10 SHORT RPGs That Are Worth Your Time!

[@MissBubbles]

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[@tfomoridresden]

Play on easy a lot. One I am getting older and my reaction speed is not as fast, I have a busy life as a single dad that has custody with an 11 y/o kiddo, I have a huge backlog, and I could care less what other people think (this is just how my mental paradigm is). Also, my first console was the first Atari. People who say I am not a real gamer are clueless. If you start playing Diablo you will not stop at the campaign.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

I'm kind of the same way. But I beat Battletoads and Ninja Gaiden1-3 as a kid. I have nothing to prove.

[@MiguiMonkey]

This made me want to go back to Diablo 3! I played it a lot with my friend! I can't believe some of these are just under 30 hours! Thanks, Miss Bubbles for the bubbly content!

[@MissBubbles]

If we stick to the main campaigns, there are a few that can be finished in under 30 hours. It makes tackling the backlog a lot more attainable!

[@uppernimbus]

Really solid list! Shorter RPGs are definitely what I need these days as life gets so busy 😭 And I'm with you there on playing through easy mode in games, or else I'll never get through anything if everything is set on hard/difficult 😅

[@zerohx77]

I play on easy since I don't have a lot of time taking care of my disabled kid. I also grew up NES hard and I've played enough games that way.

[@medusathedecepticon]

I flipping love Trials of Mana! Also yes I usually play on easy if it's my first time playing a game. I also love playing on normal or hard mode depending on the game but with my job and having a backlog of games that I want to play, sometimes it just seems more logical to play easy mode. I want to be able to enjoy as many games as I can. C:

[@MissBubbles]

Literally this

[@JesseDylanMusic]

Oh man I loved soul hackers 2. Ringo is maybe my favorite video game protag of all time, and I’ll miss her forever. That game took me like 100 hours tho. I don’t know what my problem is 😭

[@MissBubbles]

You can definitely get lost in the game if you want to do everything! But I double checked on How Long to Beat and you can finish it in less than 30 hours. Ringo is the cutest!

[@JesseDylanMusic]

@@MissBubbles I probably woulda enjoyed it more if it hadn’t taken me so long 😂 I need to learn to be more efficient 😭

[@RSimpkinuk57]

@@JesseDylanMusic I guess what she is saying is that you should cherry pick.

[@JesseDylanMusic]

@@RSimpkinuk57 Yes, I should!! Much more than I do in many ways! I waste way too much time in games fiddling around.

[@75Golgotha]

I play games on easy if it has a setting so I don't have to grind as much (unless I want to). I still play some hard games though and can complete those as well. If i have the choice though my time is usually better spent on easy :)

[@victorjaimesdiaz4966]

Hi Miss Bubbles, great choices for the short gaming rpg sessions. I like most of your recommendations. As for playing on easy mode... it depends on the game I am playing.. If I am playing an action hack and slash, or souls like... there is no reason to play on easy mode (even if is available), but for more relaxed experiences, or games with lots of grinding for leveling up.. then playing on easy will make life easier.. the idea of gaming in the end is for relaxing and enjoyment... not getting stressed out about very difficult bosses or repetitive tedious grinding... So.. I am with you in that one ;).. Great video! Keep it up ! Take care.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

Easy mode: because I play games to relax. If I want to increase my blood pressure I'll work overtime. I loved Soul Hackers 2. It was the first game I beat on my PS5 and it's definitely one I'm going to revisit so I can get the "True Ending."

[@searchingforgryphons]

I'm going to list some of my favs, and I mainly play indies so prepare for some niche titles lol Legends of Amberland, took me around 15 hours. I only played the first one but the sequel looks very similar. It is based on the old school first-person dungeon crawlers, and captures the feel very well. My biggest issue is the difficulty curve is a bit wack, as there is a huge difficulty spike part way through, followed almost immediately by some easier segments. Dicey Dungeons, technically longer than the limit in the video for most people, but I'm cheating as it is a fairly simple roguelite. It might be a stretch to call it an RPG for how quick runs are, but you level up, gain gear, and there does appear to be a progressing story. The game involves rolling dice, then having dice and gear interact to beat the enemy. As a quick example, you can use one piece of gear to bump a rolled 3 to a 4, and then use the 4 to deal damage with a piece of gear that deals damage equal to the number used. Fates of Ort, I haven't quite finished it but seems to be around 20 hours. plays like the old top down CRPGs, and while is technically real time it has a stop time mechanic similar to SUPERHOT, giving it a more turnbased feel. Respawn points are frequent and you save progress when you die, so I think the game wants aggressive play. One warning I will give is that it is impossible to complete every quest in one playthrough, as several items are exclusive from eachother, but I feel like that adds to the charm

[@MissBubbles]

Wanna try Dicey Dungeons! I have it on Switch I think

[@strain42]

I'd love to recommend a few of my favorite shorter RPGs! Legend of Mana: Yeah, I'm biased, it's my favorite video game of all time. Admittedly how long or short it is kinda depends on the player and their willingness to explore, but even doing a full mission run is still relatively short, so I think casual players could still beat it in about 15-25 hours. Mato Anomalies: This is a smaller budget Chinese RPG that's great for fans of SMT and stuff. It's gritty and creepy but has solid art direction and some fun mechanics. I remember it being around 25-30 hours. Chroma Squad: This is an SRPG where you play as struggling actors trying to put together your own tokusatsu TV show and it's about 15 hours or so. It has cool mechanics like balancing damage with the "narrative" of your show, so you want to save your super flashy finisher for when you know it's gonna defeat the opponent. Honestly I could go on and on, but I think 3 is fine for now ^^;;

[@searchingforgryphons]

I loved Chroma Squad so much I 100% it

[@MissBubbles]

You sold me on Chroma Squad! What platforms is it on?

[@strain42]

@@MissBubbles I know at least Steam, Switch, and PS4, but possibly some others. The same studio also has an upcoming game called Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club that combines magical girls with cosplay and it seems fun too!

[@Tuinuiski]

Great video, I play on easy too, I choose normal for some games but I never choose hard mode. I think I can win some games in hard mode but I don't like to struggle, casual gaming is more fun for me. Looking forward to more from your new series. 😊👍

[@MissBubbles]

So happy to hear I'm not the only one haha

[@JesseDylanMusic]

I never say stuff like this cause it’s cringe, but please pardon: I love your voice and diction, like the tonality and the way you articulate words. I Hate it when people say this, but… here I go… I could listen to you talk all day!

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you!

[@borgessa3]

I play games on easy, and even story if they have it lol :)

[@MissBubbles]

This! YES!

[@PhoebeOnTV]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I love a short game!!

[@MissBubbles]

Appreciate YOU!

[@strain42]

As someone who has been playing Megami Tensei games for over 20 years, yeah, dungeon design has always been one of Atlus' biggest weaknesses with the franchise. I could probably list all of the MegaTen titles that have consistently good dungeons throughout most of the game on a single hand and even then I'd probably put asterisks on a few of them. I love the franchise for story, gameplay, music, art direction, and so much more...but yeah, they usually fall really short when it come to dungeons.

[@MissBubbles]

But I felt like everything else that the game has to offer makes up for it (Soul Hackers 2)

[@dportnov]

I've been wanting to try a Mana game before Visions releases. I've heard mixed things about Secret of Mana, but Trials of Mana sounds pretty good. Soul Hackers 2 is another one I want to try, but I am a fan of the Persona games so hopefully that won't impact my enjoyment too much as long as I try not to conpare the two.

[@StarSirius317]

I play easy mode. I want to relax and enjoy games, not worry that if I don't dodge just right then my character dies and my progress is lost. With Turn-Based RPGs, normal can start easy enough, but many have difficulty spikes later that make normal actually brutal. That's why I stick with easy for them too.

[@MissBubbles]

I hear that!

[@nerdine1987]

Atelier Marie is on my backlog, I beat Sophie 2 and Ryza 1 this year, so now I am ready for a different Atelier experience before continuing the Ryza trilogy. I think I will pick up Sakura Wars as well, sounds like a lot of fun! I appreciate lists of shorter RPGs because time really is limited and not every game has to be 100 hours plus long to be a good experience 😊

[@femtrooper]

Love this video! Great picks too because it wasn't just JRPGs!!! :D

[@MissBubbles]

I'm a JRPG noob and prefer Western ones so always happy to share non JRPG stuff!

[@bastiwen]

Thanks for the video! I was looking for shorter RPGs and you made me discover a few that I might enjoy :D The only thing is that I wish there were more RPGs where you can create your own character on this list, but most (99% of them) JRPGs won't let you do that

[@bahak9364]

Such a good video I really liked it! Seeing Trials of Mana and Soul Hackers 2 made me happy because these two dont get the recognition they deserve imo. Gotta try Atelier Marie (and Ryza) one day though D: and first time seeing Wildermyth 😯 will be keeping an eye on it the art style was very interesting

[@voctaus]

In a list of short RPG there is one that is amazing, the best game I ever played actually ! Chrono Trigger, a little over 20 hours. And the rythme of the game is near perfection. Its quite knowed but if someone like JRPG, play Chrono Trigger it didnt age at all !! SAFE RECOMANDATION !

[@cadraf]

When i was a kid i used to play games on hard mode. Now that my time for game is limited cuz life happens, i play games on easy mode just so i dont have to grind too much .

[@MissBubbles]

I feel you

[@RPGStory]

Loved trials of mana! Finished soul hackers 2 as well but that was quite lengthy for me. I enjoy the kingdom hearts games for their short 24 hour length.

[@MissBubbles]

I loved KH3!💜

[@alyssabrown3145]

Yes Atelier Marie! I'm a huge fan of the Atelier series, and I think any of the modern atelier games ( Rorona and upwards ) are great chill rpg picks. The Dusk Trilogy is great. :) I play games on easy if I feel it's too difficult and I get frustrated, but if its TOO easy and I'm not having fun with that I'll change it. LOL

[@Makoto03]

Great video. I love Diablo 3 and Atelier series.

[@Ishin69]

omg bubbles you definitely need to play stick of truth!! i even liked it more than fractured but whole! and yesss SAKURA WARS, i adored this game so much 😭

[@JesseDylanMusic]

Agreed. Stick of truth is fantastic. I love obsidian! Play pentiment too!

[@yochrisnelson]

THANK YOU for this, I get so discouraged by 50-100 hour games. Definitely checking out the Dusk Diver videos!

[@MissBubbles]

I definitely understand the feeling, hope these picks will make it more digestible to get into an RPG

[@orochigame7958]

Well, since I've been watching almost all your videos i know most of these games but if there is one that I really love it well be atelier Mari. oh this is my favourite although i didn't play yet but i always leave my best games for when i feel good cause i don't want my problems to affect my time playing it so I'm looking forward since im a BIG fan for this franchise.. Thanks as always stay well 😊

[@MissBubbles]

Marie is sooo cute! The game definitely was the highlight of last year for me

[@mw9448]

Sometimes I decide what I'm going to play next based on how long they say an average playthrough takes. There are just so many games and so little time. I love long games too but every game doesn't need to be 150+ and time is a limited resource. I play games on easy sometimes. When I was younger it was a point of pride to never play on easy. Now I don't care. I usually start on normal but I have no problem at all playing on easy when I feel like it.

[@nerdine1987]

I do think the same way as you, I recently beat Xenoblade Chronicles 1 in the easy mode because I wanted to enjoy the story and I didn’t want to grind for days, I wouldn’t have done that a few years ago because I was too proud 😄

[@PoetikallySaiyan1616]

Day 2 in a row for my appearances 👽! These are some solid picks. Diablo i rocked heavy on ps4 before i upgraded 😂. Light Fairytale 1&2 are short jrpgs too if you have Steam and are a fan of the OG FF7. Eiyuden Chronicles is great as well if your a fan of the Suikoden games 😎

[@MissBubbles]

Is 100 Heroes short?? I heard it's so grindy 😭

[@PoetikallySaiyan1616]

@@MissBubbles it depends on your taste . It can be grindy if you really like to buff your party or wanna experiment with different combinations of characters. But if you find a group u like you can cut through it in fair time. I did a small bit of grinding and stopped right by the end cause im waiting for the dlc and im at about 80hrs 🤔

[@domlesombred6844]

If you're not too much afraid of older graphics and pixel art, there is a bazillion (it's way way more than a trillion) games made with RPG maker which are finishable in around 10 hours. Some are bad and boring but some are really well done. And definitly most are way cheaper, because paying 50 dollars or euros or hummm...... money for just 10 to 20 hours of game, that will leave a bitter taste in my mouth and mind. So 2 free rpg games available on steam and finishable in under 10 hours: *excaliburian: simple, it's a 10 hours final fantasy. The quality is exeptional for a free game. The only default, the story is not outstanding. Not bad, far from that but very....classic. And everything else is so well made, it's definitly worth a try. It's short and free, a very good in between two big games. *blood wizard odyssey: beware graphics will tear your eyes out, but overall quite funny. Also, i really enjoyed assassin's creed origins. Coudn't finish odyssey but origins was really really good. But i didn't spend only 20 or even 30 or even 80 hours in it ;) ....okay, maybe i did some side quests and explorations too. Good continuation :)

[@MissBubbles]

I literally forced myself with Origins to stick to main story only and not wander around hahah

[@Soapy_Papoose]

Classic one for the list: Chrono Trigger is an excellent 20 hour game.

[@MissBubbles]

Is it welcoming to a beginner like me?

[@madkaiser4887]

MARIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@Handnail]

I need to check again at a later date cause my brain fails o remember what was on the list...darn it.

[@liloconjetudo9045]

Damn i wish i could play AC origins but there's no way to run it with my old processor

[@lincoln537]

Bubbleeees yaay

[@MissBubbles]

🫧🫧

[@lincoln537]

@@MissBubbles Moooore bubblees, but thank you for those two 😍😄

[@Joundi-qe8qn7tr9r]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MissBubbles]

☺️

[@menacoleman8149]

I play games on easy or very easy

[@MissBubbles]

You and me both