Ranking Every RPG I've Played - Controversial and Unique Takes

[@franklygamingextra]

wow man such great opinions on games haven't watched anyone that I agreed with so much who also is so attractive and charming

[@FranklyGaming]

No one gets me like me

[@Snippyyy]

i didnt see who wrote this comment until way after i read it and i was thoroughly confused

[@spark556]

😂

[@markmuller7962]

Omg this sounds like peak pointless narcissism feeding comment

[@FranklyGaming]

@@markmuller7962 you are on to me mark

[@glitchstrike]

>i value story and lore more, than gameplay >fallout 4 is better than new vegas lmao

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya in the section I mentioned it I was like I shouldn’t like this more but I do somehow 😂

[@joshblack9182]

It's worse than that even. The dude raves about the importance of story and characters in RPGs, admits that FNV is amazing in that regard but can't get over the boring setting due to the long stretches of yellow desert. He then tries to make the case that FO3's long boring stretches of green wasteland is somehow more exciting and *WOW* it also has the bloody mess perk! It's a moment so asinine and lacking in self-awareness that it could've been pulled directly from HBomberguy's FO3 video essay - the part where he's taking the piss out of game journalists for being shallow hypocrites.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@joshblack9182 fo3 setting is better than fnv for sure, hence why I like it slightly more

[@joshblack9182]

@@FranklyGaming that was totally persuasive and didnt at all repeat what you said in your video. In fact, the information quotient of your statement approximated zero.

[@UsurperOfTheThrone]

​@joshblack9182 imagine being an ass over someone's opinion. I loved fallout 3 over new Vegas for it's setting but would never go back now that fallout 4 is out.

[@seelefire4522]

Oh man there are some SPICY takes in here. Even so I appreciate you standing your ground and giving your honest opinion on these games!

[@FranklyGaming]

This list is going to piss a lot of people off 😂

[@Rhenryie]

​@@FranklyGamingI think that was your main aim

[@FranklyGaming]

@@Rhenryie it wasn’t just being honest about my opinions instead of pandering honestly

[@JoelC724]

He wasn't taking a stance on Middle East affairs, just his opinion on games. 😅

[@sznobu]

@@Rhenryie cry harder nerd

[@mcminn4244]

I am offended by this list. How dare you give your opinion and tell us what you like the most. It is not about you and what you like the most. It's about following the popular opinion and pleasing others.

[@FranklyGaming]

This guy gets it haha

[@mcminn4244]

@@FranklyGaming haha glad you caught on to my sarcasm. For real man, I loved hearing you on what you like the most

[@freezax4]

lol honestly this list is like he didn’t play the game just saw them on TikTok 😂

[@amitansurkar1769]

​@@freezax4honestly man.... Opinions are fine, but when someone pulls that opinion out of their ass, it stinks, and people tend to call out a stink bomber

[@thomasrosendahl2783]

The ability to be objective when ranking these RPGs, seem impossible for the average person.

[@Bsqudge]

I have so much I could talk about with Skyrim, but I'll just say that it, and the Elder Scrolls in general, has some of the richest and deepest lore of any media ever, and you could play through the game multiple times without truly grasping the history of it because of how it's so completely woven into the world. The amount of freedom you have is unlike any other game I've ever experienced. You may be the dragonborn, but you can also spend countless hours playing the game without even initiating the main story. Even as the game turns 13 years old in a couple of days, it's shadow looms over the genre as a benchmark for every new RPG to be compared to, and while a lot of modern games surpass it in different areas, It's ability to immerse people in its world and get them to sink hundreds of hours over multiple playthroughs is basically unmatched.

[@Egotisticsoup]

A part of my soul died seeing Disco Elysium so low

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya I have a lot of low picks I know people will be pissed with 😂, citizen sleeper and pentiment I love if that helps at all

[@breeeegs]

I laughed out loud at his comment that Disco Elysium isn't thought-provoking enough for him. Thematically it's one of the deepest RPGs ever made

[@Ozzymandius1]

@@breeeegs It’s deep, but you can’t deny it’s a fkn slog to get through.

[@_shivers]

​@@Ozzymandius1Hell no.

[@VAVORiAL]

Arguably one of the worst "reviews" I've seen, clearly he didn't put much time or effort in. But then again, he is entitled to his opinion of course

[@l0rdfr3nchy7]

That's some hot takes man. Respect for the truthfulness. We all grew up with different things and your tastes will change.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya making this I was like this ain’t going to go over well 😂, but it’s honestly my thoughts appreciate you watching

[@hasiktak1544]

2+ Hours of talking about RPG games? , im in

[@FranklyGaming]

Hope you enjoy!

[@LCLucyfer]

Putting Starfield higher than Disco Elysium and Octopath Traveller 2 is INSANE!

[@FranklyGaming]

Me and bad takes 🤝

[@SPOOKYTIMEZ2077]

@@FranklyGaming I want to have what you’re smoking bro, because you’re tripping balls with that take.

[@TumultuousM]

these are HIS opinions. Everyone's is different and that's ok

[@glowinTHX]

Starfield is way better than octopath traveler, not even on the same league, not disco Elysium though, that game is genius

[@amitansurkar1769]

It's almost like y'all who complain about Starfield, don't know what an rpg is

[@DFENS-dx1ns]

Still feeling Cyberpunks stories, characters and esp. ending(s) too deeply to start with Phantom Liberty already, 1year after its release. Idk what that says about a game or if its just me, someone who usually never cries or is all to moved by sad movies or the like.

[@FranklyGaming]

Couldn’t agree more, why I put it right at the top

[@thepaganking1997]

Phantom Liberty has some amazing endings as well. One of which filled me with so much anger and despair that I needed to take a walk. It's a game that connects you so deeply to the character you play as where you feel like what's happening to them is also happening to you. What a masterpiece.

[@thepaganking1997]

Phantom Liberty has some amazing endings as well. One of which filled me with so much anger and despair that I needed to take a walk. It's a game that connects you so deeply to the character you play as where you feel like what's happening to them is also happening to you. What a masterpiece.

[@thepaganking1997]

Phantom Liberty has some amazing endings as well. One of which filled me with so much anger and despair that I needed to take a walk. It's a game that connects you so deeply to the character you play as where you feel like what's happening to them is also happening to you. What a masterpiece.

[@rikamasyume8921]

i can't even play Cyberpnk 2077 for 5 min because a stupid random radio plays I Really Want to Stay at Your House, edgerunner killed me

[@BG24551]

I have been gaming for more than 20 years with a deep love for rpgs of all kinds. I don't think I've ever encountered a content creator whose points I agree with almost unanimously. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for all the support!

[@BigMikeGaming21]

Cyberpunk is definitely a top 5 story game for me

[@FranklyGaming]

It’s so good

[@keagandeal3475]

Not just story but it's gameplay is amazing. Sure it's not top quality gameplay. But it's good enough to keep u entertained while playing thr game.

[@mathewdyffryn8693]

​@@keagandeal3475I mean ..combat really is just doom but with more options not gonna lie 💀 Thats pretty good if I say so myself

[@nathanhargenrader645]

It’s not often I run across a review channel with takes I can respect. You aren’t just regurgitating the popular opinion but have some legitimately hot takes. 4 games in and I was like oh damn this guy wants all the smoke. Yet you aren’t just being contrarian either. You have legitimate criticisms and good reasoning. You express your opinion and tastes very well. Big respect

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that! Big goal of what I do on the channel

[@Divinemakyr]

A man being honest and not placating the masses with the popular opinions. That's what I like to see. Genuine content.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya know it makes it unpopular but it’s what I would want to see so hopefully some of you guys enjoy

[@1tsbag134]

This isn't objective opinion. Objectivelly disco elysium or fnv arr better than most of these games.

[@ErenDenizMert]

@1tsbag134 "objectively better" doesnt exist in media

[@Divinemakyr]

@1tsbag134 objective is a scientific term that has no place in discussions of art. You can make strong arguments for something, you can even for all intents and purposes prove something, but there is no objectivity.

[@AhsanKhan-yb1vx]

You seem to like cinematic flashy games, and are expecting RPGs to focus on those aspects. For an RPG list, this is quite possibly one of the worst lists I have seen yet. Nevertheless, it is your opinion.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya I like spectacle for sure, but not in every case pillars, wasteland, planescape, origins, most of my top picks aren’t super spectacles

[@JCbeatProductions]

Mass Effect series: World, Characters, Story, Music - *chefs kiss*

[@FranklyGaming]

Such a great series, really hope the next one they are cooking up turns out great

[@Fungitato]

Fantastic snippet about Cyberpunk! I’ve spent 100’s of hours playing Cyberpunk and your part about the music really hit me. Playing that track gave me goosebumps, it sent me back to those minutes of silence I’d have, thinking through major decisions before making them and your segment really highlighted such an overlooked but impactful part of the game!

[@shafeekabdool3466]

Cyberpunk will always be a Masterpiece let the haters hate it just shows that being too good is going to attract all kinds of people!

[@longboy5639]

Nobody thinks that Ciberpunk Is Bad...now

[@julianpermuy8191]

​@@longboy5639you can find a lot of people that say it was bad (it wasnt lol) when it came out and its a mid game (its one of the best ever) now after the updates, so yeah, some people do

[@kaelthasblackmoore5770]

When Bethesda keeps releasing games like Fallout 76, Starfield, and Shattered Space, it still gets so much support. But when CDPR puts out Phantom of Liberty, the haters continue to call it out. LOL, I think some people just don't deserve to play good games.

[@tomato1087]

you guys worship cyberpunk too much

[@kaelthasblackmoore5770]

@@tomato1087 you guys hate cyberpunk too much

[@masterofdisaster1633]

I like the really personal take of this list, taking no prisoners and being brutally honest with yourself. Thanks for that

[@ilttheDude]

agree with most of your takes. i always thought i was weird. so it's nice seeing someone who seems to look at games (specifically RPGs) the same as me.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@ilttheDude thanks for watching glad you enjoyed!

[@HunterSolo]

i loved everything about cyberpunk, it felt so real and hit at things that could happen in our world in the future it was very fun to play and think about

[@Paradox-Pixel]

I can totally understand not liking Disco Elysium if you're not a fan of the themes and setting. Its a very depressing game so it's definitely not for everyone. But for me, I love these types of games, like Lisa the Painful and Pathologic. Me and my partner jokingly call these games "Pain Simulators". :)

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya it’s actually really great if you are into the tone and setting I think a ton of people are too, I’m too much of a baby for it 😂. Thanks for watching

[@thimbletoe]

See I love the tone and themes of DE but my god its so much reading

[@ATXnomad698]

@@FranklyGaming I guess I just don't get why you present the game as objectively bad when the only real knock you had against it was not liking the setting.

[@BasicKDN]

DA: Inquisition above Witcher 3 & NV below FO4 is WILD😂 Even though I disagree with 99.9% of your takes I can still respect them and the guts it takes to put this on the internet.

[@Liquidator_]

I think you missed the point of Elden Ring's lore slightly. The writers intentionally lay the vague seeds for players to interpret the true meaning and story of the game. It's a bit like a cryptic poem, for me that makes it very interesting and engaging. However, some people don't like poetry! Great video man!

[@jameslough6329]

This is exactly how I view FromSoft lore.

[@Liquidator_]

@ Yeah I think some people would see it as annoying or even pretentious which I can understand. I think it’s very unique and I like the vagueness. If you think about, it’s even more realistic that in a world without media, TV, etc. that the protagonist doesn’t know everything!

[@LEGIONCABAL]

PREY (2017) MENTIOOOONED Were gonna shake things up Morgan. I saw a shape in the glass. Please fill out a patient questionnaire at the front desk.

[@Shyftus]

Prey is Just amazing

[@ipolarisi2381]

I completely agree about Cyberpunk, that game is all about the feels. I’ve never felt more connected to the story and characters of any form of media than in that game. When I completed the main story the ending left me feeling helpless and after loading the save and doing all the other endings that feeling of helplessness just got stronger. Though out the story you pretty much do everything you can to try and find a way to save V only to come to the end and discover that no matter what you do it’s almost certain that V will die shortly and there’s nothing you could’ve done to prevent it from happening, only delay it. I remember for weeks after finishing it I would randomly think about it throughout the day. Nothing else I’ve ever played or seen has been able to do this to me

[@alsenar2]

There were some very hot takes (i can't forgive you for Mass Effect 2) but i totally understand your opinion on Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk, despite being in the "future", still feels grounded and real. People like V or Songbird are heavily augmented but still have their humanity under all that Chrom. Cyberpunk as an idea only exists because of very human needs and wishes. What if we could become our own "god"? That's why it isn't about saving the world, because that's unrealistic and not grounded, but about saving yourself. And that's why i love this game so much.

[@TheDomaZog]

legit one of the worst lists i have ever seen, cudos...

[@FranklyGaming]

I’m here for you haha

[@WatermelonCat941]

Agree with that Cyberpunk placement so much. Phantom Liberty and all of the updates have made the game an absolute must-play imo

[@depoittier]

Nice to see Pillars of Eternity getting some love! It was a great game that the community is sleeping on. But I agree with your opinion on the start. It's like drinking from a firehose and overwhelming at first.

[@FranklyGaming]

So glad I finally pushed through it recently turned out to be one of my favorite RPGs ever it’s so good

[@bilbosacquet1798]

@@FranklyGaming have you done Baldur's gate 2 ? Oldie but still better than Pillars in any aspect imho

[@V-Kage-N7]

Your channel has honestly become my go-to for game recommendations! I only started getting into gaming recently and found your channel about 5 months ago. Thanks to your suggestions, I’ve dived into Mass Effect Trilogy, Cyberpunk, and just finished Citizen Sleeper-and wow, they’ve all turned into some of my absolute favorite stories ever, across any form of media! I just wanted to say a massive thank you for sharing your thoughts in such a thoughtful and passionate way. You’re making us fall in love with these worlds and characters, and I've probably sunk hundreds of hours into these games because of you. Keep up the amazing work-you’re making a bigger impact than you know!

[@FranklyGaming]

@@V-Kage-N7 really happy to hear you enjoyed some of the suggestions! Thanks for the support

[@water3745]

Appreciate the honesty. It's rare these days. I'd recommend RDR2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Black Myth: Wukong.

[@FranklyGaming]

Forgot to include red dead 2 don’t know how 😂, and I really need to try kingdom come and wukong

[@smooglegot]

@@water3745 is RDR2 an RPG tho? Cos in my head I don’t register Red Dead and GTA as roleplaying games? Not tryna be a hater just genuinely asking what makes you consider it an RPG?

[@Beer101]

RDR2 ain’t an rpg

[@flouserschird]

I didn’t know Black Myth was an RPG? I thought i was a souls like game?

[@flouserschird]

@@smooglegotno. RDR is not an RPG. RPGs are based around stat based character building, perks, leveling up, ect.

[@travisdavis4934]

What an absolute banger video. It’s been a while since a video game essay has got me interested to watch the whole thing, but I really appreciated this one. I really love the unique takes, and the progression of this video was amazing

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that! Glad to hear you enjoyed

[@MillerTheOriginal]

Loved that you were completely honest and weren't afraid to be controversial. The first entry on this list, I feel exactly the same about. Which it seems the majority of people loved. Easy sub for me

[@FranklyGaming]

@@MillerTheOriginal appreciate the support!

[@atdhemorina3348]

I like how youre honest and give your opinion regardless of others opinions. You don't create content to give people what they want to hear, but rather what you have to say. big W

[@FranklyGaming]

@@atdhemorina3348 that’s the goal ❤️

[@gilah718]

Great Video man!!! Love your opinions spoke out in this eloquent and all great contribution. Keep it up, just like you are doing already and try to ignore all the hate! Got my like and subscription.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@gilah718 really appreciate that thanks for watching!

[@SyncopaticSimon]

This video was absolutely refreshing. I applaud your gigantic efforts. I listened to all of it and appreciate your takes even when i don't agree with them. Anyone who explains his opinions is good in my book. Note to myself to try again with pillars of eternity 😅

[@FranklyGaming]

Glad you enjoyed! And ya I couldn’t get into it at first but damn what ana amazing series highly recommend

[@brunopinto6178]

The beauty of humanity is that we all have different opinions, even if you're opinion is absolutely wrong 😂

[@FranklyGaming]

Haha no one does bad opinions as good as me 😎

[@jamesrogerson1137]

Nice video, dont agree with all your picks but thats fine. You've given me some ideas as to where to get my next RPG fix! Keep up the good work

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya some of my thoughts on RPGs are way different than most lol, I appreciate you taking the time to watch though!

[@ShrekieWecki]

I will say, I love Dragons Dogma 2. The lack of loading screens helps highlight the sense of adventure when leaving a city by walking out the front gate, and seeing the expansive world in front of you, begging to be explored, I agree with the story feeling pointless and boring but to me, it takes a back seat to the rest of the game, which is all about adventure and discovery. Dragons Dogma 2 is a game I’ve been wanting for a while. And I feel they delivered on that fantasy of adventure in a fantasy world.

[@thetarasbulba1]

Nice format and relevant comments. Opinions may vary, but it's always worth it to me to hear other gamers' experiences about the games I like. Thank you for the introspection and the section breaks!

[@FranklyGaming]

@@thetarasbulba1 thanks for watching!

[@guimi7336]

I'm not into RPG but damn elder ring was so much packed with content that I stayed for 100+ hours. And I got to redo cyberpunk, you convinced me haha

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya it’s a great game for sure I’m just one of the few that doesn’t adore it I guess

[@yajwells6153]

I really enjoy the tone of your videos, you've got it down, great video. (only part way through)

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that!

[@GrimK77]

Agree about featuring Thronebreaker. It's a very nice gameplay system. After all, we're not fighting as a singular character there - we're commanding an army, and card game fits so well.

[@FranklyGaming]

Such a great game for sure

[@MAGA_MUSIC01]

I'm more of a gameplay guy, i do love good stories but gameplay is slightly more important to me. Personally elden ring is my favorite, gameplay is the best in any RPG I've ever played. Story is typical dark souls sort of bland story and confusing but the way the game builds itself throughout the entire world through bosses, dungeons and the hidden unique quests just make the world feel all but better. My next 2 personal favorites 2.Witcher 3 3.mass effect series

[@jf2849]

7th saga is now 30 years old yet still one of my favorite RPGs ever. Also you’re right that was an interesting take on Pathfinder I don’t think I’ve ever heard a negative review of Wrath of the righteous. Divinity original sin 2 is amazing.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya I have never heard a negative review of wrath either so was curious what people would think of me not liking it lol

[@iamnoob3931]

It hurts so much that you put Pathfinder Wrath of The Righteous SOOOOO low on the list. It is the best CRPG ever imo.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya honestly while I play I think it’s so good in so many ways so it hurts even me I don’t like it 😂

[@iamnoob3931]

@@FranklyGaming Valid opinion ig.

[@8684LYFE]

I appreciate your takes! Don't agree with it all but I think that's the beauty of getting other's POVs :)

[@FranklyGaming]

@@8684LYFE ya always cool seeing others takes too, thanks for watching!

[@SpaceApe020]

The straw that broke the camels back for this video was him putting Thronebreaker above Witcher 3, I don't even dislike Thronebreaker, and I love Gwent, but what. the. h. is wrong with you? There's actually no way you think these things. Respect for putting Prey so high though. Prey is criminally underrated.

[@FranklyGaming]

Haha ya definitely not the popular opinion, I mentioned it in the section but it comes down to game design and pacing, just like it way better in thronebreaker. And in the Witcher 3 I section I talk about my issues with it

[@ALLISMIND]

Believe it or not when you make long videos like this and when you talk about all those games through your own eyes you are showing a lot of your own mind and that's what made this video interesting in a way haha. I love how you seem to look beyond the surface of things. You probably have a deep and interesting mind so I subscribed haha. Beside that I may try Dragon Age origins. Thank you

[@ntmr7708]

Although some games might actually be objectively a better RPG than Skyrim, but no game has ever gotten close to the feeling of immersion that the elder scrolls 5 gives me whenever I get back to it, that regarding I never beat the actual main quest.

[@spark556]

Skyrim has been voted as no.1 RPG of all time by fans on every possible mainstream platform imaginable

[@mrt.1903]

Immersion wise there are many better games tho, but that doest take nothing away from skyrim, still a masterpiece in that regard. But just dark souls 1 alone made me way more immersed

[@ntmr7708]

​@@mrt.1903 dark souls 1 isn't open world tho, I know that it doesn't have to be open world to make you immersed, but elden ring is a way better game overall than dark souls 1 (objectively), and for me, skyrim is better than elden ring when it comes to immersion, I haven't played bloodborne yet, but I heard it's more immersive than any souls-like video game ever, still, dark souls 1 at the time of its release is fairly decent when it comes to immersion, but its replay-ability isn't good enough, not nearly as good as elden ring and skyrim, that's what I find immersive, you can't get tired of playing this game to the point you replace it with your own life. you probably just like a game that is memorable and linear, and that's where you find immersion, good for you ! I like "walking simulators" more than mostly linear video games, we're different. great taste tho.

[@TumultuousM]

​@spark556 that's crazy because it's not even the best game in it's own series but opinions differ sometimes. ,

[@mrt.1903]

@@ntmr7708 I used ds1 as example cuz it's old and almost indie. Bloodborne, elden ring, the witcher 3, baldurs gate 3 they are all more immersive than skyrim for me at least. I don't find ds1 that linear to be honest. You're very free and at the same time forced to know every inch of the map, that for itself makes it very unique immersion wise. Linear games for me is Alan wake 2 and even tlou 2 that can gimme more immersion too. Immersive, for me, is when you kinda forget you're playing a game and emotions start to come out of your experience, not when you can replay it. I have 6k hours in csgo and it's not immersive at all. At the same time I don't want to replay tlou 2, Alan wake 2 or cyberpunk 2077 never again cuz I was too immersed and felt multiple emotions, some of them very sad, in the process. With that being said I don't think its outrageous to say skyrim is n01 tho, cuz it's amazing just like the fallout series, but at least for me that only applies if you played back in the day or super modded and even tho I can't say it's number 1 for me cuz Bethesda has a way to make sure you know you're playing a game haha

[@sammybacan]

As someone who ranks every game he plays, hearing your perspective and how you passionately talk about games you love is amazing! Subbing for more stuff like this 🙏

[@anthonysmurthwaite6258]

I knew this would interesting when it started with my favourite game of the year so far and then another game i love

[@FranklyGaming]

😂

[@NANA-MON1]

I do not share your opinion with multiple games on this list yet I appreciate someone sharing his opinion honestly

[@EmpShaddam]

I don’t think RPG games are the genre for you

[@FranklyGaming]

@@EmpShaddam they are my favorite for sure

[@sunless]

Non-pandering, authentic and fair Great video, very enjoyable

[@FranklyGaming]

Appreciate that! Thanks for the support

[@bartoszswieciak8341]

Guy makes video about his subjective ranking of RPG's he played... People see that video and click it knowing it's going to be subjective... HoW CoUlD YoU nOt LiKe ThE GaME tHaT i LiKe As MuCh aS I Do?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@FranklyGaming]

@@bartoszswieciak8341 😂

[@JC-jz6rx]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a tier list where I think most of the opinions presented are trash. But this is it. Having said that, that’s what’s great about opinions. They differ. I came to be entertained and I was.

[@FranklyGaming]

Glad you found it entertaining! Ya everyone has different takes for sure

[@mrdouche9172]

elden ring and witcher 3 not even in the top 10? heresy of the highest order cuberpunk 2077 first beating baldur's gate 3? unfanthomable no jrpgs at all in the list? ridiculous

[@FranklyGaming]

There are some jrpgs on the list lol, and ya Witcher 3 and Elden ring are great games to me but not the ones I personally like a ton

[@ElmaXC]

Not everyone has to like the games that you do lol

[@ladybooknut]

Solid list. Excellent commentary! 👍

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@Acidic_Person]

Ahh here you go.. Can't wait to go to bed while watching this.

[@FranklyGaming]

❤️

[@foreignuser_]

Great video, man. I have come to find that you and I play game for entirely different reasons. Still really enjoy your videos and perspectives. Take it easy my man.

[@FranklyGaming]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@protivnyykot]

Is Cyberpunk the best RPG? You need to hand over to the drug service and the FBI. I think you're involved in it

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@skrypnykk.770]

It is his opinion hello. People are not able to read the title Or listen to a video ? Cringe

[@darklimbo6638]

For me, Cyberpunk is the best game in general, not only RPG. So, yeah. People have different opinions. I totally disagree with The Witcher 3 lower than DAI but it’s his opinion.

[@protivnyykot]

@ heroin ?

[@yannRL]

Very nice video, even tho I'm a big JRPG fan and none of my fav RPG are in this list I could listen to your explanations for hours, +1 sub

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate the support! And maybe one day I’ll finally see the light lol

[@_shivers]

I cannot imagine not putting Disco Elysium in S-tier. 😢

[@FranklyGaming]

I’ve sinned haha

[@derricktiffin]

Exactly. And imagine putting freaking Starfield over it! And then imagine putting Fallout 4 over New Vegas. That should be way more than enough to not take any of his ranking seriously. It would be like putting Michael Bay movies over Kubrick. That's not real critique. That comes from a fundamental lack of understanding art.

[@RKIJSITFAHCWGOR]

​@@derricktiffin it's not that deep buddy. it's HIS list, based on HIS opinions. and while i disagree with a lot of his takes, i can still take him seriously. different people enjoy different games, it has nothing to do with a lack of understanding art

[@ZOCCOK]

@@derricktiffin need a battle to the death to see which persons opinion is favoured by God.

[@sashasoltys5805]

Good video man! Definitely agree with a lot of your picks and choices. Keep up the good work!

[@smooglegot]

Hey man editing mistake at 21:32, you got the wrong title. Idk if you can fix it in KZbin or not but figured I’d let ya know

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya just noticed this too lol thanks, luckily isn’t a huge deal

[@dglodi]

Honestly, I can listen to you talk about games all day.. (This video is 2 hours.. so you successfully did so for 1/12 of my day.)

[@FranklyGaming]

Glad to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for the support

[@DomagojSavordh]

I love people who value more story and characters than gameplay. True challenges are in real life.

[@FranklyGaming]

🔥

[@Nrzpokrter]

Lmao. Read a book.

[@julianpermuy8191]

True, if it has a good gameplay but a mid story it feels really boring, but if the story is good and the gameplay is mid I can take that no problem

[@DanielM796]

@@julianpermuy8191games are gameplay first and foremost. If you want stories go read a book.

[@Shaded_Sol]

Xenogears. From all I’ve seen from your videos, trust me. The story is truly something else. Something very mature, very deep and very real at the same time.

[@Xenokhaos]

Anything about the Xenosaga is goated

[@daundredemars5028]

I don’t know how but this ranking pissed me off, hottest takes in history

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya that’s why at the start I was like buckle up haha, I don’t agree with most on some of the most liked games

[@hafluq2979]

Prey is a unique game that perfects the blending of genres that has rarely been done before. My favourite kind of game and hence my favourite game

[@thecomfyshirt]

I respected your opinions until you got to Fallout New Vegas. You’re just objectively incorrect about it. The setting is the first best part of the game. All the rest of the good elements stem from there

[@FranklyGaming]

Definitely disagree about the setting, the rest is great though

[@caleob9725]

Was just thinking of playing cyberpunk again. That game is so immersive and I just love everything about it 👏

[@Soldier-J7]

Im confident you will love Final Fantasy games. Your entire list is basically the same as mine. I also hated FF7 gameplay but the world building and story kept me going, I used to play using a Gameshark to give myself infinite health and 1 hit kills just to disengage the gameplay mechanics for FF games. Yet they remain my most memorable games and always in my top 5. If you havent tried thr FF 7 remake then you are missing out. Hell ill gift you a copy just try it

[@justinp_]

Aside from your rankings, your actual comments I mostly agree with. I'd personally have Witcher 3 at the top of my list but I'm bias since I'd played the previous 2 games and read the books prior to playing it. But one thing I'll say is that based on your criticisms of it (entirely valid) you would actually really enjoy Witcher 2 and maybe even have it high on your list. Short 35hr game with the same fantastic storytelling and characters you'd expect and absolutely worth experiencing despite it's much less refined combat.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@justinp_ I’ve always wondered how I would like Witcher 2 I definitely agree based on what I’ve heard would probably be my favorite in the series. And thanks for watching!

[@justinp_]

@@FranklyGaming When Witcher 4 nears releasing, maybe you'll consider revisiting the series for a video idea and giving it a try. Will be keen to hear what you think

[@Jdjwjsi4483]

Man I don't like to judge people based on their subjective opinions but I don't know if I can take you seriously after this list lmao. Did you really really complete all the games on this list?

[@FranklyGaming]

@@Jdjwjsi4483 ya my takes are way different than a lot of people lol😂

[@thebleaki]

Crazy to see Weird West, really enjoyed it, but rare to see it on any lists/videos, that game was around at a weird time for me and I still wish I could get into the 2nd in the same way.

[@TheAndrew987]

I am a huge Witcher fan, but I totally agree that by the end of the 3rd game it's starts to get a bit boring (not counting Hearts of Stone). You should play the 1st and 2nd, the story and choices are awesome and the pace is good, since they are much more linear than the 3rd one.

[@archangeldamon9074]

not caring about the opinion on each game This video is great for beginners to learn about incredible RPG games

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@archangeldamon9074]

@@FranklyGaming great video brother

[@ilm91]

You need to play Persona 5 Royal, Yakuza Like a Dragon, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and Lost Odyssey

[@FranklyGaming]

@@ilm91 still need to finally give persona 5 more time, and I’ve heard yakuza is great, might make those the priorities after the new dragon age

[@macsis6338]

​@@FranklyGamingwhy don't you try another persona game? Most people feel that Persona 4 is the best, or the 2 duology if you don't mind something more old. I also highly recommend the Shin Megami Tensei games, which are better than the Persona games for me. Seriously, try: -Shin Megami Tensei IV (3ds) -Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne -Shin Megami Tensei Vengeance -Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey Redux (3ds) Those are the best titles, in my opinion. I excluded those who may be too anime for you, lol

[@FranklyGaming]

@@macsis6338 ya gotta eaze myself into the more anime ones lol

[@spark556]

All mid

[@Julien-j9c]

Thanks for this great and thoughtful list!

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching!

[@HikaruNoIkaros]

Cyberpunkk is number one? The cardboard cutout of a linear, uninteresting mess? Cool

[@skrypnykk.770]

That is why cyberpunk right now is basically on of the best games ever made in gaming history?

[@DarthSoto78]

Knights of the Old Republic is top 5 for me. A lot of the great ideas that where in Mass Effect and Dragon Age where born in Sw:KotoR then improved on in the later games. Also it is Star Wars before Disney poisoned Star Wars. It is the classic Jedi vs. Sith story telling. It has one of the most famous plot twists in gaming history. I would very much recommend playing through it.

[@Messmer-h8r]

Cyberpunk 2077 is an amazing game... but, as a ROLE PLAYING GAME, is mediocre at best, btw, HORRIBLE take on Disco Elysium.

[@FranklyGaming]

Not a fan of disco at all played it 3 times too trying to love it 😂

[@ayoncruz]

Technically speaking, in Cyberpunk you do PLAY the ROLE of a undead mercenary in a futuristic GAME where you have lots of ways of playing it and lots of endings depending on your choices. I think it fits very well as an RPG, more so than Elden Ring, where you do the same, but the game is so focused on combat that the other areas needed for role playing get too foggy.

[@beige_projection]

Couldn't disagree more. I've played so many RPGs before, even JRPGs from the 90s and Cyberpunk 2077 has offered me the most freedom when it comes to character builds and combat styles. As for dialogue choices and how they branch out, it's really amazing how much difference you see in each playthrough. Most people won't experience that because they save scum, and try out different outcomes, mostly from the point of no return. But you truly experience the differences that your choices make when you try them in each playthrough. A lot of people make the argument that it's not an RPG because there's voice acting and that you already had a life prior to you playing V, but the same argument can be applied to The Witcher games and those are considered also as among the best RPGS ever made, and I would say that as an RPG, Cyberpunk 2077 is even better than The Witcher games, especially when it comes to character builds and combat styles.

[@mrt.1903]

Can you define role playing game? If you can you will have a different view on the subject. Many people said the same thing about TW3 and it baffles me

[@bardosfojie9680]

cyberpunk has more roleplaying elements than disco elysium

[@baller302]

Cyberpunk 2077 is one of my favorite games ever, alongside with Outer Wilds. I am praying they keep the first person perspective in the sequel. The character writing is the best I have seen from a videogame, both from mainline and especially the DLC

[@Houssine_11]

Cyberpunk has nearly no choices and consequences, thus, The RP is very lackluster, the lifepaths are also jokes that only consist to have some cringe/flex "i know this" moments in discussion which don't provoke any reaction. But I agree with the World, the writing of the characters, dialogues and all the immersive sim aspect of the gameplay.

[@hashashinx]

Loved the video and respect your opinion! sometimes a great game simply isnt your vibe and thats ok. also there are always those few clunky underrated games that makes you fall in love with. Viewers would probably understand and be open minded if you put a "MY RPG HOT TAKES" in the title lmao

[@FranklyGaming]

thank you! And love the idea will try a title update and see if people like it

[@hashashinx]

@@FranklyGaming Awesome man! its sad how some people only watch videos to confirm their opinions. We can all learn something new from each others point of view. You been giving me some food for tought since i subbed and im glad you have this community! started BG3 because of your review and im having a BLAST right now. Also watching your cyberpunk review felt like the best way to describe what made me fall in love with that game, i absolutely love these cinematic rpg games

[@F_Yale]

Something tells me you just very recently got into playing RPGs.

[@azuredragoon1140]

Dragon's dogma below starfield is actual insanity

[@jeremiahkisimba5938]

Peak video

[@FranklyGaming]

Appreciate it!

[@Exocraze]

I don’t know if I’ve ever related to a list as much as this, outside of your opinion on Kingdom Hearts haha. This was a breath of fresh air to watch. Mad props for giving your opinions, however unpopular they may be among the masses. That’s the beauty of gaming, at the end of the day. Not every game is going to be for everyone, even within their favorite genres, and that’s okay.

[@FranklyGaming]

Glad to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@hmxbox]

Lost every single ounce of respect putting Cyberpunk top… not even close to most RPGs half way through this list

[@FranklyGaming]

Definitely disagree but I get it’s not for everyone

[@amitansurkar1769]

Ya how ikr, like how the hell is cyberpunk a good rpg? It's way too linear

[@wonder6835]

im a jrpg fan. A lot of what i love is the aesthetic, and the melodrama and finality of the storylines. I also find they have somr of the most rewarding character building in the genre. Usually with a lot of options that link you sink your teeth into it, but also a lot of times you arent locked into anything and can try different playstyles. Also the best of the genre show themes better than a lot of Western RPGs imo. my fave game of all time is xenoblade 3, and that game has a lot to do with anxiety of the future, the desire of wanting what you have forever despite everything in life always having a limit. The best JRPGs take these themes and show it in the most dramatic and fulfilling way. TBH its also why i like cyberpunk so much. you were spot on about why 2077 is one of the best games ever made. its so fucking emotional with characters that make you feel. I really got deep into V's character and the game talks about a lot of topics near to me. I think the reason why I love JRPGs is the reason why i love cyberpunk. In the best ones, the emotions are dialled up to 11. a lot of western rpgs dont do it as well. I love bg3 but at the end of the day the game is still a kill God game but the stakes are lower than your average jrpg. Also jrpgs have so much combat variety. it's not even funny. There are so many different battle systems in the genre.

[@edwardcomerford599]

Horrible take on Disco Elysium

[@spark556]

It's his opinion. I like the game but not many people do otherwise it would be a smash hit not an indie gem.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya a lot of my bottom picks people are not going to like 😂, I love pentiment and citizen sleeper so you might like those

[@breeeegs]

@@spark556 It is a smash hit. It's one of the greatest RPGs of all time and it has a metascore of almost 100 for a reason

[@spark556]

@@breeeegs sadly it's not. Barely anyone knows of that game, it's not mainstream whatsoever and the sales numbers are rather small. The fact it's rated highly doesn't mean it's popular. It is considered one of the best RPGs of all time but by a very small amount of people (the ones that actually know about the game).

[@Icysaucydog69]

Game is shit mate

[@Not_Jotchua]

You made them salty with this one 😂, I love how refreshing it is to see a creator actually form and detail his reasons for the things he doesn’t like instead of hoping on the bandwagon train! Keep up the awesome content 👏👏

[@FranklyGaming]

@@Not_Jotchua ya had a feeling this one would get some hate haha, appreciate the support!

[@artorias6966]

Ragebait thumbnail

[@FranklyGaming]

Not what I was going for but for sure some people won’t agree with the picks haha

[@VladTaltos01]

Controversy drives interaction. It's an obvious bait.

[@whyfinn]

You know Frank, I don't agree with you on a lot of stuff. But I still watch all your videos. Thanks for providing different perspectives to me. (even though you had me banging my head on the floor when you were talking about elden ring)

[@FranklyGaming]

Haha appreciate it, and ya Elden ring, disco, and new Vegas lovers ain’t going to like this one 😂

[@generalmonty4658]

O views in 3 seconds bro fell off

[@FranklyGaming]

I miss the old me

[@generalmonty4658]

@@FranklyGaming love what you’re doing 👍

[@FranklyGaming]

@@generalmonty4658 appreciate it!

[@Leviticus_Cornw4ll]

Yet another great video from youtube's most underrated creator.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@Leviticus_Cornw4ll appreciate the support ❤️