Top 10 Short RPGs Under 20 Hours!

[@TheCmurley131]

I'll never forget getting Parasite Eve as a Christmas present in 1998. I was only 10 years old and since the game takes place during Christmas it really had a timely impact. Replayed it in 2023 and honestly it holds up so well. The police station stage where you are trying to catch up with the dog before it hurts the kid is masterfully done. There is a good rom hack of this game that improves the fonts in case anyone who legally owns the game already is interested :)

[@p00pdragon]

One of my fav games ever I wish we had an re2r style parasite Eve remake way more then I want more re remakes tbh.

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

As a kid I wanted the biggest games, with the most side content. As an adult, 20h RPG games are my absolute jam. Saga Frontier is my favorite short RPG, but I consider each story seperate. You can beat a story in 4-12 hours. Mario RPG is truly one of the best weekend RPGs, can easily beat everything in about 2 regular days of gaming.

[@Alpheus_09C]

Im in college rn and ive been thinking that the same might happen to me, that's why I'm knocking out the big jrpgs, as much as i can

[@richardcaraballo1185]

This is so true. I had much much more free time as a kid & teen, these days I just don't have half as much free time. I've been playing Infinite Wealth since it was released and I'm barely halfway through it. A younger me would've been on my second playthrough already.

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

@@richardcaraballo1185 That is on the list as well. I get through maybe 2 of those games a year, but progress is progress.

[@user-rj3ml7mu2b]

Try sea of stars

[@ZenKrio]

@@user-rj3ml7mu2b "Try" being the keyword for a mid game. I couldn't buy Mario RPG remake for the very reason that it was short. No 10 hour game should be 90 dollars.

[@InitialDrifterZ]

Brave Fencer Musashi was one of my favorites growing up!! I loved collecting the action figures. It’s a shame they never rereleased it anywhere. The “sequel” Musashi Samurai Legend was great too! But I know I’ll never see that ever again… =\

[@ImNotJoshBoltz]

I beat Brave Fencer Musashi when I was home sick for a month with mono in 7th grade. Holds a special place for me.

[@DhinCardoso]

Sad but true... nerver ever again... one of a kind opportunity

[@chesspunk489]

Why not just buy a ps 1 or 2 and just rebuy it?

[@KT1459]

I was just talking with a friend about my difficulty finding a good jrpg I can beat in 20 hours or less. Thank you SD!

[@SuperDerek]

Glad I could help KT!

[@timothykrikorian7039]

Oh man you gotta say more about Musashi! That game never felt that short to me as a kid, but I loved it! You can throw your sword and absorb abilities of nearby enemies temporarily which helps shake up combat! There are also tons of villagers and side quests to do along the way as well as collectible action figures for every character and enemy. Some of these are missable, and you can choose to either keep them in the packaging or open them up to see a few different "actions" for each one. So much fun!!!

[@mii9010]

Koudelka is exactly the kind of game when I think off short RPGs!

[@devinhelsel3963]

I am always delighted when I see Koudelka mentioned in some kind of capacity in any kind of video. Huge fan of that game and the shadow hearts series.

[@modestyblaise4167]

I think your choice for No.1 was fantastic. With so many padded out games these days, indie developers have created many sweet gems that don’t take over your busy life or your tight bank balance. I prefer the Switch over the Steam Deck (more compact and cheaper) and the Eshop sales and key sites are great for it. Plus you get gold coins back to put towards your next purchase. All the best.

[@joshdrewpic]

DUDE my mind got thrown back to a forgotten time. I PLAYED CRYSTALIS BACK IN THE DAY. I've heard the same through around, but seeing that footage was like unlocking core memories. Thank you for that. Sounds like that's next on my list

[@SuperDerek]

It holds up! Unusual XP curves, notwithstanding. :)

[@bobseesall]

Threads of Fate is one of my favorite short games. HLTB has it about 14 hours with an average 100% time around 28. Having 2 main characters with different stories and playstyle probably helps on that.

[@finallife87]

HLTB?

[@troywallace7011]

@@finallife87 "how long to beat" it's a website

[@LowestExpectations]

Brave Fencer Musashi is one of my faves on this list. Very accessible game that has aged better than most action games on PS1. I recently started playing The Vagrant (or Sword of the Vagrant) which is a 2D action RPG similar to Odin Sphere. Usually goes on sale for like $0.79 and is beatable in under 10 hours I think. Ys Origin is the best game to get into the Ys series, and is beatable in 10 hours, though you will likely want to do a second and third playthrough for the other endings. Ys Ark of Napishtim and Ys Oath in Felghana are also beatable in under 20 hours. That's all I got right now.

[@ty_sylicus]

So happy to hear a shout out to CAT QUEST! The third game in this fun series is out soon!

[@nelsonsequeira1929]

I remember getting it in a bundle and only recently loaded it up one late night. Ended up playing it all in one night and downloading part 2 right before I went to sleep. Hyped for part 3!

[@jamesz28]

Great idea for a list. I think people generally judge games too harshly when they’re “too short.” While I enjoy longer rpgs, I can definitely appreciate a shorter experience that delivers quality in other areas. Sometimes I just want that game I can finish up in a few day, and it’s tough to consistently find new RPGs to fit that.

[@diegoarmando5489]

Phantasy Star 4 is actually longer than 20 hours. The plot is so brisk and action-packed that I always assumed it was shorter.

[@dugonman8360]

Phantasm star 4 took me 40 hours to beat. I have no idea where people get that it's under 20. Maybe I just suck or something.

[@SuperDwango]

Great to see rhapsody get mentioned.

[@ParasaurolophusZ]

Rhapsody was a lot of fun. I wonder if the DS version is even a bit shorter than the PSX one because of the simpler combat system.

[@drowningin]

I enjoyed what I played of Rhapsody a lot but I got stuck and could not figure out where to go. I should replay it now that the sequel has been ported. I really liked the idea of a musical JRPG. Recently fell in love with phantom brave. I should look into more NIS games

[@statesminds]

Earlier Ys games are the best for under 20 hr rpgs

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

Musashi was amazing. Played this game to shreds in 1998. It was one of my very first RPGs and also one of the games that helped me learn English. And the soundtrack is just fantastic!

[@Hypnos3GG]

I wish Musashi makes a comeback. Seeing it again in this video brought me a lot of nostalgia. Alsooo, I never thought it just had around 20 hours of gameplay!

[@AvalancheReviews]

I've been wanting to play Ara Fell for so long. I need to get on that.

[@SuperDerek]

I definitely enjoyed my time with it on Switch. :)

[@Terranigma23]

Their next game "Rise of the Third Power" was also quite good. :)

[@veghesther3204]

Secret of mana took ME MORE THEN 20 hours having EVERY Weapon AT CHARGE LV 8 and all spells at LV 8 as well took me MORE THEN 20 hours.

[@SuperDerek]

The times listed definitely aren't for completionist runs, just "main story" runs. :)

[@veghesther3204]

well I won't enter the mana fortress itself without all 8 spells both party members at lv 8 magic that still took me more then 20 hours even with lv 60 party members lv 8 weapons BUT all the weapons ONLY at Charge lv 5.

[@joshuacastro85]

"Surprise Monster Farmer!" XD XD XD That was hilarious Derek!

[@vdochev]

Child of light is an awesome RPG and I got to the end very quickly. I typically don't like those kinds of RPGs because not only they are too long, but I'm also not good at them. However with this one things were different and I was pleasantly surprised.

[@martincastaneda8574]

BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI was so much fun. Can't believe how it just fell off the map.

[@thenonexistinghero]

A poorly marketed bad sequel is what did it in. And they also never released the game in Europe.

[@martincastaneda8574]

@@thenonexistinghero Did not know that info, thanks.

[@thenonexistinghero]

@@martincastaneda8574 Well, the Europe part was sarcasm. Sales for most games in Europe outside of sports games were usually far lower than in the US, especially when it came to JRPG's. Had it come out in Europe it might have sold like 50K more at best. But that sequel likely did mean the end of the franchise. They hardly marketed it and it was very poorly received, even by fans. And most fans didn't even know a sequel exists (still don't actually). I didn't find out until a few years after actually.

[@Agrahim]

Great video, this is a subject I often look up. Love long RPGs but sometimes you want that short and sweet adventure. One problem with me is that I play everything slow and usually double the time with grinding and stuff.

[@LordBarros]

If you beat any Suikoden game in less than 20 hours, you're playing it wrong.

[@SuperDerek]

I'm usually not one to tell someone how to play a game in most cases, but I'll make an exception here and agree. If you're not getting all 108 Stars of Destiny, you're playing a very different game than I am. 😆

[@PS1Fan1991]

@@SuperDerek But you can beat Gensou Suikodens I and IV getting all Stars of Destiny and wander around comfortably under 20 hours.

[@nintenjoel]

Cthuluhu Saves Christmas and This Way Madness Lies come to mind as well. Great video!!!

[@socialistprofessor3206]

I think I recall Bahamut Lagoon only lasting around 20 hours. It was absolutely worth a play and translations are readily available.

[@holymystic4490]

"Where did this eyepatch come from?" I see what ya did there ^^

[@ssjdennis6058]

Star Renegades is a real gem for sure, happy to see some footage in the no.1 slot.

[@HybridAngelZero]

Well, a handful of these are in my backlog, and are probably exactly what I need in between the huge releases I've been trying to catch up on. Also, YAY MUSASHI! A staple of my childhood, I adore that game so much. This is also a reminder of how desperately Koudelka needs a remaster/port/anything

[@OElmusa]

The Dexter meme "surprise monster farmer!" really got me lol

[@femtrooper]

Wonderful list!!! Great job, dude!

[@SuperDerek]

Thank you Paige! :D

[@cj_skywalker]

I have Cat Quest on my PSN trophy list and I can attest that this game's story is very short, it's all the side-quests that will make it very long.

[@drowningin]

Nah I beat it, and all the side content in 3 or 4 afternoons, and I’m notoriously slow at games checking every square inch of maps and reading everything

[@bes03c]

The "surprise monster farmer" made me laugh way too hard.

[@resellingwithjon]

Happy to see Shadows of Adam make the list. What a fun little gem.

[@johnwillhite1723]

Since you mentioned Crystalis, I started to remember Faria A World of Mystery and Danger (NES) ,so it's fairly easy to complete game under 20 hours. Suikoden 2 is possibly completed under 20 hours if you remember Clive's quests.

[@ericqdavies]

Awesome video and great list 👍🏾. I chuckled at all the food puns for BFM.

[@Wondermooses]

Many of the older Ys games are less than 20 hours :)

[@SuperDerek]

Oh wow! Maybe I oughtta check that series out! 😉

[@cathallynch8269]

I love what you did with the number one slot. So many beautiful gems that don't break the bank or waste your time!

[@ophidianmind333]

This is a great list of short RPGs that are worth playing. Here are a few more suggestions: Retro: Sweet Home -- 9 hours Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead -- 8-10 hours Tougi Ou: King Colossus -- 8-10 hours Indie: ANNO: Mutationem -- 15 hours There Is No Light -- 17 hours Fear & Hunger -- 8-20 hours Breath of Death VII: The Beginning -- 6 hours This Way Madness Lies -- 6-8 hours Eternights -- 10-12 hours The 7th Circle: Endless Nightmare -- 15-20 hours

[@SuperDerek]

Sweet Home! Nice deep-cut!

[@jomu3965]

My go to short RPG will always be the first Dragon Quest. I got one of the Nintendo Power giveaways when I was a kid so I have tons of nostalgia for it. Unlike most people who grew up with the original, I actually really like the mobile version of it.

[@SuperDerek]

The game has honestly aged surprisingly well, all things considered. :)

[@SpJrD]

Thanks for the list! Also, as you know getting older restricts the free time to play games, I’m wondering if we could have some sort of open discussion you with the viewers to discuss this topic, I’m sure people have a lot to say. Thank you.

[@SuperDerek]

A lot of my videos are kind of about tackling these awesome games with our limited time, whether it be addressing the value of "replay value" in today's context, or my video about why "shorter RPGs are better" and "How to beat RPGs and defeat your backlog," it's kind one of the ongoing themes of this channel, along with lowering barriers to entry and opening the gates to help make RPGs more accessible to more people. I wouldn't be opposed to an open and ongoing discussion though. Maybe I'll open up a thread in the Discord server to try to gather some thoughts from them, challenges they face when it comes to _playing_ RPGs. 🤔

[@SpJrD]

@@SuperDerek I look forward for the thread

[@punkstrummer101rs]

13:29 lol why did I immediately know it would be Panzer Dragoon Saga. 😂❤ What a fabulous game, there's really nothing else like it!

[@JustTheGems]

This tells me I've really been sleeping on the indies...! Gonna have to make a list and get to it.

[@IFinishedAVideoGame]

I've been meaning to play the remake of Live a Live for so long but I'd totally forgotten how short it was! Absolutely need to make sure I pick it up now!

[@peachymiku6432]

Illusion of Gaia made me happy because I did beat it in a day onxe. Seeing Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure made me squeal happily! And the mention of Cat Quest, thank you! If I had to add to your Indie list, I would add Athenian Rhapsody. The creator of this game was stunned that people had already beaten the game so quickly so that should give you an idea about how short it is. Of course I will say that if you played how I did, it will take more than 20 hours but that's just because I was determined to find the True ending and that took me three separate playthroughs all about 8 hours each. Only my Lullaby playthrough took me five hours. But if the one playthrough is all you want at first, you will beat it pretty quickly, about 5 to 9 hours depending on play style. I'd also give a mention to Underhero. Underhero came out after Undertale, but it's not the same game type. What I really like about this game is takes the usual storyline we know and turn it on its head, as we play as a lowly minion to the Evil King, Lord Stitches. But when a.... *Ahem* certain incident caues the legendary blade Elizabeth IV to be in our hands, she chooses us as the next hero! Also special mention to chapter 4, going against my expectations further. I won't say more than that. Play the game yourself if you haven't already!

[@stephentruett]

Brave Fencer Musashi does not predate the DualShock controller, it has both analog control and rumble support. Camera controls weren't controlled by a right stick configuration until a few years into the 6th gen consoles. Just look at the original version of Kingdom Hearts, for example.

[@SuperDerek]

Huh, interesting, I appreciate the correction! I guess my memory on this subject has gotten hazy over time. 🤔

[@sc3ku]

Crystalis was on the Game Boy Color btw- I didnt know it was a NES game until I was older!

[@SuperDerek]

Oh you're right! I remember talking about that in my review, ages ago. It was a lot harder on GBC though because of the reduced visibility IIRC.

[@TheCompletionist]

10.) Secret of Mana - Even to this day I still haven't had a chance to play the original game or the remake but hopefully one of those days I can finally make it happen. 9.) Illusion of Gaia - I do have this game completed and permanently retired. I do appreciate how great of an action rpg this game is. It's got a nice sense of transitional difficulty and I do appreciate the game for it's very dark and depressing storyline from time to time. 8.) Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - I do have the switch version of this game completed and permanently retired. I'm still working on perfecting the 100 jumps requirements for the snes version but this game will always be a timeless classic and a great starter rpg for kids who want to get into turn based rpgs. 7.) Parasite Eve - A game that my wife absolutely loves and a game that I do have completed and permanently retired. This is a great rpg that isn't much of a time sink if you plan on playing the base game, but there is enough post game content to keep the game enjoyable and challenging if you decide to do the Chrysler building. 6.) Crystalis - I absolutely adore this game and it's probably going to be in my top 20 games for the nes. This is another game I do have completed and permanently retired. This is just a great enjoyable nes game with such a wonderful level of progression and it has a surprisingly amount of depth with regards to its gameplay. 5.) Brave Fencer Musashi - A game that I do own but i haven't had an opportunity to play yet. 4.) Live-A-Live - A game that I do not own so therefore I haven't had an opportunity to play yet. 3.) Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure - I do own this title for the ps1 and the nintendo DS and I did play a little bit of it but I didn't invest a lot of time into it but I certainly hope to change that since it's such a heartfelt humorous adventure. 2.) Panzer Dragoon Saga - I do own this title for my sega saturn but I still haven't had a chance to play it yet. I'm surprised that the game is as short as it is especially for something that has 4 discs. 1.) I haven't had much time to invest in a lot of the indie rpgs. Some of them do have my interest but I can just never find the time to play them and since I don't keep up with a lot of current gaming trends I have no idea when any of these games gets released, but at least with your number 1 selection - it gives me a rough idea of which titles to watch out for and eventually give them a try. Koudelka - It is a game that I do own but I still haven't had much of a chance to play it myself. I think it's a good video to be perfectly honest Derek, sometimes time can be a luxury in our lives so it's nice to find those titles that aren't huge time sinks that can be respectful to your free time and balance your gaming life with your other responsibilities. Even though it's nothing new for me to put anywhere between 100 to 200 hrs into completing a jrpg - but even I'll admit it's nice breath of fresh air to play and complete something relatively on the short side. I do prefer my jrpg length to be around the 25 to 60 hr mark but regardless if the game is short or long, as long as it's enjoyable that is all that really counts.

[@CRedd9830]

Yesssssssssssss so glad to see Panzer Dragoon Saga on here. Easily the one of the best games ever and a top 2 all time favorite for me.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Great picks, Derek! I love #1. The indies having been killing it. So many amazing games people could knock out in a weekend.

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks Taylor!

[@dexxpheonixgameonpointtv]

Love Koudelka and the sequels Shadow Hearts series. So fun and great combat systems. Wish I could play more games utilizing the Judgement Ring. Good Vid. Thanks

[@r333z]

Koudelka is hard as nails in my memory. Never beat it as a kid. Hmm, maybe I should give it another try...

[@asmodeus58XX]

What's your favorite indie RPG? Mine is Cosmic Star Heroine.

[@Shifft-This]

19:54 Never played Koudelka but was a huge fan of it's two followup games Shadow Hearts 1 and 2.

[@Marcio2294]

Thanks for this video and showing a lot of indie games in it. Hope you can try my little Vairon's Wrath who takes around 10-15 hours to beat.😊

[@ceruleantear1]

This list speaks to me. Thank you!

[@SuperDerek]

I hope that it helps! :D

[@Nevercraven]

I definitely need to save this video! So many great suggestions for short indie RPGs 😇 I'm gonna use it whenever I need a short one to fill the time!

[@DhinCardoso]

Wooooow! Kouldeka really worth instant like & sub! Never heard of it, looks amazing

[@VaellinTheBard]

Im a simple creature. I see Brave Fencer Musashi (the original) and I click. Always happy to see it. I still revisit this game from time to time

[@VaellinTheBard]

You also had Moonlighter! Im on the dlc there and loving every minute. Bank is a rip off though =(

[@SternSupremacy]

Another Indie I’d like to recommend is Anno Mutationem. Not sure how long it is, but it is fairly short. And they nail the atmosphere and music!

[@ColeFam]

I'd throw Sweet Home on Famicom on there. Such a good game with a really dark story for what it is.

[@chesspunk489]

Brave Fencer Musashi is in my top 5 favorite games of all time. I play it at least once per year.

[@btones]

Juxtaposing the phrase, “that’s what makes the internet such a beautiful place…” with Parasite Eve’s ‘burning opera’ scene was just sublime. Well done.

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks, I was kinda hoping people would catch that! 😅

[@ithydoodles]

I'm playing Cosmic Star Heroine after having it in my backlog for a while. I previously played This way madness lies and it was a little over 10 hrs long.

[@bes03c]

I loved the indie rpg shoutout.

[@milesseawind]

I would also like to mention that Fuga: Melodies of Steel is 19 1/2 hours on how long to beat. It is one of the darkest and hardest hitting stories in an RPG. Mostly about war crimes, child soldiers, and racial discrimination. The soundtrack and combat are top tier as well.

[@eosa]

​Brave Fencer Musashi is my favorite game of all time. I'd buy a console for a remake of it, though I'd appreciate it more if there was a remake for switch and PS4, which I would buy a copy for each!

[@SuperDerek]

I would be SO happy if Square Enix remastered this game!

[@seandeangelis7849]

Indies have been crushing it since the early 20'10s

[@SuperDerek]

You're not wrong, but it's the rate at which they are crushing it hat has skyrocketed! I've got like 6 incredible looking indies on the horizon that I'm more excited about than any AAA title! :D

[@jameseffinger6604]

When I was younger I used to justify my video game purchases based on dollars per hour. However, as an adult with kids, a wife, and a business of my own, I just no longer have the time. Now I really appreciate those sub 20-25 hour RPGS (and other games) that I can fit in to small 30-60 minute chunks. Thanks for this list, I will definitely try out some of these.

[@SuperDerek]

Same here. That dollar per hour figure used to be a selling point for me too. Now that my time is so limited, I realized that the time I spend on games are _also_ a cost, not a return. The return we get from games are the joy, memories, and experiences we take with us, and we just _hope_ those are proportional to the time and money we spend on acquiring them.

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

Two ARPG dungeon crawlers that mustn’t be forgotten, both fitting this list’s criteria: Shadow Tower (PS1) at around 15 hours and King’s Field IV (PS2) at around 20 hours if you take your time, I’ve defs beaten it in less. I luckily own both hard copy but ya that’s the only issue, they’re hella expensive and unfortunately OG hardware is the only way to play them, ‘cept I think Shadow Tower was on PS3 PSN store if that’s still operational… so ya, y’all know what to do to play em 🤫😎⚔️🖤 both legit my all time fave retro ARPGs!!! Both moody af slow paced exploration focused ARPG dungeon crawlers with the thickest magical atmosphere, loads of diverse gear and spells to find and use, and especially Shadow Tower super punishing to the point of having a real cool survival element that I LOOOOVE so much! Synergizes so well with the slow dungeon crawling and gear discovering exploration gameplay 😻 Both games, must plays for any ARPG fans!

[@andyreichert499]

Suikoden was the first RPG I finished in a single sitting. Wasn't feeling well and called in sick so I was looking for something to do. Finished it by bed time, though I fell quite a bit short of collecting all the characters since I wasn't using a guide. PDS was the 2nd RPG I finished in a single day. Looking forward to replaying it at some point, but I need to finish moving first.

[@DantesTyphoon]

I just had fun with my first JRPG and it was a fan made game for a youtube channel (Viva La Dirt League). I'm gonna give enother one of these shorter ones a try.

[@PastirellaGuitar]

Great list, surprised Persona 5 didn't make the cut.

[@SuperDerek]

lol, missed it by that much 🤌

[@liquidaria4454]

Outstanding list! I think I spent a lot more than 20 hours with Musashi but I love it and Rhapsody. I replay Parasite Eve 1 and 2 every year or so as well.

[@excalipurrtoysandgames-gc9kx]

Love this list because I feel like most games are too long. ☺️ Also, when you said, no not "The" Edge, I expected a cut to Final Fantasy IV. 😂 Great video!!

[@maddawgmoody]

I love Brave Fencer Musashi! I still have an OG copy just missing the FF9 demo disc

[@xxnike0629xx]

I'm surprised Square-Enix hasn't done a remake of the Parasite Eve series. I would _love_ a remake of Brave Fencer Musashi.

[@ParasaurolophusZ]

I've played a few, own a few on my backlog, and have never heard of a few. That makes this a great list! Some other short ones I would add are Mega Man Battle Network 1 (13.5 hours) and 2 (19.5 hours)

[@christiancorriveau5069]

Looks like you should make a video about indie rpgs.

[@SuperDerek]

Maybe I should! It's been a minute since my last one! :)

[@mikedl1105]

"Surprise, Monster Farmer!" I will now look for an excuse to steal that

[@nunyabusiness69]

Thank you for this! I had no idea that Hiroki Kikuta was involved on the last!!

[@gulpirak]

"Boring, right?" Hey, f you, my uncle was an opera!

[@Reckoner89]

Ah, Koudelka. A fine choice if it weren't for the abysmally drawn out combat stretches.

[@williamjones4117]

Well, I would have found some way to fit Dragon Quest 1 on the list, and I probably would have slotted Boot Hill Heroes in somewhere as well. But overall, a solid list.

[@pixelswithcoffee]

This is crazy! I was just searching for this list today!

[@SuperDerek]

Awesome!! I hope this list was helpful!

[@RobyUanKeRoby]

10 seconds in and i'm already falling from the chair 😂😂😂

[@raymundoveracustolaslambaw7098]

“SUPRISE MONSTER FARMER!”

[@thomasharvey1151]

I’m saddened to think that the last time I played Parasite Eve and Brave Fencer Musashi-years ago-may have actually been the true last times I played them…c’mon Squeenix look out for your homies

[@SiameezyRPGer]

One of these days I'd love to try Koudelka simply because it's the predecessor to Shadow Hearts and I've never gotten to play it.

[@SuperDerek]

It holds up! And getting to know Koudelka in her prime will probably be pretty fun for fans who recognize her from SH. In some ways, it feels like a higher quality release, but lacks the signature goofiness you might remember from the SH series. :)

[@federicogou]

Loved your humor. Subscribed.

[@ThatAndyGuyHQ]

Yes, I subbed after "Surprise Monster Farmer" 😂 congrats on a new fan, hahah!

[@SuperDerek]

Welcome aboard!

[@jaymartinez711]

Great video. There are definitely some interesting games on here that I never heard of. Especially some of the modern indie games.

[@mechaotakugamer]

I'd recommend Dragon valor on the ps1. Can beat it under 10 hours or less, but there's a bunch of replay value, and it's a fun action rpg platformer

[@DuoBeard]

Such a great list. I'd certainly have to recommend many of these as well.

[@magnumopus8124]

brave fencer was my absolute jam as a youngester! its how i ended up a huge fan of anything miyamoto musashi and his story. they made a "sequal" to it, but it wasn't recieved well and we just stopped seeing anything else about musashi from square. if anything, i'd love to see a remake of this, but we know square's only focus is final fantasy.....so much so, it's being ran into the ground.

[@socialistprofessor3206]

Thumbs up before it even starts. This is the kind of list I need.

[@JDHutchison]

Did Derek just say “Surprise monster farmer”?

[@SuperDerek]

👀 ...maybe.

[@TylerMire]

Thanks for all the shoutouts to the indies!

[@Onebie]

Breath of Fire 5 Dragon Quarter. About 15 hours (if you do not count replays). And i like the challenge. Though do no expect it to be like the other Breath of Fire games.