RPG Towns With Vibes

I haven't talked about it much on this channel, but I play and enjoy a lot of Role Playing Games. While some of the games in this video have had so much discussion around them, I find that not a lot of people talk about the locations in said games. And while it can be easy to remember the intense action or emotional moments of games, the softer and chill moments in games are just as important. RPGs that have good or even excellent towns are important and it's usually the ultimate sign of a games quality. The amount of culture, the chatter of characters, and story relevance shows a commitment from game developers to express themselves, and that should be celebrated while they're still around and making games.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:53 The Standards
10:54 The Same Intent
16:55 That Intent for Other Purpose
26:06 Conclusion
28:20 The Armored Core Bit
Music used in the video
Starcraft - Terran 3
Pokemon Fire Red - Cinnabar Island
Valkyrie Profile - Epic Poem to Sacred Death (this title is raw)
Valkyrie Profile - In Water, Air and Light
Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood - Crimson Sunrise
Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers - Knowledge Never Sleeps
Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker - The Ewer Brimmeth
Xenoblade Chronicles - Main Theme
Xenoblade Chronicles - Hometown
Xenoblade Chronicles - Hometown (Night)
Xenoblade Chronicles - Colony 9
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Soldiers' Paean
Final Fantasy Tactics - Team Making
Final Fantasy Tactics - Warrior's Hideout
Final Fantasy Tactics - Pub
Shin Megami Tensei IV - Ikebukuro Underground District
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga - Hunting
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga - Muladhara
Chrono Trigger - Peaceful Days
Chrono Trigger - Wind Scene
Chrono Trigger - Memories of Green
Xenogears - Bond of Sea and Flame
Shining Force II - Wandering Warriors
Shining Force II - Lively Town
Shining Force II - Panic
Shining Force II - Water Goddess Mitula
Suikoden II - Name Entry
Suikoden II - Homesickness
Xenogears - Village Pride
Xenogears - Steel Giants
Xenogears - Earthly Tears, Mortal Thoughts
Final Fantasy VI - Kids Run Through the City
Suikoden II - Remeniscene Ensemble Version
Armored Core V - 12 Steps
Thank you, Yoshitaka Murayama. For everything. May your legacy live on, forever.

[@superrobot3187]

Towns have always been my favorite thing in JRPGs. My favorite kind of town would have something in it that does have main story quest and battling in it, like going through a mansion dungeon, lab dungeon, or something like a big building dungeon with a hotel theme or something.

[@richcrisps]

This reminds me of FF7 Nibelheim, where the mansion has enemies and stuff in it. I didn't even consider it for some reason, but it also pretty great! This happens few times in classic FF now that I think about it... Interesting to think about. Thanks for the comment :)

[@polyemphis]

Majula in Dark Souls 2 is one of my favorite hangouts, such a pleasant place to be

[@richcrisps]

Majula is easily one of the best parts of Dark Souls 2

[@Kain5th]

Kingdom of Zeal for me 100% jsut crazy moods you feel there in chrono trigger

[@richcrisps]

I can’t believe I spaced that one! It’s the best moment in the game! And to think CT is literally my favorite game…. At least you’ve got good taste lmao

[@danielscott70x7]

This was so well put together. Conjuring up strong nostalgic feelings throughout as you discussed many towns and aspects to games, both experienced and not, that I greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and get it out there for us to enjoy!

[@richcrisps]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words, more than you know c:

[@sirmagnemiteiii8689]

KINO IS BACK ON THE MENU LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO

[@CodiMorphett]

How do you only have 300 subscribers dude? These videos are incredible! I couldn't help but get excited when you mentioned Digital Devil Saga!

[@richcrisps]

Lmao 300+ people is a number I can’t even fathom, I’m so grateful that people like the stuff I enjoy making. It’s so crazy, thanks so much :)

[@mbe102]

Okay, fine, I can't even help but hit that subscribe button. This is just... ugh, it speaks to me. So many places in Legend of Mana just feel... wondrous, and solemn, haunting, and cheerful, warm and delightful. Even... your Home, a little town all of your own, in Legend of Mana... when you go inside and the music sort of turns down, and you can hear the crackling of the fire in the fire place... it is a home. And what a home it is. EDIT: Oh, I saw your FFT, and that reminded me. The intro to Final Fantasy Advance, and sort of Prologue, in the Town of Saint Ivalice.... wow did they nail the vibe of that place!

[@richcrisps]

I’ve seen Legend of Mana a few times now, I’ll have to check that out! Sounds super comfy! Also need to check out Tactics Advance, too many good games out there lol tysm for the nice comment :)

[@neoandroid8586]

Towns are always my fav part of a JRPG, it can make or break an adventure imo

[@richcrisps]

I absolutely agree, I love getting to a new town and just sightseeing! thanks for the comment c:

[@Tiwill]

Colony 9 is peak comfy... it has such homely vibes, and the music outside of town gives off pure "the adventure begins, but nothing bad has happened yet" energy. I remember taking my time here, knowing that something bad was bound to happen if I progressed the story, which would trigger a chain of events and lead me away from that cozy town and area. And oh boy, that cutscene hit me right in the feels when I eventually got to it. It made all that time I spent at Colony 9 even more meaningful, as I didn't regret not spending more time there. Another town I love is Pallet Town. I think the idea behind its tiny size was that to a kid, their home town kinda "feels" this small. At least to me. Like growing up, all that was really relevant to me was my house, my friend's house, and school. But as soon as you head out and explore, suddenly towns seem bigger, and you start "seeing" shops and other buildings as you need to use them. Then whenever you come back home, you get that sense of nostalgia from the music and seeing your mother, and everything feels small and cozy again. Great video, I love this topic.

[@richcrisps]

Love Colony 9 so much, you’re spot on with that! Pallet Town is also so good, it’s so quaint and small, like everyone who lives there knows each other on a personal level. I’m glad you like the video, thanks a ton c:

[@adriencoudray2585]

You absolutely get it !

[@KrsJin]

This isn’t a criticism but an observation. The creator sounds like the ‘library guy’ to me. Also happy to hear someone else feel the same way about VP’s towns and down time.

[@razoredge53]

ty very chill watch after a long day

[@richcrisps]

Thanks a ton, I’m really glad you like it :D

[@MisterChrista]

Wonderful video ❤

[@richcrisps]

tysm

[@bean5022]

Great video I really enjoyed the towns in Trails in the Sky FC has always given me a cozy vide while having a nice family vibe do to how often the dialogue changes making it feel like a small country town where everybody knows each other and I think that's neat.

[@richcrisps]

I've got a friend who's like a devil on my shoulder constantly trying to get me to play the Trails series. lol maybe when game releases slow down and I have more free time I can try the series out, it looks really good and cozy

[@demilembias2527]

@@richcrisps don't push yourself to play all of them, I think its perfectly acceptable to just play the Sky trilogy because it has a level of heart, comfort, and authenticity I think most of later games don't quite measure up to with their more plot-driven natures and attempts to appeal to a broader audience. Its really only the Sky games that have that Grandia or Lunar type of feel to them. But yeah, god, they're fucking masterpieces. Rolent and Bose in particular are so lovely, and the fact that you come back to them so many different times under so many different circumstances just makes you feel the growth of the characters and the sheer depth of the world each time. aaaaaaaa~~!!! its great

[@etchyasketch2851]

The need for a reprive from normal gameplay reminds me of when modded maps for things like Doom or Halo fail to understand that sometimes theres empty corridors and rooms to help pace out the gameplay, and give the mind a moment to fill in the blanks, and instead fill everything with encounter after encounter.

[@richcrisps]

Let's just say there is a reason why I showed the DLC for Doom Eternal there lmao

[@fufzooz]

Vibing to this

[@richcrisps]

Heck yeah :)

[@zensen1504]

Nice video. Super nostalgic

[@richcrisps]

Thanks so much, I'm really glad that you find the vid nostalgic c:

[@LionHuntington]

This narration is kinda soothing.

[@BLIGHTROT666]

Another excellent RichCrisps joint. I know you're known (at least to me) as the Armored Core Gal but this was a very nice, relaxing video; I'd absolutely love love love to hear you divulge on other topics that interest you, gaming or otherwise. Your videos have the same comfortable, "friend talking to me" feeling that I get from creators like Lute, while also being informative as well! Whatever video comes next, whether it's AC's 4th or 5th gen or even something else, I'll be looking forward to it!

[@richcrisps]

I'll have you know I squealed when I read this comment at work! tysm!! I wanted this video to be a change of pace, considering what happens in AC I was like "I need a chill out video" lol also good recommend on Lute, hadn't heard of them before this comment but I've been watching their X4 video and it rules

[@BLIGHTROT666]

@@richcrispsYESSS GOD their X4 video is good. I love X4 so that video means a lot to me lol. And I'm glad I was able to make your day too :D

[@OwtDaftUK]

I like the towns in Lightning Returns.

[@richcrisps]

Oh my god you’re a real one! I need to form my own opinion about the 13 trilogy and play them one of these days instead of just reading about it

[@ivangasparevic1727]

Great video. When I was young Shining Force II was my favorite game together with SF1. By the way Shining Force CD on the Sega CD was great too. It was a remake of SF 1&2 from Sega Game gear.

[@richcrisps]

Shining Force was the first strategy game I'd ever played via the 360 genesis collection, and it was incredibly charming and novel to me. I've heard good things about Sword of Haija, I always forget that it and it's prequel were remade on the Sega CD. I'll probably play CD eventually, seems pretty neat c:

[@hachibowl1023]

Another richscrisps banger! The Valkryie Profile portion singlehandidly did more to pique my interest in the game than anything Ive heard about it in years.

[@richcrisps]

Hi Hachi! Thanks so much, a lot of people who talk about Valkyrie Profile tend to lament about it's structure rather than the work itself, but it's a really fascinating game and I wanted to highlight it :D

[@chronicallychic]

Altamira from Tales of Symphonia has always been a fave of mine. That giant hotel! So cool 😊

[@richcrisps]

Tales is a blind spot for me, but I loved the 15ish hours I put into Abyss! If only I had infinite time... Then I could play every good game ever made! lol thanks for the comment ^_^

[@chronicallychic]

​@@richcrispsI relate haha, so many games to play but so little time (and energy too in my case!). There are a lot of nice towns in the series if you ever do have a chance 😊 Something to look forward to.

[@thom_nook_]

Cool video. One town I really liked was Koorong in SaGa Frontier for PS1

[@richcrisps]

SAGA FRONTIER BASED Koorong was such a slimy town, it's got great energy! I also liked Devin cause of how funky it is, game's awesome lol

[@eclat4641]

5:25 I had heard/thought about eternal night … but not eternal day… that is interesting. I am making dnd games… this has helpt me to see i need a “cozy town” scene ..

[@richcrisps]

Shadowbringers plays with a lot of standard fantasy tropes. It makes FF XIV and its world inherently more interesting, thanks for the comment c:

[@thepedestrian5827]

fire

[@richcrisps]

thanks c:

[@kohalurker]

cool video :)

[@richcrisps]

Thank you c:

[@LKTTRG]

Damn, I haven't thought about Digital Devil Saga in such a long time

[@richcrisps]

I finished it around a month ago, really enjoyed it! Been meaning to get into the series more than just SMT 4 or 5, and I'm glad I tried DDS out :D

[@xebatansis]

Crysta in Terranigma is also great. Or almost EVERY town in Legend of Mana.

[@richcrisps]

Oh my god, Crysta is such a good pick!! This video could have been two years long lol

[@dgayle2348]

What game towns would yall say change the most? Like maybe after game events or seasons or time played characters have new dialogue, positions or scenery changes.

[@ss-oy3lq]

nice video! i'd work on the intonations tho

[@richcrisps]

Yeah! I appreciate the comment! I’m always looking to improve, and my voice is one of those things I’m aware of. I don’t want to be lifeless, but I probably shouldn’t be on 100 percent of the time maybe? I’ll have to try a few different takes for inflection and tone next time around, I appreciate the criticism c:

[@reireizo624]

SotN opening quote at around 2:34. Was already won over for talking about RPGs, now I'm won over even more, how do I like & subscribe twice?

[@richcrisps]

LMAO tysm!! When I was recording this, that Fortnite pop up was absolutely unintended, but I was dying laughing so I had to make it some kind of bit LOL

[@sirmagnemiteiii8689]

When is the fabled persona 3 vid coming out

[@richcrisps]

when I play through Reload in 5 years the way my backlog is looking lmao

[@legisu]

Not a single mention to Chrono Cross... what the hell man?!

[@richcrisps]

I'm so sorry.... I didn't like Chrono Cross when I tried it like 9ish years ago. Maybe with a fresh perspective I'd me more into it. Its first town is incredible though, the song there is max cozy.

[@franimal86]

I’ll never forget the disappointment of beating the Lich in the original Final Fantasy, only to return to Melmond, still desolate and dieing. I was like, I did the thing!! But, that goes to show how invested you can get to a game and its towns

[@richcrisps]

I should play any FF before VI, just to see context for how the series formed. That and Dragon Quest are huge blind spots for me… one of these days lol

[@markgarrett7428]

Can anyone help me out with the song at 17:30?

[@richcrisps]

That’s Bond of Sea and Flame from Xenogears! If you need other songs, I have a list of all the music I used in the description c:

[@Fingerknee]

Towns are where the story takes place tho. Very important to jrpg

[@richcrisps]

Thats the point of the video, that even when the story has moved past the town, it's still really important to the whole experience. Didn't mean to imply that the towns and the story were mutually exclusive from each other

[@capnkirk0123]

What is the game at 0:01?

[@richcrisps]

It’s Vanquish, a 3rd person shooter with slow down and slide mechanics. It’s one of Platinums best games, absolutely recommended if you want a really frenetic action game :D

[@PengWinDood]

Frontier village Dali is the best

[@richcrisps]

I thought about showing off Treno here, but Dali fit the beginning and the criteria of a chill town better I think. FF IX has such stellar towns, the game kinda owns

[@Pinefreshe78]

Girl, right?

[@anon6181]

Clicked because I'm a big suikoden fan but there's something about this guy's voice that makes me uncomfortable to the point of it being unlistenable

[@agromchung]

Keep your stupid comments in your pocket

[@richcrisps]

lmao that's fine, you don't have to like my videos or my voice if you don't want too

[@khalimblank]

Why did you feel the need to say this? This is why people are afraid to put themselves out there - comments like yours. It's a great video and good narration.

[@jfricci807]

​@@khalimblank Yeah! Their voice is actually what makes the video more chill and relaxing! They do a great narration

[@sirmagnemiteiii8689]

cope seethe mald

[@koml3uch4]

Bro you gotta work on your voice. I was ready to dial in but you sound like I gotta worry about my kids

[@brianpbillingsley3687]

Wait what?!😂

[@JD-hb2wf]

narration is unsettling, sounds like an overly enthusiastic instruction video rather than speaking to a friend about games

[@ph43draaa]

I imagine people complaining about your voice have never tried voice training

[@andrewryu6001]

what's the first game from the intro?

[@richcrisps]

It's Vanquish! It's a Platinum games joint that is a 3rd person shooter with lots of fast sliding and slowing time to a crawl as a gameplay mechanic. Really fun with a cornball story, you should give it a shot if you like fast action shooters!

[@andrewryu6001]

@@richcrisps ah THank you for letting me know. the game looks cool. going to steam for purchase.

[@richcrisps]

Heck yeah! I hope you enjoy it c: