The 15 Best Short, Quality JRPGs for Busy Adults

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[@davidvinc]

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[@cathallynch8269]

Awesome. I don't know why JRPGs insist on being so long when 20 hours can still be an amazing adventure.

[@TimBitten]

lol Every single time an RPG says it’ll take 15-20 hours it takes me 50. (If I enjoy the NPC dialogue. I gotta talk to everyone!) 😅

[@KeeperofKittens]

Haha, I hear you, a few of the games David mentioned being able to beat in under 20 hours and I'm here going "Geez man, did you speedrun through them?" Some games can be beaten that quickly but are better if you take a little more time to really explore the game and what it offers.

[@pkrockin3923]

Earthbound comes to mind.

[@Sagerz]

With those times on Chrono Trigger he could Just as easy said tales of symphonia xD

[@szczepan4737]

I have it too. The curse of completionist (._.)

[@ammiller3911]

Me too!

[@davidvinc]

Like this video and what I do here? Consider supporting me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/davidvinc [0:42] - 1) - Atelier Iris 2 [1:16] - 2) - Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter [1:56] - 3) - Chrono Trigger [2:34] - 4) - Dragon Quest 2 [3:11] - 5) - Final Fantasy [3:50] - 6) - Final Fantasy Legend 1 & 2 [​4:31] - 7) - Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest [5:06] - 8) - Hexyz Force [5:42] - 9) - Phantasy Star 4 [6:22] - 10) - Revelations: The Demon Slayer [7:07] - 11) - Shadow Hearts [7:45] - 12) - Suikoden 1 & 4 [8:24] - 13) - Super Mario RPG [9:06] - 14) - Sword of Hope 1 & 2 [9:47] - 15) - Wild Arms 4

[@davidrevelle4328]

Dr

[@cyrus9715]

thank you for listing them.

[@youcancallmefunk4745]

Have you played "Doom and Destiny" ? I personally love the game

[@VoidlingGirl]

Shadow Hearts is actually the sequel to Koudelka, a horror rpg on the ps1

[@BaldyBarty]

I came here to say that 🤣

[@Duochanfan]

@@BaldyBarty Same here, Koudelka was awesome, still have my copy and still play it!

[@kitsune87]

Damn the memories!

[@noahavery97]

came here to say the same. glad to see it!

[@martinde-serres8724]

it's not technically a sequel per se, it's more of a spin-off that takes place in the same universe as Koudelka there are a few references from the game in Shadow Hearts as well as probably the ONLY recurring character in Roger Bacon

[@kajev1039]

Phantasy Star 4, the gem that started my love for RPG games. Good to see it in the list. I'd recommend it as well.

[@nintendofan707]

Me to! A childhood classic for sure

[@dogltd6632]

Mother 3 and (my personal favourite JRPG) Paper Mario: TTYD can both be beaten in around 20 hours in my experience.

[@garfreeek]

For mother that's about average (I'm a really slow rpg gamer and made it in about that time!)

[@garfreeek]

Don't forget the first Golden sun! And it's a great one for beginners too because of all the puzzles!

[@Mr3DLC]

Dragon's crown is good too in a way

[@christophhelms4905]

Almost done with Mother 3 and it's a great game! It's possible to find time. I have a 8 month old and run an Airbnb. Covid helps to find some time for sure...

[@khmergodhobbies]

david, you have great content. lots of the music in the background that u throw in once in a while brings me back nostalgia of the 90s.

[@asmodeus58XX]

Parasite Eve can be finished in under 10 hours, too.

[@Mr3DLC]

Thw Chrysler building can be finished in about the same amt. Of time :)

[@osuwarudo15]

PE is my favorite 💕💕

[@moogleking]

Best horror jrpg

[@caseyadams2627]

Child of Light... Like a 2D, Grandia-light. Technically not Japanese, but a great experience.

[@Slappaccino]

Yeah Child of Light was great

[@TheCmurley131]

Yeah that was one of the first games I thought of for this list. 8ish hours of awesome gameplay!

[@AdamTheGameBoy]

Also amazingly bland, shallow and boring

[@caseyadams2627]

@@AdamTheGameBoy I thought it was pretty interesting for a short, enjoyable experience. And any emulation of Grandia's battle system is a win in my book 🤷🏼‍♂️ To each their own I guess.

[@redice907]

@@AdamTheGameBoy Child of light lets you enjoy a short game exactly cause it's short and light. Honestly most games in this list is in no way "short" if you delve into all their content. And, it's what most jrpg fans would do.

[@Ric_93]

2:55 "Humph! What?! Not another homosexual..."

[@LucasMachadoS]

HAHAHAHAHA loved it!

[@Altitudes]

Lingered on that screen shot for a while. This won't help quash the rumours about David.

[@thesagem]

Again..? A-mother-fucking-gain.

[@Pelcurus]

What? Do you not want a puff puff?

[@jhon1406]

@@Altitudes you're joking right lol

[@victorvitorio6860]

My oldest son is 5y and I read for him every single day. Sometimes I choose a game my kids may enjoy watching me playing instead of watching cartoons. Chrono Trigger, for example: I read everything aloud and make voices and let my son run about the places and even grind a bit by pressing X as he runs into regular battles. Simple and fast RPGs can so become bedtime stories, 1 hour each night, and gaming becomes quality time for parent and child. And then there's the pride of having my little kid recognize CT music and talk about the story and characters!

[@goob8945]

awesome !

[@limaspecies]

🤩I play with my 7 year old son, we enjoy it a lot.

[@acidwizard6528]

I'm glad you included Hexyz Force in this list. It's leesr known, but still really good and I feel it deserves more attention. The two main stories can be finished in under 20 hours each. So maybe for the full experience of finishing both it would be around 30 hours or so.

[@guyhigh45]

I LOVED shadow hearts. I saw it somewhere and put my mind on owning it, but I could never get my hands on it. When I got it I was blown out the water by the atmosphere, the battlesystem, the humour and the story 😀

[@futurecoplgf]

Yes, a list that speaks to me! As much as I'd love to play RPGs like Persona 5, I look at that 100+ hr playtime and loooong intro and just can't find the heart to start. These RPGs listed are great, and I can't believe that Chrono Trigger was actually so short all along when it felt so long! Maybe all the secrets and endings throw me off, and how it's just paced so well so that there's no filler. I'd throw Vagrant Story in as my recommendation for a great short RPG, though I understand it's pushing the time limit slightly, being about 24 hours on average. Looking forward to the action RPG list!

[@daltonoakleyjr391]

Persona 5 is definitely not a game for busy adults . I bought the og version in 2018 on Black Friday 2018 but I didn’t thoroughly play and finish it til the COVID 19 pandemic

[@daltonoakleyjr391]

TheWhiteFang284 honestly I loved the entire game because unlike most jrpgs , it’s set in modern day society . Also a lot of people can relate to most of the characters ,the leveling up personal relationships with the supporting cast and main cast ,the gameplay (I just didn’t like that there’s a time limit to maxed out all the confidants), and the music is 🔥🔥

[@Mr3DLC]

I wish p5 had the option to let you skip to just controllable days ahead of time

[@daltonoakleyjr391]

Damien Knox yes that was an annoying part in the game especially when you finished a palace within the first 2-5 days . But I guess that’s the reason why they had the confidants and Calendar to keep the player engage by using time management

[@EriesAston]

I played Persona 5 and Royal. The original took me 144 hours and Royal took me 160 hours to beat. It was worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I´m still feeling the new game+ itch at this very moment, but I have a full time job and a large backlog so I try to resist. I would highly recommend to give it a chance, just take your time.

[@mevox]

A list i really needed ngl Made me laugh when the bunny girl from Dragon Quest II called you a homosexual.

[@nerdsavestheworld]

Glad to see Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter getting some love

[@SomaKitsune]

It's better than most people gave it credit for. Still, I'd love a new, true BoF game.

[@nerdsavestheworld]

@@SomaKitsune Yep, and a new Suikoden game while we're at it.

[@Fishydick]

I came to the comments to say this. It is easily a top five PS2 game for me, but I only ever hear people say negative things about it (if anything is said at all). The only thing holding it back is the music.

[@guilhermegmoreir]

Yeah, it's so nice of him to appease that 0,001% of the BoF fanbase that likes this shitty game.

[@mannyrobles3065]

Mystic Quest, man my first RPG, it made me fall in love with RPGs, it was a gift; and after that that is all I wanted to pkay

[@GunarmDyne]

I've gotten into the Kemco mobile RPG ports over the past few years. While they're very basic in their presentation, they're still really fun and some of them have much better stories than expected. They usually take 15-20 hours.

[@mattvaughn8525]

Kemco gets a bad rap but people need to understand what they are. They are super cheap (sometimes totally free) and are made for mobile devices. So don't expect DQ11 and you can enjoy them.

[@mikebrushing1851]

Wait uh-oh now I need to play all of these which is a combined 300 hours! Nooooo

[@ShadowWolfRising]

David: The Original Horror RPG. Koudelka: Am I a joke to you?

[@Ric_93]

I love your commentary! Such a hidden gem of a channel 💎

[@matthewmosley4219]

I appreciate the Dragon Quarter love in the video. I knew the game had been slammed critically but I went in with an open mind. After a few hours I couldn't put it down. Another great video. Thanks for taking my mind off all the craziness going on.

[@zacharyessey5904]

It is a great JRPG. I see the flaws that it has, but criticisms have more to do with the fans who love the previous entries so much that they wanted a different game rather than whether it was a good game or not. It happens quite often when it comes to JRPGs.

[@Mitchell4892]

really good idea for a list. Defo would like more "Best Shorts" of other stuff if you can come up with the ideas for content. Great content as always, quickly becoming my new go to for RPG lists and it's awesome to see that whilst I work my way through your older stuff you're still creating more content! Take care and keep safe!

[@DHamblen]

Thank you so much for this, I’ve needed a list like this for a while

[@NeoNinjaX87]

Recently just subscribed to your channel... I'm having a blast watching all your "Lists Videos" and such. Keep it up man. Good stuff.

[@JoeCole_social]

Golden Sun for the gba was a classic that took about 15-20 hours to beat. I remember plying it while in the lobby of the hospital while my grandparents were going through their doc checkups. You see, they were slowly passing away both were in the late 90s, and with each doctor visit, the circle of life only became more evident. I was a teenager at the time, and Golden Sun was a great distraction for me at such a stressful state. Now I am married, kids, job etc, and all the stresses that come long with the average working class life. The simple mobile RPGs like Golden Sun still serve as a nice mental oasis when life gets a little overwhelming. I really appreciate these videos for busy folks, Iv'e seen some great games to research. You have done the public great service!

[@HaterMcFattyPants]

Just found your channel a couple days ago and been binging it ever since. Absolutely love your channel bro!

[@fernandoapraiz5]

Glad you included the Sword of Hope games. I'm 39 and I still play them from time to time. Excellent list!

[@robertluff6623]

I have great memories of playing Revelations TDS before starting high school. I would add to this list Cosmic Star Heroine and Child of Light -- both are excellent short games for the PS4

[@DennisMarion]

This list is awesome! Nice to see Mystic Quest, one of my guilty pleasure, getting some love for once :)

[@JustPlainLuckyTV]

Imagine my surprise when I logged into my work VPN and loaded up youtube on my other PC just to see this video in my feed. Thanks for putting this list together!

[@TimBitten]

Brave Story for PSP was short and way better than expected! It’s based on a manga I think.

[@Luke3108]

It's based on a series of novels. There is a manga adaptation, and it's pretty good, but it's not directly linked to the videogame.

[@DripCoffee]

Thank you for mentioning Dragon Quarter! That game has the potential to be life changing if you let it

[@simonbirrer958]

Gotta give a lot of credit for this video man. Didn't find anything that suits me, but the video itself is just the perfectly designed top ten list. Having the timecodes in the comments was huge, and you saying on which platforms the game released directly after the title of the game is also just so useful. I could skip through the whole list, see if I owned the right platform and just continue directly to the next title if not. It boils down to the fact that this is one of the best designed top ten lists video I have come across on youtube. It's so pleasent to use.

[@dukey03]

Thanks for the video! As an RPG streamer, I’m always looking for some shorter games as a break between the gigantic ones!

[@themrnails]

Great video and info. Loved to see this turn into a series.

[@chrisman2100]

Very unique and interesting countdown video! Quality work as always man!

[@PartridgeQuill]

The Megaman Battle Network series was always one of my favorite jrpgs, with a fantastic battle system, gorgeous graphics, an iconic soundtrack, and writing that told solid stories.

[@riplix20]

My friend you should check out One Step from Eden, it's a roguelite/like so there isn't an emphasis on story, but the combat is literally megaman battle network except theres 9 characters and a deckbuilding system like slay the spire. (or like any mmbn game except instead of over the course of a huge rpg gametime its done quickly after every fight)

[@PartridgeQuill]

@@riplix20, that sounds amazing! I'll definitely have to check that out! Thanks for the rec!

[@samuelrobertson3767]

I’ve been using your guide to get through wild arms! It’s very helpful!

[@michaeljohnston9944]

Nice list!! Was really awesome hearing someone do a mention of Sword of Hope 1 and 2 also. I feel like those two are so rarely mentioned by people. One other NES RPG that would be worth considering as relatively short and quite fun is Destiny of an Emperor. Just my opinion :)

[@mikebrushing1851]

Very useful video. Just discovered your channel the other day and can't get enough!

[@HyouVizer]

Atelier Iris 2 has a special place in my JRPG heart. I bought when i was in high school in mid 2000s and made it to final boss but couldnt beat it. So i lend it to a friend, they eventually left to another school but tried to give my game back. Unfortunately I was absent that day so i missed the chance to get it back. A decade later I tell my then boyfriend at the time, this story. So one Valentine's Day we see this game at a gamestop, he instantly gets it for me 💜. I still had my PS2 and memory card many years later, loaded my old file, and cheesed the final boss whoring OP alchemy items to beat it being wiser JRPGamer since then. I still have the 2nd copy my former boyfriend got me and its sentimental value has skyrocketed since then. If ya made this far, thanks for reading :D

[@redfish337]

Even though the last boss can be cheezed with OP stuff, I still appreciated that even though the game was relatively easy, they didn't make the final boss too big of pushover.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Amazing list and huge thank you for doing this :). While the older fair is your shtick here, any chance you can update or do a second video on this for say the PS3 and PS4 console's? Just asking as would be nice to be able to acquire some on the more modern console's. We thank you either way :) was a very fun watch here.

[@LightFykki]

Loving the title of this video; it feels so personal and real

[@emmychansuper]

Oddly enough, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest wasn't released as Final Fantasy Mystic Quest in Europe. It was named Mystic Quest Legend, since Mystic Quest is Final Fantasy Adventure. Therefore, it's arguable if it counts as a Final Fantasy-game or not. I personally see Final Fantasy VII as the first Final Fantasy-game to be released in Europe.

[@tremeremarios]

Thank you so much for this list david! Extremely useful!

[@kharyrobertson3579]

I remember getting stuck in Phantasy Star 4 as a kid, when you had to "Use" the psycho staff on a boss to weaken it. I had no clue that Weapons could be used in the item screen before. Changed my whole understanding of how to play RPG's lol

[@johndawn6951]

Glad to see Atelier getting some love! You're the best bro!

[@CanalDoSahgo]

Loved the list, great idea! BTW, I'd love to see an "indie edition" too

[@Thehotdogman]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@MiamiSunrise]

Great idea for a gaming list especially in this genre. RPGs can take so much of your time and in many cases its hard to know how much. This will likely help people make better decisions for those short on time and that value is important.

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

I am expecting games that only require little attention or something that I can easily put down after I played a certain game for atleast 5-15mins.

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

Hi miami

[@theflyingninja1]

Great video. Just realised you sound a lot like my favourite RPG voice actor, Liam O'Brien.

[@brecoldyls]

Super Mario RPG vs. Thousand Year Door? Not gonna lie, that’s a hard one David!

[@dominicjace5013]

awesome list as always david as i look for rpgs your videos keep coming up and they dont disappoint

[@TFSned]

I played the NES version of Dragon Warrior II last year, and was amazed by how good it was. I used a map but no savestates, and took screenshots of some of the NPC dialogue that I thought would be important clues. I'd definitely recommend watching SUMDeaner's speedruns after playing it yourself.

[@justjoshininjapan700]

subscribed! looking forward to the short and sweet action rpgs!

[@christianguthrie7137]

I love your channel! Seeing another vid on subscriptions for the day makes my day!

[@nickybluepants]

I've been sharing your channel with my pals, keep up the grind man I enjoy your take

[@davidvinc]

Much appreciated! Sharing always helps me out so much!

[@Ric_93]

Aaawww the Chrono Trigger music on the background 🎶❤️

[@janwurm441]

Great Video!! Thats what I‘m searching for if i have not so much time. Perfect!

[@leadintea]

Shoutout to you for mentioning Dragon Quarter and Suikoden 4. People don't really like these games, but I feel like they're some of the more underrated JRPGs out there.

[@retroprogamer7009]

Even so i dont always have the time to play such long games in a few settings. What i just love is the Standby Feature of the PSP, Vita and Switch. You can turn those systems off whenever you want and continue it right there. Even like in the middle of a battle. Sure you can close the DS and 3DS as well to trigger the Standby, but the Battery will drain faster than the other Systems will. Back when i still went to school, i had to travel by Train and Bus. There i used the PSP and DS a lot. And no matter where i was, i could always turn off the System and there was no need to find a Save Spot.

[@Blueshellkyle]

This is such an important and informative video, thank you so much David!

[@yodastitch4227]

This is great, thanks ! I'm saving this video for when I'll actually have less time to play long game. And now I need to go back to the PC versions of persona 4 and the whole trails series.

[@Mr3DLC]

Come by my series Time to Hurry up and Save I like to measure time to save and time yiu can expect to devote per play session I also do requests

[@Turbo_Waitress]

I always come away from your videos with new games to play! Thanks! For other short recommendations? It’s technically an RPG (made in RPG Maker, but no combat), but very much in the horror genre: Corpse Party for PSP, 3DS, and PC usually wraps up in 10 hours. I think Parasite Eve can be finished in under 20 (I don’t know how much time the optional Chrysler Building would tack onto that if you chose to do it).

[@Janixon1CCIS]

Fantastic list! I grew up on Sword of Hope as well. Played it again a couple years ago and it still holds up! Couple notes FF1 and DQ2 are also both on mobile DQ2 is also on the Switch

[@southwestjohnny7767]

This is a great idea for a list because I, too, am a busy adult and love RPG's, but don't want to spend years of my life playing an epic saga. I'm playing Super Mario RPG right now and love it, and am going to give the others on your list a go, (the ones I haven't already played). I actually have Dragon Warrior VII, and will crack it open someday, but since I know how huge it is, I'm hesitant, but then again, I bought it so I can play it. Thanks for the information!

[@totemlordreviews7242]

Lots of great games here as well as some good ones to look out for! Can't wait for the next one!

[@theopatino2379]

So many quality games on your list. Very cool to see Sword of Hope listed. Phantasy Star 4 is amazing also. I remember getting stuck on DW2 so many times and restarting it thinking I missed something or skipped something... man that was frustrating.

[@Xanduur]

A 20-hour game in one weekend?!? That would rake me a month these days. /cry

[@theguybrarian]

The Last Story (Wii) is also a solid choice. Excellent list bud!

[@LeoRex13]

That would make you the first person I’ve come across to mention this title... was just thinking about it the other day, had a heckin good time with that one!

[@theguybrarian]

@@LeoRex13 I remember it was released around the same time as Xenoblade Chronicles - I ordered the special edition for both. Had really cool concept art books for both. I believe it had even more of a limited release than XC. I've never seen it mentioned anywhere. Would love to see it ported to Switch to see it brought to more people I think it would be pretty successful.

[@LeoRex13]

theguybrarian yeah I got all into the OP Rainfall thing back when , ended up liking Xenoblade significantly less than the other two... maybe I’m the outlier here? Pandoras tower I think was the third game. You try that one?

[@theguybrarian]

@@LeoRex13 I did buy Pandora's as well. Love it but I couldn't get into the motion controls (killed Skyward Sword for me as well). I think I beat the first dungeon but that is def another top tier Wii game that didn't get it's moment.

[@LeoRex13]

@@theguybrarian remember that one like a fever dream... not sure I ever finished it either. Beats out my strongest memory of Xenoblade though, which is the horrid sound my wii made when running it :(

[@samthedigital]

I love the fact that Chrono Trigger has a DS port. It makes it so much easier to find the time to play too.

[@TheClamatoJuice]

Yeah I'm hoping they add it to Switch for that same reason. I basically only get to game while commuting so need handhelds lol

[@MayorofGaming]

Oh shit, This is a god send for me. I've been following your series trying to find suggestions, but because of work and crap, I keep sorta... spacing out on my adventure. My latest attempt was Dragon Quest VII on 3DS which actually somewhat works despite how insanely long it is. Since it's all divided up in different smaller stories for each island, it's pretty easy to knock out an island in a night or so and continue on at your leisure. I'm actually enjoying it more than I did when I played it a few years ago and got burned out. And it's super high quality, becoming one of my favorite JRPGs ever.

[@thejetstarjump]

For future follow up videos I recommend Earthlock and Battle Chasers Nightwar

[@Omglikeitsmehere]

Literally this is what I needed in my life. It's so hard to play 70+ hours

[@vaughny7258]

Great video.. Big balls putting dragon quater in here lol. Love your evermore play through

[@davidvinc]

Thanks I had a lot of fun with Evermore! I got so nostalgic playing through, not just remembering my childhood through the game, but my late doggie too.

[@vaughny7258]

@@davidvinc i feel you. Honestly i forgot this game. And loved it so much. Crazy. Thanks for playing it. I thought of my dog too. Though it was a frenchie haha. He stand zero chance in that world hehe

[@dustylittle5841]

Hey man, love the channel and you. Great stuff always. It should be criminal for Jrpg fans to not be subscribed to your channel.

[@SaintSeiglinde]

The whole atelier series 😭😭 and mana Khemia 1+2 are so worth playing and short I can’t believe I forgot about ar tonelico that’s a great short rpg too

[@rayceeya8659]

I feel like Secret of Mana can be done in about 20 hours too. Love your videos BTW. You always talk about games I've never heard of.

[@David-dz1cb]

Great content, thank you! Might be picking up some of your recommendations soon. I'd add DragonView here, for PC/SNES, as a shortish and unique ARPG!

[@RubianGaming]

The only 2 games on this list I haven't played were the PSP duel story RPG and that alchemist crafting one you said at the beginning. And length or no, all of these are some of the best games I've ever played. Dragon Quarter is my favorite PS2 game. SaGa 2 is my favorite Gameboy game. Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG ever made. Ect. Good list

[@ronwisegamgee]

I was somewhat surprised to see Chrono Trigger on this list. Maybe because I would grind the crap out of Nu in prehistoric times for that sweet, sweet AP and prehistoric trading items.

[@Yup712]

I really, really liked the story of “Hexyz Force”. Definitely a hidden gem.

[@ogroto]

Great stuff as always

[@MegaKabou]

Great video. Perfect title and purpose

[@Epsidawn]

Oh hey! Good list! Can't wait to get into them! *AS I PLAY PERSONA 4 FOR THE 5TH TIME AND WILL DO 2 MORE PLAYTHROUGHS*

[@Dresden0478]

This was a cool video concept. I like it a lot!

[@lildan169]

We actually got Koudelka on the playstation which is the first game in the Shadow Hearts series. So that would be the first horror RPG in that case lol

[@lazynik]

Jade Cocoon for the playstation is also an underrated RPG, which can be finished in about 15hrs..

[@deekadiko]

this channel seems like a really great community. new sub here

[@davidvinc]

Welcome aboard!

[@blaze45ful]

Nice list, I know all of them, exeptfor the Sword of Hope. Another short and awesome RPG is Parasite Eve.

[@alondor8157]

We really need a new parasite eve game. Those games were amazing!

[@valkrieknights]

@@alondor8157 I abandoned the second one and the third wasn't really a jrpg anymore. But the first one was such a masterpiece!

[@momamario]

glad to see DQ2 get some love! A lot of people say that 2 is a black sheep, but I really appreciate it for what it is - Dragon Quest 1 but bigger

[@patsg1146]

Another great list, that you kept short and sweet, David. The Xenosaga trilogy, if I remember correctly was also comprised of short games, if I remember correctly. I am not sure about 3, but I remember 1 and 2 taking about 15-25 hours each.

[@davidvinc]

I think the first one was pretty short, however I hated the second installment and the 3rd, while a great game, was much longer.

[@patsg1146]

@@davidvinc Yeah, I agree that the worst thing about 3 is that you need to endure 2 to understand anything...

[@Lungoomba21]

I think the Definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles for the Nintendo Switch is quicker than the original. I swear I remember it took me a long while to get to Eryth Sea back then, whereas now, getting things done has never been better: - Picking Ether crystals has no delay - Opening chests also has no delay - It's very easy to track named NPCs - Main and Side quest objectives have pathfinding mmarkers on the map - During collection quest, some item orbs will show quest markers always standing the item you require - Even the quest markers give you a general location of where some of monsters or items actually spawn - the menus are much quicker and more streamlined - Reduced loadtimes - Autorunning while going through long stretches of land or water gives you some time to do anything minor which is a plus for me And so much more quality of life improvments, it's too unbelievable for me! And since it's portable, I think it's really good game to play when you have no time to sink in a lot of game time. I wholeheartedly recommend it

[@zacharyessey5904]

I am happy to see Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter as well as Suikodens I and IV on this list. They are awesome games.

[@gravesplendour3481]

Great video. I would also add a recommend for the lovely Popolocrois (which I found via your channel) and Cosmic Star Heroine, a wonderful and enthusiastic indie JRPG with Chrono Trigger inspired combat and graphics. I beat both in about 15 hours.

[@davidvinc]

I considered Popolocrois, but I didn’t add it in because there are some places where you can get lost, and because I enjoyed the world so much it took me like 50 hours to do everything. I was just spending so much time exploring every nook and cranny.

[@pulpodesigner]

Awesome video! I'm really happy to see a Dragon Quest on your list, I've been wishing to enter to this franchise for a long time but the time barrier always pt me off. Thanks, an keep up with your great work!

[@ManillaHeep]

I think you should do a video on grind-heavy JRPGs that are marathon length instead of sprints. Phantasy Star II, 7th Saga to make a couple 16-bit titles..

[@EdreesesPieces]

Great vid David. 25 hours is the sweetspot for me in a great rpg length these days. I can't wait to try Hexyz Force, and I think you've convinced me to give Dragon Quarter a try after all these years. Tbe one I'd recommend is Dragon Ball Z: attack of the Saiyans for the DS. Especially since us adult grew up with Dragon Ball Z, so it's a fun way to re-live the story.

[@BJGvideos]

Ah yeah I remember Team Fourstar playing that.