10 Excellent Modern JRPGs That I Recommend to Anyone

[@TheKisekiNut]

If Ys IX interests you, then I've got some more vids for the series here! kzbin.info/aero/PLOiA_KESrFhSeWKXNzTar9aJdURookIGy

[@Mikiiiiiiiiiip]

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[@dontbothertoreply9755]

Tales or Arise has the best behind in the series sir and most underrated in games, Kisara is top waifu. Oh we had the same GOTY with Octopath Traveller II it was also the best soundtrack same as Granblue had the best one this year, however Chained Echoes is a magnific game, this game Atelier Sophie 2, I will play it, also you are the first one that liked Harvestella, I will give it a try because of you, would you try Fantasian Neon Dimension? So far is great. Also do you have a list of top 10 games this year? I played around 60 but haven't finished them all, as soon as I finish Berseria I will continue Star Ocean the Divine Force.

[@d3smond]

I know Ys IX is generally not as well regarded as Ys VIII, but man I truly loved every single moment I spent with Ys IX.

[@landonstallings2891]

I agree, it was a great time

[@AceWing905]

A lot of this boils down to how many people don't like urban settings and instead want tropical islands and forests and stuff like that On the other hand, if verticality and an urban environment that seems to be influenced by old European architecture is your sort of thing, then IX is absolutely a blast (VIII still wins overall thanks to Dana in my book, but IX is still so damn close)

[@mbern4530]

@@AceWing905 The problem with the urban setting is that it loses the sense of discovery and exploration you get in the other games. It also causes most of the game to take place in dungeons and caves which start to seem very "samey" after a while. It's still a great game though, and it wasn't until my second playthrough that I really appreciated the fantastic story it tells.

[@PantsaBear]

​@@mbern4530 Idk I kinda disagree with that when it comes to this game. They do a very solid job making the dungeons feel distinct, and honestly hearing people say "the whole game takes place in the city" for the sake of spoilers is really doing it no favors. No, the whole game does NOT take place in the city, and it has plenty of settings it alternates between Is it as different as a giant island across multiple time periods like in Ys VIII? No. Is Ys IX better designed and more fun to traverse? Absolutely. IX would probably be the universal best game in the series if VIII didn't have Dana lmao (listen I love her character, but that game isn't much better as others would have you believe)

[@obake6290]

I did feel that Ys IX was a step down from the masterpiece that was VIII, but it was still an excellent game and my second favorite entry in a series of great games.

[@thecognitiverambler8911]

Octopath 2 was such an absolute blast. Couldn't put it down until I 100% completed it.

[@AlbertoMonroy-lq2vw]

The game feels disjointed and is extremely easy. No real main protagonist to carry you through the story. Only a beautiful world but that's it. Gameplay is interesting but because it lacks difficulty you know you can breeze through stuff.

[@thecognitiverambler8911]

@@AlbertoMonroy-lq2vw I mean, true, but I don't play JRPGs for deep mechanical challenge, so I guess to me that's a non-issue.

[@Gamer4life-n1i]

Same here, OT2 and Star Ocean 2R I couldn’t put down until 100% both games. 😊

[@TheKisekiNut]

Every other playthrough went on hold for OT2, amazing game.

[@jeffreydean5112]

I love that game so much. Beat it multiple times (testing different jobs for different people). Tons of fun and the music is unbelievable!

[@AoiNoSakura.]

if you like the Atelier series, I'd like to recommend WitchSpring R. it's less complex compared to Atelier 's crafting system and focused more in the storyline. but it has one of the best maps/visuals and the story surprisingly has depths to it. the cutscene's also well made and the camera work is great especially on important events.

[@ndpGAMES]

Love Monochrome Mobius getting a shout out. One of my favorite games of last year after watching the full Utawarerumono anime. Excited to see what a sequel does.

[@calvinmatthews1527]

Yep, Octopath Traveler 2 is definitely a gem, so are many of these others. People who love JRPGs should certainly at least one of these games. Nice vid man.

[@queen_blaze4872]

I generally only play like 2-3 JRPGs a year because of lack of time, but when I say I binged Tales of Arise in like a week I was so hooked. Same with 3 Houses, I remember being unable to put my Switch down. I dropped Atelier Sophie a couple years ago, but I might pick it up again and then play Sophie 2 afterwards. Another game though that I got really hooked on was Tokyo Mirage Sessions- Encore came out in 2020 and while I played the original, the remastered version definitely elevated the game for me!

[@tootall4joo]

Man, I’m 20 hours into daybreak, still have to go back and finish UO, and still haven’t even touched some of the releases this year like IW or P3R. And now even more games to add to my list. Also it is crazy that FE3H came out 5 years ago now like you said.

[@TheKisekiNut]

I'm actually doing quite well this year. Played about 20 so far.

[@aspectofdecay007]

IW?

[@mattneal4309]

Infinite wealth​@@aspectofdecay007

[@TachibanaTengoku]

UO?

[@tylercosgrove5869]

Megaton Musashi is amazing!! You absolutely sold me on the game in your other video. More people need to play that game.

[@TheKisekiNut]

It looks like they actually got the memo too, a few content creators have been sponsored to spread the word further.

[@TheInfinityMaster1]

Personally I would recommend Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition (PC/Switch) as a "modern JRPG" that is a "must-play" for anyone who loves video games! :) (I'm also re-playing *Monster Hunter Stories Remastered* at the moment and having a TON of fun with it too when it comes to collecting monsties and *changing their elements!* :D)

[@MJ-oi6ul]

THANK YOU! ❤

[@meemee0797]

Ys IX brought me to the Ys series. I love its story quite a notch more than Ys VIII actually because the darker mood and it definitely felt like the turning point for his journey when he is being more known and we started to see how his previous actions starting to impact his journey. Being stuck in one city kind of bother me in the beginning but that quickly faded once the game mechanics and the area opened up. Now, I only wish that Monochrome Mobius comes to switch :/

[@fierytigergaming8112]

Plus, the characters actually feel more like a family - In VIII, it was more of a "We're going to have to work together to survive" situation

[@otame4771]

I agree with Atelier Sophie 2. I really liked the synthesis mechanics and the game doesn't feel like it was dragged on for too long. I still love the other Atelier games but Sophie 2 is peak Atelier for me...

[@JuneieBack]

I literally JUST finished Ys IX a few minutes before watching this video. It’s my first game in the series and I genuinely cried by the end. I challenged myself to finish it in a week which I never do and actually did it. It’s a truly fantastic game!

[@alasswholikeslazersxx959]

Lots of great stuff in here! Been meaning to get into Octopath Traveler 2 for some time now since I loved the first one so much! I'm surprised Unicorn Overlord isn't in here though!

[@TheKisekiNut]

OT2 is now on other platforms too! I didn't have that luxury when it first released.

[@alasswholikeslazersxx959]

@@TheKisekiNut oh true that’s totally fair!

[@jeffreydean5112]

OT2 is 100% worth it. The music itself won me over the first time I played it.

[@Saihamm]

LET'S GOOOO OCTOPATH TRAVELER 2!!!!! I can't express everything why I love the game so much, you won't truly know unless you yourself try it.

[@BrandonMalone-x1b]

Xenoblade 3

[@Ragnarok2060]

Great list! I've had Monochrome Mobius on my wishlist forever, gonna pull the trigger.

[@FlyingFocs]

Ngl, I got so bored with the final dungeon of Tales of Arise, that upon recognizing we were nearing final boss time (and what a final boss) and both thinking I was ready, I spent the next twenty hours finishing the side quests I was now drastically overpowered for. And I’m so glad I did just to get all the character interactions. They were what kept me going.

[@chelseabighetty4722]

I finally, after years of watching videos and being so intrigued and excited to try….played my first Atelier game this year. Atelier Lulua and I am completely hooked! 100 hours plus. This franchise has everything I look for in a game! Wow! The collecting, levelling, alchemy, story and the world are just so much fun! How each game has a different protagonist and alchemy system is so fresh and exciting! Next up is Lydie and Suelle and then Sophie 2! (Both I have bought and ready to go) Thanks so much for your dedicated, passionate reviews of the series and knowledge of the games! Such a great channel!

[@wendyjones3967]

Great video. I played most of the games on this list. Now I'm putting Octopath II on my Christmas list.

[@TheKisekiNut]

Might benefit from a Christmas sale too!

[@robdiquattro5590]

any plans on picking up persona 3 reload or Unicorn Overlord? Those were my top two experiences of the year so far! Ive had that musashi robot game on my wishlist since you first mentioned it, waiting for a sale

[@TheKisekiNut]

I've played UO, P3R is on my PC to play.

[@shantotto1wife519]

Bought megaton musashi after seen your original video and i enjoyed it a lot, thanks!

[@uppernimbus]

Three Houses and Xenoblade 3, such amazing games they are! Great list dude, loved it ❤️

[@hungrytaco6879]

Amazing, finally a list that doesn’t ad like 6-8 games to my backlog !

[@neogamer6461]

Playing SMT Vengeance now. Also playing Trails through Daybreak but focusing on SMTV. Finished the demo so I can just continue from Ch. 2. I'm excited for Ys X, even more so than TTD. I also am looking forward to Metaphor Refantazio and Visions of Mana. This year has still got plenty of JRPG goodness.

[@jrpggamer93]

Great video brother !!!! I've yet to play a ys game there next on my collection list an I'm pumped to play them! An I just got trails through day break !!! Trails is my all time favorite series so I'm excited to play it !!!!

[@filejacker00]

Fantastic list, happy to say i've played 6, and have 2 in the backlog all ready to go... i must be on the right track!

[@brandonthomas6602]

Cannot overstate how much I love this channel

[@kevinlabelle4229]

The SMT V canon of vengeance also has a hidden key item during the third act, where the plot begins to diverge the most, and it is called the Kiou Sword I believe. I’m very close to the end of the Vengeance route, and it seems like that sword can only be used while playing the original canon, yet can only be obtained during the vengeance route. The Robotic demon shows up and says “the sword has no function in the current timeline, let me hold on to it so that it may be passed on back to you in another timeline.” I don’t know how yet, but even the original canon should offer differences if you play it during your second playthrough.

[@Thtambitiousguy]

Mannn Monochrome Mobius has been on my wishlist all year lol. Between FF7 rebirth (almost done) and now daybreak I have no time still but I wanna grab it eventually Also if I could respectfully add an 11th game to the list I’d put Eternights here. Underrated gem Thanks for another good video TKN

[@keeptv1918]

I’ve just started playing tales of arise (I’m at the 4th lord so I’ve been playing for a couple weeks) and it is a really great game! Absolutely hate the dlc practices but the game itself is really quite good

[@buggy946]

Great video, love the channel. Your content is great 👍🏽

[@Himmelschenk]

I see Ramizel on thumbnail, I click

[@rodgamer6713]

You putting Atelier Sophie 2 a 10 out of 10 earn you a sub, my favorite game in my favorite JRPG series

[@HellPedre]

wow, theres some really good recommendations here! great video!

[@drewboi2001]

Great choices as always! Been holding onto Ys IX and X for a while after beating Ys VIII last year, but can't wait to get back into the series!

[@xXGhostStalker]

Absolutely loved Monochrome Mobius. I agree, the best way to experience the game is have knowledge of the Mask games and excited to see what the obvious sequel will be since Monochrome doesnt line up with Mask of Deception

[@dontbothertoreply9755]

Tales or Arise has the best behind in the series sir and most underrated in games, Kisara is top waifu. Oh we had the same GOTY with Octopath Traveller II it was also the best soundtrack same as Granblue had the beet one this year, however Chained Echoes is a magnific game, this game Atelier Sophie 2, I will play it, also you are the first one that liked Harvestella, I will give it a try vecause of you,

[@Eagleknight815]

Got a few new games on the wishlist. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@Zlc07]

I just finished "Tales of Arise" and I love it! obviously it's not perfect and I understand why. But it's in my top 5 now and thanks to it I'm gonna play others Tales of.

[@phyrm4691]

Megaton Musashi Mentioned 🔥❤ I love this game

[@tums666]

surprised I didn't see dragon quest 11 on this. it is incredibly simple for a jrpg which is good for new players but is polished to the max. Despite starting as a basic hero journey it very quickly drops a surprise twist to the adventure. Also great supporting cast.

[@magnumopus8124]

Megaton musashi caught my eye when I saw mazinger was in the game. I had no clue that getter robo was as well. I had it on my wish list for a while. Maybe I should go ahead and get it.

[@HellzAssassn]

Such a wonderful list and I can't disagree with anything you've mentioned. I've yet to play Xenoblade, Ateliar and Megaton Musashi. On the topic of Trails, I do agree, Daybreak 2 was... disappointing, and quite possibly one of the weakest games in the series (story-wise), but by far one of the best when it comes to combat. I also noticed they removed "Crimson Sin" from the global version. I've still got my CE preordered and will absolutely play it again in English, as I did for Daybreak 1, which is one of my top favourites. CS4 is also another one of my top favourites in the series, so, glad you agree and F the haters! o7 Definitely excited for Kai No Kiseki in September! Already have my Limited Edition preordered from Falcom. I like seeing your love for Arise too. Arise made it to my top fav Tales game, right besides Berseria. Octopath 2 was my GoTY right next to the juggernaut, FF16. It was that good, so it's an absolutely mandatory recommendation. I've heard a lot of good about the Atelier series, but there's so many games and I'm not sure where to start and where to even begin. Maybe one day I'll get to it.

[@Airadozik]

Excellent recommendations. Thanks for the video

[@jrpggamer93]

3 houses was my first fire emblem game I've had the pleasure to play it was amazing !! Can't wait to get playing the others

[@vkg313]

Did you play eiyuden chronicles 100 heroes?

[@alanwattie6093]

Glad to see love given to these great games. Ys9 was probably my 2nd favorite of the series as the gifts and verticality were such a blast to play with. Sophie 2 was my game of the year for 2022 and my favorite of the series I’ve seen so far. I really hope Monochrome Mobius brings more people to the series as imo Utawarerumono is one of the best stories I’ve experienced.

[@TheKisekiNut]

It's pretty much all on Monochrome Mobius. Physical copies of the visual novel are like gold dust, and it's fairly limited on platforms otherwise. The sequel to MM won't bring new players in either, I imagine it'll carry on immediately after the events of the first game.

[@lasselen9448]

I've played Ys IX, FE3H, XC3 and ToA, and I feel the same way about all of them. Almost; I think XC3 has better combat than XC2 (although maybe not than Torna), but that's a detail. As for the others, is Atelier Sophie 2 any good on Switch? I'm looking for a portable game for the holidays.

[@elweondelasweas836]

13:02 The real comparison has to be between Ryza 2 and Sophie 2. Both use the same engine, but Sophie 2 is slightly better, and Sophie 2 engine was used for Ryza 3.

[@krisnantoprayogosantoso4033]

2:28 precisely the reason why I love Ys IX more than Ys VIII. While the environment of Ys VIII is more colorful and exotic, the story of Ys IX felt more personal to me, especially with that Blue Feather side quest. And also Raging Bull is a lot more fun to control compared to Sahad.

[@ShiniqamiHime]

Oh my god thank you SO much for picking SMTVV over Persona 💖

[@threeswordssama]

Fire Emblem three houses is outstanding. Can't wait to get into the Ys series when X comes out.

[@mohalo1286]

Nice video. I'd recommend Chained Echoes if you haven't. A masterpiece in gameplay and story.

[@deathgrasp7]

I had every game you said except megaton, but its on my wishlist

[@Adrian_888]

The reason why the soundtrack of Falcom games has been dropping in quality is because they've been replacing Jindo with Singa. I suggest you to check out "The Fascinating World of Falcom's Music" by Rush hour if you haven't watched it yet.

[@Iamtheamazingmrg]

Yeah, definitely have to agree with Daybreak being a masterpiece. All of the pre-release marketing made out that Van was going to be some edgelord straddling the line between light and dark, but he's actually just a goofball and fits nicely into teh pantheon of Trails leads without missing a beat. It was also really refreshing to have a character not creepily hitting on all the young cast (I'm looking at you, Rean!) Tales of Arise was fantastic. Until the last dungeon anyway, but we won't talk about that because the rest of the game was superb.

[@asilver50]

I loved xenoblade chronicles 3, but the cutscenes were so long. It felt like every time you ran to a marker on the map, there was a cutscene. The story was confusing but still really good. Plus, the battle system is awesome.

[@Javifaa]

Serious question: Have you given the SaGa games a shot? The Octopath Traveler series kind of works as a spiritual succesor of those, specifically in the non-linear story part.

[@starknightlumina8680]

Romancing SaGa 2 remake seems to be very promising. Will be jumping into the series with that one later this year.

[@KramerJones]

I’m about to start playing SMT devil survivor

[@RwnEsper]

One of the best games on 3/DS in my opinion! DS: Overclocked is definitely more user friendly.

[@OmegaBladeAlpha]

I couldn't agree more that Monstrum Nox should be played. It might top Ys VIII for me, personally. I just liked all the characters that much. And I absolutely enjoyed all the callbacks and references. I still need to go through the Utawarerumono series. I have them all on Steam, but time is a terribly limited resource these days.

[@shadowdeathh8158]

The only 2 games that I haven’t played yet (or on my wish list waiting for a sale) were the first 2 games.

[@RomanJr316]

I LOVE Y’s Vlll. I just started my second play through but stopped in chapter 5 because I started Trails through Daybreak. However, I’m lucky and happy that I love Y’s lX too. I know a lot of people didn’t like it but I really really liked it. I agree 8 was better but I still loved 9

[@rodelcorton8815]

Glad i played and already finished all of these recommendations now on to those backlogs that doesnt seem to go away and just keeps piling up 😅

[@Nezan]

Megaton available in the west?

[@Botruc]

Where do I find more time to play these games? I've played some already but there are so many more I'd like to play! I need to find time to play Daybreak soon!

[@Lukja08]

Did they ever fix the Monochrome Mobius issue with sound not playing?

[@TheKisekiNut]

I never had an issue with sound. The main problems I had were the 'faceless NPCs' that was a design choice and some other graphical glitches. They later patched the NPC's, I know that much.

[@lavayuki]

Sophie 2 is the only one of the mysterious games I don't yet have. I played sophie years ago, and recently bought firis and L+S, and working on the firis platinum but plan on getting Sophie 2 at some point. i loved Ys 9, it was my favourite Ys title, I actually liked it more than 8 for the darker atmosphere and characters. I have sakuna but not yet played it, as I still have Ys 10 and Persona 3 reload in my backlog

[@mrnewb2373]

first time i ever heard of someone say utawarerumono correct without stuttering

[@cristersonchee1988]

Just curious why you don't recommend any final fantasy title in your channel? Is it overrated or don't like it? just asking.🙂

[@MgMg-mn5qs]

What about the Springwitch R?Not recommam it?

[@MetalMike87]

Still waiting for an sequel after the cliffhanger at the end of "Xenoblade Chronicles X" ... but I guess I'll wait forever

[@monkeydluffy5054]

The three games on this list i definitely want try to play are 3 and 7 hopefully one day soon trails through daybreak

[@TheSteelers4190]

I agree about CS IV. I don't get the hate for it. It's my favorite from the CS arc. Such a banger.

[@TheRealMaruki]

The story and whatnot is all over the place, but it didn't take away from the experience for me.

[@sofabored2150]

Can you recommend me a few with character creation?

[@raz0gaming]

SMT 5 vengeance is top notch,tho atlus releasing the same game,but SMT 5 on it's own is good,not to mention P5 that aged quiet fantasticly and exploaded by the P5R to make more in depth content,as well as P3 reload that is FANTASTIC reload and i hope they want to do the same for the rest P1 and P2 games although they aren't the best selling so maybe it's not really beneficial for atlus to remake less popular title and also the new atlus's release is Metaphor ReFantazio is also crazy,i love the UI so much that it even better than the P5R UI,although the combat RnG is just like SMT which many people hit or miss with,the restart mechanic is not necessary here and the difficulty is significantly harder than P5R,and the story is just so good i might mention like a dragon and like a dragon infinite wealth,although they aren't the anime style Jrpg but they are actually Jrpg with fair grinding and enjoyable,also it is passable without any grind in the original but sadly it's not the case on infinite wealth and the grind is harder compared to your regular ez bussiness in original like a dragon,the gameplay is significantly improved but you call it,the story is the drawback of the infinite wealth compared to original like a dragon but don't get me wrong the story is good but it can't got me hooked enough compared to the original like a dragon

[@andredevarie1]

Man.....I can't believe Loop8 isn't on this list....😢😂

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

YS IX was fantastic, such a good action game Having a good time with Trails trough Daybreak recently, its very good Shin Megami Tensei Venceance

[@teakAUS]

While I cant really disagree with these, Like a Dragon is in my eyes one of the elite RPGs of the last 5 years. Amazing protagonist (best of the last 5 years for sure imo), great supporting cast. Only real negative is the combat is basic (fixed in the sequel this year) but its certainly not bad.

[@KisekiFan]

personally i would also recommend Scarlet Nexus, Fate Samurai and Caligula Effect Overdose and 2. Dropping everything in my backlog and going through Daybreak and i am totally enjoying it especially the new gameplay and orbament system, i concur that Cold Steel 4 is also my 2nd favorite with my 1st being Sky SC and 3rd being Azure. Kinda a bit shame that the OST isn't as good as those from past games, though some are good but its a lot less than before, my only issue with CS 4 is that the OP animation and art seems rushed hence why its quality isn't as good compared to the other Trails series but banger song though.

[@corey2232]

Octopath Traveler 2 is the first game I've bought that actually made me feel guilty for waiting to buy it on sale... 😅 I didn't really like the first one, so I just ignored it for almost a year until I saw it finally go half off on Steam. But half way through, I realized why Steam reviews were "Overwhelmingly Positive." By the time I was done, I seriously felt so bad that I waited so long! The game DESERVES a sequel, and it'd be a shame if low sales somehow prevents that!

[@TheKisekiNut]

I think that was the biggest barrier OT2 had to overcome, it's first game put doubts in peoples minds. I never played the first, but I do know OT2 is a masterpiece.

[@majormetcalf1225]

I fell of the trials series by cold steel 3 its plot moved so slow it totally killed my excitement.

[@foxtartz]

@TheKisekiNut I am kinda surprised you liked Monochrome Mobius so much? I was a little disappointed by the poor visual quality and how generic the UI seemed. Maybe I should give it a second chance tho?

[@Mystra]

Trails Through Daybreak and Ys III: Wanderers From Ys remaster that's coming out early 2025.

[@SuiteLifeofDioBrando]

Might check out sophie 2

[@bryanbahantka6969]

Hopefully Monochrome gets ported to the next Switch console

[@NivraNabru]

12:29 totaly agree with you, i even think that game is more optimized than the ryza 1&2. like the frames, button inputs, seamless battle transitions, much more to elaborate. but yes because ryza is thikker it casts a shadow on sophie

[@lemonsquishy197]

I recently came across someone who told me there's no good modern JRPGs besides Honkai Star Rail because "I can just hop on quicky then hop out" and "I don't want to waste my time in these long JRPGs". I told him, that he both dislikes JRPGs and gaming since he think HSR is good because he doesn't have to play for more than 5min daily and JRPGs are too long. Yet somehow he blamed me for not making sense and left in the middle of the convo. I didn't play too many JRPGs in the last year, but saying both the genre lacks good modern entries and is a waste of time? I sure don't spout such nonsense lol

[@dogwithsunglasses4051]

Every time i hear complains about Cold Steel 4 its always about Rean. Some i saw were genuinely offended that he got a happy ending. Im with you i love the game

[@S_Hyde]

Found it a bit funny how you were disappointed by Vesperia and loved Arise, meanwhile I ended up hating Arise (still put around 90 hours into finishing it though) and am looking forward to replaying Vesperia after knocking a few more games from my backlog.

[@BusesAreFatCars]

It is a very strange opinion. I found Vesperia was the better game in it's combat, characters, art style, story... It was definitely the better game all around. Tales Of Arise was a slog to get through and so much of it was bland.

[@foreveraweeb3514]

I love xenoblade chronicles 2 and think the gacha mechanic was done well, plus it's not like people don't tend to grind in jrpgs so grinding for additional party members shouldn't have been a issue. Xenoblade 3 has the best story for me, shame future redeemed is digital only

[@lpfan4491]

I want to suffer less, not more. They need to throw these crazy grinds out of the series, it is never any fun.

[@iniksbane]

I really like Tales of Arise, except for the final dungeon. The rest of the game is super fun.

[@rremnar]

I played Ys VIII and I enjoyed it, even though it had a slow start. It pushed all the right buttons with me for a decent JRPG. As for most of the games on your list, I wouldn't say they are 10/10, more like 7/10 or less, except for a few. They are highly criticised for either technical problems, mediocre quality, or adding a cash shop. It's the same thing with the latest Star Ocean, 6?. It's an OK game but it gets a side ways thumb. Not so bad for a thumb down, but not so great for a thumbs up.

[@BrunoCAquino]

Im finishing elden ring dlc so I think ill start trails through daybreak soon

[@obake6290]

Ys IX - Not as good as VIII, but refreshing to see a different entry highlighted. And to be clear, still an excellent game in its own right. Been hearing a lot of very positive things about Daybreak. Maybe I will make it that far in the series eventually. I've been trying to convince myself to go finish up Azure but just cannot find the motivation. Game is boring, sorry. I'm a hair's breadth from dropping it and just trying Cold Steel next year or maybe late this year at the earliest. The Atelier series has sadly been demoted off my "buy day 1" list. Part of it is that I have some older entries I still want to work through. Part of it is that Sophie 2 didn't really grab me at the time, then I didn't like Ryza 3 at all, then Resliana was freaking gacha trash. Once I find time to at least finish Totori, Meruru, and the Marie remake maybe I will give those newer entries another chance. But for now I feel like Atelier is circling the drain (AKA no longer offering what I want out them.) I am largely of the same opinion as you on Tales of Arise. I'm a little more down on it I suppose. I really enjoyed about half of it. Excellent graphical presentation and a pretty decent OST, standard Sakuraba Motoi fare. Most fun combat from Tales I can remember, simple but actually pretty well told story, and a cast of characters that I found to be a mixed bag, but at least they were colorful for the most part. Then "things" happen and it all goes south. The story goes off the rails in the worst way and the enemies get super spongy making combat a slog, capped off by a horrible last dungeon and a highly disappointing finale. That's everything I've played off that list. I do hope I enjoy Octopath as much as everyone else once I finally get around to playing it.

[@ramaluminus]

I see Ramizel in the thumbnail, I clicked.

[@BleachO]

Question, when talking about Ys9, you said something like "these games are more about exploration than narrative" ... I dont understand it when people say stuff like that. I comprehend the meaning of the words but....why would you want to explore somthing that doesn't have a good narrative? Is that not like saying "The cinematography in this movie is excellent but the story and plot suck." I don't get it when people talk about games and say things like "I prefer combat or exploration over narrative." From my POV narrative is the most important thing. Sure the others are important too, actually now that I say this. I think all 3 are nearly equally important. I have a hard time playing any game where all 3 of those aren't well done. For instance, I've tried Pillars of Eternity several times but the combat sucks so much I can't play it.

[@MaI2Me]

Is ‘Megaton Musashi: Wired’ digital only? That’s unfortunate.

[@TheKisekiNut]

It is unfortunately, Level 5 things.

[@Feorh]

uhm..... about last one.... I mean, i have tried OT1 and it was a pinnacle of boredom for me, so i actually scared to try second one.

[@cyanryann64]

Theres nothing wrong with xenoblade 2 designs and only heard people on twitter crying about them

[@barongeoffrey75]

There are 2 designs of blade i dislike: Finch and Dahlia. That said i wouldn't go berserk about them like twitter mob do ad nauseam.

[@sydneys207]

Megaton Musashi was *weirdly* good.