Getting Into Video Games in My 30s

[@BornToRant]

The Adventure Continues! Videos on Resident Evil 4 & The Witcher III up now!

[@RadimuxCisco]

Rating FFX as number one out of those games? A man of culture, indeed.

[@josephtownsend1926]

Final Fantasy X being one of the first games to get you back into video games is absolutely peak. The three best games on the switch in my opinion are Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Persona 5, and Dragon Quest 11

[@BornToRant]

@@josephtownsend1926 dragon quest and Persona 5 are def on my radar! Haven’t heard of Fire Emblem though! I’ll check it out thanks for the suggestions! And thank you for watching!

[@gl7973uh]

@@BornToRantYou have to play persona, truly one of the best games I’ve ever played, top 5 for me.

[@MrGrimlocke]

If you’re interested in Persona, I think you should play Persona 4 Golden first. It might be hard to go back to it after experiencing the improvements that they made in the next game

[@AliceNine]

​@@BornToRantConsidering how you mentioned your love of conditional turn based games during the FFX segment, I have no doubt you'll adore the gameplay of Fire Emblem. Masterpiece of a series. Three Houses on the switch is a perfect suggestion.

[@cynicle]

@@BornToRant I'd highly recommend Metaphor: ReFantazio. It's by Atlas, the guys that make Persona. It's their latest game, a new IP that offers the pinnacle of story telling and gameplay that they've built up over the many years working on the Persona and Megami Tensei series, yet it's a totally new IP and I think the best stepping stone into Atlas RPGs. It was a game of the year nominee (2024) and a massive critical success.

[@Hypno_BPM]

i get not wanting to be stressed out over games. but the feeling you get when you finally figure out a clue/puzzle is one of my favorite things about games. i never like using strategy guides unless i get stuck on something and just can’t figure it out.

[@GoeTeeks]

I have always considered Yuna to be the main character and Tidus to be the point of view character.

[@BornToRant]

@@GoeTeeks it’s definitely Yuna’s story through Tidus’s eyes - great way to put it!

[@chelsea6671]

If you do get a PS5, i highly recommend the Yakuza series. The first 6 or so are brawlers and the most recent ones are turn based. They have a very great story and TONS of stuff to do. They also have some of the best and funniest side quests in gaming. Now the remake of the original, Kiwami is on switch and is the only one so far, but if you do get a Playstation in the future 0 would be the way to go as it's a prequel and serves a good spot to meet some of the characters you would in Kiwami Also, as someone who has been gaming about 21 years out of the 26 I've been alive, Yakuza 0 is truly one of the best stories I've ever experienced.

[@ssjbargainsale]

I second this, just be aware that Kiwami 1 and 2 are remakes of the first 2 games on the ps2. Kiwami 1 in particular is not great. Its almost a port of the original with the Y0 engine. In my opinion, is the weakest game in the series, so going from 0 (which is arguably the best in the series) to 1 might be rough. And since Kiwami 2 came out quite recently compared to the rest, going from 2 to 3 will be going from a late ps4 game to an early ps3 one. That being said, its an incredibly fun series all the way through

[@BornToRant]

@@chelsea6671 you’re the first one to suggest this series! Adding it to the list!

[@chelsea6671]

@ssjbargainsale the timing of this reply is fantastic because I just finished Kiwami. It's not on 0 level but I still enjoyed it a lot. I'm probably gonna run through the original too soon as I already have it in my ps2. Kiwami 2/2 is actually the only game in the series I haven’t touched.

[@ssjbargainsale]

@ Kiwami was a drag for me, but I also enjoyed it in the end. I ended picking up the originals and playing through them because Kiwami 2 didnt run well on my old pc, and it was worth it. I recommend getting the Restored patches for both of them if you care about localization differences and the original VA. You are gonna miss out on Joker Majima, but I didnt mind it too much

[@chelsea6671]

@ssjbargainsale oh I have the original Dub version on my PS2. I think it's hilarious, especially during the substories. I got 2 all set in original form.

[@beybenmici6268]

My man is a baby gamer , he has soooo many amazing narrative to discover ! That’s soooo cool ! Ohh boy this is exiting !!!!

[@BornToRant]

@@beybenmici6268 it really is! It reminds me of when I first got into punk and metal music or movies and there’s just this whole world opened up to me and I want to consume all of it at the same time

[@AcousticBlu3]

It's fresh listening to someone who is getting into gaming so "late" in their life, and it hits hard especially because I recently feel so saturated with gaming, and that's why i made videos talking about gaming in such a negative light, and I intend to fix that in 2025

[@AcousticBlu3]

Also diving head first into long ass rpgs is admirable asf

[@BornToRant]

@@AcousticBlu3 I think it’s easy to get burned out on our passions especially when we make those passions our careers - but I also think those feelings ebb and flow over time! Great to hear you’re feeling more positive in 2025!

[@AcousticBlu3]

@@BornToRant oh definitely! Documenting my journey is definitely helping haha

[@isidorodaviddoro1920]

The last game that i beat was shin megami tensei devil survivor 1 last year in september,after that i just stopped playing video games and i don't really know if i Will Come back

[@AcousticBlu3]

@ How do you feel not playing games for almost 4 months?

[@Mr_Flopp-c8j]

One of the best JRPGs that I've ever played is the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy and all of them are on switch.

[@QuinnJustCantWin]

Absolutely amazing games… two can be a bit dodgy at times though…

[@Mr_Flopp-c8j]

@QuinnJustCantWin yep, i've played 2 two times, and only on the second time i've noticed that it wasn't a bad game. It's the comical relief and the anime tropes that made the experience a little iffy on the first time. What made my second playthrough better was chuggaaconroy's guide on Xeno 2. It made the experience 300% better by buying and eating the cake in argentum (i think) and by flicking the analog stick after every auto attack to boost the speed in which you can use the arts. And of course, on the second time, i finally decided to play with japanese voices. The english voice for Rex just didn't mesh well with the character, and some other characters' voices were also strange. By the way, i still prefer Xeno X over 2.

[@QuinnJustCantWin]

@@Mr_Flopp-c8j I hope they give a patch for the switch 2 that not only upgrades the graphics but also gives good tutorials and faster menu transitions. 😭 that’s a pipe dream though

[@Mr_Flopp-c8j]

@@QuinnJustCantWin Better resolution and performance, maybe, but quality of life improvements i really doubt it.

[@QuinnJustCantWin]

@ yeah 😭 just really hoping

[@slinnybeats3188]

The Metal gear solid series has AMAZING story telling you will love it

[@Mr_Flopp-c8j]

Another franchise that is peak, is the Trails Series. Even though not all of them are on switch, any 10+ years old laptop can run the ones that are not on switch with no problems. All 13 games are interconnected, but it doesn't mean that you gotta play them in order. You can start at the beginning of any arc, being respectively Trails in the Sky trilogy (Liberl Arc), Trails from zero (Crossbell duology), Trails of Cold Steel quadrilogy (Erebonia Arc), or the most recent arc, being Trails through Daybreak (Calvard Arc). This series has some pretty varied stories and its focus is in the world building. In the Sky trilogy you play as junior members from the bracers guild. This guild's objective is to help and prioritize the citizens above all else, and its story is an emotional roller coaster. Once you start, there's no coming back. It's available on PSP and PC (I recommend the PC version, because it has fast forward up to 4 times speed). To fully appreciate the Sky trilogy, there is a voice mod for PC, that is japanese only that really makes the experience special. Even if you don't understand the language, you can get the gist of it with their tone of voice and character portraits. The Crossbell duology you play as detectives from an autonomous state in which they're trying to make things right and put an end to the corruption between the police, government and mafia. It's available on Switch, PSP, PS4 and PC, and also has fast forward (even on switch). In Cold Steel you play as students from a military academy (located at an Aristocratic Monarchy), in which they go around the country to learn first hand about the systematic issue between aristocracy and populace. I started with this arc and it hooked me like no other franchise. I've finished all 13 games last month (it took me around 7 months to play through all of them [i didn't exclusively play only them through out this time, i've also played other games]). Start with the game that you like the sinopsis better. This arc clicked with me, because I like the anime tropes present on it. All the 4 games are available on PC and PS4. Switch only has the 3rd and 4th games. In Daybreak you play as Sprigans (mercenaries), that work in the grey zone (barely legal) and since they're not limited by conventional rules, they can act on things that bracers cannot. This game is more violent than previous arcs and is also the most interesting gameplay wise, since it is possible to change between turn based and action at any time. This is the one that has less annoying anime tropes for people new to modern JRPGs. It's available on Switch, PC and Playstations. The Trails series lore and plot revolves around the rapid evolution of technology that was made in a few decades. Imagine a medieval world that went straight to the industrial revolution and then to modern time technology in a real short span of time. They've invented devices powered by sepith, an equivalent to materia/mako from FF7. They've invented aircrafts in less than 10 years after the train, but cars and bikes were invented much later, or modern day appliances took a lot of time to be adopted by the public, because they were really skeptical, since everything that was sepith powered by that point was used for war. While talking to NPCs, you'll get to know them and also understand the world and country that you're in. You'll see the resistance some people have towards the technologies or the dependency that they have developed for it. You'll feel the anxiety that people have towards the rapid technologycal advancements, the fear of what the neighboring countries will do with it and the hunger that they have for territorial expansion, or even internal conflicts that they face. Think of this series as the MCU Avengers of JRPGs. This series is just too wonderfull. I've never been this passionate about a game franchise like this before. Sorry that i couldn't keep it concise or for the times that I didn't make sense (english isn't my native tongue).

[@kates5183]

This is a great series but a bad recommendation for someone just getting into gaming and RPGs

[@Ronjonbify]

@@kates5183 Disagree. This guy likes stories and doesn't seem to mind crunchy JRPGs, Trails is probably the best worldbuilding in all of gaming

[@StreetFighter5BattleHub]

I like seeing people getting into gaming, it’s surprising to me. I forget this community can still be considered “niche” to some degree. I’m actually going through quite the burn out right now, so it’s refreshing seeing someone talk about it from a new gamers perspective. I recommend you get a ps5 before you try any online games btw. No offense to switch Fortnite, but it’s just a better experience on ps5 or any newer console.

[@jphillips4620]

Switch was a game changer for me too. This was a big year for me too. I FINALLY played Witcher 3, Breath of the Wild AND Hollow Knight this year. All three are in my top 5 of all time now.

[@BornToRant]

@@jphillips4620 playing Witcher III right now and it’s sooooo good! Getting close to the end of the main story now

[@fonsy8944]

Hello! Happy to hear you got back into this amazing medium that has so so much to offer. Being new to gaming is one of the best things ever, with so many gems and masterpieces up for grabs. I'm sorry to add even more recommendations to your probably already overwhelming list, but a game i would recommend, especially if you love narratives and a griping story, is "Disco Elysium". Its one of the most unique games i have ever played and hope it fills you with the same awe, joy and emotion it did me. Have an amazing day and welcome back to gaming!

[@BornToRant]

Disco Elysium will definitely be getting played at some point this year! Too many people have suggested it

[@fonsy8944]

@BornToRant let's goooo! Thank you. Il be sure to watch as soon as you post anything about it.

[@murky16]

The algorithm has been putting in work for all these smaller channels finally and I’m here for it. Solid vid man time to go back thru ur catalogue and watch some other bangers😅

[@BornToRant]

Appreciate you!

[@excessivedetailgaming]

It's awesome to see someone getting into this hobby for the first time and exploring the different genres. I hope you have a lot of fun... Some games to consider for your switch: Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury - This is probably the best entry point for 3D platforming there is and it's a classic. A favourite genre of mine. It is story-light. Bayonetta - A good example of the spectacle fighter genre, one you've not tried yet. I recommend it. Xenoblade Chronicles - For someone who likes Final Fantasy X, this will feel like a great evolution to that genre. Red Dead Redemption - This is a great game. Fantastic story, great atmosphere, awesome gameplay. If you're enjoying The Witcher 3, this will likely have a similar appeal and it runs great on the Switch. Astral Chain - Similar play style to Bayonetta but with an almost anime like way of storytelling which you may enjoy. Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - This has extremely deep gameplay with great customisation and a lot of imaginative monster designs. A good entry in a massively popular series. Code Vein - Good action RPG with a fantasy dystopian story that you may vibe well with. Like an edgier Final Fantasy with real time action. Persona 5 Royal - Stylistic turn-based RPG like Final Fantasy, but with slice-of-life drama storylines that feel like a TV show at times. Likely a good fit for you. I hope this helps. I've subscribed. I look forward to seeing more from you. For a guy who's been gaming for over 35 years, it's fascinating to see your perspective.

[@BornToRant]

@@excessivedetailgaming thank you for subscribing! Appreciate the suggestions adding them all to the list! Very very interested to do Persona 5, everything I’ve seen and heard seems like I will love it

[@Woupsme]

This was nice listening to. There are SO MANY incredible stories and experiences in games. Seems you like the JRPG route, so Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Yakuza: Infinite Wealth might be up your alley. Incredible cut scenes, silly humour and turn based combat.

[@michaelYukimura]

I know a few other people have recommended Xenoblade but I'm here to reinforce that recommendation. It's an amazing series with amazing stories. 3 is my fav but they're all worth playing. All of them are on Switch so you should have no prob if that's your only console right now. X is a spin-off which is coming soon. It's a little weaker on story but still great overall.

[@BornToRant]

@@michaelYukimura the xenoblae love is real! Honestly I’d never even heard of these games before reading through my comments! I’ll take a look!

[@tanner_titus]

Arkham games are still peak gaming to me. I play them every year or every other year. I love them all so so much. When I really get serious into gaming (when I bought an Xbox 360), Arkham Asylum was one of the games I bought with the console and is still a phenomenal experience.

[@BornToRant]

@@tanner_titus I see myself replaying both Asylum and City many many times in the future! Loved both of them!

[@Canarye]

you have good storytelling skills, please keep doing videos about your videogame experiences

[@BornToRant]

@@Canarye thank you! I actually just posted a review of Resident Evil 4 last week (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qvnKeIZr5gpqc) and I’ll have a review for the main story of The Witcher III up on Thursday!

[@jp32123]

you were always a true gamer at heart, as you actually enjoyed art with a story, so unlike a typical new gamer, u actually watched the cutscenes

[@Tomy-ex4nt]

Please play red dead redemption 1&2. The stories are some of the best in the gaming industry and storytelling as a whole, you won’t regret it !!!

[@BornToRant]

@@Tomy-ex4nt shooting those up towards the top of my list because one of my favorite parts of the Witcher is riding town to town on Roach 😂 and I remember watching friends play red dead redemption and it being a lot of horse riding

[@SillyMynabird]

This was a fascinating video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the games you really enjoyed; it's interesting and heartening to hear the perspective of someone who hasn't been as saturated in the video game environment as many of us have.

[@BornToRant]

@@SillyMynabird thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s been really fun to dive into games and be able to talk to friends (and now viewers as well!) about the games I’m playing! (Although I think my friends are a little tired of me wanting to talk about FF constantly 😂)

[@_Five_Knights_]

Your enthusiasm about FF12 HONESTLY makes me wanna give it another go. I sunk a fair bit of hours into it but I never really grasped the gambit system, untimately dropping the game and leaving it for 3 years lol But yeah! Your love of it genuinely makes me wanna return to it!!! 👀✨

[@BornToRant]

@@_Five_Knights_ the gambit system definitely takes some getting used to - but once you get the hang of it it’s pretty fun, I also would quite often still give my party commands mid battle because the gambits I’d set up weren’t optimized for the fight, so I still got to change strategy mid-fight Thank you for watching! I’ve now added reviews for Resident Evil 4 and The Witcher III if you’re interested!

[@weird623]

Nice to see someone get into gaming no matter their age, I DEFINITELY recommend that you play Persona 5 Royal, amazing JRPG with a great story, it also has my favourite soundtrack out of any game I've played. Another recommendation is Yakuza 0, another great game, with fast snappy combat, and it mixes serious storytelling with goofy moments, it makes for a great contrast and the story is so impactful, I think you'll like it!

[@BornToRant]

Okay but how do you feel about the other Persona games? Should I play 3 or 4 before 5? There seems to be some debate in the comments and I'm strongly considering doing a Persona game next now that I've finished the main story of The Witcher III (review coming on Thursday!)

[@weird623]

​@@BornToRant The others are great! But in the end it's up to your personal preference as they are not connected. My favourite is Persona 5 Royal and I personally think it's both the best package overall and the best starting game of the series, Persona 4 Golden is a slightly older game but still holds up, the aesthetic is nice, the characters are great but i think the story is a little bit lackluster and finally Persona 3 Reload (which is the recent remake of Persona 3) has some low moments with the main dungeon of the game (basically a tower dungeon with 200 floors that unlocks more and more as you progress through the main story) and it takes a while to pick up the pace, BUT, that being said, it has the best ending I have ever seen in gaming.

[@weird623]

@@BornToRant Also the witcher 3 is a great game! looking forward to that video

[@BornToRant]

@ SPOILER ALERT I LOVED IT!

[@grabbus]

There are genuinely so many life changingly good games

[@BornToRant]

@@grabbus agreed! I played RE4 for the first time recently and it rocked! Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qvnKeIZr5gpqcsi=fT8JTFoYtut6ADY0 The Witcher III review coming this Thursday!

[@Lemon-x-]

There's a massive amount of great games for you to discover for the first time. Seems like you're into the storytelling of games so I have a couple of suggestions: Persona 5 - Persona is a series where you don't need to play any previous entries, they're all their own self contained stories with a couple of recurring entities, similar to final fantasy in that regard but the story is more about a school kid and your relationships with others, the themes can get quite dark. Mass Effect 1, 2 and 3 - The first game is a bit of a slog in terms of gameplay but the series as a whole is another game about your relationships with crew members and the choices you make having true consequences. Without spoiling, the third game was a bit of a letdown with the ending but the journey is well worth the ride regardless of the destination. Nier Automata - Now this might be one of the best games ever made from both a storytelling perspective and also how that storytelling weaves into the gameplay itself. I don't want to spoil anything about it so all I'll say is keep playing until ending E. This game is an absolute MUST for anyone that loves storytelling in games. Nier Replicant - Another in the Nier series and some of the lore weaves into the story of Automata but they are still quite self contained stories. If you like Automata then this is another that's worth playing I love games as a form of storytelling, it's such a unique way of presenting a story or deeper themes and the fact that it's an interactive medium makes for some truly unique ways of delivering an artistic vision.

[@BornToRant]

@@Lemon-x- thank you for watching and commenting! I actually just started Persona 5 earlier this week! So I’ll be doing a video on that in the near(ish) future once I finish! If you’re interested I’ve also uploaded videos on my first time playing Resident Evil 4 & The Witcher III - enjoy!

[@js-ro5jk]

Based FFX enjoyer. Best FF game IMO. Also side note: There actually isn't any time travel in FFX, Dream Zanarkand (the one Tidus is from, not the one from 1000 years ago) is a real physical location in Spira, it's just so far out in the ocean that no one can find it. So when Zanarkand gets attacked in the beginning of the game and Sin takes Tidus to Spira, not even a full day has passed

[@dean170]

Out of curiosity, where did you get this information? Or is it just a theory of yours? I'm just wondering because I haven't heard this one before, and I've seen many video essays about theories and lore

[@milemile4813]

I dont think that's true. From what I remember dream Zandarkand was summoned in to existence or something like that.

[@brave_blue]

​@milemile4813 that's exactly what OP said. Dream Zanarkand is a physical location summoned into existence by the Fayth.

[@2Step2Hell]

How do you have less than 400 subs?! Instant sub, love this perspective. Kind of wish I could have stopped gaming for 15 years, I'd have so much good stuff to catch up on. If you liked Alan Wake, you should check out Control, it's by the same studio, Remedy.

[@BornToRant]

@@2Step2Hell appreciate you watching and subscribing! Pretty sure you just put me over 400 total subscribers! Also I launched a RE4 review last week that algorithm has been hating on - check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qvnKeIZr5gpqcsi=fT8JTFoYtut6ADY0

[@BornToRant]

@@2Step2Hell Also! I actually was going to play Control next but only the cloud version is available on Switch and it’s $40 for the game pass! So out of principal I’ll be holding off until I upgrade to a PS5 😂

[@2Step2Hell]

@ ah ok, it'll be worth waiting to play the PS5 version, it's still a very good looking game. I played it on PC and it's stunning

[@PlatinumKai]

This is so goddamn cool, but it also shows that it is never too late to pick up a new hobby if it interests you, just try it out and see if it sticks for you or not! Welcome to this wonderful Medium! And finishing 15 Games in your first year is honestly mad impressive, especially considering you even got into very old games like FF7 which really are not that simple to get into these days. Hope you have a lot of fun with the stuff you will be playing next, would love to see more videos about your gaming journey in the future!

[@BornToRant]

Thank you! I just posted a video on The Witcher III yesterday and I’ll be doing another video on that game once I finish the DLC! Many more gaming videos to come!

[@kevinharrison1106]

100% do a full video on FFX. Tied With Kingdom Hearts as my favorite game of all time, I'll absolutely come back to your channel for 15-180 minutes of talking about it

[@francesfuego6950]

15-180 mins on ffx is actually perfect

[@BornToRant]

@@kevinharrison1106 I think I’ll do that in the nearish future! It’s a game that I really really loved and I do feel like I have a lot more to say about it

[@BradsWorkbench]

I am the same, bought a switch in 2022 after almost 20 years away from gaming. Bought a ps4 last year for $100 and even being "outdated" there are tons of old games im enjoying playing for the first time. And they are all dirt cheap

[@tehsensei]

Dude if you’re into good stories, an underrated series I heavily recommend is Legacy of Kain. The first game (Blood Omen) can be clunky and some of the first games share this issue, but if you can get past that to get some of THE BEST voice acting in a game ever and one of the best stories in gaming, LoK is it. They remastered the 2nd and 3rd games recently (Soul Reaver 1 & 2) so it’s a great time to get into the series.

[@irvinspider54]

dude, your channel was an instant sub, I wanna recommend so many games that would fit your love for twin peaks 1. Deadly Premonition - I wanna go ahead and let you know ahead of time, IF YOU DO IN FACT WANNA TRY THIS OUT, THE GAME IS JANKY AS HELL. The gameplay can feel really bad at times, but the charm that the game has with its campy and cheesy dialogue is so worth it. its literally just twin peaks the game, more so than Alan Wake. its a personal favorite of mine but i can understand if the jank of the game can be a huge turn off. the story is just super fun and the characters are great. 2. Hi- Fi Rush - such an amazing game, its a super fun rythm/platformer/beat em up, its an extremely colorful game and I think that we can all use a bit of that in a day and age where games tend to be more muddy/ serious looking.

[@massimo.pericolo.w]

As someone who turned 30 recently, i adore this vid

[@itsChanandler]

You completely miss the fact the tidus is like that outwardly but whenever you hear him narrate within himself , he is actually depressed

[@BornToRant]

@@itsChanandler that’s actually a really good point, I don’t think I gave him enough credit for being fairly complex. Tbh I started a new save file a few months ago and only got like 1/3 of the way through the game before starting TWC so I think I just had annoying Tidus on the brain, because he was the one I’d played with most recently. Thank you again for watching and commenting!

[@phelixfanel]

Alan Wake has 2 sequels, Quantum Break and Control. We don't talk about AW2, it's basically the final season of Game of Thrones the game,

[@BornToRant]

@@phelixfanel oh interesting! I thought AW2 was pretty beloved?

[@MerikRelian]

You, sir, are a man of culture!

[@VeniVidiVici_VI]

Final fantasy X is my favorite video game of all time, to the point the first character I ever cosplayed when I was Yuna who is also coincidentally my favorite character in the FF franchise. And while I definitely disagree on your opinion on Tidus, it makes me ecstatic to still see people playing it for the first time in 2024/2024.

[@killaknight12]

I also played Final Fantasy X for the first time on the Switch and loved it! It really holds up. If you happen to have too much time on your hand I totally recommend the Xenoblade Chronicles series, the story and characters alone is worth it.

[@BornToRant]

@@killaknight12 well I’ve been laid off since September so I do in fact have too much time on my hands! May do Persona 5 and another FF game before diving into Xenoblade, but I’ll def be playing the Xenoblade games at some point as well!

[@MasterPJ86]

FFX is one of the best of the series in general, and for sure by far the best turn based combat system of the series. Great video!

[@BornToRant]

@@MasterPJ86 thank you for watching!

[@blondedlife8956]

Make a series about old games, your perspective on games is definetely refreshing to Hear:) Good video

[@BornToRant]

@@blondedlife8956 thank you! That’s kind of the plan - I really want to do Ocarina of Time but it’s borderline unplayable on Switch. I need to just buy the N64 controller adapter already

[@temporaltrickster2031]

This is a great intro into AAA games! I would also recommend dipping your toes into independent games !! the stories have different flavor to them

[@BornToRant]

@@temporaltrickster2031 what’re some indie games to check out?

[@temporaltrickster2031]

@BornToRant I’ll only recommend games that I know are on the switch and run decently, since that’s your preferred platform. For games with great writing: Disco Elysium, Undertale, In Stars and Time, SpiritFarer, CrossCode, and Hades For arcadey or pickup and play games: Balatro, Slay the Spire, Enter the Gungeon, Vampire Survivors For games that are great but require the caveat that they are Pretty Hard: Celeste, Katana Zero, Hyper Light Drifter, Blasphemous, Hollow Knight

[@MissaeNoSekai1]

Ah yes... Final Fantasy X is a gem 💜, it's probably my favorite final fantasy. Since you enjoy games with a lot of story, if I may leave a suggestion: consider playing Metaphor, or some of the Persona games or the Xenoblade series (Specially Xenoblade 3, the story is so beautiful and it's available on switch) or Final Fantasy XVI :) Nice video. Subscribed 🙌

[@ruta1133]

If you get a PS5, I suggest trying Final Fantasy XIV for your first online game. The community is very friendly. It's very very low pressure. It's also a bit dull at the front end but at least you don't have to commit any money until you're like 200+ hours in.

[@BornToRant]

@@ruta1133 thanks for watching! I think I want to try and make my way through all of the FF games eventually! Also if you like RPG’s I just posted a review of The Witcher III earlier today! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zme8aohrnrR3aposi=jxagvhZlo-c0CnUX

[@pampamtamtam4001]

This is awesome to watch. Super interesting seeing the different opinions too. Makes me wonder how much is influenced by you being less engrossed in gaming. Final Fantasy 7 is one of my all time favorites, and it was not a childhood game for me. I've only started FFX, I really need to continue it. I think I prefer Arkham Asylum over City mostly because of nostalgia and its digestible size. My favorite of all time is Super Metroid. It is on the Switch Online game library. It is not known for its writing per se, but it's filled with environmental storytelling, exploration, lore, and tons of atmosphere. I don't know if it would be up your alley or not, but I'd love if you'd try it.

[@BornToRant]

@@pampamtamtam4001 thanks for watching! I’m planning on playing more FF games throughout the year and Metroid is one of my good friends favorite games, so it’s definitely on the list as well! Also - I just posted a review for The Witcher III if you’re interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zme8aohrnrR3aposi=jxagvhZlo-c0CnUX

[@wayfulz]

New subscriber here. This video is awesome and you’re so based about FFX. I would like to recommend Xenoblade Chronicles as a game with a similar vibe and story aspects to FFX, as well as the Persona games for strategic turn based combat.

[@leonardolavinsk6475]

FFX is my favourite game of all time, and i've played a Lot of stuff. Absolutely incredible game, has so much heart and soul into It, its truly incredible.

[@BornToRant]

Yeah it was unlike anything I'd ever experienced before, I really loved it and am very curious to see if any game will overtake it as my favorite!

[@Chlocean]

The thumbnail just being hot twinks (and Batman) is so relatable.

[@YatrikShah-wo9mi]

I LOVE story rich games but also appreciate a break from them from time to time. If you're ever looking for a game with effectively perfect gameplay mechanics I highly recommend picking up Mario Odyssey. I was never a big Mario guy but damn that game is superb, highly polished and incredibly fun from beggining to it's climactic end.

[@DarkMProductions]

Should you get a ps5, remember that also opens up nearly the entire ps4 library as well. And since you love Final Fantasy X so much, I have to recommend The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1-4. It's like sitting down with an amazing book that you can play. But it's a massive time commitment as each game is at least 80 hours long, and they have to be played in order. But that's 80 hours of rich characters, rich storytelling, and rich world buidling. Highly recommended. Oh, and look into the games of Yoko Taro, and Hideo Kojima as well. They are two of the best game directors around.

[@herb2110]

Since you seem to be very interested in the stories that games tell, I thought I could recommend some games that I think tell stories in ways only videogames can: 1. Outer Wilds This is my personal favorite game of all time, and the way it tells its story is very non-traditional. I can't say too much about it since it is very VERY spoiler-sensitive. But if you enjoy space travel and non-linear storytelling, then definitely give it a try. length: 16-20 hours 2. Undertale Undertale will probably be a hit or miss, especially since its story-telling relies on the subversion of tropes in videogame story-telling, so you may want to wait until you're more familiar with games before you play it. But it's one of my favorite games, and could be a nice light-hearted break from the more gritty, serious, cinematic games. length: 7-21 hours 3. Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild To be completely honest, the "main story" of this game is not particularly good or interesting (its not bad, just ok), however, what I think the game does well is telling the story of an entire land through its environment. Also, if you're not familiar with open-world games, this is easily my highest recommendation for an introduction to them. length: 50-200 hours 4. Disco Elysium In my opinion, this is easily the most well-written game ever made. However, the moment-to-moment gameplay might scare some people away as it is mostly comprised of lengthy conversations with the various NPC's in the world. Thankfully though, the vast majority of it is accompanied by incredible voice acting (make sure to get the "Final Cut" version if you want the full voice-over). length: 20-30 hours As a bonus, I would also recommend a game I played recently called "Mouthwashing." It's basically a psychological thriller short-film in the form of a ps2 style horror game. The game is pretty short (like 2 hours total), but the story leaves you with a lot to think about.

[@BornToRant]

@@herb2110 wow! Thank you for all the suggestions! Adding all of these to the list!

[@terrantootrill]

im glad you found your way back

[@bobbyboy_]

id recommend a few indie games if you most like stories, more often then not the driving factor of indie is the story, games like undertale, sea of stars, limbo, ori and the blind forest, hollow knight, nin souls, and lisa the painful are my big recommendations (lisa the painful should have an asterisk for hard topics like parental abuse)... if i had to pick one of those over the rest... it would be very hard to choose between two... undertale and sea of stars both made me cry in a very good way...

[@t0w0118]

Hi ! Great video, it's really cool to see you appreciate good games :3 Since you're on the Switch i would suggest you the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy, great J-RPGs with an amazing story, and their gameplay is like FF XII. The second opus can be a bit tidious on the pace tho. You also should give a try to Zelda BOTW, and Zelda TOTK which is the "sequel", that made improvements on all aspects. Zelda games have simple stories tho, with some deep themes when you read beetween the lines, and they have good visual and environmental story-telling. ANd they're great gameplay-wise :3 Hope we get more videos in this genre from you

[@SomeVoidling]

I love this keep up the good work. 👍

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

Given your love for David Lynch and Alan Wake, this might've been recommended already, but I HIGHLY encourage you to give Deadly Premonition a chance. There's a Nintendo Switch port called Deadly Premonition Origins, which I hear is a solid version of the game. It's a bizarre, surreal title that tells a really compelling story in a very Twin Peaks inspired town. Everyone in town is strange and the main character feels like Agent Dale Cooper's equally nutty cousin going on a similar adventure. It might feel a bit derivative based on that description and it kind of is, but it also manages to be unique and interesting in its own way. I don't want to bombard you with a bunch of recommendations, so I'll just leave it at Deadly Premonition, I really think you'll enjoy how off beat, strange, yet charming and endearing the game is.

[@BornToRant]

OH snap! I didn't realize that was a port, I thought it was a completely separate game! I'll add it to the list!

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

@BornToRant hell yeah, I hope you like it!

[@TheAbsol7448]

If you're interested in some older games, Steam has an absolutely enormous amount of them. GOG has a decent amount as well. There's also emulation to cover games that haven't been rereleased but are also way too expensive to buy physically.

[@jamiedockery7760]

I was hoping that FFX would be in here. I still have my physical copy of the game, and PS2 from 2001. They both still work with no problems. Everyone loves the story, and music of FFX. There are a few good games I could recommend of course I'm a different type of player, and played these games on the original consoles. Gears of War 1, Condemned: Criminal Origins, Halo 1-3, Halo: Reach, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and Sekiro

[@IzzyItachi]

You should try playing Fire Emblem Three Houses on the switch. It’s a great time. And it’s difficult, but not too difficult. And the characters are amazing.

[@MrLightlike78]

13:55 100% agree teedus sounds like tedious. Meanwhile TiDuss sounds way better. This is like the gif and jif conversation to me (side note...do you get Christmas gif-ts or Jif'ts...checkmate) Ahem...anyways great video

[@BornToRant]

@@MrLightlike78 see! You get it!

[@Charsept]

I just started FFX again a couple days ago. Top 5 game of all time. I wish games like that were still made regularly and with that level of pageantry. (The only thing recently that scratched that itch was Baldurs Gate 3)

[@BornToRant]

@@Charsept it really was such a disappointment starting and loving FFX only to learn that it was essentially the only game in the series with the CTB system and (from what I understand anyway) the last game in the series to really have turn based combat. I’m really eying the Persona series as my next JRPG adventure because of them being modern games with turn based combat

[@milemile4813]

As a grown ass man in my 30s I wanna hear another man in his 30s talk about FFX. One of my favourites of all time.

[@BornToRant]

You get it!

[@hermiona1147]

What did you think about Bioshock? I’m someone who never really played single player games before and this totally blew me away. The story, the voice acting, the music was amazing. I also really liked Arkham Asylum and I’m gonna play City this year.

[@BornToRant]

@@hermiona1147 I thought Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite were both really fun and strong games (honestly just outside my top 5) BUT I really did not care for Bioshock 2, it just felt so similar to Bioshock that I never ended up having much fun with it

[@antony_5261]

Story games but no Metal Gear Solid 1-3? No silent hill? Ico? Shadow of the Colossus? Return of the Obra Dinn? Portal? Max Payne? Soul Reaver? Inside? Outer wilds? You got a lot to still to play and blow your mind!

[@BornToRant]

@@antony_5261 really really want to play silent hill - had a coworker who LOVED it and was always talking about it

[@ssjbargainsale]

@@BornToRant A good order to play through SH would be SH2 (I would recommend the original, but if you really cant handle old games, I guess the remake is here now), then play 1 and 3. 2 is standalone, so it doesnt matter if you play it first

[@Twisted_Logic]

Based on your love of Twin Peaks and Allen Wake, a game you'll either absolutely adore or hate (depending on how willing you are to deal with good ol' fashioned jank) is Deadly Premonition. One of my favorite games, it's so good, yet so bad at the same time

[@BornToRant]

@@Twisted_Logic Thank you for watching!! A couple people have mentioned Deadly Premonition and it definitely looks interesting! Might even be the next shorter game I play! If you’re interested I’ve also added reviews for Resident Evil 4 & The Witcher III!

[@bswift1991]

I love hearing the perspective of someone who hasn't been a whole life gamer. It's really interesting! No shame in using guides for games. If you're not having fun what's the point? However I would say maybe give Arkham Knight one more chance if you get a ps5. The switch version is cursed and I can't imagine trying to drive the bat mobile while the game chugs along at about 6 frames per second either 😂

[@BornToRant]

@@bswift1991 thank you for watching! I’ll definitely give Arkham Knight another shot on the PS5 because the switch version really is borderline unplayable I also just posted a review for Resident Evil 4 if you’re interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qvnKeIZr5gpqc

[@BonoboPaBo]

Try Control and Allan Wake 2 I’m absolutely certain you’ll love the writing!

[@BornToRant]

@@BonoboPaBo definitely going to play both once I upgrade to a PS5! I was going to play Control on switch but only the cloud version is available and on principle I refuse to spend $40 to play a cloud version of it 😂 Also if you like horror games, I posted an RE4 review last week (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qvnKeIZr5gpqcsi=789GJfurx4EH8u5S) and I’ll have a review for The Witcher III up tomorrow morning!

[@Juice_Tortuga]

15:19 “Rico” XD

[@BornToRant]

@@Juice_Tortuga LOL I caught it on my very last watch before posting and thought “eh no one will notice” 😂

[@64ccd]

Having been playing video games since I was 4 (I'm in my 30s now), and now being a professional screenwriter, I think most video game stories suck. There are two games I'm pretty sure you would dig, story-wise: Kentucky Route Zero and Disco Elysium. The writing in DE is better than most media you will ever consume, and KRZ is closer to some of the best books of all time than any other video game.

[@gooseboxtv]

Always so wonderful to see new people in the hobby!! I hope you get the chance to play the last of us, half-life or cyberpunk 2077 cause they were kinda life changing for me

[@BornToRant]

@@gooseboxtv oh man - I watched my brother play Half-Life when we were in HS and remember thinking it looked too complicated for me 😂

[@lemenipocketshadow]

I absolutely love Half-life, one of my favorite first person shooters. Personally, I like 1 better than 2, even with 1 being jankier. I think most people prefer 2 from what I can tell, tho.

[@Zeverinsen]

Damn dude, you've got 367 subscribers but 359 comments? *_That's crazy!_* Here, have another subscriber. _BTW, play FF6!_

[@BornToRant]

@@Zeverinsen appreciate you subscribing! Truly the engagement on this video has been insane AND people have been incredibly kind as well, which is always a nice surprise! I just posted a review for RE4 on Thursday and I’ll have a review for the main story of The Witcher III up this coming Thursday (spoiler alert - I loved it!) I’m torn between doing FF6 or FF9 as my next FF game tbh!

[@ghosthost100]

Dude, Been obsessed with playing Final Fantasy games, since the start of the pandemic in 2020. For the first in 2020, I beat the main story in FFX, and I replayed it again in 2022. I am a late gamer too, because of my sheltered upbringing. That said, I am a light-gamer, I play 90% of the time for story, which is why I enjoy Jrpgs. Keep up the good work. PS I've cosplayed Tidus, FFX is my favorite FF game ever; currently I am playing Fantasian Neo Dimension, I recommend that game if you enjoyed FFX.

[@edisonchin2463]

1:55 that sync so well

[@BornToRant]

@@edisonchin2463 thank you!

[@meowmeow1010]

DUDE before playing AW2, you should play AW:American Nightmare and Control + 2nd DLC. It will make your experience so much better. There's a lot of context these games provide for AW2

[@BornToRant]

@meowmeow1010 oh hell yeah! Thanks for the heads up!

[@joshfracol2699]

You should play the whole Bioshock Collection I think you'll love it

[@BornToRant]

@@joshfracol2699 i actually played through all 3! I really really had a great time with the first game and infinite but I found 2 super underwhelming (tbh Bioshock and Infinite would probably be my #6 & #7 respectively)

[@MostPretentiousAnimeNerd-ri9ds]

@@BornToRant Bioshock 2 is a really mixed bag to me. At first I enjoyed it maybe even more than the first one but over time it felt so same-y for some reason. I can't really tell why. And the Little sister passage became very tedious. Still amazing game tho

[@aldon560]

I’m just getting back into gaming myself. The last system I had was a Dreamcast the pandemic brought me back to gaming

[@joelman1989]

What genres are you into?

[@BornToRant]

@@aldon560 oh man! The Dreamcast - haven’t thought about that one in years

[@soltymcmalty]

If ever you get the chance to play on PS5, Shadow of the Colossus, and the Psychonauts games are what I recommend. Shadow of the Colossus is both epic and tranquil. The epic comes in dense, bite sized pieces. The tranquility is everywhere and you get to the epic parts at your own pace. It's not a 100 hour adventure either. You could beat it in one sitting The psychonauts games are stylish, zany and hilarious 3d platformers where you venture into people's minds and improve their mental health. Each level and character is memorably unique.

[@cocoz1034]

If you want to try more Switch games I recommend all of the Xenoblade games, start with the first one and go chronological. If you like deep stories it will hook you well (plus since you tried out Final Fantasy and liked it I imagine it'd be a similar case)

[@BornToRant]

I’ll definitely be trying out Xenoblade later this year - I just posted a video on The Witcher III and I’ll be doing another once I finish the DLC I also started Persona 5 earlier this week so stay tuned for a video on that in the future! Many more game videos coming this year!

[@yetticuda]

As someone who stepped away from online gaming and went back to story games. On the switch try nier automata. It’s also on pc and PS. But it feels so natural on the switch. Amazing story game.

[@brainofjtd]

“Rikku is just there” oh man, he doesn’t even know.

[@BornToRant]

Tbh that line was lowkey just to annoy one of my friends 😂 I did not expect this video to blow up like it did!

[@yelnatsu]

Gave the Arkham trilogy a chance last summer..all 🔥🔥 for sure definitely agree with you on the batmobile in Knight, been playing driving games my whole life & i've never seen a car be so overused lol. Great video 👍

[@zPamboli]

You need to play Final Fantasy 6 one of the best written classic JRPGs of all time, and pixel graphics age a whole lot better than early 3d games like FF7. I'm currently playing 7 remake and I'm really enjoying it, but the original 7, I just can't. But, when I tried FF6 I got hooked instantly, each character (except a few joke ones) has it's own story and motivations and has it's time to shine, all of them (again, except a the few joke ones) have important roles in the story, and the music is 10/10, Nobuo Uematsu is a genious.

[@BornToRant]

@@zPamboli I tried playing 8 after finishing 12 and just never got into it - sounds like I should give 6 a real try next!

[@bobbyboy_]

@@BornToRant 8 is a bit of a rough one honestly, you have to really get past the knowledge of the junction system to like it. (aswell as getting past the poor and undesirable story points/archs) i think out of the "main franchise games" its the most contested of them, gameplay is meh, story is meh. I think its main fan base are either people whos first FF was 8, or fans of romance. personally for the latter i think yuna and tidus had a better relationship then squall and rinoa but still.

[@lemenipocketshadow]

@@BornToRant Yes 8 is very hard to get into, but after you get a handle on all the menuing, it's fun and it does have a small cult following. I'd put 8 off for a while, and revisit it after you've played more RPGs.

[@andr0zzsenpai]

If you love movies, then you DEFINITELY have to check out the Metal Gear Solid series, and you're in luck, because they released the first trilogy on switch like a year ago. Another personal recommendation of mine is the Xenoblade series, the entire series is on the switch, the stories are incredible. My favorite is 2 and because of the awesome story, music and characters. So if you end up playing them I hope you enjoy them!

[@BornToRant]

@@andr0zzsenpai MGS is definitely one that I wouldn’t have thought to play until seeing sooo many comments recommending it!

[@Ronjonbify]

@@BornToRant Second MGS. MGS and FF VII came out within a few years of each other, I'd say they were the first big budget / popular games to really emphasize stories (FF VI did too but didn't sell as well in the West). You have a lot of amazing and excellent experiences to look forward to!

[@BornToRant]

@ronjonbify MGS will definitely be getting played at some point! Going to try and run through and make videos for a lot of games this year I just posted a RE4 video and I’ll be doing The Witcher III soon(ish) as well! After that I’m going to let the viewers help me decide on which games to play next!

[@knightsolaire3404]

Also you should make a lil discord one day for people to give you recs or help show you the ropes with multiplayer games! It can be really great to learn from others in the space

[@BornToRant]

@@knightsolaire3404 this is such a great idea! I’ll definitely make something like that in the future!

[@misterfox6094]

Playing games online like any arena battler or any fps game definitely takes getting used to the community....I personally enjoy it and yes, it can be chaotic. I will say playing og WoW back in the early 2000's on a PvP server was unforgettably fantastic...that being said, as I get older I fully understand not wanting to deal with ppl online lol, it's exhausting.

[@edselgreaves6503]

Are you me? 😂 Your channel represents me perfectly. Subscribing right now!

[@BornToRant]

Thank you for subscribing! Truly means the world!

[@MrNood1e]

Great list. These are all fantastic games. Did you play the Alan Wake DLC? I'm not saying it'll make things more clear about ending, but it does add a little bit. And I'm going to be that guy, but it is pronounced Tee-dus. The game director confirmed it in the September 2001 issue of EGM (for any nerds who want a reference).

[@BornToRant]

@@MrNood1e I did not! I’ll have to see if the dlc is available on switch!

[@Kamn_exe]

If you like story telling and turn based combat, try Baldurs Gate 3. You'll love it. Also i gotta recommend the Monster Hunter series.

[@DJTakakuma]

Sorry to post another comment so quick, but I forgot an important one! Deadly Premonition! You HAVE to play Deadly Premonition! It's almost literally Twin Peaks: The Video Game. It's called Deadly Premonition Origins on Switch. Don't bother with the sequel though.

[@BornToRant]

@@DJTakakuma OH FUCK YES. That sounds right up my alley!

[@DJTakakuma]

@@BornToRant Also I think the spam filter may have eaten my other comment since I don't see it. Can you check your filtered messages? I'd hate to have to type out such a long list again! lol

[@BornToRant]

Damn! I checked my held comments and don’t see anything! Let’s see if it shows up overnight, it wouldn’t surprise me even a little bit if it popped up tomorrow lol

[@DJTakakuma]

@@BornToRant Ah, well I'll just list it again here if I can remember it all. I had a bunch of extra details but I'll just give you the list of stuff you should look into! :) Persona 5 Royal. Dragon Quest XI (has a 10 hour demo), Octopath Traveler, Final Fantasy 9, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Okami, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate... I feel like I'm forgetting some though.

[@vander78]

Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy give this a try.

[@ugh7390]

You should DEFINITELY get into the Yakuza series, highly recommended

[@TGamingFanatic]

If you want another turn based rpg series with a lot of plot and world building, look into the legend of heroes. There are over 10 games but the way they build of each other is amazing think of it like the MCU where each game has its own plots but playing each game expands the scope with hints and references

[@FlipzMCL]

If it's story that draws you in to gaming, you _have_ to try out the Xenoblade Chronicles series. The first game in particular I think you'd vibe with, and from there the rest of the numbered titles flow naturally. (Xenoblade Chronicles X is a side-series that isn't directly connected to 1-3, as far as we currently know.) My advice for 2 and 3: go ahead and spring for the DLC straight away; you're definitely going to want to play the new story expansions after each main game anyway, so you might as well benefit from the bonus resources and costumes and such in the main game that come with buying the DLC.

[@BornToRant]

@@FlipzMCL Xenoblade has come HIGHLY recommended from lots of comments! I just wrapped the main story for The Witcher IIII (review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zme8aohrnrR3aposi=oau6yYQHrYab9QS6) and I’m working my way through the DLC I also just picked up Persona 5, so that will be my next JRPG, but Xenoblade HAS to come after that!

[@beardlessdragon]

Goated opinion. FFX is in my top 10 fave games. Hope you continue to enjoy your gaming journey! Some recommendations based on what you've liked so far and may enjoy branching out into: Hollow Knight (mind-blowingly good game, subtler approach to storytelling using worldbuilding and discovery to reveal things about the narrative, fantastic world and characters, perfect gameplay imo) Okami (the most "video games are art" kind of game I've ever played; the story, world, characters, artstyle, and music will all take your breath away) Xenoblade Chronicles (may scratch that RPG itch again but a bit more active combat than strictly turn-based; top tier story and music) Shadow of the Colossus (a classic; combines epic climatic battles with an engaging emotional experience) EDIT: Just realized Shadow of the Colossus is not available on Switch! But if you ever have access to a PS4 and it sounds like a game you wanna try, I do recommend it

[@itsChanandler]

Bro, play NIER AUTOMATA. You will never ever ever regret it

[@BornToRant]

@@itsChanandler Thank you for watching! I think you’re the first person to suggest this one! I’ll add it to the list! I just finished up the main story for The Witcher III and posted a review for it yesterday and I started the DLC for TW3 and booted up Persona 5 earlier this week - videos on both coming soon(ish)!

[@PloysMaw]

This was a neat video. Also that moment when he discovers the more off beat series such as Fuga Melodies Of Steel, Death end re;Quest and Science Adventure.

[@BornToRant]

As someone that grew up going to DIY shows and watching indie movies I def want to lean into more indie titles in the future!

[@PloysMaw]

@BornToRant I'm only a new subscriber but from I can gather if you're a fan of great stores then perhaps look into playing 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Disco Elysium Final Cut and Triangle Strategy.

[@skyrider11910]

Ah, this is great. Loved this from start to finish. FFX being #1 is just heartwarming. I really love FF Franchise. If possible, I really really recommend you to play FF9 or even better FF Tactics. You won't be disappointed! Also, you may as well try No More Heroes on Switch. It's great, really. It is a funny commentary on the gaming all together and goes very meta at times. You may like it. Also, you may also try Metal Gear Solid franchise. Has an amazing plot but the series is from 2000s, so the graphics are not that modern. And it's a stealth shooter, so you may like that too, I guess. Xenoblade series is a must try, since you really liked FFX, these games may really surprise you, even after FFX/FFXII. It's a must play for Switch owners. And of course, if you'd like something more surreal, you can try playing Death Stranding. It's a really unique video game with a slow gameplay but really interesting story & lore. Hope this helps, thanks for the great video!✨

[@BornToRant]

@@skyrider11910 thank you for watching and giving suggestions! These are all on the list of games to play eventually!

[@skyrider11910]

@BornToRant hope you'll enjoy each and every one of them!

[@iShredStreets]

Awesome video! I had to stop at FFX though because I’m playing it and don’t want any spoilers. 😁

[@BornToRant]

@@iShredStreets always a safe bet! I don’t think I spoil anything big BUT I did use some footage from the final battle

[@celestials6492]

Whenever you get your hands on a PS5 I think you'd love God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok. They're incredible examples of games with stellar gameplay and storytelling

[@BornToRant]

@@celestials6492 from what little I know about these games I’m very intrigued!

[@celestials6492]

@@BornToRant When it comes to storytelling in games, Playstation exclusives definitely have some of the best. Those two are must-plays, but I would also recommend Horizon Zero Dawn, the Uncharted series, Ghost of Tsushima, and Detroit Become Human. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Alan Wake 2 though, never played the first but adored the sequel