10 Super Weird RPGs You've GOT To Play!

[@jbleichman]

2:26: And the Trogdor comes in the NIIIIIGHT!

[@drmilogreen6346]

THE BURNINATOR!

[@kcbraaten7115]

Thank god someone else saw it to

[@TimBitten]

Peasants destroyed

[@scooterjones303]

Omg I started yelling," TROGDORRRR".

[@mackinzie]

People of a certain age 😎👉👉

[@glhf2]

7:04 Ya, Baten Kaitos was definitely very eccentric. It really takes its time to get going but it's a very good game if you can get through the slow start.

[@rriggs6547]

I usually highly prefer JRPG's. However, I liked The Bard's Tale when it originally came out so I thought I would pick this up. It was only $9.99 in the bargain bin. I absolutely loved it. The dialogue was great. Often the fourth wall would be torn down completely. At times the bard would argue with the narrator. So the mechanics were pretty bad, but the concept and story more than made up for it in my opinion.

[@kyfy24]

Man I missed alot of interesting games in my "too cool for gaming" diva 20's lol. I know you said you don't love action RPGs but if Crosscode ever stumbles into your backlog, I think you might love it. Love your thumbnail btw.

[@gdoubleu8045]

The judgement ring system in Shadow Hearts 2 was one of my favourite mechanics. Adding a customisable risk vs reward tactic to the standard turn-based formula.

[@andrewcoll1236]

In the early 2000's there was almost no gay characters that were not stereotyped or over the top. I'm glad to see you enjoyed shadow-hearts 2. It's nice to hear another video gamer be able to relate to the struggle that was (and to some degree still is) the representation of homosexuality.

[@Wakka9000]

I hope you appreciate farting lesbian love in 2020 gaming. Because that's what you deserve. Really miss times when fictional characters weren't supposed to represent anyone. Now people like you can't wipe their ass without role model showing how it's done. Cheers!

[@Charles.Wright]

@@Wakka9000 - don't worry; they just want equal rights. They would never shove full adult nudity and sexuality on kids, or try to push a pedo agenda.

[@mickeyesoum3278]

@@Charles.Wright they already have equal rights.

[@j255173]

Baten Kaitos is an amazing RPG. It’s one of my top 5 RPGs of all time. The voice acting is spotty but the story, characters and world are great, not to mention the soundtrack is one of the best I’ve heard. Definitely a hidden gem, although the less said about the prequel the better lol.

[@josephforjoseph]

Indeed BKO is one of my faves and influential to my own creativity. Guillo is one of my all time favorite characters.

[@kciskazod1993]

j255173 I thought both games were incredible. Surprised you didn’t like the prequel!

[@MondoJohnny]

Really wish they'd rerelease the Shadowhearts games!

[@PissedGrunty]

I wish they would. But it looks like its owned by a company who only makes pachinko now... (Not Konami, but similar)

[@hectorbarreda7510]

"Super gay hot party member, this really helped me relate to it on a deeper level."

[@Hereticbliss322]

Now THIS is how you do an obscure RPG list.

[@TimBitten]

Gladius is VERY underrated!! I beat it and it’s worth the effort.

[@ekdavey]

As a gay RPG gamer, you just convinced me to check that series out. Shadow Hearts is one of the few RPG series of that era that I missed.

[@Ponaru]

Gladius is a forgotten gem.

[@davidvinc]

Like this page and what I do here? Consider supporting me on patreon! www.patreon.com/davidvinc [0:31] - 10) Kingdom Hearts [1:38] - 9) Magic Pengel: Quest for Color [2:44] - 8) Boktai: The Sun is in your Hands [3:42] - 7) Disgaea: Hour of Darkness [4:49] - 6) Gladius [6:00] - 5) Choro Q [7:04] - 4) Baten Kaitos [8:22] - 3) Shadow Hearts 2 [9:22] - 2) The Bard's Tale [10:31] - 1) Riviera: The Promised Land

[@TJ20232]

Davey, one issue with Shadow Hearts a was the total unwilling by the cast to follow the subtitles. I love the game though, incredibly eccentric, lavish and pretty horrific at times.

[@HybridAngelZero]

I always love these oddball RPGs, I'm sad that I slept on so many of them when I was younger. Fortunately, one that I did not sleep on was Riviera. I had never played anything like it before, and I had come into it with no expectations, but I ended up absolutely loving it, it just has so much charm. I'm sorry you ended up disliking it, though if you ever want to give it another chance, the PSP version adds some extra stuff and a ton of voice acting

[@MauricXe]

Baten Kaitos! I owned the first and I recommend. The battle system was unique, OST was amazing, and the graphics were pretty good.

[@ryangrill7322]

only if you turn off the in game dialogue. the VA quality is bad even by early 2000s standards.

[@tigerhorse6321]

I loved Shadow Hearts: Covenant too. Plus having played the first Shadow Hearts (and gotten the bad ending,) Covenant really set me up to go back and replay the first game and fix everything.

[@MB-gl2bl]

Good list, and there were a couple I’m looking forward to checking out here soon! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@cartoongamermatt9077]

For the next list, you should discuss Sakura Wars: So Long My Love. It's definitely a strange game. The story concept is ridiculous, but it's really good. It's a shame we missed out on almost the entire Sakura Wars series outside of Japan.

[@chrisrichard5310]

Stumbled on this channel recently and currently binge watching. Loving the work.

[@JeremyBarbell]

Both Baten Kaitos games are so good. Yes there are flaws with the battle system and the especially the voice acting from the first one. But the battle system is fun once you get used to it and learn how to make straights. Also, the plot twists are some of the best in video gaming IMO.

[@noahhobson4521]

As I said in the comments for your top ten PS2 towns, Shadow Hearts Covenant is one of my favorite RPGs. An engaging cast of characters, both protagonists and antagonists, an interesting setting and a sense of humor that brightens up an occasionally dark story, I have enjoyed that game for as long as I've owned it.

[@Gamer9175]

My heart dropped the moment you mentioned Riviera, ahhhhhh it was my childhood and nobody talks about it😂😭

[@socialistprofessor3206]

I didn't know you are an educator. From one to another, I salute you.

[@Philip-gc2kl]

Hey, I've been following your content for a while. I love these lists and I'm glad that I've watched enough that I'm starting to feel like I'm getting to know you better. I love how you talk about videogames through personal experience.

[@BlackHawke21]

Dude! I'm been searching for Pengel for years. Thank you so much!

[@Darkxification]

Gladius... I remember it almost from like a fever dream. I think my mom absolutely loved it, I would watch now and again while she played.

[@Ash113Lynx]

Soo, no one else played Dual Hearts? The last of the Hearts game (and easily the most overshadowed)? Coming out in the US in Fall 2002 probably didn't help it, but it's a solid game. It's a spiritual successor to Alundra and another Zelda-style clone, but I loved that game!

[@rriggs6547]

Played it, but I was not impressed. But I really wasn't a big fan of the Zelda games either. I much preferred turn based or strategy rpg's. But for the type it was okay. I actually liked Alundra better.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

Onimusha Tactics was kinda wacky. I loved it though, I'm hoping that Onimusha 1 Remake wasn't the only thing Capcom is doing with it lately, hope we get that series back (I'd love a Remake or Sequel to Tactics.). Soul Nomad and the World Eater out crazies Disgaea at times. Not to mention Gig is a sight to behold. Lisa the Painful is....well Lisa the Painful. Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines, just from the story to the game mechanics. The Atelier Iris Trilogy and Mana Khemia Duology for their unorthodox ideas. MS Saga: A New Dawn because GUNDAMS! I could probably think of more If I tried.

[@vengefuldeth]

5:45 God I loved playing gladius on the OG Xbox and ps2 with my little Brother, the fact it had 2 player Co-Op which i dont think you mentioned was so freaking cool back then assigning different gladiators to you or your partner , having different people play different roles or styles , it was so fun, I wish they'd make a modern generation sequel or even remake with new Graphics

[@lucasperrella9280]

Choro Q, aka gadget racers in the states, was an awesome game!

[@Aritso]

Anyone giving the spotlight to Baten Kaitos has my respect. Baten Kaitos Origins is awesome and if anyone wants to get into the series, play Origins first.

[@leemcdonald1342]

One of the ChoroQ tracks reminds me of Daytona International Speedway. (Yes, I know that the 2020 running of the Daytona 500 was delayed. Such is life on oval tracks.)

[@roxarioerebus4679]

Wait, specific time limit boss in kingdom hearts 1 is Phantom in Peter Pan's World right? That's a secret boss, you don't need to beat him to finish the game ; ) Plus, you can stop the time limit by casting stop on the huge clock.

[@nigelthornberry9484]

Yeah I figured that’s who he is talking about too. But maybe he just meant he couldn’t 100% because without the phantom you can’t complete the journal

[@roxarioerebus4679]

@@nigelthornberry9484 I don't think he actually cared about 100% in 2001! He probably didn't get a new world because you need to go back to Traverse Town at that point.

[@justinblack4370]

I think he mixed up kh2 they have several timed stuff. I wonder he was referring to the demyx battle?

[@roxarioerebus4679]

@@justinblack4370 He was clearly talking about KH1, I don't think he played the second. You don't have to defend him guys! It's not like i'm shaming him or anything. Just had to let him know that he said something wrong which might mislead new players.

[@Stratelier]

I remember having trouble with both secret bosses -- Phantom locked off the Clock Tower area of Neverland (you could not simply travel there directly) and whatever-name that desert boss was made it difficult to access the Cave of Wonders (though you COULD just travel there directly). As for Phantom, it takes a real leap of intuition to identify that the clock in the background ISN'T just part of the background and that it will also react to your spells (i.e. Stop).

[@Krnielk]

My choice for strangest RPG? Unlimited Saga. My choice worst RPG? Also Unlimited Saga!

[@ManillaHeep]

I remember enjoying my playthrough of Riviera. I'm interested in the PSP version which I was not aware of until recently. My vote for strangest RPG not mentioned is probably something like Romancing Saga series due to the weird game mechanics.

[@RunWilburRun]

I saw that Trogdor! Burninator.

[@bigjuice909]

How you mentioned[ Boktai the sun is in your hands] and fail to mention Hideo Kojima was the head developer on the game..hence the Unconventional story An gameplay elements.. And extremely underrated series..this game would be epic on switch

[@gilessaint-loup2426]

Well Bard's Tale has a couple of things going for it besides what you said. The disc itself has a good joke. And the voice actor for the Bard is Cary Elwes (Westley from the Princess Bride and Robin of Locksley [Robin Hood] from Robin Hood Men in Tights).

[@gespythegreat4469]

I actually did the same thing and made Trogdor in Magic Pengel when I played it as a youth.

[@MrJMB122]

Damn david you got me invested!! I'm a dual history philosophy major but I'm most likely going to go into teaching.

[@bohbnelson1539]

I love your content.

[@XionSteel]

Man, i was never good at strategy or tactical rpgs and mainly only went with turn based. Even to this day though, Disgaea is still one of my favorite game franchises from the moment i played it. Mainly due to its throw mechanic to get units where you want them, rather then slowly walk them there. It also made me realize how much i liked to grind out teams until they were strong enough to one shot anything in the game or find broken character/gear/spell combos to do it for me. Sounds weird since this basically means im not playing the game for its difficulty, but hey, this is how i like my games :V

[@own2live]

Gladius , bars tale... Is this my childhood in one video ?

[@nigelthornberry9484]

I literally just finished kh1.5 final mix the other day and here I find this video and its number one

[@ToxicHydreigon]

I mean it doesn’t really matter but there isn’t any required bosses in Kingdom Hearts 1 that have a time limit, there is an optional superbosses who does which you can counter with the stop spell (which is quite obscure) but like I said, it’s not mandatory to finish the game.

[@taurussian4591]

Shadow Hearts series and its predecessor Koudelka are amazing! I wish they are willing to remaster the series.

[@ThomazSDA]

I love Disgaea and the Shadow Hearts series so much, you don't even know. There's just so much insanity with Disgaea and it's great. I actually still play Disgaea 1 nowadays because I'm trying to get a 100% collection. It's dumb, but I like it. Plus, those huge numbers are really nice to look at. As for Shadow Hearts, Covenant has a really special place in my heart. I loved the first one, but then I played 2 and it was so much better! The humor is great and I really like the battle system.

[@CompassIIDX]

100% item collection? Yikes. How doth your quest go?

[@ThomazSDA]

@@CompassIIDX It's going pretty well actually. I only need FOUR more items. Sadly, these are all in the Use category and therefore much harder to find because you can only find them in the Bonus Gauge. For example, I still need a Legendary ABC Gum, which is rank 1. I managed to get a regular one and collected all the residents by resetting until one appears on the first floor, subduing it and Gency'ing out. I've found that if you want something from the rank item you're in, your best bet is the first 5 floors, after that, the rank goes up too much. In just half an hour of trying, I managed to find like four regular ABC Gums. I'll get it at some point... It's too bad I can't use a Legendary Use item one rank lower than what I need (a Chocolat for example) and then steal it from an Item God. Well, I've never tried, but that would just be weird. Anyway, the comment got a lot longer than I expected haha.

[@CompassIIDX]

@@ThomazSDA Hey, good luck. I love collection lists in games and the one in the Disgaea 1 ports is particularly well done (although after the original PS2 version, I only played the PSP port, and that was many years ago). I almost never put in the effort of 100%'ing these lists, but I enjoy the possibility that I COULD, and perusing them, watching ???s fill in, and the percentage counter steadily increase is so satisfying. Disgaea's seemed like it would take FOREVER to complete, and must be pretty fun to be closing in. 4 more items, you can do it!

[@kaiserguard1723]

If Soul Nomad & the World Eaters isn’t on your next list I will be shocked that combat system was unique but strange at the same time the whole games concept and diverse characters were weird but in a very fun and charming way even getting a bonus cutscene were you talk to laharl from disgaea

[@Diego-sn4gz]

I'm really grateful to discover this hidden gem chanel

[@RaxiazRedux]

oh my GOODNESS, Riviera. Loved that game...lol

[@moonlight2870]

One of the weirdest rpgs I ever played was soul nomad, for the ps2. It was developed by the same people who did disgaea, so the gameplay and art are similar but...you should just play it. It has a weird system where you create parties and place them in mini fields, and those fields give your parties different formations and abilities. There's an evil campaign, your max level is 9999, the units you get in the game don't follow a traditional class system, and that's just scratching the surface. If you can play it, look it up. It's just so bizarre. But it's pretty good. Also, on a less bizarre note, but still unorthodox, summon night for the gameboy advance. The combat system is so gorgeous, the fact that you can puck your character's gender AND IT ACTUALLY MATTERS, as different characters will react the differently to you if you're a boy or a girl, the characters are so endearing, the story is so powerful, it was the first game I ever played with a lesbian pairing, the crafting system, while very simple, really adds to the game, there's a pretty sizeable post game...it's one of my favorites, to this day. Another very weird and very good game, tho not from the same time period, was the world ends with you, for the ds. The game's art, style and music are amazing, the modern setting escapes from the classic fantasy settings of most rpgs, the combat system is CRAZY, with one of the bedt uses of the ds double screen and touchscreen I ever seen in a game, and there's a post game with an entire different story and gameplay, where the characters play alternative roles, as if it's a whole different game.

[@CompassIIDX]

Pratty + Sugar combo = comedy gold.

[@josepheckenrod2248]

I started watching your countdown videos again. As a gay man I appreciate your representation, and because of you I actually started to go back and try the dragon quest series again. WORTH IT! I always love your insight on rpgs to help determine if they are worth it. Thank you for all you do!

[@Ocean5ix]

If I'm not mistaken Boktai was directed or produced by Hideo Kojima. That's probably why the stealth and west movie references are in the game.

[@fenniken5381]

I think i'm gonna start listing 5 rpgs I own per vid, no reason behind it but who knows I may get some interesting notes on exactly what about games that interests me, for this one 1. persona q shadow of the labyrinth 2. crystareino the awakening hero and the crystal kingdom 3. shin megami tensei devil summoner soul hackers 4. etrian mystery dungeon 5. crystal warriors all on my 3ds. and 1 game I want to get, project x zone.

[@skarmenh9]

Colosseum: Road to Freedom, because you put in Gladius - a ps2 gladiator game that many who have played it say to be the best gladiator simulator. Admittedly, its more of an action title, but the RPG mechanics weigh in on how good your gladiator is, depending on your build. The variety in weapons and armor, some of which are enhanced with stat boosts for you (blue), and that as well as boosting the weapon's stats (gold); a game that doesn't hold your hand after being taught the basics; combat that, how I felt, makes you feel like a gladiator as you got better as you are actually judged in game on your performance; the detail of you breaking or cutting off limbs; five different endings. Ughh! Its so - hidden gem? This game feels like it was thrown off the table at first glance. While other games that were released at the time that were praised feel varingly aged and outdated now because of trends and tropes, mechanics and design - this game feels more modern. I wouldn't be surprised that if this game was released today it would be more acclaimed. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the game journos would call it the 'Gladiator Dark Souls' if it did because there is a sort of learning curve to the combat, depending on how fast you learn. Why am I sounding upset-ish? Because X-Play reviewed it, (anyone remember that show?) you can find it on KZbin and once you've played and learned how to play, its - ugh! Its was given a two out of five. Another game in the series was made for the PSP called Gladiator Begins, a more faster pace game because they had to cut details and mechanics that were present in Colosseum as well as making the arena area smaller. Two games that I would recommend for anyone looking for Gladiator games. A third game was released called Clan of Champions... No one talks about it (to my knowledge)... for a good reason.

[@seth468]

Disgaea and Gladius are both great TACTICS RPGS!

[@metalbrainmextrememetalent6810]

I was into Baiton Kraitos and Gladious. I wish Gladious would get a rerelease for modern consoles.

[@MiamiSunrise]

Kingdom Hearts was definitely a strange concept. Somehow they pulled it off and it really has cut itself into the great JRPG territory, though I'm not the biggest fan of the series. Disgaea has really gotten a sturdy following over time. The art style of the characters and the tactical nature makes these games fun, even if the games can beat your ass with grinding. Even moreso Fire Emblem has gotten very big and its tactical too, and what I'm getting at is that I didn't figure tactical JRPGs would become big deals. I always felt this kind of game would always be hidden gem territory no matter what and many titles now that play like this are well loved. Baton Kaitos for me is a must play and I never have. This game and Origins just seem like incredible titles and they are heavily on my radar.

[@timbermaniac5756]

It's my weebly duty to say this after what I just heard. In the name of the moon, David shall punish you!

[@davidvinc]

Omfg lol!!! You crack me up!

[@R.Williams]

I had Boktai, but I found that trying to actually play outside in the sun was impossible because I totally couldn't see the screen from the glare! I ended up selling it though I still have the manga series.

[@blaze45ful]

Shadow Hearts, Riviera, Disgaea, Baten Kaitos, a good era indeed.

[@NatsuDragneel-ec4uu]

I hope disgaea get a 6th game soon

[@YogiDestruct]

Omfg Magic Pengel! So many memories. I made aqua teen hunger force as my squad, frylock was a beast. Really dates the game

[@lindenstromberg6859]

I played a lot of these games. Although, not one of them did I finish. While Kingdom Hearts is well loved, I found the game not very playable, same deal with Riviera, Baten Kaitos, and Disgaea (though, IMO, this one was the best of the bunch, but creepy kids as a cast doesn't stay interesting for very long). Baten Kaitos had horrific voice acting, and I don't know if it was my copy of the game, but the voice acting sounded like it was spoken into a can over in the next room. Riviera, I can't even recall what made me stop that one, but I think I got stuck on a part, or the amount of grindy gameplay was simply too daunting, that's usually what makes me stop playing RPGs, I remember wanting to like it because it was partially based on my country.

[@NineWhile9]

Get the Kingdom hearts HD remasters it contains the final mix variants of the games which were only available in Japan for the longest time. Also usually these days kingdom hearts is referred to as strange because of the large timeline

[@Lycanthromancer1]

Could you do some reviews on Ye Olde D&De RPGse? Specifically, the 2e Bioware games like the Baldur's Gate series (the remake would be good), Planescape: Torment, or Icewind Dale? Neverwinter Nights and NWN2 would be welcome, as well. Something vastly different than most JRPGs, and yet they're utterly fantastic.

[@josepartida1711]

Shadow Hearts? Gay? No way 😆

[@Suikoden2389]

could you speak any quieter? As fun as it is, I feel like the channel is made for headphones xD

[@Damacius13]

Kingdom hearts is not a hidden gem, it's a gem well exposed.

[@SeveredLegs]

Just finished Baten Kaitos last year and loved it. It's like playing an old PSX game with better graphics. All you have to do is turn off the voice acting.

[@Chelaxim]

Well Baten Kaitos isn't really that weird in context of the time. Because of Yu-Gi-Oh!, everything was a card game in 2004.

[@Ponaru]

It's not weird because it's a card game. It's more its unique and somewhat bizarre setting, strange characters, the art style stands out, and the 4th wall breaking nature of its story.

[@egregiousarts6088]

Michael Lewis The JRPG King

[@markfelt5650]

oh... was that doodle of The Burninator?!

[@Presca1]

With that Kingdom Hearts game, let me guess - you got stuck fighting Demyx? Everyone hates that battle. I struggle with action RPGs too, but I did somehow get through it. Though playing it again I got stuck in that spot. Keep at it, if you look up tips online, you can move past him.

[@MrJMB122]

Brother you are in to great of shape to be straight. But honestly great series and loving this!

[@grastatura]

Well riviera is my first favorite jrpg strategy game

[@madisonshay]

I love shadow hearts so much and pretty much none of my friends have heard of it haha "kingdom hearts?" "no!"

[@MrRobot-0]

To bad the second game kinda kill itm yeah i know new world is a thing but no it dint save it.

[@madisonshay]

@@MrRobot-0 From the new world was the third game (4th if you count koudelka)..but yeah, it wasn't as good as the first two..I wish they'd continue the series!

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

Shadow Hearts is in my top 5 series of all time...

[@leemcdonald1342]

I didn't get into Kingdom Hearts until I saw a preview image of Aerith.

[@zdp-189]

Who needs micro machines when you have Choro Q! LOL I even have the N64 sequel import along with the PS2 caRPG one, think I even burned a Saturn import of yet another iteration. Seems to have a lot of releases over years. I have Rivera on PSP, and didn\t like as much as I thought. I like Sting, ever since Evolution 1 and 2 on Dreamcast- but a lot of their games tend to drag you down once you start- gotta agree with your love or hate of their releases.

[@adamclark8994]

Shadow Hearts Covenant is one of the best rpg's ever made.

[@whiteiswong]

WatchAllDavidsVideosChallenge I'll really have to check out Shadow Hearts 2. Out of the numerous games I've played I know that there's little to write home about gay representation. Perhaps Dragon Quest will step up next to have more than just Sylvando. They and other RPGs also still lack in racial diversity as well overall but we are moving into a time where the developers themselves are as diverse as ever and changes will continue.

[@horticulturalist7818]

I like that your doodle was trogdor

[@looney1023]

Man you're so right about Joachim. He's the comic relief character, but the joke isn't that he's gay. The joke is that he's an oddball; he's a wrestler, superhero, vampire, sometimes invisible, uses absurdly large objects he finds on the ground as weapons, and constantly gets put in his place by Ana. And he happens to be canonically gay. And none of the party members are homophobic. Some of the stereotypes involving the Man Festival and the dressmaker / store clerk didn't age super well, but to this day Shadow Hearts 2 is the most progressive JRPG i've ever played in regards to LGBT inclusion, and this was over 15 years ago.

[@jidar]

voice track needs more volume.

[@djdjinn6340]

Disgaea made the list? Good choice~

[@michaelanderson3958]

That Trogdor though

[@michaelanderson3958]

Shadow Hearts 2 was ultra gay and I was obsessed. It has a staggering amount of polish when you compare it to the original as well - yet the combat in both games is fantastic.

[@Terranigma23]

Boktai, Baten Kaitos, Shadow Hearts. 😍

[@markeforsman]

How is Breath of Fire V/Dragon Quarter not on here? That game was super strange and a major letdown for the series.

[@shadowscythe21]

Oh yes I thought it was strange too at first. I thought it looked stupid boy did I judged that game too soon

[@PhantomBlackStar]

I used ta play Boktai close to my Lamp , i always get atleast 2-3 SunBars. on daytime 3-4 SunBars. i heard to much SunBars highlighted can mess your character up , sun overload?

[@OtakuMan05]

I actually hate Kingdom Hearts, but hey that's my opinion, no hate for people who like it. The game on this list that I actually love is Riviera the Promised Land.

[@mistwolf]

How's about a top 10 lgbtq+ jrpgs sometime? :)

[@MrJMB122]

I need you to play Lisa!

[@jasonvernish7366]

Dood disgaia is the best i love 2 and 5 and laharl is reta repulsa from power rangers who are also chari... I LOVE DISGAIA

[@georgielockhart6686]

Love your content David. We'd be awesome bffs irl.

[@fernandofantasy]

What do you think about Ar Tonelico série?

[@tigerhorse6321]

I was waiting for him to mention it, but it didn't come out until 2006, lol.

[@Kconv1]

No Monster rancher or Atelier games, or is my timing off? I think I lost a year of my life to Monster Rancher 2

[@TheKabuto90]

I love the Monster Rancher series. 4 is my favorite of the bunch, though 2 is a close second.

[@fenniken5381]

I wouldn't call kingdom hearts a hidden gem though, that series has a big following now. kh3 was nominated for multiple awards. sadly didn't win any but even a nomination shows that a game is good.

[@Zanji1234]

it NOW has a big following. WHen it came out it firstly got some strange reviews since DIsney plus Square rpg was unheard of

[@rriggs6547]

At the time it came out, most serious rpg gamers would not play it because they thought it would be too easy and childish. It took several months for people to actually pick it up and start playing. It did become very popular, but it was not at first.

[@MunkeyBeans1082]

@@Zanji1234 it wasn't hidden then either. Everyone knew about it

[@usaskjock]

BLASPHEMY!!! Rivera was amazing