7 MORE Short JRPGs Worth Your Time!

[@AdziGaming]

Found this channel because of the first short jrpg video so was really happy to see another one. Great video 😀

[@TheGamingShelf]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😄

[@chickenfillets]

Another great video. I am Setsuna is one I want to get. I got Lost Sphear and that was excellent

[@TheGamingShelf]

If you liked Lost Sphere you’ll definitely enjoy Setsuna. Probably the best Tokyo RPG Factory game.

[@redstratus97]

Child of Light is a game I need to get to.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Do it 😎

[@ahmadhassan-kf6mu]

I really like this series and I will try to play these games if possible so thanks and looking forward for a new ep in this series or a new video in general keep up the good work

[@TheGamingShelf]

Thanks Ahmad 🙏

[@codygreene8783]

I am Setsuna was a game I championed as a return to form for JRPGs. I need to get it for Switch at some point.

[@kavkazip]

+1 for costume quest. great game

[@TheGamingShelf]

Heck yeah 🎃

[@aerxckk772]

I’ve heard from Costume Quest 2 bc its on ps and it never had my interest but now I may try it out haha thanks

[@TheGamingShelf]

Happy to help! 😄

[@mrdarkstar3756]

Star Ocean First Departure R on PSN it's about 20 hours

[@TheGamingShelf]

I’ll add it to the list!

[@NoFuckingMind]

Yay! Loved the last video so I am happy to see a new one.

[@TheGamingShelf]

✌️😁

[@seanmurrell1926]

What's your most favorite games you spend many hours in ( I always go back to games I already beat and I love all my games)

[@dandiaz19934]

I wouldn't consider SuperMario RPG a 3D game at all. Not by a long shot.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Fun list, I hope the coment section keeps asking for more so this DOES become a monthly or every other month series.

[@TheGamingShelf]

I have a few more videos worth of suggestions, but will definitely need more to keep it going 😆

[@Anglomachian]

Child of Light is definitely worth it. I got it for free on aspic and didn’t expect much of it, but it was really immersive and a beautiful game to explore.

[@---nd2yx]

Nope. This is a miss. Liked the first video but this one is a collection of mediocre B-tier games. It feels really forced.

[@DieterPrivate]

Super Mario RPG has an isometric view from pre-rendered models, not 3D. Similar to Donkey Kong Country

[@TheGamingShelf]

🤯

[@naus6081]

For those recommending I am Setsuna, I found Oninaki a very awesome and more enjoyable game from the same people. It's roughly 8-12 hours, and can be shorter depending on if your trying to max out all your spirit companions. That game deserves way more love.

[@junthamaulido4747]

I'm so glad someone remembers Setsuna: ') The game really made me feel good during the times when I was falling....

[@frdsg8350]

I enjoyed it too Lost Sphear on the other hand.... complete opposite

[@femtrooper]

Awesome video! Definitely a few on there that I should play, especially Child of Light! I really like this series and hope you can think of even more short JRPGs!!! Good stuff!

[@TheGamingShelf]

I have a list going, but will definitely need more suggestions to make this a regular series 😄 I’m glad you’re enjoying the series. It’s a fun one to make.

[@RafikiMonsoon]

Kemco is dedicated to short JRPGs. Could be worth a video just focused on them, a JRPG maker profile as it were

[@TheGamingShelf]

I might have to! I know they’re budget games but they look pretty fun.

[@fmc291]

I wish the first costume quest was available on PSN.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Same!

[@dannybski9620]

Does under 30 hours count? Battle chasers : Nightwar is another western RPG with amazing art, turn based combat, and super fun unique characters. Highly recommend as one of the best short RPGs available.

[@jordanhazelwood2546]

Has anyone else mentioned Dot Hack: Last Recode on the PS4? It's a collection of four JRPG's on one disc, each beatable in less than 20 hours.

[@ty_sylicus]

I really like this series. Glad you mentioned Child of Light and I Am Setsuna. Loved those two! Going to check out Costume Quest for sure!

[@TheGamingShelf]

Thank you! ✌️😁

[@Kenko_4]

Thank. You for the recommendations! I’ve never heard of Costume Quest and will definitely keep that one in mind when looking for a shorter rpg to play. I am Setsuna is one of my favorites, such a beautiful game. Thanks 😊

[@TheGamingShelf]

Happy to help, Danny! 😁

[@radiobe4179]

Oh, I wouldn't put Costume Quest anywhere near a list of recommendations. I have a really open mind to childish aesthetics, and I also prioritize charm over other more technical aspects of a game. Even then, I was bored out of my mind by the gameplay...

[@bulaloitech]

Omori for me

[@teamlds5235]

chaos rings 1 is a good short rpg with good replay value

[@roxaskinghearts]

luigis mansion 1 2 and 3 are my Halloween games

[@TheGamingShelf]

Nice picks!

[@Faceless_time_traveler]

Wait ... Child of light was less than 15 hours ? Wow ... I played through it and the journey felt like it took 40 ... Guess that's part of the charm for short RPG

[@Christian-wr4ge]

Does half-minute hero count?

[@TheGamingShelf]

Sure why not!

[@TonyCrenshawsLatte]

Yay for Child of Light and Costume Quest!!

[@chronofantasy1987]

Seems like an interesting list. Mario RPG for snes I'm actually playing it again for the 3rd or 4th time after many years on my phone. I just play it an hour here and there and just reached Nimbus village. Child of Light and I am setsuna I played and beat and are both amazing small games. Can't say much about the others though since those are the ones I actually didn't play so thanks for the recommendations. Costume party I heard a lot about but it never looked that appealing to me but maybe I'll have to give it a try. Yokai watch however I don't think I'll like. I tried watching the anime but it's not for me. But good job on compiling these lists. There's so many jrpgs out there.

[@tomfan5110]

new subcriber here😁.. maybe for next vid is easy plat/jrpg ur should consider

[@TheGamingShelf]

Ooo that’s a good idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@civilwarfare101]

I played Child of Light and it's pretty good, hard to believe it's even a Ubisoft game at times especially now. I have been wanting to play Super Mario RPG for a while now but I could never get around to it because I find SNES games not to be my comfort zone. Costume Quest seems interesting though. Never there were so many short rpgs.

[@moomanchu608]

I am setsuna and lost sphere

[@TheGamingShelf]

Great choices!

[@JGP_SH88]

2021 update please?

[@TheGamingShelf]

Need more Short JRPGs? I got more I can share :)

[@aurorain2853]

Oh man, Dragon Valor's one of my favorite ps1 games! Always nice to see it get some appreciation.

[@leotlopes]

I've subscribed to the channel after watching the last short jrpgs video! This one was awesome too! Congrats!

[@TheGamingShelf]

Thanks Leonardo! 😄

[@thepaper888]

I saw yo kai watch new for $5 and I was debating. Now .... Regret

[@TheGamingShelf]

Oops 😆

[@nerdzone]

Celestian Tales: Old North is a great package. It has a Main story of about 10-12 hours and a standalone DLC that is about 7-8 hours. Very grounded fantasy setting reminiscent of Suikoden with fantastic plot and cast of characters. The combat and progression are pretty diet though. Ara Fell is like 16-20 hours RPG with a pretty memorable cast and a cool progression system.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Cool, good to know! I'll add them to the list 😄

[@michaeledes1111]

So funny I stumbled on to this video: the last two RPG's I played? Child of Light, and Super Mario RPG lol.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Ha that’s awesome!

[@RPG_Bliss]

More please

[@TheGamingShelf]

If people keep watching I’ll keep making them!

[@Matthew_Murray]

I’m probably going to get I am Setsuna, I have Yokai Watch but kind of fell off of it for other games. As for a game I would recommend that I’m currently playing, Golden Sun is fun and according to HLTB it clocks in at about 20hrs granted it’s technically only half a game still a really good time

[@TheGamingShelf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@josiahwagner3646]

Great video. I’m always looking for shorter games to play alongside bigger titles. My only constructive criticism might be to drop the J off of Videos dealing with games from other countries. It doesn’t bother me but some might get frustrated by it.

[@TheGamingShelf]

Thanks for the feedback! I guess to me JRPG is more of a style of game rather than a country of origin. Dragon’s Dogma for example is technically a JRPG but design wise it’s much more of a Western style RPG like Skyrim than say something like Persona or Dragon Quest.

[@ronroca4387]

How is long (approximately ) is Ni No Kuni?

[@TheGamingShelf]

Around 45 hours or so.

[@peterk822]

I recommend "Spirit Engine 2". It's indie, free, & old, but it still stands up

[@TheGamingShelf]

Cool, I’ll check it out!

[@munandaraddin871]

Child of Light is available on the Vita too, but if you guys are a Vita owner, I'm sure you already know this..

[@TheSwartz]

Sorry, but Child of Light is not a JRPG. It was made by a western developer.

[@TheGamingShelf]

I think at this point JRPG is almost a style than anything else.

[@TheSwartz]

@@TheGamingShelf ummm... no. lol

[@TheGamingShelf]

Cosmic Star Heroine is absolutely a JRPG but it was made by a western team.

[@TheSwartz]

​@@TheGamingShelf I know what you're trying to say and I'm going to respect your opinion, but this may be one of those things to "agree to disagree". I would compare this to 'anime influenced' cartoons, like Teen Titans, Avatar, RWBY, etc. None of these are anime. But are clearly influenced by, or in the style of anime. Similarly, I am only pointing out that these Western developed RPGs, although influenced by, and in the style of JRPGs, are not JRPGs (by my definition), and thus I would encourage identifying them as such by saying something like "JRPG-like", "JRPG-style" or something similar. That is all. Thank you for discussing though! Sorry to be strict on the point, just my 2 cents ;) *pushes glasses up*

[@BVazz]

I like this series a lot, I hope you do more! Found at least two games I want to play

[@TheGamingShelf]

As long as people keep watching I’ll keep making them!

[@nameinvalid69]

Child of Light is developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Hmmmmmmmm what does it have anything to do with JRPG? It certainly isn't came out from Japanese developer... Costume Quest is a USA game. I just gonna assume you make a typo on your video title instead of whatever conspiracy theory. Having similar artstyle and RPG elements don't make any games into JRPG... grouping unrelated titles into the 'JRPG' ring will offend some people.

[@TheGamingShelf]

I guess to me JRPG is a style of game at this point rather than country of origin. Cosmic Star Heroine is certainly a JRPG but it was made in the West.

[@Thorskad]

Some of these games weren't even "Japanese" role-playing games. But good list.

[@Andrew_TS]

A Japanese style RPG doesn't have to be made by Japanese developers. Lots of Western developers like the style and made games homaging them, like Zeboyd's games.

[@elricmon2099]

Can you do a Golden Sun + The Lost Age analysis?

[@TheGamingShelf]

Possibly! I've never played them before. What do you think makes them worthy of their own video?

[@elricmon2099]

@@TheGamingShelf they have a unique power and summon system (psynergy and the djinni). There are also powers used on the overworld to solve puzzles (real cool ones at that). Plus, it's a gorgeous game for the GBA with an amazing soundtrack that screams ADVENTURE. And they do a trick to simulate 3D models im battle where they have front and back moving sprites and the camera shifts perspective to simulate 3D. Give it a shot! As a JRPG fan you wont be disappointed!

[@ZurielMana]

Love this video. Love the content. But......... Seness............ TF?! S-N-E-S. Say out the letters. 😂

[@TheGamingShelf]

Your write something down for a script and sometimes it just comes out of your mouth differently than you expected 🤣

[@ZurielMana]

@@TheGamingShelf I was harsh. I apologies. I'm just an old fart from those days. Do you playboy. Love the channel and the content.