Top 10 Best RPGs OF ALL TIME!

[@Brentastrophe]

Golden sun 1 and 2 are just one of those "once in a lifetime" games. Sure the puzzles have only one solution, but the amount of thinking and preparation to solve it on your own was really a cut above everything else for the time

[@jogymogy3691]

Golden Sun could be the rpg flagship for Nintendo besides Xenoblade. But they effd it up

[@michaelp4122]

It's twice in a lifetime, Camalots Sega Saturn games are even better than Golden Sun, so you're in for a treat. Shining the Holy Arc is literally Golden Sun Zero. Shining Force 3 is the best tactics JRPG.

[@NicoDitirro]

My list: 1- FF7 2- FFT 3-10 (not in order): Sukoden 2, Grandia 1, Lunar 2, Tales of the Abyss, Persona 3, FFV, Kingdom Hearts 2, Chrono Trigger.

[@dannybruce4513]

FF7 is my #1 too

[@wadedewell]

​@@dannybruce4513I never got to play lunar 2. I desperately want to get a ps1 copy

[@fredtobin4671]

​@@wadedewell A Lunar remastered collection is way past due

[@wadedewell]

@@fredtobin4671 the originals are far too expensive as well. A remaster would be great

[@leenbollen4563]

Great choices , top 3 always has that emotional hook , cant play ff7 these days , not because it got worse , well for obvious reasons most of us get :P

[@JuliaSin]

Great list, but David I have to thank you. From Aug 22 my mom had massive health problems which left her in hospital for a while. I was watching you and fell asleep one particularly difficult night. A nurse checked my phone at moms behest and the games you recommnend are games my mom got my this week as my belated christmas and birthday presents for the last two years. She also.says thank you for giving her laughs when my dad and i were able to be there (ie at work) so. again thank you from mine and my parents hearts. Know that you helped a woman who had to have mutliple life saving surgeries in three days of each other, heal and get back home ❤❤.

[@davidvinc]

Oh thank you so much for this comment! I’m happy to help out anyway that I can and I’m glad that she’s doing better! Send her my love and my prayers too :)

[@dannysimion]

That’s wonderful reading this comment! Safe healing to your mom and you and family overall!

[@TokyoLovesme]

Kudos 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Great work!

[@mjdf122]

I’ve seen all RPGs from 1980-Now what a life of gaming too many to name should have done a top 100 David

[@Dragoon960]

Lunar Silver Star Story has a mobile version that they just did a massive update on last year with tons of quality of life features and controller support. Should definitely check it out if you’ve never played this series.

[@davidfeston4370]

I'm about halfway through and doesn't play too bad on mobile either. I've been recommending it to anyone who's interested.

[@patrickstrahm05]

Been thinking about it. Hard to ditch my Playstation copies though

[@Dragoon960]

@@patrickstrahm05 the PS1 version has better voice acting for sure! I still play mine about once a year

[@dragonmaster1976z]

I played that back when it was on the Sega CD. Silver Star was easier to find than Eternal Blue as I recall, but they were both satisfying to beat.

[@felix_kunx]

Definitely going to try this. Thanks!

[@mattmaddogwheaton4724]

Xenogears is not just my favorite JRPG of all times, it is my favorite THING of all times. That game is the ultimate epic culmination of everything awesome about 80s mecha anime from here to Gundam and not to mention the storytelling pretty much surpasses works like Dune and Lord of the Rings even (both of which are some of my favorite stories in sci-fi and fantasy respectively).

[@cjn0423]

100%!!!! Xenogears has the BEST story I have ever seen in a video game.

[@Neon002121]

Likewise. The sheer scope and philosophical ambition have, to my mind, never been matched.

[@rimjobledouche5201]

My all-time fondest JRPG fantasy is for this to be remade in exactly the way it was intended before Squaresoft and their corporate meddling gave us the compromised product we all know today. It speaks to its' quality that Xenogears was as bloody amazing as it was with all the compromises that had to be made for its' release. I hope alternate universe me is enjoying the time he is spending with Xenogears Complete Edition, Megaman Legends 3, and Half-Life 3.

[@GodzillasaurusJr]

It’s a great game, top 3 for sure. I see people on the internet don’t like disk 2 but me and my friends absolutely loved it.

[@bad1082]

It has the best scifi story I've seen in a game

[@PapaDragonMK]

Love it. For me, Final Fantasy IX will always be the best JRPG ever.

[@Griff03]

Same

[@jedirayden]

I'm actually replaying FF9 right now, haven't played it since it came out, because there was a lot I didn't much care for. But I have a broken ankle and I'm layed up for a while, unable to work, so I figured it's been almost 25 years, let's give it a run. Having more fun than I remembered it being.

[@mike1989libra]

i feel the same way sonic we get a remakes of be happier then ever

[@MotherKojiro]

Hironobu Sakaguchi is on record saying it's the best one, and he made the series, so it's canon. Personally, I like 4 the best out of the Final Fantasy games, but there's nothing I can do.

[@brunoraffo7195]

It is. Period.

[@Mephil]

Xenogears deserves a spot on here imo, probably the greatest RPG of all time.

[@JohnnyDarko01]

its so good, even for a rushed game.

[@TheTateful]

Great video as always, and challenge accepted! My own top 10: 10. Final Fantasy Tactics 9. Shining Force 3 8. Grandia II 7. Xenogears 6. Might & Magic VII: For Blood and Honor 5. Final Fantasy VI 4. Dragon Quest XI 3. Skies of Arcadia 2. Dragon Force 1. Baldur's Gate 3

[@Girthquake42069]

I'm always happy when Lunar and Golden Sun are mentioned. There's something magical about both, it feels like you're on an adventure in the best way possible.

[@pauldehayes1898]

I remember Silver Star on Sega CD. Then playing its remaster made it hard for me to put down one for the other, being CT (CT was my jam, too many New Game + lol). Might be time to get the rom and go again!

[@kls701]

@@pauldehayes1898me too I have both on she’s cd. I loved those games when I was growing up!

[@CrocodileBrach]

FFT is my favorite of all time, but if someone was to ask me for a game that encapsulates what a JRPG is I’d give them Lunar Silver Star Story. One of my absolute favorite games of all time. I need to beat the second one!

[@KensaiArsenal7]

The second one is totally worth it! And there's a remarkable twist involving a character from the first game ;)

[@SolracCAP]

FFT was designed by Yasumi Matsuno, who was famous in Japan already for creating FFT's spiritual predecessor Tactics Ogre. It recently got remade and highly recommend it.

[@CrocodileBrach]

@@KensaiArsenal7 I’ll check it out. I have a copy stashed away somewhere! Been needing a reason to boot up my PS3. It’s collecting dust!

[@CrocodileBrach]

@@SolracCAP haha! Thanks! I’m a huge Matsuno fanboy. I finally finished my Ogre Battle Collection not to long ago. I did beat the remake too! It was so good! I originally only played the psx version.

[@LRrealest]

I don't know if you haven't already, but if you like FFT, check out Triangle Strategy. It felt like a modern Tactics to me.

[@Noisemaze1]

LUNAR 2 ❤️ I need a remake/remaster on current platforms!

[@Gojirabromm]

I'm hoping that if the mobile version of Silver Star sells well enough, they'll go back and port eternal blue, as well

[@HessianX]

@@Gojirabromm I just want a prequel with the 4 Heroes and their adventure.

[@nemui9654]

You can play ps1 games on a ps3. It’s not a remake but you don’t need to own a ps1 to play them and the ps3 will save them without an actual memory card.

[@nemui9654]

@@HessianXthere’s 2 other lunar games I’m aware of but idk what point they are in the story. Dragon song for the DS and Magical school (which was only released in Japan on the sega saturn)

[@jealousagain783]

I love seeing Chained Echoes getting the recognition it deserves. It’s absolutely the complete package - battle system, characters, story, pacing, exploration are all top tier. The game really respects your time when it comes to side quests and revisiting areas in ways that other devs need to take note of. FFIX is peak FF and it’s not close.

[@resellingwithjon]

My list in no particular order, based upon my time with them and not necessarily on their “quality”, and allowing only 1 title in the same series: - FF6 - Chrono Trigger - Breath of Fire 3 - Legend of Legaia - Legend of Dragoon - Secret of Evermore - Morrowind - Skies of Arcadia - Eternal Sonata - Lost Odyssey

[@jeffreydean5112]

Legend of Legaia is my favorite all time!

[@resellingwithjon]

@@jeffreydean5112 such a great game. The combat arts and learning new moves was epic.

[@tyrantsjustice88]

I 3rd this motion, has David played Legaia?

[@Loozar402]

Wholeheartedly agree with Chrono Trigger being #1 despite it not being my personal favorite. Replayed it recently a few months ago, and I think it's one of the few games in general that I think is appropriately rated and actually lives up to all the praise and hype it has gotten (and continues to get) in the 29 years since its release.

[@dukey03]

Dude I replayed CT last year, expecting it not to be as good as I remembered it being… it was somehow BETTER than I had remembered!

[@mypartyisprivate8693]

I disagree and can't appreciate Chrono Trigger. I find it dull. But, I love lists like these, especially from David. Fun to hear others' perspectives. David is persuasive!

[@xthatwhiteguyx]

I recommend trying it with the Insane Difficulty hack. It takes the combat to an entire new level. I put it on my phone, like 12 years ago, and played it at work... I could not stop. That said, I'm not sure where to find the hack, these days lol. I think it may have been called "Lavos Awakening"? I'm not sure ;_;

[@quandovoceleroscomentarios4077]

​@@xthatwhiteguyxI Think the best CT Difficulty hack is Level Zero. The combat just gets 10 times better. And for me is the definitive way to play Chrono Trigger.

[@iampoch01]

@@mypartyisprivate8693 that was the common criticism on the game back in the day, simply because Chrono has the personality of the doorknob when taken for what it is. The developers said that it was deliberate because they want the player to project themselves into Chrono. Thus, Chrono is your avatar and whatever emotion you were feeling during the game is also what Chrono was feeling as well. Consequently, you were supposed to provide the dialogues as well. That actually made me appreciate the game more, as the game gave us something JRPGs rarely do: role play. IMHO, this is the closest we have to a perfect game.

[@Filmblanc]

I seriously love how buff and passionate David is about RPGs.

[@AngelofAmbrosia]

Your constant mention of Star Ocean always warms my heart. I hate how underrated it’s become.

[@luroc]

this video reminds me of the david videos i fell in love with in 2018. Love it!

[@ookamibr1918]

As much as I love all of these games, I've just entered the Kiseki universe and finished Sky SC, and the first 2 games of the sky trilogy are my favorite RPG now

[@Kornelisu]

Chrono Trigger & Cross, Suikoden 2, Dragon Quest XI, Star Ocean 2R will always be my top 5 ❤

[@briang6994]

Chrono trigger, Suikoden 2 are def in my top 5 too

[@xthatwhiteguyx]

@@briang6994 Dragon Quest XI was such a joy. For some reason, though, I've never felt any desire to play through it again. I don't feel like a replay would offer me anything. Chrono Trigger, I've probably played at least 7 times; and 2 of them with the Insane Difficulty hack.

[@xthatwhiteguyx]

Btw if you haven't tried it, play it with the ID hack... It makes spells like haste, stop, poison, protect, etc etc etc actually relevant. It's so outrageously fun.

[@briang6994]

@@xthatwhiteguyx yeah for me replay value for chrono trigger and suikoden 2 was very high. Must have played them both almost in the double digits. FFT was also the same as that’s in my top 5 also. Secret of mana is probably there too. Very nostalgic for me. Me and both my 2 older brothers used to play that all the time growing up on SNES with the multi tap. Lol. Good times.

[@Toxiking32]

Ff 9 definitely on mine my dragon quest is 9 though love that game. It's more the story of a place than characters which I find a neat change. My number 1 rpg though is shadow hearts/covenant. They are essentially one game split into two and both are amazing even the 3rd is good just not as much. Golden Sun is definitely on my list as well

[@bighouse3788]

My top 10: 1° Divinity Original Sin 2 2° The Witcher 3 + DLCs 3° Chrono Trigger 4° The Legend of Heroes Trails From Zero 5° Final Fantasy VI 6° Dragon Quest XI 7° Final Fantasy Tactics 8° Tales of Arise 9° Dragon Age Inquisition 10° Skyrim And Fire Emblem Series, Persona and Xenoblade Bonus: Elden Ring (I Know its a Soulslike too) but would be in my top 3 easily

[@brichan1851]

Lunar and Lunar 2 are wonderful. I would LOVE to see them rereleased and a third game added; Lunar Origins, set 1000 years before Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, following Dragon Master Dyne. Final Fantasy Tactics is BEGGING for a remaster!!! It is one of the greatest games ever made! Chrono Trigger being your number 1 is SPOT ON! You couldn’t be more right. It is my favorite game ever, and I truly hope we get to play it on the Switch as a rerelease/remaster. PLEASE GIVE US BACK CHRONO TRIGGER!!!!!!???!?!?

[@StarDragonJP]

Dyne's adventure was like 20 years before Lunar, not 1000

[@WhiteFangofWar]

I worry that a remake could ruin Chrono Trigger. The voices would have to be absolutely perfect.

[@brichan1851]

@@WhiteFangofWar no voices! Just remake it in the Octopath Traveller engine and leave everything else alone. Give us the choice between original and orchestrated soundtrack. All of the DS enhancements in this style of game would be epic!

[@KensaiArsenal7]

Or a third game called Lunar: Redemption ** spoiler alert ** Wherein Ghaleon, who made a seemingly villainous return in Lunar 2 only for you to learn he was actually trying to undermine the chief antagonist, makes a reincarnated comeback at the behest of the Goddess. Here, she sends him back [a la Gandalf the White] to stave off a new dread some centuries after the events of Lunar 2. Fantastic opportunity to weave the narratives and characters of the first two games into the third chapter and really delve into the virtues of redemption and self forgiveness.

[@brichan1851]

@@StarDragonJP are you sure? Even if you’re right, let’s get the chance to play as Dyne. I would love a game based on his story.

[@MicahW444]

Chained Echoes delivered such a complete experience for me and the fact that I had no expectations truly made the journey feel organic

[@10k-Noodles]

Warms my heart to see CE. That game has no business being as amazing as it is.

[@Christanstonir]

I just finished chained echoes and omg. How amazing, just so dense with content and hilarious which is right up my alley. Def deserves the spot on your list.

[@Thirteen13551355]

Great list! As a SNES RPG lover, I'm SO glad that this isn't just a "these are the SNES RPGs" list. A really nice and varied mix of old and new, with genuine picks that I'd consider the best of the best (Xenoblade, Chrono Trigger, FF9) and picks that I can see being the top of their own little branches of RPG (FFTactics for the tactics, Chained Echoes for the indies, Golden Sun for puzzle lovers)! The only thing I personally miss is Mother 3, for that is my favourite game of all time 😅

[@davidvinc]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@felix_kunx]

Agreed - Mother 3 is top 5 at least for me.

[@1234luf]

Nothing wrong with Chained Echoes, but it doesn't feel as timeless as the others on the list. Does it really beat out Suikoden 2, Breath of Fire 3, Final Fantasy 6, YS 1/2/8, Trails and Tales, Grandia, Persona 3/4/5, from the top 10 list? Heck, I'd dare say Radiant Historia has all the same praises mentioned. Still a solid list, just maybe I'm in the minority scratching my head on Chained Echoes choice (again nothing wrong with it).

[@jedirayden]

David, wasn't the wagon introduced to the DQ series in #4? Which is my personal favorite in the series, although 11 is very close, and 3 is right behind that one, lol.

[@ThereAndBackAgainJPG]

Square enix need to open a studio called squaresoft devoted to going through and bringing back that eras best

[@TheDecatonkeil]

I'm happy to see Golden Sun in this top. It sure would make my top, too. It was my introduction to JRPGs and RPGs as a whole if we ignore Pokemon's first two generations and Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. There really aren't better introductory JRPGs as those ones. There was a time when I felt a bit inadequate, like an inferiority complex as they weren't as original, edgy, complex and adult as the big league Final Fantasies and the like... but now I look back to them and how they made me interested in mythology, classical antiquity and their magical and idealised version of our (flat) Earth and I can't help but gush over them. I'm currently playing Chained Echoes and, despite finding fault in its dialogue, its overuse of ellipsis, references or indebtedness (to Evangelion, Escaflowne, Berserk, ASOIF, FMA and Final Fantasy games, particularly VI, IX and XII especially, to name but just a few) or overly complicated cosmology that sometimes seems to appear out of nowhere and boggle the mind with however many real, live gods it has and so many lore rules governing its world... wow, that seems like a lot of problems... but I'm genuinely hooked by it and amazed that one guy put together such an addicting game with such quality. The combat, pixelart and exploration are all so compelling.

[@pablostadler6392]

Great list David. My favorite RPG/Game/Thing in the world is Xenogears. I'm a big FF saga fan, but Xenogears really hit that special place in my heart from the get go. Such and awesome world, an amazing history, such complex characters, i just can't praise it enough. I wish almost everyday that a HD 2D remake happens some day. It would be the best day of my life. Greetings from Argentina!

[@LRrealest]

Good video. "My" in the title would probably be more welcomed. I like and was surprised with some of the games mentioned, but this is clearly a personal list.

[@casualtom82]

Without putting too much thought into it, and in no particular order: -Suikoden 1&2 -Final Fantasy 4, 5, & 6 (too close to call and basically made by the same production staff) -Lunar 1&2 -Chrono Trigger -Secret of Mana -Lufia 2 -Breath of Fire 3 -Xenogears -Final Fantasy Tactics -Wild Arms

[@patrickstrahm05]

Love it that Lunar and FFT are on the list! Have yet to play Chrono Trigger yet though

[@Shinky]

This was such a blast of nostalgia for me David. Lunar is one of my favorite games of all time, Star Ocean is fabulous, and I adore the remake of trials of mana! Thank you so much for this!

[@agustast7028]

Im glad that you have chosen chained echoes between the games... when I was playing, feeled something very special and unique somehow and seeing it here in your list made me knows that im not tje only one.. that the game really has something special

[@sanjithechef]

This is why I love David’s channel. He’s been playing RPGs for a while and he still has so many modern games on his all time list, a few that don’t have any turn based combat and plenty of variety otherwise. And this is his list. Let’s all just civilly (lol) discuss the other games we like - chances are he and many others here agree with you :)

[@ParasaurolophusZ]

Love this list! I haven't played all of them, but the ones that I have that are on your list are absolutely amazing. Some of them are ones I really want to replay when I have time, too.

[@teammacnamara5320]

Okay Skies of Arcadia Legends Dragon Quest XI Fire Emblem Path of Radiance Solatorobo Red The Hunter Pokemon Heartgold YS VIII Lacrimosa of Dana ….I only have a Top 6

[@ZmQuad]

I REALLY appreciate this list. It's always neat to see how others are impacted by video games. My List: Final Fantasy VI Suikoden II Final Fantasy IX Breath of Fire III Final Fantasy XI Chrono Trigger Dragon Quest III Breath of Fire III Final Fantasy VII Chrono Cross

[@finalfayth9165]

my top 10 rpgs of all time 1- dragon quest 8 3DS VERSION 2- valkery profile 2 3- xenoblad 1 4- final fantesy 9 5- persona 5 royal 6- baten kaitos origins 7- wild armes 2 8- shinmegami tensei 5 9- STAR OCEAN 4 10- GRANDIA 2

[@Eternalwarpuppy]

I'm not sure if I have seen anyone choose Star Ocean 4 as the best game in the series. For me it is pretty much in the middle of the pack. What made that one stand out to you above the rest of the series?

[@finalfayth9165]

@@Eternalwarpuppy i playeD STAR OCEAN 2,3,4 and 6 yes the 4th one is the best for me by far it has the best gamplay in the whole serie of star ocean...then i love the 3rd one , the 6 and the last is the second story , i dont love it so much it pretty simple and basic

[@Off_Grid_Gaming]

How in the actual Fuck can you have Wild Arms 2 ahead of The OG Wild Arms. I may be biased as I consider Wild Arms my #1 favorite.

[@MrTimelord77]

I bought Lunar 1 and 2 and loved them. I played the GBA version, but your suggestions gave me the incentive to find true copies.

[@sinthetic4878]

Another great way to play Lunar is the PSP version. I actually doubledipped to get the digital version, just so I could play it on my PSTV with a ps4 controller.

[@MrTimelord77]

@@sinthetic4878 Missed that era. I got the two PS1 Luna games by donating platelets. I know that the graphics are dated, but it still looks so good to me.

[@sinthetic4878]

@@MrTimelord77 you donated blood to buy some ps1 games?

[@MrTimelord77]

@@sinthetic4878 Yes and no. Blood is removed and filtered for platelets. This goes to help with surgeries and other procedures. Platelets actually can be donated much more often than blood and doesn't cause any reactions with people of different blood types. It takes 8 weeks between blood donations, but little more than 1 week for platelets. I tend to go every three weeks and often get an extra $50 for donation on the right day on top the $35 for the actual donation. I bought my PS4 and a few games with a few stacked donations.

[@MrTimelord77]

@@sinthetic4878 Platelets pay better and the games were very expensive because they were the special editions with the CD's. I get $85 per donation that I do every three weeks to ensure a full donation.

[@Adamgotastrike]

That’s a great list! And you’re right, the greatest of all time is difficult to answer because there are so many of them! Everything from story, music, gameplay, visuals, fun factor, and replayability. Mine isn’t particularly ranked, just ones that got me immersed and played the most: - Tales of Destiny - Star Ocean Second Story - Wild Arms 3 - Lunar 1&2 - Chrono Trigger - Suikoden 2 - Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht - Neverwinter Nights 2 - Super Mario RPG - Final Fantasy 8

[@jesusa.adorno6933]

Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy Tactics & Chrono Trigger are some of my favorite games of all time, so I’m very happy to seee them represented in this list. Rock on, David!

[@fearhunger3983]

I've been on the fence about few of these titles, guess I finally need to get to them. Great list! Really like how diverse it is despite the obvious SNES/PS1 era bias.

[@AdAce21]

Very respectable list!! Here's mine: 1) Xenogears 2) Mass Effect 2 3) Legend of Dragoon 4) Wild ARMs 2 5) Final Fantasy 8 6) Suikoden 2 7) Final Fantasy 6 8) Shadow Hearts 1 & 2 9) Fallout 4 10 ) Wild ARMs HM to Disgaea 1& 2 and Suikoden 5

[@JaHaskins12]

I always love seeing Lunar getting respect. Such great games, such good times.

[@Ortemu]

Really awesome meeting ya!!

[@davidvinc]

It was great meeting you tonight as well! I hope you have a good night!!

[@HiroesX81]

Sega cd version of lunar 2 still holds a special place for me. If only we could get a rerelease of the remakes

[@V66ce]

Great video. It really touched me how you set a goal to allow yourself to play a game. Its great to see someone enjoy the medium so much that they get in shape for it!

[@gxrrett]

The other day I was actually wondering if you ever made a video like this, I’m so glad you made this!! All of these games look/are really fun 😍

[@dannysimion]

Love how your list celebrates RPGs of the past that really are hard to top but are used as inspiration to a lot of today's RPG games. FF9 definitely a favorite of mine. I hope they port Lunar series to modern consoles I wanna play that.

[@badmeetsevil6163]

Probably the closest top 10 JRPG list to mine so far. FFIX and Golden Sun will always be my two personal favourites and I’m so glad they’re both included!

[@foxkentendo1151]

I love your list. I miss the Lunar games so much. I can't wait for Visions of Mana.

[@biggsg1934]

Great list! It's a small thing, but one of my favorite things about your videos is how at the end, you always say "...and have a good day!" Can't tell you how many times that's helped out on a rough day. Anywho, onto my Top 10 List! It's very Final Fantasy heavy, as it's my favorite series. 1) Final Fantasy IX 2) Final Fantasy XII 3) Chrono Trigger 4) Final Fantasy Tactics 5) Final Fantasy V 6) Resonance of Fate 7) Octopath Traveler II 8) Final Fantasy VI 9) Sea of Stars 10) Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

[@tombeauvais7025]

I really appreciate that you tried to keep it to one game per franchise. A bit sad that a lot of my top franchises were not represented (Tales of, Atelier, Shadowheart, Trails, Fire Emblem) but at least some were.

[@aldoushuxleysghost]

Everything in your top ten belongs. Your great taste in games is what keeps your channel high on my watch list; but I didn't need this video to know that. Here's my personal top ten 10) Secret of the Stars 9) Octopath Traveller II 8) Tales of the Abyss 7) Blue Dragon 6) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne 5) Dragon Quest VIII 4) Final Fantasy IX 3) Final Fantasy VI 2) Chrono Trigger 1) Lost Odyssey This wasn't easy to make. I really wanted a Lunar game in there, but there were only ten slots. And Chrono Trigger could've easily been my number one, but I was simply trying to be different.

[@ficamnuzone7052]

My top 10 jrpg 10. Fire emblem (gba) 9 . Persona 3 reload 8 . Octhopath traveler 2 7 . Final Fantasy VII (ps1) 6 . Trails in the sky ch1&2 (psp) 5 . Tales of Xillia 4 . Tactic ogre Luct 3 . Dragon quest XI 2 . Kingdom Hearts 2.5 final remix And Number 1 . Fft😊

[@tiagonobrega8046]

This is an awesome list! Really happy seeing Golden Sun receiving the love it deserves. I also loved Chained Echoes, truly amazing. I’m a big fan of the original Trials of Mana, the remake looks awesome, I really should play it ASAP. As for the top 2, I don’t even have to mention how incredible they are.

[@binglebandit]

I'm sure you've done this idea before, but it is nice to have an updated list. (Specially to see what new titles are able to compete with the golden oldies.) Seeing these names again and again makes me rethink if I should pick some of these up that I haven't gotten around to yet.

[@neogamer6461]

It's hard to pick just 10 but credit to you, David for making your own list. My absolute favourites are FFX, 9, 7, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, DQ11DE, Chrono Trigger, YS8, Trails to Azure, Lunar Silver Star Story, Star Ocean 2 and so much more. I finished LSSS last year for the first time. Absolutely loved it. Really want to play the second one now.

[@ElsweyrDiego]

finally someone on youtube praising Chained Echoes instead of Sea of Stars! everyone forget there's another rpg inspiret by the classics and all they can talk about is Sea of Stars, which is a great game, but Chained Echoes must go side-by-side with him too, it cannot be forgotten!

[@starknightlumina8680]

Difficult for me to rank them in any order, and it's not a top 10, but my personal favorite JRPGs (so far) are: - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana - Chrono Cross - Phantasy Star Online - entire Xeno series - Grandia 2 - Octopath Traveler 2 - Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria - Final Fantasy 9 - Final Fantasy Tactics - Tales of the Abyss - Trials of Mana - Golden Sun 1+2 This list will probably change since I'm discovering a lot of new RPGs this year, including the old Phantasy Star games, the Star Ocean games, and the Mana games. Crossing off a lot of the JRPGs I missed too, like Skies of Arcadia, FF6, and Chrono Trigger (I know, I missed a lot of great games). If you have any recommendations for great JRPGs to play, I'll take any suggestions.

[@Cactus_bud]

As a kid i had a chipped ps1 so had 100s of games and was heavily into RPGs.. very suprised ive never heard of Lunar.. seems like something i wouldve loved

[@ZForceFFC]

Did i see that correctly? Is there an English translation out there for the PS1 version of DQ5?

[@AngelsDenMV]

Nice List, David! Mine is: 1. Secret of Mana (i replay this game nearly every year) 2.Chrono Trigger (same as above) 3. Sukoden 1 (i will never forget my 1st PS1 RPG) 4. Phantasy Star Online 5. Phantasy Star 3 (i loved the dark atmosphere and the dynamic battle themes) 6. Final Fantasy 6 7. Tales of Symphonia - dawn of the new World (i still dont understand why ppl hate it.. the monstertraining-system was gorgeous) 8. Ragnarok online (my first MMO.. it was so much fun exploring) 9.Grandia 1+2 (containing my alltime favorite rpg-characters Leen and Tio) 10.Star Ocean (yes, every entry of the Series)

[@zackalcar5488]

Nice list. Same number one. 2: Suikoden II. 3: FFIV. 4: Dragon Quest 8. 5: Both PS Lunars. 6: Legend of Legaia. 7: Wild Arms. 8: Tales of Berseria. 9: Breath of Fire. 10: FFT and Vanguard Bandits.

[@RaefGall]

"Best" is always a hard question, so I always go with something like "favorite" or "influential" when I answer the question. That being said, I feel like you nailed it. I loved the mix of game generations, originals and remakes, and different subgenres on your list. Good representation from most of the major series, as well as a few more niche or less known series. Glad to see so much overlap with our conversation last week, as well. Feel like there was a lot of agreement on FFT, FF9, and DQ5 being top tier. :)

[@Lynas82]

Really happy to see Trials Of Mana in there. I feel this game gets overlooked a lot.

[@jimkincaidz]

Killer list, David! Love seeing the Lunar series in there. And yeah, FFIX is the best in the series as much as I love the others. We must be about the same age because your timeline is pretty in sync with mine. Keep up the great videos!

[@kahemingway88]

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals has been my favorite RPG and game of all time since the first time I finished the game all those years ago. To this day, I still love the episodic story telling, characters, IP system and, of course, the gorgeous soundtrack. :)

[@diegoarmando5489]

The Golden Sun Duology is only Camelot's 3rd best game, behind Shining Force 2 and Shining Force 3.

[@PocketMedic239]

Awesome video! David in a tight shirt was a nice touch too!

[@Parallelepiped2]

Wonderful list, David. DQV is such a rewarding experience, still think about it now and then

[@mattl.9955]

I didn’t know you liked Trials of Mana that much! I’ll have to check it out!

[@wesdl8593]

Definitely agree with this list, with me it’s excruciating to make a list that narrows down RPGs because my whole life has been shaped by them. I definitely would have included Chrono cross, Skies of Arcadia, and breath of fire 4. They still linger in my mind along with all the greats you mentioned and so many others. Great job!

[@Wisentartaintment]

Persona is not on the list is crime

[@RhythmGrizz]

I agree

[@karstenkutterer]

Completely agree with #1 and was pleased to see Chained Echoes make the list. While I’m probably very much in the minority, I enjoyed Triangle Strategy more than FFT.

[@ethanhunt3242]

Triangle Strategy has the benefit of coming out 25 years later so they can refine and learn from a lot of whats great about FFT and Tactics Ogre. BUT even with that in mind I personally enjoy Triangle Strategy more than FFT too.

[@Mintcar923]

I agree.. However, I'm predicting if they do come out with a new FFT it'll be more along those lines

[@GamingtheOtter]

Ill just be a positive comment regardless of people disagreement about the video because opinions on gaming is allowed. 💯

[@Kamakaz729]

Fantastic list. You took on a Herculean task and handled it with great aplomb. It just goes to show how rich the genre is when no Suikoden, Wild Arms, Breath of Fire, Shadow Hearts, Tales of, Fire Emblem, or SMT games even make the list. I’ve still yet to play Chained Echoes, as I have been waiting to receive my physical copy, but can’t wait to play it-especially after Sea of Stars blew me away.

[@raphaelnavarrette8156]

Solid list, I agree with most of it. The fact that you picked DQ5 instead of 8 and FF9 over 6 or 7 made me feel like I’m not alone hahahaha

[@Tcity9]

You have great taste! I’ve been playing games for as long as you have, and I would also put final fantasy tactics, final fantasy 9, and chained echoes in my top 10. It’s incredibly difficult to make a true top 10, but I would probably also include the original grandia, persona 2: eternal punishment, shadow hearts: covenant, crystal project, and tales of graces (or abyss)…probably xenogears and wild arms 3 as well

[@arryeka]

Golden Sun, Star Ocean 2, FFIX, Chrono Trigger (and Wild Arms 1 2 that's not here) is my entire childhood..

[@HybridAngelZero]

I'm not sure how ny top ten would go, but I can't argue with a single one of these picks. I must say, pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of modern games and a few surprises, too!

[@ricosuaveevausocir]

Great list! Their are so many wonderful rpgs that have shaped our lives in a sense. It's always very hard to choose a top 10 that's significant to you and ones you'd like to share with other

[@Sergept]

So many ideas for games to play in the future! thank you so much David

[@adamclark8994]

Glad you love DQV David. It's easily in my top 5 Dragon Quest games.

[@berserkhawk]

Chrono Trigger at #1 just got you a new subscriber. solid list!

[@Terron29]

Thats one hell of a cool unique list! Great upload mate. Love the mix of old and newer releases.

[@davidvinc]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@davidmahoney9877]

Interesting list brother, and I appreciate the thoughts and insights. Mine would have to include FF6 and the original Phantasy Star games somewhere high up, but I love that fact that you have Lunar 1&2 on there. They never get enough love on lists like this. Stay Awesome

[@Wondermooses]

Lovely list. I dont think I have played enough Jrpgs to make a top ten but Im getting there. But among the best Ive ever play is Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy IV, Phantasy star 4 and Final Fantasy VI

[@ErnestoHex]

Solid list! Chrono Trigger is always going to be my number one but Suikoden II is a very close second for me. Also, Nocturne is probably one of the most underrated RPGs of all time. Shoji Meguro's soundtrack alone really solidifies that game as a classic for me

[@DerekVasconi]

Such a great list! Thanks for sharing these! My top 8 would be: 1. Dragonquest 3 2. Final Fantasy 7 3. Final Fantasy 4. Ultima: Quest of the Avatar 5. Ultima: Exodus 6. Phantasy Star 2 7. Dragon quest 2 8. Suikoden 2 And I think Sea of Stars would be on this list if I had played it... the artwork on that game is incredible. All the games on my list have incredible memories for me in my life. I'm sure everybody else contributing their own lists feel exactly the same.

[@samfrito]

It's so great to hear your list. Mine has changed, but my first taste of RPG greatness was the original Phantasy Star. Yes, it has grind. It's also the first game in the genre that did story cinemas that made me imagine the future of gaming with full blown sequences of story, proper animation, etc.

[@uppernimbus]

Number 5 is definitely my favourite JRPG of all time ♥ Love this list David, great work!

[@davidvinc]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@HellFireRPGs]

So glad Chained Echoes made an appearance. Such an amazing game. And my thoughts are the exact same with Lunar. I played it 20 years ago and have some amazing memories. I'm going to try to replay them this year.

[@xthatwhiteguyx]

You really make a case for Golden Sun... I almost want to find the time to play it lol. I've also owned Chained Echoes for a couple years, but haven't installed it. I absolutely agree with your top 2, FFT and their positions. I would put EverQuest 1 and 2 on this list, somewhere. Legend of Dragoon. I also may be insane, but Tales of Graces f was one of my favorite JRPG's, ever. My heart goes soft every time I think about that game. My top 3 would be: Chrono Trigger: Peak RPG, peak nostalgia. This game was meaningful to me, not only because of the amazing story, but also the time in my life when it came out, and the person who bought it for me. Final Fantasy IX: Peak Final Fantasy. Beautiful story. Cast of absolutely perfect and unique characters. Fantastic mini-games. MUSIC OFF THE CHARTS; Melodies of Life makes me cry, every time. Legend of Dragoon: Most fun battle system. Manipulated my "Magical Girl/Boy/Transformation obsession" BEAUTIFUL STORY, and again MUSIC A++++

[@stroberdolb9183]

Chained Echoes will "scratch the itch". recommended

[@xthatwhiteguyx]

@@stroberdolb9183 I bought it and Sea of Stars together, with much hype. Then my cousin told me Sea of Stars was the most disappointing and boring game he's ever played lol... so I kinda backlogged them both 50+ games behind.

[@stroberdolb9183]

@@xthatwhiteguyx I enjoyed sea of stars for a bit, never finished it. Finished chained echos if that says anything

[@rimjobledouche5201]

If I'm going to be totally honest, my Top Ten would be 9 Squaresoft titles and Shadow Hearts, and that's just simply not fair to the amazing games in the genre since Squaresoft and Enix diluted themselves with each other. I don't have a bloody clue how you could have narrowed this down to just ten, that would have been a Herculean task by itself. Brilliantly done.

[@LaciNicole]

Afaik you are #1 source of everything RPG. Even though our tastes don't always match up you really know RPGs!

[@riverguy75]

Thank you David for another great video and mentioned some of the GREAT games I also played while growing up. I would like to give a shout out to the very first Valkyrie Profile on the PlayStation 1. The storyline, characters, music and battle mechanics still give me Goosebumps to this day. Such happy memories...👍💯