The 10 BEST MODERN Action RPGs

[@SzymonSaysStuff]

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[@hammieli1875]

I honestly appreciate this guy for just playing absolutely everything. AND enjoying everything. Usually people who play everything (reviewers mostly) become cynical and jaded. Jonathan loves everything!

[@TotallyTubularJonathan]

lol I try EVERYTHING

[@issi529]

​@@TotallyTubularJonathanWitcher 3 is incredible.

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[@hidden_characters]

Fallout 4 was easily my favorite fallout game. Combat is sooo addicting and I love how they made looting so much easier... To the point that I can't go back to fallout 3 or NV. Great video!

[@MrXJetGhost]

The Rebirth love is so good to see, if it doesn’t win game of the year that will simply just be criminal. Unless they do some DLC’s can win now because Erdtree is valid.

[@yeezus292]

Went back and did another playthrough of Cyberpunk after the game got revamped. The game wasn’t too buggy for me when I first played it so I still enjoyed it but holllllyyy shit was it amazing on my new playthrough. Did all the side quests and really explored the builds and it became one of my favorite games. Genuinely believe the next Cyberpunk will be one of the best games of all time if its like this one but better.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Sadly, it doesn't work that way anymore. These days, developers put out a half completed title, charge full price, and then you get the rest of the game slowly added via updates and dlc 🤷‍♂️

[@thebearminimum1649]

@@LynxStarAuto dont blame devs dude its the company in productions when a game is rushed its the company the company rushed a cyberpunk game while they were still in like alpha

[@BieberHole69__]

I’m so glad I played it for about 45 minutes maybe 6 months after launch. Wasn’t bad, just didn’t grab me, so I decided to pick it up upon the final patch. One of the best experiences I’ve had gaming

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Another amazing video, the quality of your content is really cool! P.S. special thanks for music from 1st Unreal for Xenoblade section)

[@Fluffychoupikkos]

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[@kingaurelian]

Concrete. Very surprised Kingdom Come: Deliverance didn't make the list. Out of all the other games, it feels like the most RPG of all the RPGs!

[@whiskeybuddha1995]

And the Witcher 3 got a really nice next gen upgrade

[@animeindofunny9725]

Xenoblade chronicles trilogy are my absolutely one of the best story ever told. Many people already said these games are shit because it is anime. Man it is sad they miss these gems, i really love these stories even more than RDR2 and TLOU. By the way i don't think you'll love Xenoblade 2 DLC because the game force you to do a ton of side quest in order to get to final dungeon. But Xenoblade 3 DLC fixes this issue and the ending explained what is really happened on the Base game's ending. They are worth a try if you want a complete experience.

[@A-Dubs398]

Nioh's combat is funner than Dark Souls combat, but Dark Souls is overall better cuz it has the best exploration, bosses, enemy variety, and I just like the way Dark Souls looks more. Dark Souls combat is kinda basic, but it kinda works.

[@MaxRamos8]

Basic? That's like pro gamer basic. Casual and non gamer people would find it complex. Something with basic combat would look like sonic that has auto combos or Streets of Rage

[@educampsrocks]

funner aint a word

[@RYCK357]

@@MaxRamos8 that's honestly a great way to looks at it. you are just dodging and hitting, no extra attacks or powers, but the focus of timing and strategy give it some depth.

[@ManamuneAnada]

@@MaxRamos8 It's still basic, we are talking about Action RPG's not simply games. In the same way a quarterstaff is a basic melee weapon. By your logic a quarterstaff is a complex weapon to the average person. The average person can't properly utilize a quarterstaff as a weapon. However, it's still a basic weapon. It in and of itself is simple. Just because it might be easy to use for a "pro" that doesn't make the weapon any less basic when you compare it Nunchucks or even a Mace. You mentioning sonic is like bringing an AK into a conversation about melee weapons. For an *Action* game Dark Souls combat is basic. It might not be easy to beat the game but that doesn't make the core gameplay any less simple. When you compare it to Nioh it's like comparing a stick to a twinblade. Nioh's combat has way more than Dark Souls(that doesn't make it any better or worse). If a casual/non gamer finds DS combat complex then Nioh's combat would be well above convoluted. In reality DS is basic, LoP or BB is complex and Nioh is convoluted.

[@liameaston6972]

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[@josephc7272]

Kh3 was such a huge disappointment and it was my most hyped game I ever wanted still to this day.

[@AntiRiku]

Same, I used to be a huge KH nut but KH3 just ruined my whole interest in the series

[@jeffreyali1456]

It definitely wasn’t a huge disappointment, but I will say there are many issues plot wise and feels extremely rushed towards the end. Gameplay is very fun though and the remind DLC is really good

[@zigsynx5364]

The DLC is the only good part of the game tbh. The data fights are still enjoyable and challenging after having beaten every Soulsborne.

[@AndrewFetters]

Great list! As someone new to modern RPGs, I’ve found ‘Tartarus’ from Vulcan Forged to be a standout with its engaging gameplay and unique features.

[@rpgfan1187]

I definitely recommend Ys 8 and 9. They're my third and fourth favorite Ys games, respectively, after The Oath in Felghana and Origin. I'm not sure if it counts since it's a remaster of a PS2 game, but Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is another spectacular Action JRPG that I can't recommend enough.

[@Mohgenstein]

Elden Ring, Cyberpunk, and Dragons Dogma 2 are my pick for best action RPG. They have action and are all incredibly fun.

[@Corey-mq1kr]

Nioh 2 is so damn good!!! Everything bro said about it was accurate. Looks fine, story fine, this and that is fine, some things are below and some things are better than, but the combat is so damn good! Especially for those of us that find From Soft games to be clunky. Don't even get me started on Nier.. It's legit one of my all time favorites. Nice video man

[@gleam6370]

“Winnie the pooh guns” lmao

[@select20]

I wish I could enjoy the Witcher games. I've tried multiple times and I just can't get into them. I think its the combat that puts me off, but whatever it is, it makes me sad I can't enjoy them like literally everyone else does.

[@tixmatt]

i can't lie, i think the replicant remake is quite a bit better than automata. ending e in replicant is probably my favourite section of any game. it's incredible

[@frumiousgaming]

I love RPGs I just don’t have time to play more than one or two a year and it’s been all turn based lately. I really want to try the xenoblade chronicles games. I’ll try to make a concrete plan to play them

[@Fluffychoupikkos]

Cmon man if not for Xenoblade I played every game here. Concrete, I would put Starfield tbh, not perfect but with the best shooting for Bethesda, great main missions, looting everything, good staff. Rise of the Ronin I played for 20 hours so far and I can say it's pretty great. Dragon's Dogma 2 was disappointing for me. How I would rank those in the list I guess. 1. Elden Ring (Best game of all time) 2. DS3 (Best Sours game) 3. Bloodborne (Hardest game I ever finished) 4. FF Rebirth (Currently playing, Incredible) 5. Nioh 2 (Spectacular game) 6. Witcher 3 (Never finished it but it's nice) 7. Fallout 4 (Would be 2 but so many bugs) 8. KH3 (Super fun, never finish) 9. Nier (Played a bit, never finish) 10. CP 2077 (Played it a lot, too bloated bro) 11. Monster Hunter (Played it a bit, not my thing) Never played Xenoblade in my lifetime.

[@TotallyTubularJonathan]

awesome list man! And maaaan Starfield is just eh idk not as good as fallout 4 tbh

[@Fluffychoupikkos]

@@TotallyTubularJonathan Yeah I agree it's just that Starfield is mostly functional as a game. If they port fallout 4 on PS5 that would be superb.

[@dinand28]

best sours game 👍

[@Fluffychoupikkos]

@@dinand28 exactly

[@alabaster3535]

I always appreciate some Xenoblade love. Easily the best trilogy of games I've played maybe ever. Although they are indeed connected to each other, just not in the typical way that you would expect. 3's DLC definitely answers a lot of questions

[@Ocean5ix]

I'd argue Monster Hunter is better as a single player game for the same reasons soloing bosses in Souls games feels better than summoning people or NPCs. It's a dance between you and the monster. No weird unpredictable aggro, no getting hit by a tail because the monster attacked someone else. You can predict what the monster will do and you get a lot better as a player.

[@iShuraBashar]

Also, play Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice if you like FromSoftware’s action role-playing games. I know it is just an action game, but it kind of share the same philosophy and DNA from Dark Souls trilogy and Bloodborne.

[@issi529]

Sekiro is legendary.

[@Immortalgoofy]

Lies of P is so slept on bro!!!

[@mattpenix8438]

Glad to hear about Kingdom Hearts. Always wanted to play but then it kinda got past me. I own it and my interest is re-piqued

[@dimebag505]

Fallout 4 is actually on sale on steam at the moment, I picked it up with all the DLC

[@dennisdavidov782]

Even though it is a remastered collection of older games Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is worth a top 10 slot IMHO.

[@Pat43489]

I wouldn't be able to rank and compare these games together. They're all so different. I don't mind comparing JRPG and Western, but in my personal logs, Action RPG has been that you're roleplaying a specific role/character with a linear path (Xenoblade, Nier, Spiderman, God of War, FF...) I keep them separate to open world RPGs (Witcher, Zelda, Fallout, Cyberpunk) and souls-like, well I don't consider them an RPG and I just keep them in their own category. So for me Nier would've been my top Action RPG (haven't played FF yet). But hey, it's your list, your metrics.

[@mshelton5036]

Xenoblade chronicles 3 over TOTK can't say I agree? Monster Hunter is at the top of my list. All the games on the list are good games.

[@johnpenn]

concrete. also, I'd switch Nioh 2 with Lies of P. I'd put KH3 higher because of how great ReMIND is.

[@iansroyalties1810]

Skyrim you can play on anything??

[@rickharrison1737]

Great list! What are your thoughts on Fallout New Vegas?

[@atarairit9987]

I think the top 10 BEST shouldnt have games on it that are hated by so many people. Sure fallout 4 and kingomhearts 2 might still be good desite their flaws, but im sure there are less flawed rpgs that could have taken their places

[@dighad3824]

aint no way, nuh-year automata is my fav game of all time❤

[@atquinn1975]

Couldn't agree more on the top 2!

[@himashara]

ever thought of ranking the battlefield games?

[@jdbruiser]

It's a shame you haven't played Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch because that'd be on this list somewhere if you did.

[@AntiRiku]

Opening the list with KH3 is not a good first impression. That game was a snoozefest.

[@Gambenoful]

Concrete! I would throw Zelda TOTK in there. Good list tho.

[@bearpoop720]

That is not an RPG in any way. There is no XP in TOTK, that's enough to show it is not an RPG

[@Gambenoful]

@@bearpoop720 Zelda BOTW and TOTK both have a hidden XP system. I would argue that Zelda is more of an RPG then Nioh is. Exp doesn't make a game an rpg. I don't consider Bayonetta and Assassins Creed an RPG but but by that logic. they are.

[@A-Dubs398]

Zelda is just an action game, not an RPG. Most say it's an action-adventure, but I don't get what makes an adventure game an adventure game. All games seem like adventures.

[@Gambenoful]

@@A-Dubs398 Personally I don't think any game is really an RPG unless its turn base. But if you going to say for example monster hunter is an action rpg, then how can you not considered Zelda one? Action RPG is just a sub genre that pulls from both action and rpgs. Zelda TOTK falls in that.

[@michaelmacorso4479]

​@bearpoop720 if that is the case why is monster hunter on this list. There is no xp. Tears of the kingdom has a hidden xp, you upgrade your armor hearts and stamina. There is alot of rpg elements in the game.

[@shahzaibraja3342]

I love your videos man, but you spoil every position by putting every game of the list in the thumbnail. No suspance 😂 but great video anyway.

[@michaelmacorso4479]

You still need to play the xenoblade 3 dlc. Literally the greatest dlc ever n really ties the whole xenoblade trilogy, along with xenosaga n xenogears.

[@kennylynch8575]

Nier Autamata is one of the greatest games ever made

[@Auvisome]

MH clears all these games. "Witcher 3" at 1 is crayz 😂

[@dinand28]

mh ? bro what 😭 i agree that witcher 3 shouldnt be at 1 but really ? MH 😂 WTF U SMOKE BRO 😭🙏

[@Auvisome]

@@dinand28 are you inbred? Have you ever played a Monster Hunter game? It absolutely clears all of these without a shadow of doubt.

[@Chrys-marcelMambou]

​@@dinand28your "opinion" is garbage

[@dinand28]

@@Chrys-marcelMambou so does with your opinion and him

[@Chrys-marcelMambou]

@@dinand28 said the one who liked his own comment

[@tepidpit8737]

Where's Zelda!?!?

[@dennisdavidov782]

Has never been an RPG.

[@tepidpit8737]

@@dennisdavidov782 But it has been, sure no skill tree but look at BoTW and ToTK and tell me they're not RPG's.

[@EdwardMoss-ff5fd]

nice video

[@CreetEnemyDK]

at wich year its called ''modern'' ??

[@deadswordgamerz]

maybe 2nd 3rd or 5th maybe 100th who the fuck cares 😅

[@amodernindian1358]

gv timestamps bro pls

[@EdwardMoss-ff5fd]

Fallout 4 best

[@WoodChippes]

Ghost Of Tsushima?

[@supapaw]

TImestamps anyone?

[@EricSveiven-vl2gw]

Hogwarts legacy deserves a chance at this lisr

[@shawnknepper3442]

Play KH3: Re:Mind DLC!

[@zigsynx5364]

The only good part of the game tbh. The data fights are still enjoyable and challenging after having beaten every Soulsborne.

[@sethpalmer7308]

Concrete

[@GusmaoPedro]

Xenoblade isn’t turn-based, but isn’t action either

[@tonyogar6936]

Concrete.....

[@Skip2TheEnd]

Outer Worlds > Fallout 4

[@89v1s10n]

First

[@byronstier7438]

TW3 is a very mid game imo

[@RDB0199118]

What is bro yapping about

[@byronstier7438]

@@RDB0199118 it's yapping if you're okay with mediocre gameplay, loot/crafting/exploration system etc.

[@dinand28]

bro's into nothing 😭

[@byronstier7438]

@@dinand28 what are you talking about

[@gum2606]

nioh2 combat is the best i ever played in any game