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@robertrussin9400
Жыл бұрын
I’m always surprised that you don’t like the first three Shining Force games more. I think SF2 is as good as any of the best games in the SNES golden era. I don’t understand why Sega gave up on them
@beau-urns
Жыл бұрын
Shining force 1 + 2 are easily among the best games ever made
@maxwellhenschel6956
Жыл бұрын
Currently playing through SF3 scenario 2, and it's so freaking good.
@Agostoic
Жыл бұрын
Cos the devs went onto working for Nintendo?
@matthewbumgarner9928
Жыл бұрын
Shining force is phenomenal and Sega needs to Resurrect the franchise now!
@sir_hammy
Жыл бұрын
@@maxwellhenschel6956 SF3 gets better and better as you go. Easily my favorite strat rpg.
@ShadyPlatinum777
Жыл бұрын
The Disgaea series is one of my favourites. Mainly because it has deep engaging gameplay contrasted with a light hearted funny story.
@riddleoffeels4518
Жыл бұрын
It at least deserves an honorable mention. I feel like it definitely has a fun quality to it although the endless dungeons to boost weapons is a bit much.
@romainpascaud3735
Жыл бұрын
Was looking for this. Disgaea is absolutely bonkers at every level , but it's also what makes it great!
@ButWhyWasTaken
3 ай бұрын
Disgaea, especially later games are so far superior to almost all other srpgs that it makes it hard, if not impossible, to play them. E.g. People have their mile thick nostalgia glasses about FF Tactics but it was not a great game, for its time it was maybe good but it was outclassed not much later but newer games with far better mechanics because FFT has only very primitive mechanics that allow for almost no freedom of choice. Disgaea vs most srpgs, especially stuff like FFT is like playing FF10 International vs playing FF1, complex systems and customizable characters you can do almost anything with and then a mountain of options for various strategies during combat vs almost entirely linear progress and barely any options besides attack, defend and use skill. I love srpgs but the genre is so oversaturated with poorly designed combat mechanics that even something as basic and obviously necessary as the ability to move after attacking is virtually nonexistent outside Nippon Ichi games like Disgaea, etc.. Not to mention the various annoying games that have friendly fire for basic ranged attacks, making archers, etc. borderline useless unless you build your entire strategy around them and of these a good deal are total bs and have friendly fire only for player characters but not for enemies.
@Protoman20xx99
Жыл бұрын
Jenne d'Arc has been at the top of my backlog list for a while. Decided to finish Breath of Fire 4 first. I really want to play it, everyone who has played it loves it!
@Inzoum
Жыл бұрын
oh yeah, I played it back when it released on the PSP, I had a great time!
@martinomagic9230
Жыл бұрын
A great game that's a hidden gem for sure is the first Vandal Hearts game. The Luminous Arc games on the DS are also a ton of fun. My favorite strategy RPG's are always the ones that let you use all your units on the same battlefield. Something about getting like 20 or more characters and only getting to use very small portion of them just ruins all the fun for me. Even worse if they are just cookie cutter copies of each other with some characters having better stat growth.
@julien2983
Жыл бұрын
the sequel is also very good! totally unique turn system that I wish caught on.
@Late_Night_Mega
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was coming here to mention Vandal Hearts.
@RC-ve8dl
Жыл бұрын
I second that. The first was the best, but 2 was good too. I wish I still had them or they would rerelease them.
@Blernster
Жыл бұрын
Vandal hearts is awesome and the blood spraying is metal af
@martinomagic9230
Жыл бұрын
@@Blernster I agree, when I first saw that huge comedic but awesome blood spray I knew I was in for a good time haha.
@mr.horseshoe2301
Жыл бұрын
I still play through FFT at least once a year. What a masterpiece! I didn't really understand the story that much when I first played it (I was like 15), but the new translations made me realize how epic it was. Now where is that remake?!
@kevinstreetgaming
Жыл бұрын
Nice list David. Triangle Strategy is just that good! Another underrated strategy rpg I would like to mention is Vandal Hearts on the PS1.
@eliotwildermann
Жыл бұрын
Jeanne d'arc needs to be remastered that was one of the psp's best games 😊
@BigmanDogs
Жыл бұрын
I'm also so happy that level-5 is coming back. It's one of my top 5 for sure 😭
@deadwafflez9685
Жыл бұрын
Vandal Hearts and Shining Force 2 are in my top ten.
@crowcaverns3095
Жыл бұрын
Love to see Valkyria Chronicles getting some attention. Hope Sega gets off their ass too make a 5th one. Vandal Hearts is a great old SRPG. Like some of the games you liked here, each character has set roles, and there's no permadeath. And the blood!
@nr2676
Жыл бұрын
Sadly series is probably dead (underperforming sales). Proof of that: Sega do not celebrated 15th Anniversary of Valkyria Chronicles in 24.04.2023 (even Famitsu mentioned about that, but Sega don't), instead of that they celebrated in 24.04.2023 10th Anniversary of Puyo Puyo Quest (mobile game). What a company ...
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
Just getting a translated port of the 3rd one would be awesome.
@gzsprout
Жыл бұрын
Good list. Only thing I'd argue to add is Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark. Absolutely fantastic and up there FFT an TO. And maybe Front Mission
@danihelfen
Жыл бұрын
One game I would add to the list: SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked. Such an underrated SRPG 🙌
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best ones ❤
@sybmike
Жыл бұрын
I'll never stop being surprised that Disgaea games don't make this list for David.
@ArcCaravan
Жыл бұрын
While I figured the Disgaea series wouldn't be here based on a previous video, it still feels unfortunate. It's definitely a breath of fresh air from usual RPGs.
@VideoGameVillians
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised none of the Disgaea games made the list. Along with FF Tactics and Arc The Lad, it was a pretty defining part of my RPG childhood and still really good.
@AntonioCunningham
Жыл бұрын
While I only played the second one and about an hour of the third one, I found it to be far too grindy and when I saw some of the really high characters stats from others showing off, I immediately lost interest.
@sealone777
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Maybe he didn’t play them or it’s just not his top 10. For me, I’d include shining force.
@VideoGameVillians
Жыл бұрын
@@AntonioCunningham You can beat the story with zero grind, I've done so on all 7 games. The grind is only needed for the post-game stuff IF you care enough to do it. But the story is good enough you really don't need to if it's not your bag.
@AntonioCunningham
Жыл бұрын
@@VideoGameVillians I also don't like the whole evil being good in games either but knowing I'll never get things in games because of excessive grinding is enough to stop me right from the start. I mean why play something you know you can't do everything in? To be clear I'm not against grinding itself, but it's why too much in the Disgaea games.
@eol6632
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Disgaea 1 really pushed gameplay and replayability.
@NicoDitirro
Жыл бұрын
FFT will probably never be surpassed. I´m glad seeing Growlanser in the list, it was a fantastic game.
@ivanrojt1862
Жыл бұрын
For me triangle strategy it's better in mechanichs, fft has the Best job System of history (almost the same of OT 1 and 2) and fft is better in story but triangle strategy make the variatons in the story decision bases and has great side quest and "interaction" outside the battle, the only way to make the Best srpg of all time in My opinion would be like triangle strategy or táctics ogre with octopath job System, the FFT job system or even the ff 12 Zodiac age one, exploration just as the sns Game in this list or Kings Bounty franchise (where You can explore the world and the tactic grid starts after entering the battle) to find secrets, an interesting side quest system where reward would be weapons, healing items, classes and characters even secret ones and some money and for last the battle needs to be as FFT with some mechanichs of triangle strategy
@carlosaugusto9821
Жыл бұрын
That's very likely, but at least Square could have kept the FFT brand and not let it die just because of the underwhelming handheld games. Just keep making different stories, after all rpg sequels tend not to have direct continuations. I don't even want to have the continuation of the FFT story anyway, as it would be probably exploitative to the FFT success... i just want that srpg gameplay and a great and completely different story.
@carlosaugusto9821
Жыл бұрын
@@ivanrojt1862 I think it's not a good combination to put a complex srpg system and the complete conventional rpg model, or at least that's a common idea among companies. Which could explain why i doesn't happen. It must be an attempt to avoid making the game too overwhelming. To begin with it's normal to remove conventional rpg aspects even from simpler srpgs like Fire Emblem. I don't know, maybe even FE is considered to be more complex than normal rpgs battles. And when you have a srpg with conventional rpg free roaming like Shining Force, that still isn't true "free" roaming, and the inventory system is simplified like Fire Emblem: only weapons, accessories and items. Even so a srpg like SF is rare. Now Tactics Ogre, FFT, Front Mission, etc, these games with more complex gameplay AND with conventional rpg inventory system and versatile customization, they lack conventional rpg free roaming. You move over the world like a Mario map. Then there's the case of Treasure Hunter G, that false 3d game from the video: it has total free roaming, customization options (weapon, armor, accessory) and good item variety, but then it has simple srpg gameplay. Not like FFT, even though not as simple as FE or SF either. The game even recovers your hp after every battle, in order to make it bearable. Meaning that the devs must have felt it was going to feel overwhelming. This is a super rare example in rpg history. And all these srpgs were made by veteran companies, that probably weren't insecure even if it's a "new" game genre in the 90s. What I mean is that they can be more confident than if it was a minor company handling a new genre in the 90s, without any established reference from big popular games.
@ivanrojt1862
Жыл бұрын
@@carlosaugusto9821 amén brother, i think You are right, i Even Say it knowing it would sell badly, but it would be My dream srpg Game in personal opinion, Maybe the Best Buy at least for me would be i don't know what would be the Best one for other gamers or what would be the most profitable, the think its that i played all the overwhelming games exept for dwarf fortress (i have some self love to play that goddamn torture at least), from ninja gaiden, Ghost and goblins in My Childhood, darksouls and xcom as a teenager and now i play ganes like elden ring, this was of mine, Kings Bounty Even the 2 that sucks in story and football manager, the thing it's that for me i don't care losing, for me experimentation and dominating mechanichs are My favourites, only things it's that Maybe for work, i don't have good reflexes anymore (and i'm only 25), SO i'm changin to more of a "turn based" or "slow pace" games. Maybe for making less overwhelming they can do like You said, recovering all HP and mp/use of spells, fantastic job system as octopath traveler, ogre táctics or FFT but ay least the aspect of going to explore the world, like traveling without random encounters, but when You make an encounters You start the tactic battle, thats would be fantastic, a Game like táctics ogre or FFT but with octopath traveler exploration. And You are more right if see what happened to Kings bounty, it's a goat Game, but TOO OVERWHELMING, in that Game You can't farm, the money yo Buy troops, inventory and equipables are limited, once it's spend, it's gone and You save it's ******, people don't like it for that, the ones who has patience or make op strats or reload the Game to reduce the army casualities after each fight
@bandrew1442
Жыл бұрын
My first srpg was final fantasy tactics and I played it when I was way too young and unskilled and I think I was intimidated by strategy games for a while, but I'm slowly getting back into them, so I definitely appreciate this list
@carlosaugusto9821
Жыл бұрын
For sure FFT isn't beginner friendly or recommend to kids even if they already played a srpg before.
@robertmancinelli221
Жыл бұрын
My favorite part of my day is listening to your videos while on my lunch break! Hope you and yours are doing exceptional these days!
@davidvinc
Жыл бұрын
Awww, thank you so much! I'm still chugging along!
@rcake_et
Жыл бұрын
I always feel like Final Fantasy Tactics was Tactics Ogre 2 with special guest appearances like Cloud and chocobo
@Jarox27
Жыл бұрын
The fact FFT or the PSP version isn't more available, like on steam for example, is a crime with how beloved this game is.
@carlosaugusto9821
Жыл бұрын
Things might change the way SE is more and more interested in exploring retro releases. I mean they will run out of mainline FF options.
@Pimpjira87
Жыл бұрын
I think my list would be pretty different but I wouldn't argue with any of these picks, although I am a little surprised to not see a single Shining Force. Props for Growlanser and Arc the Lad being included!
@acarbonbasedlifeform70
Жыл бұрын
Final Fantasy Tactics is unsurpassable, not only the best game in the genre, but one of the best ever of any genre or platform, period
@Eagleknight815
Жыл бұрын
Some of these are in my backlog. So many good games out there I really need to take the time to tackle them. However, I do have to appreciate Arc The Lad collection. My goodness, what an excellent series. I haven't played it in roughly 15-20 years and yet I still have fond memories of it. Appreciate the love for Arc The Lad David!
@PowerPandaMods
Жыл бұрын
I would add to this list Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark. The graphics aren't awesome, but the gameplay is great.
@moebiusjdx7288
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! This game almost scratched my FF Tactics itch. It was really good. It's a shame the story wasn't particularly interesting or memorable, but the combat was on point.
@secretofmana-ananimatedtri3820
Жыл бұрын
If you haven't tried them already (which I doubt), the GBA and DS Fire Emblems are great! I also have a special place in my heart for Bahamut Lagoon, which for me is one of the best T-RPG. Can't really explain why, but I really love that game 😊
@darkholyPL
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, FFT has never been topped, and probably never will. TO is a close second for me, but still while I like TO quite a lot, it's not my favorite game of all time, like FFT is.
@joenuyen6017
Жыл бұрын
I’ll humbly add Shining Force 3 (all scenarios plus premium disc, Vandal Hearts and Pokémon Conquest. As far as Fire emblem goes when I bought it off the shelf at Best Buy for gba I was like wow, this is like shining force and then was like whoooooooa characters can actually die, and I was hooked and have never looked back. Keep up vids like these and ty for the recommends. May have to try triangle strategy and Joan of arc now due to your ranking!
@jedirayden
Жыл бұрын
Final Fantasy Tactics is still my absolute favorite in this genre, and like you David I've played through this game dozens of times over the last 25 years.
@epicjuicebox
Жыл бұрын
Jeanne D'Arc is AMAZING! Definitely doesn't get enough love. Glad to hear you shout it out!
@jeffereykizior1605
Жыл бұрын
Nice list with great explanations.❤
@davidvinc
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@bananonymouslastname5693
Жыл бұрын
I like my strategy RPGs a little on the oddball style, away from grids and tiles. Dragon Force for Saturn, Ogre Battles for SNES, Battle Princess of Arcadias for PS3, Langrisser Millennium for Dreamcast, Growlanser Generations for PS2, Faselei for Neo Geo Pocket Color... stuff that generally has a little quicker pace than long grid-based battles followed by 30 minutes of menus. Nothing wrong with those; I just really like the games with really unique battle systems!
@JordanOfGaia
Жыл бұрын
Honestly cannot tell you how much I’ve enjoyed tactics ogre reborn. Really scratching my itch for that hopeful FFT update. I love the genre and definitely need to play FE engage when the chance arises
@SomaKitsune
Жыл бұрын
I just remembered Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume. That game was incredible.
@KrsJin
Жыл бұрын
Wish I tried Growlanser back in the day. Worried it may be tough for me to get into now. Happy to see both Valkyria Chronicles 4 and Jeanne D’Arc make the list. JDA was one of the most surprisingly good games to me. I expected nothing going in and it turned out to be so good. Only title missing for me in this category would be Front Mission 3. And FFT’s placement ❤
@lanceknightmare
Жыл бұрын
The first Strategy RPG I played was Warsong 1 for the Sega Genesis. It is a punishing game I was unable to beat until I was much older. I originally picked my copy up when the local movies store went out of business. I paid $15 in the 1990s for the game. The cartridge I have had trouble holding a save for many years. Then, randomly started holding saves for no known reason. I have played four Fire Emblem titles Awakening, Fates:Birthright, Echoes:Shadows of Valentina, and Shadow Dragons in that order. Awakening is my favorite in the series. I have a love/hate relationship with that game. These days whenever I start a normal or hard mode game I seldom finish it. I have been playing on Lunatic Mode for so long any other mode feels like a waste of time. I eventually unlocked both Lunatic+ Casual and Lunatic+ Classic. I have not beaten either one yet. I was just playing a few hours ago. My current run is stuck on Chapter 17 though it looks salvageable with optional map grinding along with some luck. Devil Survivor 2:Record Breaker and Strange Journey:Redux are two Shin Megami titles I own. Out of the two I enjoy DS2 the most. I am not one hundred percent about this. I think I have seen every possible ending. A genius who believes talent not status or money should be the measurement people are measured against. This is both a character I believe the word needs which I would likely hate in real life. His philosophy would be perfect if it did not breed hatred against the idol. On the other hand you have someone who believes in everyone being treated equally. Unfortunately, this also leads to people ending up lesser than they could have been and people taking advantage of the system.
@VideoGameVictims
Жыл бұрын
Hoshigami and Dynasty Tactics 2 could be honorable mentions as well.
@tylermatthews5440
Жыл бұрын
Vandal Hearts, Shining Force, and Front Mission all great too.
@unlucky_thir13en
Жыл бұрын
I might be mixing up my subgenres (I assume but I'm not 100% if "strategy RPGs" are the same as "tactical RPGs"), but Devil Survivor: Overclocked feels like a massive omission. I also feel like The Diofield Chronicle deserves a shout in spite of its flaws.
@enigmazero8624
Жыл бұрын
One of my first SRPGs was actually Suikoden Tactics. In retrospect, it’s pretty basic, way more about making the terrain be of a favorable element to your party members than anything else, and the story is pretty strange and based on the worst numbered Suikoden entry. All that being said though, it definitely got me hooked on the genre by giving me just enough of a taste for the basics to get me wanting more. I immediately got into FF Tactics soon after, and that, as they say, was that.
@disgaea1390
Жыл бұрын
My favorite sub genre of RPGs and FFT IS my favorite game of all time.
@wonder6835
Жыл бұрын
still playin thru tactics rn. really fun game. valkyria chronicles 4 is also goated
@ParasaurolophusZ
Жыл бұрын
I think the first strategy RPG I ever played was Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars on the GBA. I didn't know a lot about the source material at the time, but I saw mecha and wanted to try it. I also really like the Super Robot Wars series, even though we only got a few translated officially. Most obscure one I ever played was Tenchi Muyo, based on the anime. I can't say it was very good, and I remember getting bored with the sameness of each stage with little plot and gave up on it.
@PowerPandaMods
Жыл бұрын
Zone of the Enders GBA is a very overlooked game. I enjoyed it.
@ParasaurolophusZ
Жыл бұрын
It's been a super long time since I played it, and I barely knew what I was doing. I do remember just ignoring most armor upgrades in place of offense because you could avoid 99% of damage through the game by just strafing in big circles.
@Genethagenius
Жыл бұрын
Love the list but no “SMT: Devil Survivor”??? I love SRPG’s and also the SMT & Persona series so this was a great combo for me! Especially the 3DS re-release: “Overclocked”. Great characters, great story, and fun tactical battles!
@churrascovoltorbgaming9453
Жыл бұрын
These are great. I wonder if any game could ever top FFT. Btw David I've been playing through Langrisser 2 on my Genesus(via repro cart) and i cannot recommended it enough. I think you would enjoy it if you gave it a shot.
@TheLegendofLeo
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we love these videos! I will never complain if you keep making them. More additions to the backlog with every edition. 🥳
@kennedyfan21
Жыл бұрын
Figured FFT would be #1 (and it should be), but I'd also throw out Vandal Hearts and Suikoden Tactics as well
@neoandroid8586
Жыл бұрын
Awesome list I’m looking to get into more strategy games so now I know where to start
@residentrump3271
Жыл бұрын
I've played quite a few turn based strat RPGs like Front Mission, Vandal Hearts, XCOM and others, but Shining Force CD on Sega CD is my favorite. The soundtrack is pure bliss and the classic gameplay is nostalgia times ten 👍
@_Farlan_
Жыл бұрын
omg, so many of my favourite games in one video
@Nate-ms4be
Жыл бұрын
Langrisser is one of my favourite SRPG series that 2 people have played
@Level857
11 ай бұрын
Triangle Strategy, Valkyria Chronicles 4, and 3 houses are awesome choices. The best all time that many people didn't play cause Saturn was at the end of its life span was Shining Force 3. Also Fire Emblem POR and Radiant Dawn are a close second. Top notch SRPG.
@psychoweasel9436
Жыл бұрын
Shining Force II was my first and favorite SRPG. I remember playing it as a very young kid but could never get very far because I was so young and stupid. Luckily my dad was really into video games so I basically forced him to beat it. Also it has one of my most favorite characters in all of gaming Slade the rat ninja.
@Andrew-Gomez904
Жыл бұрын
Hey David! have you ever thought about doing a challenge run? possibly putting up the highlights in a single video?
@carlosaugusto9821
Жыл бұрын
Nintendo's refusal to release Fire Emblem outside Japan created this odd situation in the westerners' perception of strategy jrpgs, in that everyone literally missed the most important brands of the genre and were introduced instead to its rivals or derivatives. We experienced srpgs history in a twisted order. Right after FE on the Nes, that made quite an impact in the jrpg culture, there were Shining Force and Langrisser, and both were released in the west. And the 2nd most important brand was also missed: Ogre Battle and Tactics Ogre in particular on the SNES. So we were introduced to the isometric strategy style - with more technical gameplay than the FE style because of the complex maps - by FFT, that is a Tactics Ogre derivative. (Literally the goal of the project requested to makers of Tactics Ogre that moved to Square) Everything because Nintendo thought americans are too dumb for strategy rpgs. Then they finally decided to release the 7th Fire Emblem on the GBA in the west... And probably had a big facepalm moment realizing how they mistreated the brand, that could have been established since the first games and created the same strong FE culture that exist in Japan.
@andrewwood2556
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend Shining Force 1, 2, CD, and 3.
@Fox_Mulder_1_At_Work
Жыл бұрын
If you have never played Eternal Poison for PS2, I would highly recommend. Kind of a hidden gem. I don't run across many people who even know about it. It's quite good.
@cleveland_tom
Жыл бұрын
I ended up buying growlanser for switch a while Back on your recommendation. It’s buried so deep in my queue that it seems like only retirement’s gonna coax it out!
@rudidellama3718
Жыл бұрын
One that is on my list for a while is the Shining Force 3 trilogy, while the translation of scenarios 2 and 3 are not fully edit, I believe is fully playable
@imnotlostimexploring777
Жыл бұрын
100% agree.
@Pimpjira87
Жыл бұрын
I just wish that Saturn emulation were better(although it is leagues better than it used to be I still seem to run into more issues than I'd like, not that long ago I tried to play Magic Knight Rayearth and it seemed to be running fine until it just suddenly crashed and since the intro is so slow I didn't get a chance to save lol). I suppose one day I could do one of the 'real hardware' solutions that are out there nowadays with modding or whatever to play fan translated games and just plain unobtainable games due to crazy prices.
@rudidellama3718
Жыл бұрын
@@Pimpjira87 cant say about issues, but never got a problem emulating Saturn like alot of people have, heck I beat Panzer Dragoon Saga around 2014 though emulation just fine, replayed again last year and was just as smooth (granted my pc is better now)
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
It is, I played it all. I ran into some emulator issues at times but I was able to make it work and complete it.
@finalfayth9165
Жыл бұрын
You didn't play eternal poison and stella deues !? Both made by atlus man you should chek them really really great tactical rpg they should be in the top
@ItachikuchikiX
Жыл бұрын
Flawless list I wouldn't change a thing about it! Love your content! Love how in-depth you are about each game on the best strategy rpgs list. I would love if they remade breath of fire 3 and 4 and especially xenosaga series!
@thefunklord841
Жыл бұрын
Great list! But I must throw in my honorable mention for Mario + Rabbids, these games are just so damn fun
@PowerPandaMods
Жыл бұрын
Valkyria Chronicles 2 & 3 need to be remastered and rescued off of the PSP!!
@nr2676
Жыл бұрын
Sadly series is probably dead. Proof of that: Sega do not celebrated 15th Anniversary of Valkyria Chronicles in 24.04.2023 (even Famitsu mentioned about that, but Sega don't), instead of that they celebrated in 24.04.2023 10th Anniversary of Puyo Puyo Quest (mobile game). What a company ...
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@orelas167
Жыл бұрын
I'm more of an OgreBattle March of the Black Queen fan, although I'll admit I've never come close to finishing it. I liked FFT more as a kid, but as an adult, Tactics Ogre has a deeper, even if less convoluted, series of alliances and factions. I'm still learning from it ("Aren't the Valeria Liberation Front on our side???")
@CandiBookCorner
Жыл бұрын
One of the only strategy RPGs I’ve been able to play is the first Valkyria Chronicles game, and I absolutely loved it. I originally dropped VC4 because, while it is super fun and gorgeous, I couldn’t get over the dissonance between all the fanservicey-tropes and the setting. For anyone else with that issue, I think VC1 holds up well and has a really lovely story and cast. I’m really excited to play as many of these games as I can! The only other one I had to give up was Three Houses, but that’s because I’m a high school teacher and playing as a teacher wasn’t escapist enough for me 😂 it just made me think about work
@sadhentaiman
Жыл бұрын
Sad to see that none of the disgaea games made it on the list
@MissildineOnline
Жыл бұрын
another banger David! you are missing Digimon Survive on this list though! heheh
@ZiggSyd215
Жыл бұрын
Yep saving this video. Got some games to put on the Ole steamdeck
@zoishiworld
Жыл бұрын
absolutely nice list! FF Tactics Advance (GBA) was my first and most beloved strategy game of all time, i still have the game with me (but not the GBA xD).
@lucbauer
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the list. Gonna play Saiyuki - Journey West and Jeanne D'arc.
@thehoff3189
Жыл бұрын
You know strategy RPGs are my jam lol. Big Fire Emblem and Shining Force fan here
@jmanx24
Жыл бұрын
I just finished tactics ogre reborn on the chaotic route and immediately replayed the lawful route. Has to be one of the best games I've ever played. Now I have to try FF tactics! Great list!
@JimHamiltonIII
Жыл бұрын
Great video that could have been even better with chapter markings. Thanks for the effort!
@EmpressHsiao
Жыл бұрын
Sigh, how I wish Saiyuki gets HD remaster, it's such a classic game.
@mistersolace265
Жыл бұрын
You had meat Arc the Lad.
@MrTacticalApproach
Жыл бұрын
Same, no tactical game has really topped FF Tactics and I have played a lot of them. Special mention to Kartia, Vandal Hearts and maybe Shadowrun Dragonfall, I wish they were also in your top 10.
@raipixel13
Жыл бұрын
i remember playing FFT on ps1, being so envy about Gigantic Spells & Jobs exclusively on the enemies and bosses & there is no way you can acquire those normally in the game. what i do is i end up using Gameshark codes to acquire those spells & jobs for my characters. & the result was awesome! 😆
@sir_hammy
Жыл бұрын
It's gotta be Shining Force 3 for me. Thanks for sharing these, David.
@MegaMoosemaster
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised Front Mission 3 isn't on this list.
@AkasakaS2000
4 ай бұрын
Chapeau that you know Journey West! I personally played it 3 times (all in JPN though). The unfortunate part being that the English translation was a bit funny to say the least
@g.n.s.153
Жыл бұрын
A SRPG I don't hear much people talking about is Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume. Absolutely love the gameplay and the writing is amazing.
@KnightRaymund
Жыл бұрын
Shining Force 2 was a great game back in the day.
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
Still is ❤
@ficamnuzone7052
Жыл бұрын
I always love FFT. Its fantastic and i always replay it every year. The comunity is strong as well
@jnasty1518
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see Saiyuki Journey West getting some love. I thought it was a little grindy, but the battles were really fun
@residentrump3271
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever play Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth? Hardest strat RPG I ever played!
@songshungama5288
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing forward these bangers
@hakuchu
Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised disgaea didn’t get mentioned in this video
@AntonioCunningham
Жыл бұрын
I'm not surprised at all. I didn't like Disgaea (took grindy and I hate the evil is good crap)
@lambertar
Жыл бұрын
While it is a goofy good time, I wouldn't consider it a must play.
@murkywaters5502
Жыл бұрын
Another great list!
@Ivy_Writer
Жыл бұрын
By any chance did you ever Kartia: The Word of Fate on PS1 by Atlus? It was the first strategy rpg I ever played but could never beat it as a kid. I need to go back to it. The art for the game was done by Amano.
@Qba86
Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. It was my first strategy RPG too. Objectively it probably wasn't a top game in the genera, but it did have an original premise and combat system, great atmosphere and an interesting plot.
@imnotlostimexploring777
Жыл бұрын
SF3 trumps them all, engaging story, exploration between battles and a great art style. Wish it would get a remake
@pixelbrolee
Жыл бұрын
FIRST! YES! Love your stuff, dude!
@rayceeya8659
Жыл бұрын
Was sad the original Ogre Battle didn't make the list. Still had to upvote because David is awesome!
@grey_wulf
Жыл бұрын
Hi David! I love me some srpgs. Some of my favs on console are Tactics Ogre, FE: Path of Radiance and 3 Houses, FFT, Growlanser Generations, The DioField Chronicle, and Phantom Brave.
@ahmedfalahy9337
Жыл бұрын
Another good tactics RPG is *Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark* If you love Final Fantasy Tactics gameplay, you'll enjoy Fell Seal
@PSVitaFan
Жыл бұрын
Favorite turn-based RPGs The Shining Force Series for Game Gear and Sega CD Godwars for Nintendo switch Empire of angels IV Nintendo switch
@Dlihclive
Жыл бұрын
Great list, David! I would add The Last Remnant to the list. One of my favorites and a Square hidden gem.
@ocelott3348
Жыл бұрын
Love this list. I have a couple here I would replace, buy all in all, a good list. I will add my favorite FE game was Awakening. I feel like it hasn't been topped by these new games.
@BB-te8tc
Жыл бұрын
I'd personally nominate Vanguard Bandits. Its not the deepest strategy game in the world but it's got fun characters, a pretty typical Working Designs localization (if you like that kinda thing), multiple scenarios, and pretty addictive gameplay. Its my personal favourite. It's not nearly as involved or deep as FF Tactics but it's not mired down by "that part" moments or random battles either.
@legendsperezgarica4500
29 күн бұрын
You missed out some really nice SRPG such as Super Robot Series, Bahamut Lagoon, Disgea, Sukoiden etc.
@crmercier1
Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Thank you!
@anthonylopez5199
Жыл бұрын
I was getting nervous about not seeing Jeanne D'arc until the top 3. I was about to loose it if it wasnt mentioned 😁
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