocan469
    @selocan469 2 месяца назад +1

    Mate, I have no issue with any of those games, further more I really like many of them. I would replace some of them with Breath Of Fire, Vagrant Story (since you included Parasite Eve), etc. I perceive Action RPGs such as Diablo should not be here but it is no problem as well. But, mentioning BG3 but not BG1 and BG2, passing on Temple of Elemental Evil / Never Winter Nights, Dragon Age, Mass Effect so on and on... BUT most importantly especially missing out Planescape Torment in whole top 50 list is a total sin in my eyes. I do not want to be rude or anything but this alone makes your video "MY TOP 50 BEST RPGS" but nothing else.

  • @capn_capacitor
    @capn_capacitor 3 месяца назад +60

    So glad this is the mysterious project you were working on. I don’t think there’s a better person qualified to talk about the top RPG’s over the decades!

  • @roxaskinghearts
    @roxaskinghearts 22 дня назад +1

    Final fantasy xi
    Zelda skyward sword
    Kingdom Hearts 3
    Dragon quest dai
    Harvestella
    Infamous
    Dark Souls 1
    Palworld
    Ni no kuni
    Mabinogi

  • @NintendoFlips
    @NintendoFlips 3 месяца назад +13

    My childhood just flashed before my eyes. My love for RPG's started with Final Fatansy 2(4) and then I was hooked! I went Final Fantasy 3, Final Fantasy Mystic quest, Chrono trigger, Secret of Evermore, Secret of Mana and so many more! Legend of Dragoon was amazing, what a story, and I was a hugre fan of Lunar, traded my genesis and all games for the system and the game. Then went after the Sega Saturn so I could get to play Dragon Force on the system! I then imported a few games on the playstation 1, Xenogears, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Final Fantasy 7. Played and beat them all with help of online fan translation manuals! So many amazing games you covered and so many I have yet to try!

  • @savannawind
    @savannawind 2 месяца назад +3

    Chronocross was good graphically and the music was great. But the biggest issue was there was so many characters i had trouble relating. Xenogears first disc was the best rpg ever. Try it if you don’t believe. Especially if you are a mechanic maniac.

  • @Neokend99
    @Neokend99 3 месяца назад +40

    Great list, but The Witcher 3 is sorely missed. My favorite game of all time

    • @RiggedandReady
      @RiggedandReady 2 месяца назад

      I guess I really need to give this one another go / fair shake.

    • @FalloutZombie5555
      @FalloutZombie5555 2 месяца назад +2

      I'm sorry
      Witcher 3 is literally the most overhyped game ever. Its combat is terrible, Geralt is atypical loner cookie cutter uninteresting bounty hunter, and I just can't fathom how ppl like that game to this day

    • @SpeaksYourWord
      @SpeaksYourWord 2 месяца назад +4

      @@FalloutZombie5555 Go play shit ring

    • @FalloutZombie5555
      @FalloutZombie5555 2 месяца назад +1

      @@SpeaksYourWord thanks I do and will

    • @FullBeardSk8
      @FullBeardSk8 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@FalloutZombie5555as a guy who loves fallout, and appreciates elden ring, i must say the witcher 3 is great game

  • @thehedgehog37
    @thehedgehog37 Месяц назад +1

    Final Fantasy II (US) is all time favorite!
    FF 7
    FF X
    FF 3
    We’re all close behind in enjoyment and story. I even bought the CD music set for FF 3.

  • @Aragorn7884
    @Aragorn7884 3 месяца назад +22

    Skies of Arcadia _and_ Grandia II are underrated TBH

    • @Painmaster212
      @Painmaster212 2 месяца назад +1

      Maybe Grandia II but Skies of Arcadia, I see brought up often on people's list.

  • @sougaiki6909
    @sougaiki6909 2 месяца назад +1

    Most unknown and underrated game? Vagrant Story. Famitsu 10/10. Hopefully someday they remaster it with modern graphics.
    And for tactics: Final Fantasy Tactics, just for the story alone.

  • @davifll
    @davifll 3 месяца назад +11

    The music in the background couldn't be better. So nostalgic

  • @AcceptfactsNreality
    @AcceptfactsNreality Месяц назад +1

    I'm so sad. You mentioned so many ps games. 😢 Is blasphemous not to mention the perfection which is Morrowind. Morriwind doesn't hold your hand like skyrim does. It is an actual open world. You can do anything any time. You should really try Aidyn chronicles on n64. Few games have taken me to anther world at any time like that one. I recommend it.

  • @BVazz
    @BVazz 3 месяца назад +29

    I only found this channel about a year ago but I think it’s become my favorite gaming channel on RUclips. You’re such a genuine guy

  • @mmldtop6005
    @mmldtop6005 Месяц назад +1

    1 suikiden 2
    2 chrono trigger
    3 dragon quest 7
    4 last scenario
    5 exit fate
    6 dragon quest 8
    7 chrono cross
    8 tales of the drunken paladin
    9 dragonquest 5
    10 suikiden 1

  • @Taranchule
    @Taranchule 3 месяца назад +9

    Objectively, I think the original Baldurs Gate cycle (1,2 and Throne of Bhaal) are my personal favorite RPGs. There's games with better writing, better characters, better graphics etc, but BG has the complete package in my book.
    That said, there is one story and title I always bring up when it comes to best RPGs: the Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion Storm of Zehir. People raise their eyebrows at this, and I completely understand why. The reason it's so close to my heart is purely personal. You see, I have a party of D&D adventurers that I've been writing stories about for most of my life, but because of some exotic character races and class conbinations I had never been able to play all of them in the same party in a video game... until SOZ. Thanks to a selection of mods, I was able to play all of them, in the same party, and as the races and classes they were supposed to be for the first time. It was a special experience for me, and one I'll always cherish.

    • @cpthurme
      @cpthurme 3 месяца назад +2

      Baldur’s Gate 1/2 will always be my goat ❤

    • @erikahuxley
      @erikahuxley 3 месяца назад +2

      BG2 is also very high in my list. I actually never played Neverwinter Nights because I get put off by transition to top down 3D. But I probably should play NWN2, it has to be a lot of dedication cuz I work 6 days a week, I'm mainly afraid of the amount of hours required. I also just bought Hogwarts Legacy on sale. I have to be selective about what to spend my time on.

    • @philbarton2832
      @philbarton2832 3 месяца назад +2

      Oh man thanks for reminding me about those legendary games and a special shout-out to divinity original sin 2, I was utterly entranced going through that game and can't wait to get round to BG3. Larion are the GOAT's

  • @louisewilliams1258
    @louisewilliams1258 Месяц назад +1

    🔩 it. Shoulda made all the Final Fantasy games as one item on the list.👍 😅
    SUPERB job on this video, as always!

  • @sorceproject
    @sorceproject 3 месяца назад +9

    Top 50! I always struggle to sort my top 10, or even top 15 without rearranging it every few weeks. Looking forward to this!

  • @happyc6770
    @happyc6770 23 дня назад +1

    the reason lost opdysee didnt blow up is because it was on xbox it was was on ps3 then it would sell like crazy. i hope for a remaster on switch,ps5

  • @Direwoof
    @Direwoof 3 месяца назад +5

    Fantastic list john! Love Xenogears, Tactics Ogre, FF7 the best!

  • @wesgeorge4112
    @wesgeorge4112 2 месяца назад +2

    Personal favorite all time is Suikoden. Good story, not TOO long, and epic soundtrack

  • @ZeroFksGvn
    @ZeroFksGvn 3 месяца назад +4

    For my list I’d definitely have Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Battle 64, Golden Sun, and Valkyria Chronicles. But glad to see Star Ocean and Suikoden on the list.

  • @dancampbell1212
    @dancampbell1212 2 месяца назад +1

    Liked after seeing legend of dragoon make the list. I was gonna scream if I didn’t see it, happy you loved it. It’s so damn good

  • @devan_danger
    @devan_danger 3 месяца назад +36

    Lost odyssey is for sale on the xbox market and often goes on sale for about 7$
    Johnnys right this game is an incredible RPG. if you own an xbox you owe it to yourself to play this game

    • @Ninja-Hayate
      @Ninja-Hayate 3 месяца назад

      I want a PC release for this game...

    • @richneedre48
      @richneedre48 3 месяца назад +2

      @@devan_danger playing Lost Odyssey on my series X w original disc(s)..w a 2024 hdmi 2.1 up to 144hz tv..w EVERY bell & whistle that either console sole can toss at it was like playing a remaster was amazing ✌️✌️✌️

    • @joshroach8741
      @joshroach8741 3 месяца назад +1

      Just played it for the first time last year. It was such a great story and game especially for being on the 360 which was light on JRPGS to have such a amazing game.

    • @Galenfen
      @Galenfen 3 месяца назад

      I played it emulated on Steam Deck. You can keep a mostly constant 40fps with minimal loading times. It feels so good to play!

    • @richneedre48
      @richneedre48 2 месяца назад

      @@devan_danger I JUST SAW a really decent copy 14$ at a small non franchise retro gaming store in my area ..and w 3 series X's and 2 flagship TV's 2024'(I have kids lol )..it's almost like playing a remaster 👍✌️✌️✌️

  • @Obscur888
    @Obscur888 2 месяца назад +1

    I haven't watch all your videos but ever thought doing the same but for the worst RPGs of all time? Could be interesting!

  • @GameReaver85
    @GameReaver85 3 месяца назад +17

    I could listen to Johnny talk about RPGs for hours. Hell, give us 50 more, Johnny!

  • @joshwagner8457
    @joshwagner8457 2 месяца назад +1

    Is Fallout considered an RPG?It has to if Skyrim is.Fallout 4 probably my favorite but I love them all

  • @butterschunkmcdonalds5333
    @butterschunkmcdonalds5333 3 месяца назад +11

    My personal favorite RPGs I've played throughout my life:
    • Persona 5 Royal, Chrono Trigger, Bloodborne, FF7, FF9, Earthbound, Persona 4 Golden, Breath Of Fire 3, Omori, Secret Of Mana, Disco Elysium, Kingdom Hearts 1&2, Undertale, The Legend Of Dragoon, Dark Souls Trilogy, Mother 3, Persona 3, Wild Arms, Legend Of Legaia, Mass Effect Trilogy, Nier: Automata, Star Ocean: The Second Story, The Walking Dead, The Witcher 3 •

  • @Blackdeath83
    @Blackdeath83 Месяц назад +1

    SHIT. I seriously thought i was seeing Adam Savage from mythbusters rewiewing rpg games.....

  • @TheDepressedRobot
    @TheDepressedRobot 3 месяца назад +4

    Chrono Cross has the most beautiful music of any game I can think of. I listen to that sound track constantly.

  • @madmarduk1936
    @madmarduk1936 Месяц назад +2

    FF9 was done dirty. It released at the same time as the PS2 but only on original PlayStation. That caused it to be severely under appreciated. It is absolutely a top notch RPG even by golden age standards.

  • @zerohx77
    @zerohx77 3 месяца назад +10

    This is definitely going on repeat. Awesome video!

    • @Prophacyx
      @Prophacyx 3 месяца назад +1

      Already watched it 5 times

  • @sneakingelephant
    @sneakingelephant 2 месяца назад +1

    Ngl I’m sad vagrant story didn’t make the cut. It’s one of my fave RPGs alongside parasite eve 1 and lost odyssey

  • @cronolink9
    @cronolink9 3 месяца назад +15

    Now THIS is good content! Can't wait to see the games you have on this list!!

  • @Cheeze24
    @Cheeze24 2 месяца назад +1

    No zodiac age? Such a great rpg. FFXII and secret of mana are the only others I'd include for consoles

  • @SleeplessSheep
    @SleeplessSheep 3 месяца назад +7

    This is such a fantastic video! I loved every minute of reminiscing on all these awesome games that hold so much weight in my gaming journey as well. The art and music alone for so many of these games just blow me away even still.

  • @42k78
    @42k78 2 месяца назад +1

    Chrono Trigger is the Princess Bride of video games. The best ever.

  • @theunchartedwolf9480
    @theunchartedwolf9480 3 месяца назад +15

    I played Earthbound for the first time this year and its aged spectacularly. So awesome to hear you talk so highly about it

  • @XBC3-4GOTY
    @XBC3-4GOTY 3 месяца назад +1

    Honorable Mentions of Games I Played, but Didn’t Beat Yet are:
    Persona 3 Reload, Lost Odyssey, XenoGears, Nier Automata, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, Chained Echoes, Sea of Stars, WildArms
    Honorable Mentions of Games that I didn’t played are:
    Chrono Trigger, FF6, FF7 Rebirth, Suikoden 1 and 2
    My Top 8 RPG of All Time are:
    8. Triangle Strategy
    7. Shining Force 1 and 2
    6. FF7
    5. Fire Emblem Three Houses
    4. XenoBlade Chronicles Definitive Edition
    3. XenoBlade Chronicles 3 with Future Redeemed DLC
    2. Persona 4 Golden
    1. Persona 5 Royal

  • @matt_shaboy
    @matt_shaboy 3 месяца назад +15

    An hour of RPG talk with the guy who got me interested in the genre in the first place? Sounds like heaven to me!

  • @deathproof8732
    @deathproof8732 2 месяца назад +2

    Crono Cross-Another World is my alarm to wake up. The softness and serenity wakes me up and without jolting me awake. It comes through a speaker system set up in the room. The violin echoes off each wall and feels like the music is wrapping around me and rejuvenating my brain.

  • @JackPirateCat
    @JackPirateCat 3 месяца назад +32

    I’m 31 years old and have been watching for probably 10 years now. I couldn’t care less about RPGs but this was a great video.
    Keep it up!!!

    • @postgotham
      @postgotham 3 месяца назад +7

      If you like wind waker there's no reason you wouldn't like action rpgs. Keep an open mind

    • @MrGnuh
      @MrGnuh 3 месяца назад +7

      @@postgotham he would SO devour Ys8. Pulling all nighters guaranteed!

    • @wreagfe
      @wreagfe 2 месяца назад +1

      @@postgotham Stop telling people what to like/dislike. Keep an open mind.

    • @postgotham
      @postgotham 2 месяца назад +3

      @@wreagfe getting highly offended at suggestions (on other's behalf) is literally the opposite of an open mind

  • @andrewclifton2425
    @andrewclifton2425 28 дней назад +1

    Beyond the beyond for ps1 was great. Illusion of Gaia for snes was one of my favorites as well.

  • @andyprice8999
    @andyprice8999 3 месяца назад +6

    Long time subscriber, and this channel is going from strength to strength. Loving the recent change in content whilst still being the HCG we all love

  • @mspionage1743
    @mspionage1743 Месяц назад +2

    Surprised how little I see Lunar the Silver Star mentioned in these. It's an absolute must play classic.

  • @FourCogs
    @FourCogs 3 месяца назад +4

    Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 gotta be on there. My favorite Star Wars things period. So so so so good.

  • @amandamedina2533
    @amandamedina2533 3 месяца назад +14

    I few mentions that are my all time favorites:
    Shenmue 1 & 2
    Vagrant Story
    Koudelka
    Valkyrie Profile!!!
    Vagrant Story and Valkyrie Profile constantly get snubbed over the years along with Koudelka.

    • @philbarton2832
      @philbarton2832 3 месяца назад +1

      Although they're great groundbreaking games I don't think the shenmue games are RPG's, they're more narrative adventure games

    • @amandamedina2533
      @amandamedina2533 3 месяца назад

      @@philbarton2832 There is conflicted ideas about Shenmue being an RPG, I classify it as both RPG & a action adventure game. It has a balance of both genres combined together.

    • @philbarton2832
      @philbarton2832 3 месяца назад +1

      @@amandamedina2533 Really? There's no puzzles to solve, there's no turn based combat, there's no levelling up or any substantial progression of your characters strength so I'd be interested in how it's classified as an RPG. I'd say it has more fighting game mechanics than RPG with it's obvious virtua fighter similarities with the combat but overall it fits more into the narrative adventure game genre surely

    • @amandamedina2533
      @amandamedina2533 3 месяца назад

      @@philbarton2832 Shenmue did have puzzles just different types of puzzles like solving a riddle or solving a mystery regarding an NPC. You could upgrade Ryu’s combat styles by practicing his Judo or obtaining new scrolls that allowed him to perform new move during combat. So there are RPG elements incorporated into the game just low key and unlike most RPG’s you don’t have numbers that indicate to you the characters HP level and Attack power, but regardless it’s still incorporated into the game in a low key way. Suzuki’s vision was to make the game more immersive, almost as if you were playing an interactive movie. You didn’t just fight in this game, there were plenty of other things to do such as get a job, go to the arcade, eat food at a local restaurant etc.

    • @philbarton2832
      @philbarton2832 3 месяца назад +2

      @@amandamedina2533 Yeah I can see those elements are kinda RPG like, I guess because they're so minimal compared to the narrative and life sim type stuff I more lean on the narrative adventure description.
      The RPG genre is so fluid nowadays and hard to nail down but to me and RPG is a game with heavy character progression in terms of leveling up character stats/gear but I understand that others defy them with other elements.
      Either way I can confidently say that shenmue 1+2 are brilliant videogames ✌️

  • @JayrodTremonki
    @JayrodTremonki Месяц назад +1

    Suikoden 2 and 3, Breath of Fire 2 and 3, and Legend of Legaia are all better than half of these games

  • @James-gj8rn
    @James-gj8rn 3 месяца назад +6

    An hour long HappyConsoleGamer episode?! YES PLEASE!

  • @knels5288
    @knels5288 3 месяца назад +1

    Sky’s of Arcadia was my first RPG. I remake would be amazing!!❤

  • @SimTrixSon
    @SimTrixSon 3 месяца назад +5

    Been watching your channel for years Johnny, and I been waiting for a big top RPG list like this for awhile. Good Stuff!

  • @TrevorLaw-kc7dw
    @TrevorLaw-kc7dw 2 месяца назад +1

    Top ones off the top of my head are the Dark Cloud series and Final Fantasy 12.

  • @ryan2stix
    @ryan2stix 3 месяца назад +4

    Oh man.. 1989, 10yrs old and getting a nes for my birthday.. I rip everything open, hook it up... my first game..... dragon warrior..and I hated it. My dad told me to give it a shot and try it out... and I got sucked in, so many fond memories playing that game with friends.. to this day, if I'm in a game store, and I see that cart, I can't help but smile.

  • @vansmoken4172
    @vansmoken4172 2 месяца назад +1

    I hope someone see this. Lunar Eternal blue complete 2 was a great and challenging rpg

  • @thethreebears1
    @thethreebears1 3 месяца назад +5

    So hyped for this. Respect for the sheer volume of work. You the man.

  • @strategicinsomniac5607
    @strategicinsomniac5607 Месяц назад +2

    So much respect you mentioned every single game I loved playing, growing up. Even Grandia 2. I used video games to escape the abuse and hard times that jrpgs and rpg games have taken me away from. Legend of dragoon needs a remaster and a sequel, as it holds a special place in my heart.

  • @nmay165
    @nmay165 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you Johnny!! I have been watching you for many years and it was so great to hear you finally bring up The Legend of Dragoon. It was the first RPG I ever got into when I was younger and is one of my favorite games of all time!

  • @Capitol19
    @Capitol19 2 месяца назад +1

    how could you leave your .hack series in that order on your shelf? inverse for synergy.

  • @enternaraku
    @enternaraku 3 месяца назад +6

    Really loved having a long episode this Sunday. Thanks Johnny!

  • @Obscur888
    @Obscur888 2 месяца назад +1

    I just started Chrono Cross the 4K new version and it's amazing so far!!

  • @DrWiley-fm3ik
    @DrWiley-fm3ik 3 месяца назад +5

    An hour long video is so awesome, thanks Johnny!

  • @arcadeutopia3035
    @arcadeutopia3035 2 месяца назад +1

    I remember playing Skyrim for a week and not having a clue what I was doing. Then it all clicked in. 3 months later I was a satanic worshipping cannibal . What a game ❤😂

  • @bryanbahantka6969
    @bryanbahantka6969 3 месяца назад +26

    The Trails series is so underrated

    • @brianwright9215
      @brianwright9215 3 месяца назад +1

      Facts! ❤️

    • @iCABALi
      @iCABALi 3 месяца назад +5

      It really isn't. Its overrated if anything. Underplayed, perhaps. Trails fans are eclipsed by many much larger franchises, but go anywhere online and it feels like everyone of them voices their opinion constantly.

    • @brianwright9215
      @brianwright9215 3 месяца назад +1

      @@iCABALi But have played it...😏

    • @iCABALi
      @iCABALi 3 месяца назад

      @@brianwright9215 Sky 1, Cold Steel 1, the original Legend of Heroes on PC Engine CD and Nayuta. Probably won't play more until the Remaster/Remake of the Sky Trilogy releases (or somehow a Legend of Heroes 2 fan translation drops), but I still own all of Sky/Cold Steel Azure/Zero and Reverie. Have daybreak preordered too.

    • @FLIK510
      @FLIK510 3 месяца назад

      @@iCABALi How dare fans on things voice their support of it? It's actually overrated? Like really? That's your the best dumb ass response to Trails is underrated you can come up with?

  • @hatchimmmmm
    @hatchimmmmm 19 дней назад +1

    you do not review the graphics only the story....and i love it

  • @cloud1stclass372
    @cloud1stclass372 3 месяца назад +7

    Johnny I am SO glad you included Tales of Arise. I absolutely fell in love with that game. So good. Thanks for the great list!

  • @justinerickson5486
    @justinerickson5486 Месяц назад +1

    Tales of Symphonia is by far the best RPG I have ever played

  • @gert-jandekoning938
    @gert-jandekoning938 3 месяца назад +7

    I'm a simple man. I see a video from Happy Console Gamer. It's 75 minutes. I'm happy.

  • @hatchimmmmm
    @hatchimmmmm 19 дней назад +1

    remember Vagrant Story for ps1? what a game, we need a remake or remaster

  • @midgetsparkle
    @midgetsparkle 3 месяца назад +14

    "I wish I could do 50..."
    We're not stopping you.
    We're ALL here for that.
    I'd watch it.
    Three times.
    We all love you
    Cheers, mate.
    Maybe we can see Mrs. HCG's list.
    And 29 years from now... HCG Jr's list!!!

  • @investinfastudios
    @investinfastudios Месяц назад +1

    For my money. Parasite Eve is the best RPG ever made. There is simply nothing like it, and unfortunately there will never be anything like it again 😢

    • @refundreplay
      @refundreplay Месяц назад

      The original print of Parasite Eve had a demo disc with the ACTUAL best RPG ever made: Xenogears.
      Parasite Eve is an amazing game, but Kung Fu robots, a super deep and dark story, and the fact it was pitched as Final Fantasy VII originally (Squaresoft thought it was too dark for FF)... An amazing game.

  • @manaowls
    @manaowls 3 месяца назад +20

    Phantasy Star, Shining Force, Suikoden, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Shin Megami Tensei, Persona, Secret of Mana, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis are some of the RPGs off the top of my head that I love since they were released. ❤☘⚔🐉

    • @jonnycoyote2782
      @jonnycoyote2782 3 месяца назад +1

      Can’t argue with those games just the only o e I haven’t played was Crusader of Centy

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 3 месяца назад +1

      Centy and Beyond Oasis are more action adventure than rpgs. But they are also two of the best games I’ve ever played

    • @dadbeardgaming8171
      @dadbeardgaming8171 3 месяца назад +2

      Love your options. Especially Shining Force. That game set me on the path of RPG lover 🥰

    • @banditkeithkingofduelmonsters
      @banditkeithkingofduelmonsters 3 месяца назад +1

      @@opaljk4835 Beyond Oasis does have a leveling up system so it technically is one.

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 3 месяца назад

      @@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters it’s such a minor element though. It only has to do with your life and magic and it’s treated as an an item drop, if I recall correctly. It’s as much an rpg as the legend of Zelda.

  • @Prophacyx
    @Prophacyx 3 месяца назад +1

    1 hour and 15 minutes 😢 the G.O.A.T is back ❤️🎉

  • @VincereMythos
    @VincereMythos 3 месяца назад +6

    An hour long video of HCG talking about his favorite RPGs. Thank You