Are YOU a JRPG Beginner? Start By Playing These! ft. TheGamingShelf

[@MissBubbles]

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[@witchersteve1918]

Already subscribed to you both

[@Eviix-rj7yd]

Hello I just subscribed! Thanks for your content I am new gamer since COVID and started with Ni No Kuni! These recommendations look superb to me. On my bucket list now! Love your channel! Cheers

[@TheGamingShelf]

This was so fun to work on together! Thank you for being a part of it 😊 This turned out so well.

[@MissBubbles]

It did! Pleasure was mine ☺️

[@witchersteve1918]

Great collaboration. I’m currently finishing up trails of cold steel. Literally am going to go get Fire emblem based on your feedback thank you so much

[@MissBubbles]

Trails is next on my list to play! FE is epic you're gonna LOVE it

[@lambertar]

Trails is so good and such a huge time investment. I'm in the third title of Cold Steel and I haven't touched any other Trails game yet.

[@witchersteve1918]

@@MissBubbles which trails game are you going to start with?

[@lilchappy223]

Final Fantasy 9 is the first “real” JRPG I beat. I absolutely recommend it to everyone both new and seasoned but be sure to bring a box of tissues.

[@MissBubbles]

But I don't wanna cry 😞

[@trevorduke5245]

I started Persona 4 golden on pc nearly a year ago and I got to say it’s extremely user friendly with a fun story, interesting characters, a not too difficult turn based gameplay so I recommend it as an entry point because it has served as mine.

[@LadySwaggtastic]

Ahh man, this has inspired me to get back into Fire Emblem Three Houses. I haven't finished playing yet. But it's definitely one of my favorite jrpgs. Great vid!!!!

[@MissBubbles]

You should! It is so fun and refreshing to play. Which House(s) have you tried?

[@LadySwaggtastic]

@@MissBubbles I started with the Black Eagle house and I love the story so far.

[@MissBubbles]

@@LadySwaggtastic yaaaas me too!

[@nathancarmen8439]

I'd recommend Cosmic Star Heroine for a good entry level JRPG. It has a good turn based battle system that is pretty intuitive and the game is only 15 hours long and not overly difficult. So that'd be my pick.

[@GoodTalkHQ]

Heyo buddy

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you for sharing! Check out Taylor's video, you might surprised 🤫

[@nathancarmen8439]

@@MissBubbles I just watched it 🤣 I stand by that pic. Fun little game.

[@nathancarmen8439]

@@GoodTalkHQ hey man, long time no see 😆

[@AemithSul]

Nice collaboration and solid recommendations all around! I'd like to add Tales of Vesperia and Ys VIII as good entry points for those who might feel like turned-based combat is too daunting or "slow"

[@MissBubbles]

YS8 was fun but I had a problem with the map (got lost a lot). As for Tales, I need to buy it soon, it's been going dirt cheap! I am glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@azsure7874]

Great video! I just came over from Taylor’s channel and really enjoyed the content. Will definitely follow and am excited to see your other videos. I think I really want to try Monster Hunter Stories. My 7 yr old has been playing the demo over and over so I am tempted to get it for her for her birthday. :)

[@MissBubbles]

Welcome to the bubbly fam, so happy to have you join us ☺️ Definitely try it, it's fun and your daughter will enjoy it

[@danbe6280]

For me, story is king in my jrpgs, so, I have to recommend the Legend of heroes series, I love world building and character development, if you want to start from the "beginning" the Trails on the sky trilogy is your path, but you can also start with the Trails of Cold Steel quadrilogy as I did. Also, Fire Emblem 3 Houses was my 1st strategy jrpg too, and I loved it, such an amazing game, very recommended to anyone who has a Switch.

[@MissBubbles]

So happy you feel the same way as FE. You would think as someone who is new in the genre it will crush us, but it was just so beautiful in everything! Story is very important for sure, I look forward to trying the Legend of Heroes Series soon 🥰

[@noradurst5317]

Just picked up Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch because I love the art style. Not sure it qualifies as a JRPG, but for a beginner I recommend Child of Light. Mechanics are easy to learn, story and characters are well written, and I just think it’s a wonderful gem of a game.

[@MissBubbles]

Wrath of the White Witch gave me anxiety! I loved the story but the combat was so unforgiving cause I have no idea how to play. I bought Child of Light cause it was on sale and now you hyped me to try it soon!

[@noradurst5317]

@@MissBubbles can’t wait to hear how you like child of light!

[@DutchBud]

Thank you for this video, I'm a 50 y/o man who loves rpg still. Trying trials of mana soon, I stepped in this genre with persona 5 royale. So overwhelming and tons of info in the first few hours. I simply don't have the time for it anymore. So this list comes as a gift from heaven 😅

[@tylerolges90]

I have to say that if you have the ability Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is a great jrpg for beginners. The turn based combat requires actions no matter whose turn it is and the story is easy to follow and interesting.

[@MissBubbles]

I know many people miss Paper Mario and I bought Bug Fables the other day cause it had that vibe for me to try but I am so scared of not knowing how to play hahaha

[@tylerolges90]

@@MissBubbles Bug Fables is so good, and is a spiritual successor to paper mario. It's totally accessible, all of the more difficult things are optional.

[@kcmac9298]

I'm glad you mentioned Ni No Kuni 2, as I agree. The complaints over the three system types was ridiculous. It was it's Suikdoen style elements that drew me too it. That's why I recommend the first Suikoden as a starting point. It's short compared to games nowadays, which it important to see if you like it. But it has a great story, amazing music, home base and collection of 108 characters that are optional, but so important to the story and becoming more powerful. Turned based battles with no grinding needed, war battles in form of paper rock scissors, and one on one duels in climatic situations just adds to it. And if you like that game, you can load your data into the second one for a longer and more polished experience with additional content that many say is the best jrpg ever. It's a great fast paced game and in my opinion Suikoden is the best jrpg series around.

[@MissBubbles]

I see many telling me about this game and I never heard of it before? Does it combine many elements into the game to make it more fun? Where can I play it? Thank you so much for explaining more about it I am really interested now!

[@kcmac9298]

@@MissBubbles You are welcome. If you have a ps3 and ps network is still up, you can get suikoden 1-4 on there. Otherwise emulators work great for first two games as they were ps1 games. 3,4, tactics, and 5 were all ps2 games. Emulation is getting better but without PSN for ps3, you will most likely need a hardcopy. And, yep, the different elements come in throughout the games and are different in each game. It's basically game of thrones meets Pokémon without any crappy endings. Adding and recruiting more people add things like soldiers, shops, mini games, baths, etc to your headquarters when you get it. Suikoden 1 and 2 are very simimilar, suikoden 3 has multiple main characters with there own chapters then come together at end, 4 and tactics go together and involve mostly sea travel, and 5 is a longer version of first 2 with skill system that is added from 3rd one. War battles change from paper rock scissors, to tactical, to resl time throughout series. The 1 in 1 battles kept getting better as well. They all take place in same world as well. Hope that helps.

[@kcmac9298]

@@MissBubbles I'll also add that Konami buried this series. However, the creators of the series have reformed under their own studio and are working on a series just like Suikoden called Eiyuden Chronicles that will be coming out in 2023 with a companion game in 2022. They are very community active and have a big page on discord. The Kickstarter for the game shattered rpg records and the some. So if you like Suikoden this will give you something to look forward to in the future.

[@femtrooper]

I’ll recommend Super Mario RPG! Not too hard, great characters and a wonderful story and soundtrack! One of my favourite games of all time!!! Perfect for beginners!

[@MissBubbles]

So many have recommended it! I never knew Mario had this kind of style of gameplay

[@KitOConnell]

I'm playing Trials of Mana with Hawkeye and Chawit too. It's pretty fun but I mostly play in short batches. I like that it always has a recap when you load up. My favorite JRPG right now is Rune Factory 4

[@MissBubbles]

Hehehe, you picked up on Chawit! Are you excited for RF5?

[@KitOConnell]

@@MissBubbles yes though if I'm being honest I'm pretty disappointed that it does not seem like they will be adding same sex marriage to the game like they did with SoS: Pioneers of Olive Town and Friends of Mineral Town remake.

[@lambertar]

Shinning Force 2 is a great entry level tactical RPG. Heck, it was my first one :D.

[@outkastshadowking2719]

The Legend of Dragoon was first JRPG and that game is pretty easy to get into and the story draws you in!

[@hazzar7784]

I have to second that. I hot seat played the first with my older brother, but 2 was the first I played all on my own lol

[@lambertar]

@@hazzar7784 I thought I was the only one to hot seat play these games. Nice !

[@kcmac9298]

Couldn't agree with this more. It was going from Shining Force II to Suikoden that made me love the range of rpgs.

[@MissBubbles]

Y'all are adding so many new titles I never heard of! Where do I even start now??

[@hazzar7784]

I have only played FF9 on this list surprisingly. I wasnt sure about this at first, but I'll say Final fantasy Tactics. There are some unforgiving spots, and it's as easy to make a team that doesn't work as it does. But there are ways to make the game very easy early on. The mechanics are broken down in a simple way too. E.G. armor just adds HP, rather then complicated defense and resistance stats that require...math...lol Great video guys, very entertaining.

[@MissBubbles]

Math? Bubbles will jump out the window hahahha! I wanna try FF9 cause of Taylor as well as Fairy Tale, I was surprised by how he described them! So happy to have you here supporting us 💜

[@jeffpitts9851]

I completely agree with Fire Emblem: Three Houses! There are a ton of good choices between your and Taylor's videos too. Some other options I'd recommend would be a "Tales of" game. My choice would be Abyss (Although Symphonia 2 DotNW was my first ever non-Pokemon JRPG). Otherwise, I think Ys8 is accessible enough too! Great work here you two!

[@MissBubbles]

I tried Taled of Berseria and hated it soooo much 🤫 hoping Tales of Arise will capture me somehow! YS8 is definitely fun but my complaint was about the map, I kept getting lost and frustrated with it. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@jeffpitts9851]

@@MissBubbles Berseria definitely isn't the best Tales game, but out of curiosity, what didn't you like about it?

[@jeffpitts9851]

@@MissBubbles If you enjoyed Three Houses and want to play more Fire Emblem games, definitely play Awakening. For sure the most accessible outside of Three Houses

[@MissBubbles]

@@jeffpitts9851 berseria to me was had very repetitive gameplay, story did not hook me, and combat felt meh at the most. It just did not click with me at all

[@jeffpitts9851]

@@MissBubbles That's definitely fair! The dungeons were an absolute slog. I think a lot of the appeal of the game for fans of the series came from an actually "edgy" story and it was the follow-up to the weakest game in the series

[@mythandhistory1415]

I would definitely recommend ffvii, either the original or the remake. To me, that would be an excellent place to start. It has some of the most iconic characters in the history of JRPGs and gaming in general. Besides, it has a truly unique and engaging story. Personally, it has always resonated with me.

[@MissBubbles]

I have only played 15 and realllly enjoyed it so it's really fun to hear that their are other entries that are fun as well in this franchise!

[@onecrummygamer]

Miss Bubbles!!!! Wow!! You are showing ALLLLL of my favorites wow, I love JRPG’s they are my favorite!! Omgggg and you featured Trials of Mana😍😍😍 I still haven’t finished it hehe :))) so good! Great work, I would loveeee to see more of this type of content!!

[@MissBubbles]

So happy we have matching taste in games! I love Western RPG's but must admit, JRPG's are starting to take my heart. Glad you enjoyed the collab, it was a blast filming it ❤️

[@idontdodrugs6528]

final fantasy ix was my first jrpg on ps1...good times:) i am old ahah🤣 i also love ni no kuni:D great recommendations :o also congrats on 2k !

[@MissBubbles]

Glad you enjoyed and thank you!! Nahhh, ain't nobody too old we are all too young ✨

[@fleischi62]

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is my favourite game. Not very beginner friendly but a great game and so beautiful. Found your channel because of this collab with the gaming shelf. I subscribed btw...

[@MissBubbles]

Welcome aboard to our bubbly family! Now let me fight you, lol, XBC2 omg HOW do you play that combat system. I did not leave a single YT tutorial, blogpost, reddit post, you name it, and I could not understand that combat. HALP please!

[@Itsakoopahere]

I'm going to suggest Ys VIII. I think that the gameplay is simple but action packed enough to get people who are more into that hooked, and the Island is super fun to explore. One big thing I find people complain about is side quests but I think Ys VIII always does a good job of making the side content feel fun, and impactful to the overall experience. Love both of your channels so this collaboration was a lot of fun!

[@outkastshadowking2719]

The side quests didn't feel bad at all since you just have to collect stuffs while you're out on your own exploring an island.

[@Itsakoopahere]

@@outkastshadowking2719 I also include finding the survivors as side quests since you don't need them all and there's obviously huge benefits from finding them

[@MissBubbles]

So many supporters of YS8 I see! That makes my heart warm but also sad that I failed to get into it because of the map. I would love some tips on navigating it since I really wanna play it and see what this charming JRPG is all about!

[@MissBubbles]

Also, thank you for taking part in our discussion 💜

[@Itsakoopahere]

@@MissBubbles I spent a lot of time with the game so I'm sure I can help!

[@kdemographic8109]

Solid recommendations for sure. Looking forward to playing the Prince Edition of Ni No Kuni 2 (on Switch).

[@MissBubbles]

Happy gaming!

[@adamhinton3663]

I mentioned my suggestions for beginners into Turn-Based JRPGs in another of your videos. Most of them are older generation games but they are all amazing: Final Fantasy 7, Golden Sun & Golden Sun:The Lost Age, Lufia: The Ruins of Lore, Breath of Fire 2.

[@MissBubbles]

7 remake is chilling on the shelf, need to play soon! As for the rest, I never heard about them before!

[@adamhinton3663]

@@MissBubbles lol I'm pretty sure you said you were going to write them down when I mentioned them before. 7 remake I haven't played yet. Im kinda dreading the changes they made. It's also not Turn-Based. If we are including non Turn-Based I'd have a few more to add.

[@adamhinton3663]

@@MissBubbles I also considered adding Persona 3&4 and Shadow Hearts, but Persona 3 is a little tricky for beginners, 4 is too over the top at times, and Shadow Hearts is very dark and niche. All the ones I mentioned are in my top 10 games of all time though.

[@portalg5893]

Great recommendations. Personally, the one I'm most excited to try out from this list is FFIX.

[@MissBubbles]

Good choice! 😊

[@switchunboxing]

Hey I was just talking about Ni No Kuni today! Never played the sequel but I do love how it feels like you’re playing a cartoon!!!

[@MissBubbles]

Definitely Buy it on the Switch. I am praying to the optimization gods that it does not run bad on it

[@Raichana]

Lots of interesting titles across the two videos! I know it's an older game but Chrono Trigger is probably my number 1 beginner friendly jrpg. It has amazing music, very fun and quick combat and it's not even very long despite how much content it has packed in. a lot of old games will have mechanics or aspects that are just not fun in todays day and age but Chrono Trigger manages to sidestep all that and be fairly timeless. Also for those who like a bit more action in their JRPG I would say Ys 8 Lacrimosa of dana would be a good choice. Also has great music and quick action combat, it's in a bit of a sweet spot of clocking in at 30-60 hours depending on how completionist heavy you want to go. Granted I may be biased but I still think a beginner jrpg player would enjoy it. Loved the video and I hope you keep up the good work!

[@MissBubbles]

I am surprised y'all are saying to try Chrono!! I am so excited now. I keep hearing it is super difficult which scares me away. YS8 is super fun, my biggest issue was the map, it frustrated me so much that I just dropped the game less than 5 hours in. Any tips for that? Thank you for taking part in the discussion 💜

[@Raichana]

@@MissBubbles Oh I didn't think about how the map could probably be frustrating but you make a great point. It's not mandatory to complete (in the sense that I don't remember any like.. progression being tied to how much of the map you have cleared) so for the most part you can ignore it? If it's more an issue of knowing where to go next though then I do remember getting stuck at one point where the story marker was sending me an odd way... not sure I have any tips for that other then just exploring the surrounding area... sorry!

[@MissBubbles]

Exactly! My problem is not knowing how to get to the next objective cause it was so vague on the map. That's why I eventually gave up 😂

[@Taikaru]

Interesting list! JRPGs are my favorite genre, but I always struggle with which to recommend first. So far I've failed to get my nephews and nieces interested at all, which is a pity because I really do think they have some of the best stories, characters and music of any genre. I definitely agree music is one of the most important elements - Xenogears, Valkyrie Profile, Suikoden etc. are among my favorites but it's hard to imagine them hitting me in the the emotions if the music hadn't been so darned excellent. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is near the top of my list to try someday when I have the time! Watched CohhCarnage's Let's Play of Blue Lions I think, and it looks just wonderful!

[@MissBubbles]

Well hey, now we can help your nieces and nephews to start! Pokemon Let's Go Eevee / Pikatchu are super easy, they helped start and Nino Kuni 2 was my first JRPG and now we have it on Switch too!

[@TarksGauntlet]

I was waiting for that last game the whole time haha. If you never played the first in the series I'd highly recommend it. Gameplay is totally different but I found it had one of the strongest openings out there. Also great for beginners.

[@MissBubbles]

I adoreee Nino Kuni 2. I tried the first one and absolutely could not understand combat and it frustrated me even thought I loved the visuals and the story telling!

[@ausshinobi]

Awesome video! Dragon Quest 11/S is a great starting JRPG too and is on every platform.

[@MissBubbles]

I see many believe it is, too bad I got stuck from the beginning of the game lmao. I am a noob with excellence

[@ausshinobi]

@@MissBubbles haha if you're gonna be a noob you may aswell be good at it. 🤣

[@shyguy2046]

Awesome collaboration! I did mention this on Taylor's channel but I feel Final Fantasy X, Ni No Kuni and Dragon Quest XI / VIII are beginner friend. However if I had to pick 1 ... It be Dragon Quest XI cos it's beautiful, on all main consoles and ... It has a 10 hour demo , so try before u buy and if you like it. The save file continues once bought

[@shyguy2046]

Also if you like slice of life ...try Persona 5 Royale Miss Bubbles (and Persona 4 Golden ...I prefer this one)

[@MissBubbles]

I feel like the gaming gods are giving me signs to give it another try. I got stuck so early on in the game and got salty about it hahaha (DQ11)

[@RealmsofPixelation]

Trials of Mana is actually a remake of Seiken Densetsu 3 or "Secret of Mana 2," which was never released in the US. However, you can play the English translated rom, which can be downloaded online. The original version is much more difficult and there's zero hand-holding to show you where to go next.

[@MissBubbles]

I actually had no idea! That is truly interesting. I thought it was just a remake of the original one and that's all!

[@alexterieur8813]

For me Trials or Mana was more of a Jrpg for kids than for adult/teenagers who are debuting their jrpg journey. For me Dragon Quest was the same thing than Trials of Mana but fully realised, so I would recommend DQ11 over it. Great video!

[@MissBubbles]

Makes sense. We all have different types of difficulty levels and artstyle that we like. I love how DQ11 looks but could not understand the combat 😞

[@alexterieur8813]

@@MissBubblesi mean there is nothing wrong with it being more childlike. After all, pokemon is for kids yet plenty of adults like it (including me). The thing is with pokemon noone really does it better, but there are plenty of games that do what Trials of Mana do but better. I feel like i might have passed as condescending so i cleared up my opinion a bit. Didnt mean to say you were childish for liking it!

[@MissBubbles]

@@alexterieur8813 oh no, not at all. I did not think you said I am childish hehe, don't worry! I totally understand your point of you💜

[@alexterieur8813]

@@MissBubbles glad to hear it. Also was point of you a wordplay? Or a typo 😅?

[@Sky0nn]

The only JRPGs out of this list that I have played are from the video on the Gaming Shelf's channel. I've played Genshin Impact, MHS2 and many Pokemon games! And like you've said, I've always been kinda intimidated to start any game with Trials in it, but it is definitely a series I would love to get into!

[@MissBubbles]

Try Trials of Mana! It is such a beginner friendly game I had no idea 😍

[@Diago-Uneharambe]

Ooh. A new video. Im late! But im here now. Jrpg eh? Id say my pick would be the final fantasy series. FF X is definitely one of my favorite. This makes me want to buy that FFX-X2 bundle on the switch eshop. Replay the whole thing again. 😎

[@MissBubbles]

Welcome back! FF has been going on crazy sale on the eShop, go for it!!

[@Raph589]

Final Fantasy X is a great beginner friendly JRPG! It has a great story and graphics that haven't aged that bad for its age. The combat system and skill tree are pretty simple and intuitive.

[@MissBubbles]

I thought about buying it during this eShop sale but I just don't know how much older FF games will click with me personally. I only tried 15 and loved it but I know older titles are almost the opposite of 15 and that worries me that I won't enjoy them

[@cassiodvieira]

This is the game I recommend to anyone wanting to get into the FF series for the first time.

[@miorionomichi]

I would recommend Thousand Arms , its turn based so its forgiving , cute anime artstyle and the music is really good , it is a good entry point for jrpg beginners

[@MissBubbles]

I will check it out, never heard about it before!

[@MegaKawaiikitten]

This is very informative, great work! Although it's made by an Western dev, I would definitely recommend Epic Battle Fantasy 5. It's somewhere between a turn based JRPG and a creature collector and has adjustable difficulty settings and boatloads of content.

[@MissBubbles]

Yet another one I never heard of. Can you tell I am a total noob in this? But I am LOVING this journey of learning 😍 thank you for adding more titles to look out for!

[@sirrealkiller8357]

Awesome video, Bubbles! You two make a great pair.

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you! That's my bestyyyy 😊

[@Kingfenrir13]

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth or Hackers Memory would also be an ideal intro to jrpg. Although personally, to anyone new to jrpg, I would definitely recommend Persona 4! Super great jrpg right there

[@MissBubbles]

P4 neeeeds a Switch port, I refuse playing on PC 🤫

[@FilippoCampana]

Personally one of the JRPG that got me a lot into the genre was Odin Sphere. I really loved the art style and all the character. The level up system is really interesting and would force you to grind in a much different way than you'd think. Really recommend it as a lost gem!

[@MissBubbles]

I never heard of this one before! Thank you for sharing it with us ☺️

[@FilippoCampana]

@Miss Bubbles you should totally play it! They've done a remake for ps3/ps4/psvita called "Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir". The only thing I'd recommend is to play Velvet's story last and Oswald's one after Gwendolyn's

[@thomaslego6478]

Mana! Also good video. Always good. Good because ur focused on what we all come here for. Thank you

[@MissBubbles]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@rh2219]

Pokemon was my gateway into JRPGs, which is fun to think about cause it was one of the first video games I played and now JRPGs are one of my favorite genres ever. And I think the games are still great and easy to get into

[@MissBubbles]

Which would be your fave Pokemon game?

[@rh2219]

@@MissBubbles I am partial to pokemon white, but I will admit that that's probably nostalgically motivated, at least partially.

[@DJSGAMEBOX]

Nice vid! Pokemon games are great for beginner RPG players, especially Pokemon Fire Red, Leaf Green (Gameboy Advance,) or Pokemon Sword on the Switch

[@MissBubbles]

They are! I just tend to get so distracted when I play them. I think it's that girl in me who wants everything to be open world :P

[@DaleAdrasta24]

I can recommend Xenoblade Chronicles. The main story quests can be completed by a beginner without too much trouble and if you get into it and want to play more, you have a massive world to explore with lots of good side quests. The combat can also be taken to the next level with super bosses available to reward your efforts. I was blown away with excellent story, characters, music and artwork, all top quality, can't recommend it enough.

[@MissBubbles]

I bought is recently and I am enjoying it so far. This was after I was so frustrated with XBC2 😂 I just reaaaallly wish it had better graphics. Gameplay makes up for it for sure but I doooo love me just a tinyyy bit more detail to fully immerse myself!

[@Flareboxx]

I'm so glad you enjoyed Fire Emblem Three Houses! You are DEFINITELY right about the graphics. I'm a Fire Emblem fanboy, and those graphics are atrocious at times. Definitely doesn't live up to the graphics the Switch is capable of. I don't know if it's necessarily "beginner friendly" but I also LOVED Octopath Traveler. I recommend at least giving the demo a try. That and FE3H are not only 2 of my favorite RPGs, but my 2 favorite Switch games in total :)

[@MissBubbles]

Ikr! I saw people online so mad if someone says something bad about FE graphics, but that's the truth haha. I got Octopath a while back but I am so scared to try it! Which character do you recommend starting with?

[@Flareboxx]

@@MissBubbles I recommend Cyrus as a starter! He has a super useful skill that allows you to see one of every enemy's weaknesses which can really give you an advantage in battle. He's also the strongest magical attacker in the game, and gains an ability that lets you lessen the amount of enemy encounters. Just don't abuse it and lessen the enemy encounters too much, or you may struggle in battles. If you want to play as a female character, I'd recommend Ophilia. She's the best healer in the game and is located next to Cyrus, so you can pick him up right away :) I never had to grind a single time and I 100% completed the game, but you're always free to grind if you want an extra boost in power to help with battles! The gameplay is amazing and the storytelling of 8 smaller stories, each with their own twists and turns was very unique and refreshing. If you pay attention though, you may see that all stories actually connect in subtle ways :)

[@MissBubbles]

I heard Ophelia is soooo annoying with her "your excellency lines" lmao. As for Cyrus, I was seriously considering him but worried that he story won't be that awesome. What about Therion and the Huntress? Are they too much for a beginner?

[@Flareboxx]

@@MissBubbles Haha the only person I've heard that from was Dunkey. I don't think she even says that line after chapter 1. Ophilia never annoyed me personally, if Dunkey is the person you also heard that from, I think he was just trying to be funny :) Therion is a great choice because he can open up all the locked chests, and can steal from people. However, he is one of the weaker fighters in battle. Certainly not the worst, but I'd probably rank him the 6th best in battles out of the 8 characters. H'annit is great, and it's so much fun capturing beasts to use later. However, I personally found Olberic to be the stronger physical fighter and I've definitely heard more complaints about H'annit's speech being annoying because she speaks like she's in a Shakespearean play haha. Cyrus is definitely the most beginner friendly, and I liked his story! You would still experience all 8 stories in a single playthrough too, but your main character stays in your party until you finish their 4 chapters, and I found him to be the most useful in battles .But part of the fun is making that choice for yourself!

[@MissBubbles]

I have no idea who Dunkey is 😋 I tried Hannit and you are right, her dialogue was very annoying hahaha. It's settled then, I shall start with Cyrus and hope to have a bubbly gaming journey with little rage 😂

[@BVazz]

Final Fantasy XV is the one that got me interested in JRPGs, so I feel like that’s a good one. I never thought I’d get into JRPGs, although as Taylor mentioned Pokemon is a great one. Played those as a kid and never knew they were JRPGs until years later!

[@MissBubbles]

That is the only FF I have played and I LOVE it! I know hardcore fans don't like it but it was so fun!

[@alexterieur8813]

@@MissBubbles its the first ive played and i really wish it didnt leave a sour taste in my mouth. It had GREAT elements but just as many bad imo. I would lie if i said i didnt have fun in it though.

[@rachyrachington]

Great video guys, love both of your content.

[@MissBubbles]

Glad you enjoy it! Happy to have you here!

[@chefuwu7326]

Over 2k subs very nice ✨ saw it from the indie gaming guild 👍

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you! Very proud of my bubbly fam and happy to have Geoffrey from IGG as my friend

[@GaussIon]

My recommendation would be Threads of Fate AKA Dewprism in Japan, tho it is a bit hard to get since it is a PS1 game and the easiest way to get it is on PS3, PSP and PSVita, it is an action RPG with two protagonists, an amnesiac boy that wields a kind of sword-axe and can transform into some of the enemies and a spoiled princess that wields hoops as weapons and also can use magic, the story is mostly lighthearted and changes a bit depending on who you choose and to get the full ending you need to clear the game as both; the gameplay is fairly simple and you level up your HP and abilities separately.

[@MissBubbles]

Never heard of this one. But it is explained cause the only PS I never had was 3 and I did not enjoy playing games on my PSP! I do appreciate games that let us have branching stories, they definitely create a much more immersive experience for the player!

[@bigleaguejammer]

Paper Mario Origami King is pretty beginner friendly. If you have trouble on puzzles or something it offers to make things easier. The story (along with other Mario related RPGs) is appropriate for younger kids.

[@MissBubbles]

That is a fun choice! I did not try it yet but I LOVE the art style. It looks like a game that will put a smile on your face hehe

[@viliv003]

Ok, I love Trials of Mana (because Mana), I need to try Nino Kuni and I recommend Rune Factory 4 ;)

[@MissBubbles]

Lovveee Rune Factory 4 🥰 can't wait for 5! And yes, buy Nino Kuni in September, it's amazing. I am rebuying it on switch so I can complete it

[@diegoarmando5489]

FF4 (aside from the DS version, which is the PC 3D version on hard) Particularly, FF2 US streamlines the mechanics.

[@grr3467]

I feel Ni no kuni :wrath of the white witch was a very beginner friendly jrpg, the battle mechanics were easy to understand, and the quests were straight forward, the story is really good and the whole game just feel like its for everyone young or old, and specially beginners. It was one of the firsts jrpgs i played and loved it.

[@MissBubbles]

Really? I really dislike that one cause I could not understand the battle for the life of me 😂 even tho it looked so good as you said and wished I could understand it more!

[@lambertar]

@@MissBubbles I agree, I loved the game but I found the battle system to be clunky and probably confusing for a beginner.

[@MissBubbles]

@@lambertar I wish they just explain things a tiny bit better

[@RealmsofPixelation]

Also, as a massive recommendation, I have to mention Dragon Quest 8. Not only is it one of the best JRPG's, but quite possibly the greatest video game ever made. Yeah, it's THAT good.

[@bulbasuuur8715]

I think first Ni no kuni is amazing starting point for jrpgs since it feels so much like a continuation of Studio Ghibli's movies.

[@MissBubbles]

I am glad you enjoyed it, I had a very difficult time getting into it 😢

[@TheRifkyiskandarmirz]

Ff 9, were one of jrpg that i played it fervently to finish it as a busy bee during my college time 😅 I yearned it, it alwys make me reminiscent of my Ramadhan time about 20y past 😇 now my boys play it and i know it good game for them 😇 ff that very reflected ff world, in my opinion 😇 nice review, keep it up 👍

[@MissBubbles]

I love how your gaming journey is now part of your kid's life as well! That is so beautiful to see!

[@TheRifkyiskandarmirz]

Thanks, u do also girl, keep it up, keep the spirit up 👍

[@chickenfillets]

Man I love Fire Emblem Three Houses. Ni no kuni 2 as well, really looking forward to it coming to Switch

[@MissBubbles]

Hell yeah!

[@jumpingbear]

I agree with trials of mana and final fantasy 9. Both great games I have on my switch. I would like to add Ys 8. In my opinion that's a great JRPG for beginners to dive in. Don't need to have played previous titles. And has an easy to follow story with great game play.

[@MissBubbles]

Jumping Bearrrr strikes again 🥰 YS8 definitely is amazing, I just need to figure out that damn map system

[@jumpingbear]

@@MissBubbles the main map is general areas to fast travel. The best map is when you are in the area. You can open the map so I takes up a third of you screen. But even then it only shows as much as you have explored

[@GoodTalkHQ]

Woohoo! Awesome video!

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you 🥰

[@Ser-Smiley]

The Tales series are the best jrpg series to me. If you dont like turn based combat system then go for Tales games. But if you really dont mind turn base system and likes old school style, then definitely start from Final Fantasy (FF XII, XV or Remake 7 are not turn based jrpg). And yes i reccomend FF7, 9, X and XII. 😋😋😋 Then from here you can expand and try other jrpgs. 😆

[@MissBubbles]

I played Berseria only and absolutely hated it. I know Vesperia gets recommended a lot but I want another on from the franchise. Any specific title that you would recommend?!

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@MissBubbles mmmm. There's only tales of berseria, vesperia and zesteria on the ps4/xbox. Unless you are willing to go back to ps3 then Tales of Xilia 1-2 and Tales of Graces. The Ps1/Ps2 have lots of great tales games. But most are japanese only.

[@paigegguy]

I definitely agree on Ni no Kuni 2 (especially since the original difficulty was pretty easy lol)

[@MissBubbles]

It makes my heart so happy to play this game!

[@aaronglazer4173]

I had stopped gaming for years then got back into jrpgs with... First Fire Emblem, then FF IX. The next game I bought? Trials of Mana. That's nuts.

[@MissBubbles]

Yes! Trials of Mana is so accessible and fun, excellent choice

[@outkastshadowking2719]

If you like Fire Emblem Three Houses then I highly recommend Growlanser IV it has slice of life moments with great gameplay it's also really easy to get into!

[@MissBubbles]

Never heard of this game before? Never heard of it! And on what consoles can I play?

[@outkastshadowking2719]

You can play it on PSP, PS Vita after buying it on PS Store but if you have don't neither these systems then you could play it on....... PC. The rest of the series is on PS2, it possible to play them on PC as well.

[@jing2997]

I have played all of them, and all of them are great. But if I have to pick one I will say Final Fantasy 9 the las great FF, just my opinion. Story is simple and that's fine, but the characters are amazing. I love it. Vivi is my favorite ❤

[@MissBubbles]

I saw my discord members freak out cause of Vivi. I had no idea he had so many fans! 🤫

[@Koby411]

I feel like Dragon Quest XI would be an excellent entry level JRPG. It's got great aesthetics, it's very simplified in terms of battles, and it's fairly easy. Just everything you'd think a beginner would benefit from is in this.

[@MissBubbles]

I've played it a bit and totally got stuck very early on in the game 🤫 what are your tips?

[@Koby411]

@@MissBubbles Go with Greatswords path for the hero and on the grid head straight for Helicopter which can be achieved almost right away. That skill will carry you for a big part of the game until you can unlock Unbridled Blade. In a game like DQ11 getting a level up or two can drastically mean the difference between cheesing a boss and struggling. So if you find yourself not just plowing through things, take a moment to grind a little bit from the regular enemies. Hero should be good enough to one-shot any of the regular enemies you come across. If it's taking more than one turn, it's a pretty good sign to grab a few more levels.

[@Ivan_182]

Final Fantasy XV is a great way to start imo. The story is simple to follow, the characters are likeable and fun, the bosses and summons are epic. You can buy the royal edition for cheap now and get a lot more content. Oh and the soundtrack is amazing!

[@MissBubbles]

Is it available on Switch? And do the graphics deter newbies a lot from fully immersing themselves in the experience?

[@Ivan_182]

@@MissBubbles There's a switch version called "FF XV Pocket Edition" although the story is the same, I dont recommend it since it is a port of a mobile version and the game engine and graphics are completely different. I would say that the versions available for the other consoles and PC are far superior but that's a matter of taste, if you haven't played it yet I recommend the Ps4/Xbox or Pc versions. Graphics to me are not that important but the game still looks good and I think newcomers will enjoy it for its gameplay and story

[@MissBubbles]

@@Ivan_182 i will check it out on Pc then! Thank you ☺️

[@Ivan_182]

@@MissBubbles No problem, if you play it let me know what you think if you have the time 🙂 wish you all the luck with your channel

[@mohammedallha61]

Every mainline ff game is a nice start but I would say that ff4 the psp version is the best to start in jrpgs and the lunar games they are nice to play and they a very classic lighthearted story and I know this might not sound traditional for a first jrpg to play but tales of xilia is fantastic game

[@MissBubbles]

Is it easy to get your hands on a psp and the game as well these days?

[@mohammedallha61]

@@MissBubbles yeah you can find a used psp/ps vita eBay or any gaming store and all these games are available on ps store and in worst case just download the psp emulator (note: tales of xilia is PS3 exclusive)

[@gamingling]

I'll definitely get Ni no Kuni 2 once released on switch.❤️❤️❤️ But Fairy Tail also had my attention, I like the anime so might check the game:D

[@gamingling]

For beginner friendly jrpgs, I think it's gotta be the Pokemon series, the best entry point. Story and gameplay is very simple and easy to understand, and can be finished at around 30 hours average (pokedex completing not included). It's based on my experience tho, Leaf Green is my first but out of all the version I think Heart Gold is the best one for me:)

[@MissBubbles]

I wanna try Fairy Tale too! Taylor spoke so highly about it and that made me interested. As for Pokemon, I have so many just sitting on the shelf, I need to get into one. On which console are your fave?

[@gamingling]

@@MissBubbles I thought Fairy Tail is just another fighting game so I never really bother to search some gameplay footage before, it is only now that I found it wasn't. Thanks to this video for correcting me hahaha

[@AtaglantzTV]

your set is bangin!!

[@MissBubbles]

Eyyyy thank you!! ⭐

[@rebeccarussell2565]

If you want a JRPG with life simulation, play any of the Persona games. Persona 5 Royal is my favourite

[@MissBubbles]

I have played it a bit. Should get back into it!

[@micheleperesson6908]

i recommend the suikoden games (1 2 and 5) and for the action one tales of synphonia

[@MissBubbles]

So many new suggestions I never heard of before! What is this game about? (suikoden). And if I hated Tales of Berseria, will I enjoy Symphonia?

[@micheleperesson6908]

@@MissBubbles suikoden is a classic series for the ps1 and ps2 era that involve recluting ton of characters, and i consider tales of symphonia way better tha berseria

[@graymatter9431]

Another great video I love.

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you so much 💜

[@Speedy619]

Good video!!! Thanks!

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@justinvikky8786]

Big fan love from india.....lots of love 🖤 I like ur videos

[@MissBubbles]

Thank you so much 😀

[@martineguitard7639]

Nino Kuni looks like a lot of fun.

[@MissBubbles]

It really is and it is out on Nintendo Switch now!

[@martineguitard7639]

@@MissBubbles I saw that!! I'm afraid to buy to many games and use all my space. The struggle lol.

[@filbert3346]

Ff9 is still my favorite jrpg that I have ever played. Great characters, Story, music, side quests... however beware those dang yans.

[@MissBubbles]

The character Vivi looks so cute, if anything I wanna play to learn about him/her! Who is yannn?

[@filbert3346]

@@MissBubbles Yan is probably the most deceptive enemy in any Jrpg. Cute little fellow but will wipe your party with ease.

[@maproomgaming6886]

Played most of these.... except Fairy Tail. May have to give that one a try.

[@maproomgaming6886]

Also, odd to see FFIX Remastered on this list. Considering that it's an import game... even if it is fully translated into English I don't know how newbie friendly it is.

[@MissBubbles]

Let us know if enjoy Fairy Tale!

[@urmanascrewed]

Pokemon games. Pokemon Ruby was my first JRPG.

[@MissBubbles]

Ahh I have Alpha Sapphire and tried it a bit. Should definitely play more!

[@civilwarfare101]

That Fairy Tale game looks interesting but man, do I really dislike fighting shonen anime that isn't Dragon Ball and Yu Yu Hakusho. It does seem interesting and it's shorter than your average game in the genre

[@MissBubbles]

Maybe wait on a sale and give it a try?

[@civilwarfare101]

@@MissBubbles Perhaps. All though with taxes on Steam and PSN sales don't mean as much to me anymore

[@tkuzava22]

I would definitely not add Three Houses to the list. Yes it’s a lot easier than other FE games it still has a ton going on and the amount of choices might throw newcomers off. Also I say Final Fantasy X would be a better choice than IX. The combat being completely turned based gives you an easier time figuring out what the spells and skills do and what not whereas IX has the atb which is a little more involved and if it’s your first rpg or first FF it might be overwhelming fighting if you don’t know what things do in combat and without the time to properly read it will turn some people away imo

[@MissBubbles]

Really? It was my first especially as a tactical one and I adored every minute. Keep in mind I am a total noooob! Ahhh I get you about FF. I never played either, I only played 15 and I love it so so much! I want to get into the older ones (got 7 Remake on my shelf) but I don't know if I'll enjoy them

[@tkuzava22]

@@MissBubbles yeah maybe I’m thinking more on the lines of younger kids when I think newcomers but then I realized I was around 20 when I got into them and these games you’ve stated were pretty easy. But on the hand of final Fantasy I think if you liked 15 you’ll definitely like the others a lot more. 15 is honestly one of the weaker titles. Not bad but the others are so much better. I think you’ll enjoy 7 remake but maybe try original first as I played remake first and didn’t care for it until I played the original

[@MissBubbles]

@@tkuzava22 I think 7 is gonna blow my mind. I am just waiting on it. Why? No idea hahaha. I like to torture my excitement sometimes

[@Haru-np9ne]

Fairy Tail amazing game!!!)))

[@MissBubbles]

When did you play it??

[@Haru-np9ne]

@@MissBubbles Last year when there was a release)

[@MissBubbles]

Ahhh it's that new? I had no idea

[@sklnt7189]

You should try Persona 5

[@MissBubbles]

I have!

[@sklnt7189]

@@MissBubbles nice. How did you find it?

[@thomaslego6478]

Sorry, 1 more comment. Three houses is my fav ever!

[@MissBubbles]

No need to apologize! It is definitely a gem of a game

[@UsernameyMcUsernameFace]

I played it again recently and I respectfully disagree about FFIX as a beginner friendly JRPG. The story's poorly written, poorly paced and really starts to feel like it's dragging on about halfway through. Plus, if you actually want to engage properly with the combat it's slow as hell. Those loading screens are ridiculous. It's one of the games I now think about when someone describes JRPGs as boring and I'd honestly consider it one of the weakest entries in the series. For a beginner-friendly Final Fantasy, I'd recommend X, or maybe even VI if you didn't mind that oldschool presentation. In general, I'd really recommend Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Its premise is that an ex-yakuza member grew up playing dragon quest and now every street fight he's involved in is turn-based in his head. They really use that setup and their selfawareness about the genre to hilarious effect.

[@MissBubbles]

I gots my hawkeye on that Yakuza Like a Dragon. Heard the abilities can get pretty funny but also a blast to play!

[@SuperKimmy102]

Love it girl

[@MissBubbles]

Lots of love 💜

[@michaelscott6880]

JRPGs don’t do themselves any favors

[@MissBubbles]

Care to elaborate?

[@michaelscott6880]

​@@MissBubbles I find them to be overly complicated, have dated mechanics, dated animation, unvoiced characters with scrolling text, they are tedious and often requiring lots of grinding. I also find the storyline and character development to fall flat often. I have played: Don't Like: -Chrono Trigger -Xenoblade -Pokemons -Persona -Valkyria -FFX -Dragon Quest Like: -Dark Souls -Kingdom Hearts -Nier -FF7 Remake

[@MissBubbles]

@@michaelscott6880 at least you have a selection you like which is excellent! This is what gaming is about. YOU choosing what you like and dislike and having a right to say what you want in the games you enjoy! I hope more games are released that fit your taste ☺️

[@cowboybebop2437]

For me it's shin megami tensei devil summoner parts one and two for the ps2

[@MissBubbles]

Excited for the new entry releasing this year?

[@cowboybebop2437]

@@MissBubbles for me shin megami games are always a day one buy