Top Ten JRPGs (NOT From Square Enix)

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Some of the best RPGs ever do not come from Square. Is your favorite on the list?
RULES:
- Traditional JRPGs, no Action RPGs or Strategy RPGs.
- Obviously, developed in Japan. No Western RPGs.
- Squaresoft, Enix, or Square Enix cannot have developed or published the game at any point anywhere in the world.
- For simplicity, Handheld games will be omitted.
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[@positronlaserforce]

Top 10 Action RPGs Top 10 handheld JRPGs Just do it

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Star Ocean 1-3 would be all 10 for me.

[@NicoMoratinos]

Yeah ! I need those right now!

[@kodamageneralismeinu7546]

Do it! Do it!

[@skyblade7438]

Would Xenoblade fall into action RPG? Because if so it definitely should be on that list. One of the Kingdom Hearts too, although which one is up to debate.

[@esteveguineueta2328]

@@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 2nd is simply remarkable :)

[@PeanutButterGamer]

This was a great + useful idea for a list, Jared!

[@spiceona8516]

PBG!

[@MinecraftianBuilders]

Michael Christoffel WATSON!

[@heartpulse99]

Rpg jrpg PBG UHHHMAH GAWWEDD

[@pr6800]

oh look, pee butt gay commented on alienhead shitkid's video

[@CynicismOrDie]

Too soon, Anton. Too soon.

[@dustinm2717]

Video Timestamps / Table of contents A 1:35 Wild Arms 9 2:54 Phantasy Star 4 8 4:35 Lost odyssey 7 6:03 Earthbound 6 7:55 Shin Megami Tensei digital devil Sega 5 9:23 The legend of Dragoon 4 10:53 Grandia II 3 12:20 Breath of fire 4 (or 3) 2 13:50 Skies of Arcadia Legends 1 15:13 Suukoden II

[@RedsHitpostMedia]

Thanks for this at this tine I have atleast access to a legal version to 6 of the games besides 9,6,4,3. Will I get around to playing and finishing them? Probably not but since the PSN is going away soon better nab these classics

[@MegaAndy93]

@@RedsHitpostMedia Grandia II is easy to get now that it has an HD port on Steam or GoG or Switch, all of witch are great options.

[@joelsmemes4140]

@@RedsHitpostMedia not any more lol. You can get smt games on the psn store tho

[@420AlucardMr]

@@joelsmemes4140 Fake news Grandia 2 and 1 still on steam and they are remastered versions -Fact Checked-

[@armorvil]

This is a good list. I would have put Shadow Hearts : Covenant in there though.

[@nexusrev3377]

The Legend of Heroes: Trails series is criminally underrated and anonymous for some reason.

[@mrk1395]

So truee

[@alezarde211]

I would get into it if each game wasn't so ludicrously expensive

[@lisacottrill7259]

@@alezarde211 try older one trails of sky there older than cold steel but best stories

[@Ash-fm6ym]

@@alezarde211 just pirate it from fitgirl repacks or nyaa dot si

[@lucahjin]

In so much agreement with your choices - especially my favorite game of all time - Suikoden II!

[@iheartmovees]

:O A wild Lucah has appeared!

[@jouflow]

***** Not funny...

[@iheartmovees]

Josué Esquivel Alvarez wasn't really trying to be

[@jouflow]

***** k.

[@aaronschwartz1477]

Josué Esquivel Alvarez Geez.

[@duke86fan]

almost 4 years later still waiting for the best action, strategy, or handheld RPGs not from square enix

[@Akira-ky7yr]

Try Persona 4 Golden. Amazing game

[@stovexlvii3579]

@@Akira-ky7yr smt iv is far better

[@Akira-ky7yr]

@@stovexlvii3579 tbh I enjoyed P4 more, but SMT IV is a pretty good game too

[@aionicthunder]

Xenoblade

[@Akira-ky7yr]

@@aionicthunder The Xenoseries originated from Square but then got made by Nintendo for some reasons that will take me too long to write lol

[@Harrower13]

Through this whole list I was like "WHERE THE F is SUIKODEN 2!?!?" ...then, at the end, "...oh."

[@williammarston1861]

Rob Howell Same here!!!!

[@Ryan4891s]

OMG RIGHT!?

[@danangelovalencia8213]

I nearly closed the browser when it was near the end and still no Suikoden. Good thing I didn't. The best. The only title I've played from 1-5.

[@mosessupposes6459]

A tear comes to my eye knowing there are others who share my love for Suikoden, especially Suikoden 2. Fun fact, I was a little young when the first game came out at the time, you know with that awful front cover. At the local back alley game shop, I picked it up and read the back cover...the shop keeper was unaware what kind of gem he had and asked that I trade the new Tomb Raider game I had. I promptly did so against my mother's protest. It was the best trade I ever did.

[@paulmuaddib451]

Word. Kinda sucks that all the games after 2 are so meh.

[@armorvil]

@@paulmuaddib451 I admit that Suikoden 3's graphics / animations and its pair battle system makes it hard to get into, but when you do, it's absolutely awesome. It definitely is one of the best J-RPG stories.

[@SelphieTheNutter]

I never got a chance to play Suikodon 2 as a kid past the demo that I got with Vandal Hearts 2 (if I remember right). Finally managed to get a copy back last year for £100, expensive but worth it.

[@stephenroberts7554]

Yeah I love a lot of the games on this list suikoden 1,2 and. 3 are great and Skye’s of Arcadia is another one of my favorites 😎

[@StewNWT]

suikoden I >> suikoden 2

[@Wildcard-Jack-47]

“That they too need lists of their own” zero lists of their own has been made

[@TeamNuclear2011]

Jacky Boy waiting for that action rpg countdown

[@miles6283]

It will never arrive, just give up

[@TeamNuclear2011]

Miles a man can dream

[@Fayt540]

Miles What a dismissive take on seeing more content from ProJared..

[@marlowencna]

Uo

[@SpaceHamsterGames]

I really liked the number one pic =). I actually think i've only played maybe half of these?

[@spiceona8516]

I haven't watched it but I have a good feeling ni no kuni is on here.

[@TripleMCo]

Michael Christoffel Spoilers, but NOPE! I thought so too, but ultimately I'm happy with the ones he chose and really do need to get out and play some of these games now. I've only played a couple of them. I was aware a lot of these games existed, I just haven't gotten around to them. It seems like it might be time to change that!

[@prachetaspatel6314]

Michael Christoffel Nope, it isn't traditional turn-based combat, it has action rpg elements and some pokemon thrown in.

[@aaronschwartz1477]

Michael Christoffel Nope. Ni no Kuni was pretty good but certainly not one of the best.

[@spiceona8516]

Hahaa Ni no kuni is personally my favorite.

[@Shepic01]

I like how original this is. Plus I got to know about more RPG’s which is always a blessing.

[@ishlocke3084]

Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

[@thundergaming5473]

I Think the second of the trails in the sky games is the best rpg of all time

[@Vonjax]

@@thundergaming5473 Ah, I see you're a man of culture aswell.

[@METALGAMERS1]

@@devinaaron5099 what? The combat system is pretty easy to get used to it 😕 Xenoblade chronicles 2 is a damn complex system

[@brokengamer7737]

Every trails game

[@cassiusbright4335]

Trails in the Sky Second Chapter and Crossbell arc is the best JRPG for me

[@jonathanrobideaux1512]

There was Legend of legaia in the thumbnail, I was mislead!

[@dixienormous5867]

Man legend of legaia I'd so good. That game always hits me in the soul. Good memories. So much innovation in that game.

[@benyaminaprilianto1577]

If you want to play suikoden 2, I suggest playing suikoden 1 first, it makes the game so much better

[@XTORD1]

agreed , i completed suikoden 1, a week ago and it was damn good, it sequel is fantastic , is pure magic.

[@Kujakuseki01]

Yup. Too many characters from the first show back up and it's always a fun moment to see them again.

[@XTORD1]

Kujakuseki01 "wasnt" was meant to be was , but i guess uou got that. But yeah that is what i really liked to. So good when you get rescued by victor... omg the feels. Such a good game , that i have feeling to few people have played.

[@stevennope4318]

same

[@da_pawz]

agree...

[@deephurting8583]

I wanna see ProJared make an episode on an SMT game. He clearly likes them. Maybe a DDS episode since he put it on this list.

[@JayAreAitch]

He did the gacha game but I don't think that counts.

[@ChadDogofShimano]

@@JayAreAitch he also did a one minute review on SMT IV

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Suikoden 1 & 2 are back as a remaster!

[@DRKLCNS1]

he should do SMT3 and talk about the batshit insanity

[@robertcarlson8867]

"Chances are you don't agree with this list." Any list that has Suikoden II at the top spot gets a pass from me on all other counts

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I'm so glad The Legend of Dragoon made it into this list, I bought it new and still got it. Awesome game.

[@OMGEpyonistaken]

Ok Jared, now I expect you to make a Top Ten video for Strategy JRPGs, Action JRPGs and Handheld JRPGs. Please? I already knew about all the ones in this list.

[@loganedwards3089]

I just want a Legend of Dragoon remake before I die. Most nostalgic game of all time for a lot of people

[@yinyangg87]

Remaster not remake

[@floridferret4585]

@@yinyangg87 as long as Dart's hand keeps twitching I don't care so much which it is.

[@ekoysatria7420]

hard to remake that game i think the original was the best

[@PeterParker-qz2ob]

it's better for the sequel

[@rellsolomon9824]

Amen brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please legend of dragoon remake

[@midoripuca]

This guy doesn’t age at all

[@richardmcilwain7125]

Puts Legend of Legaia in the thumbnail but doesn't include it in the top 10. 😕

[@jeremycards]

i know right!? i entered the video cause i wanted to see him talk about it!

[@richardmcilwain7125]

***** How's it? I never played it because it seemed unrelated to the first.

[@TerryFGM]

Richard Mcilwain A bit harder, story is weak but it is fun like Michael said.

[@richardmcilwain7125]

TerryFGM I primarily enjoyed the combat system.

[@TerryFGM]

Richard Mcilwain in the later stages of the game its extremely fun to chain different special attacks

[@electricmastro]

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.

[@theultimatenatmaster]

Beat me to it.

[@linkofhyrule2000]

Shin Garugamesh Is it a JRPG though? I mean, what is the actual definition of a JRPG? Don't get me wrong, I love the game, I just don't know is it is actually a JRPG.

[@electricmastro]

Japanese Role-Playing Game

[@linkofhyrule2000]

electricmastro Thank you!

[@electricmastro]

hedrack08 You talkin' to me?

[@davemustang8173]

Top Ten Anime Comebacks of all Time, Sorry Jared

[@davemustang8173]

@@santiagovivaldi1720 Funny that you blindly believe twitter

[@toceeno874]

@@santiagovivaldi1720 cheese sandwich

[@themugwump33]

No love for Lunar/Lunar 2!!?? I see those WD boxes behind you dude!

[@eh7560]

Tony Lund only few people love or knew lunar. My favorite game of all time

[@HarryToeface]

Silver Star Story Complete 💗

[@ThatGuy-ky2yf]

@@HarryToeface I keep hearing about that being a PSX gem. I'd instantly buy buy if it was on PSN or wasn't rare to get physically.

[@jomai2040]

@@HarryToeface The original Sega CD one was the best by far!

[@jomai2040]

IKR? Why why why did he leave out such an awesome, awesome game is beyond me!

[@ANewWorldFool1202]

It's sad how I can immediately identify most Demons and Persona in the SMt franchise.

[@joseagustincuesta]

I think that's pretty damn cool.

[@fang4223]

TheKeyBladeLink I always had a soft spot for garms...

[@ANewWorldFool1202]

***** Equal Sadness.

[@SusanoKami]

TheKeyBladeLink Mara

[@coucoman13]

TheKeyBladeLink yeah i can tell which persona is with too

[@epicrapbattlesofherstory]

Seinfeld is my favorite JRPG

[@JameboHayabusa]

I bet Seinfeld would make an amazing JRPG. Damn you for putting these thoughts in my head.

[@andrewwebsterphillips]

JameboHayabusa They could easily replace the characters of Dragon Quest VIII and no one would tell the difference. MC- Jerry Yangus - George Jessica - Elaine Angelo- Kramer

[@stephblackcat]

Andrew Phillips Oh so you are saying that the characters in DQVIII are flat poorly written overacted and generally annoying? Good to know.

[@Felix.Fictus]

i feel like a Seinfeld version of the Sims would kick ass!

[@fornkey9819]

mine is xenoblade chronicles

[@CazuBM]

Radiant Historia is amazing and when you make an portable RPG list, it needs to be there

[@blackenedwritings]

This list is still amazing. So many great games and a well deserved number 1 spot. I can really recommend the almost forgotten part V, by the way.

[@xxedgy_outsiderxx9978]

i wish projared would a top 10 action rpg list

[@thenerdyalien958]

Yes

[@94460706]

+Matt Logan Me too

[@AuthorityCat]

+Matt Logan Ikr, he mentions that they deserve their own category and then doesn't make a video about it. Rude :l

[@TheAthen83]

+AuthorityCat He never said he will make it so yeah........

[@JaelinBezel]

The hell does "Action RPG" even mean? Are we talking games like Dragon's Dogma? Monster Hunter? the Tales series?

[@asuna07neros]

Vahn in thumbnail and yet no mention of Legend of Legaia. I felt betrayed

[@MonsieurRocheforte]

Likewise. It has a lot of flaws, so I can see why it's not in the top 10, but don't get my hopes up like that.

[@calebhughes5767]

I loved that game. 2nd one wasn't too bad either

[@yamiko8]

Exactly my feeling>

[@Solid_Dude]

@@MonsieurRocheforte nah dude it's fucking perfect and ahead of its time

[@curtisturner1333]

@@Solid_Dude Is it better then legend of dragoons? jus asking I never got the chance to play it

[@sonyeolovessweaters]

Dude I'm so happy you included Suikoden II. It makes my childhood memorable, and its such a great game to come back to, even til this day

[@hdrgb]

Great video Jared. It was a pleasure meeting you at eglx in Ontario last year. Keep it up!

[@ski4567]

Legend of Legaia for PS1 is one of my favorite JRPG's of all time. It has a strong story,the combat is interesting with a well done combo system,summon system,has a few really good arcade games,excellent boss battles(some hard as balls) and overall looks fantastic for a PS1 game. The only downside I could say about it is the enemy spawns. There is so much fighting in areas,it gets annoying to take 2 steps and go into battle. That's my only beef with it,but without that,I love that game.

[@andrewo.6682]

ski4567 ^ This.

[@ZoomingOut402]

ski4567 I partially agree. But the story in legaia sucked. It was really bland and generic. A spiky haired teenage protagonist, that lives peacefully in a small village until it is attacked? And he is one of the chosen ones that has to defeat evil and protect "artifacts" or places (insert plot devices) to save the world? hmmm Its a really bland storyline. But I agree about everything else. Great battle system, nice extras, some fun side quests.

[@ski4567]

_

[@ski4567]

PunkLobo It was the 90s and at the time was creative,but reflecting back on it yeah it was bland,but entirely terrible.

[@stibblyfidgewittles6432]

PunkLobo Well isnt that the storyline for most JRPGs? I know what you mean but i wouldn't say the storyline was bland, more that it followed a mould. But it had lots of unique redeeming points too. You also forgot to mention that a secret princess, who is a tomboy, is also helping you on your journey :p

[@jcwelchjr]

So glad to see Skies of Arcadia getting much deserved love. Phantasy Star IV is criminally underrated, so it's good to see it getting some love as well.

[@dorerd]

Never played Skies of Arcadia but I could not agree more with Phantasy Star IV! That game changed my view of RPGs!

[@telstarradio7974]

I was surprised how many of these I’ve played! Breath Of Fire IV was my favourite of that series, so I’m glad that got in there. Grandia 1 & 2 need to be faithfully ported, I would love to play them again. Suikoden II had to be number 1. I seem to remember you were able to use the heroes from Suikoden in Suikoden II if you had a completed game save, which was a nice touch.

[@rosedanes9048]

Legend of Dragoon is such a nostalgic game for me, my mom used to play it when I was little and taught me a lot about it.

[@sirsquiggles1584]

When I was growing up, my Dad didn't play very many video games. But he loved Legend of Dragoon.

[@penguincamp]

Video's real name: Top 10 Non-Handheld RPGs with Turn-Based Battles that Aren't Strategy or Action RPGs that Aren't from Square Enix

[@holynarwhale8729]

Yeah, he said that in the beginning of the video.

[@therenegadegamer7422]

still no action RPGs or strategy RPGs or handhelds

[@maximechevalier2300]

There's a handheld game in his list. J/s.

[@ThatTharBlaziken]

Is there such a thing as an action jrpg? I always figured turn based was synonymous with jrpgs

[@jonahbardwell551]

MFJesseJames Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy 15 are action JRPGs

[@indeimaus]

New Projared video, awesome!

[@MaxCloud91]

I like how you teased Legend of Legaia in thumbnail but then didn't mention it :) Great list and thank you for sharing. To those whom it may concern : add Lunar 1 & 2 , Hoshigami, Growlanser and Star Ocean, though SO was enix so I guess it doesn't really count...

[@steveclarke6898]

This is such a solid list, many of my all time favorites. I also need to thank you for introducing me to Suikoden which has become possibly my favorite game series of all time!

[@eap415]

The Thumbnail Tricked me I thought Legend of Legaia was gonna be on this list!!! :(

[@Nebujin383]

Legend of Legaia was only "good" at best compared to the better/best J-RPGs, i dont want to insult you or question your taste, to each his own, but there are tons of more mentionable games in this genre than Legend of Legaia. And a list of 10 is small, plus its his own top 10. Everyone has his own.

[@eap415]

Nebu Jin Legaia was good, not great but good, there secret mechanics in the game that make it much better particularly in the japanese version

[@eap415]

***** can't judge a game based on the demo

[@zomtron]

+Taylor Keller he's.... dumb because likes a different game?

[@leonardoh94]

it definitely should be on that list, it is better than earthbound, skies of arcadiand lost odissey

[@MrWarbossork]

Thankyou Jared. You made me pick up Digital Devil Saga. I love it.

[@ClessTheAngel]

If you come back in time for Trials of Mana that would be great Jared! I would love to see you play the remake and all! Hope things are getting better for you my dude.

[@MaskedGuyCh]

Glad to see The Legend of Dragoon on this list, fantastic game!

[@thunderbirds9001]

Lunar not on the list, I am dissapoint

[@GuyPascarella]

thunderbirds9001 I was wondering where Lunar Silver Star was too!

[@thunderbirds9001]

I personally like the PS1 remake, it was the first game i remember playing

[@AimanJami]

thunderbirds9001 Can u name some good jrpgs for pc plz..

[@thunderbirds9001]

Aiman Dragonborn I don't play JRPG's much anymore. I mainly play 2D fighters like Blazblue, Guilty Gear, Skullgirls and stuff like that

[@Xpert74]

Aiman Dragonborn I recently played through The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky on Steam, and had a ton of fun with it. It's a really great JRPG that I highly recommend.

[@Outlaw-Saix]

Great video! All classics to me. Legend of Legaia and Thousand Arms were 2 more unique jrpgs that I loved.

[@laurencewatson6928]

You're choices for 1 & 2 make me very happy. I want more of both.

[@LombaxOttsel]

I bought Digital Devil Saga thanks to this video. Thanks!

[@urbanasupernova562]

Shadow Hearts: Covenant. Oh, and don't forget Shadow Hearts: Covenant. As well as Shadow Hearts: Covenant. I'll shout this last one out: SHADOW HEARTS: COVENANT! :)

[@Zabucracker]

Nova XY The only reason I was scrolling down the comment section, was to see if someone mentions this game. I absolutely love this game, the humour and the battle system are fantastic! Jared even mentions Shadow Hearts during his Legend of Dragoon part, so I was hoping it would be on this list as well.

[@IgorKolosha]

Nova XY Wait, what? Huh? Which game?

[@MaxVerneir]

Nova XY Absolutely. Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts Covenant are two are my favorite RPGs of all time, prefering them easily over more mainstream titles like FFVII. This is a very worthy game, and I was rather surprised it didn't make the list, as I'm fairly sure Se wasn't involved.

[@MeisterErz]

Maximum Carnage Shadow Hearts was awesome. I liked the story and the Horror-mixed atmosphere. Shadow Hearts Covenant on the other hand sucks. It totally killed and broke with that precious atmosphere. Shadow Hearts Covenant shows best how a sequel which switches to comedy kills the original features of a series. Shadow Hearts Covenant sets place on the case that Shadow Hearts ends (simply spoken) bad, that Alice sacrifies her life for Yuri and that on this point of the story the storyline continues, yet the game is way to funny and includes way too much slapstick to deal with that point seriously. If they had changed this, I'd agree, cause I love Shadow Hearts, too. Still - as it is - that is a K.O.-criteria.

[@odelay72]

MeisterErz I didn´t play the original SH, though I found Covenant amazing.. Loved the characters and the ambiance. I wouldn´t say the game was funny.. for me it was weird actually, having both macabre and hilarious moments. I was so taken by this game that I gave all my efforts to find the secrets in it without the use of a walkthrough.. One last thing, I also loved the music and sound effects of the game.. heck, even the sound Yuri made when he walked was cool..

[@Soul0890]

Suikoden 2 is my favorite game ever. I always felt like it was one of the most overlooked games ever made. Thank you for including it!

[@matthewhancox4389]

Thanks for recommending Wild Arms! Saw it at a convention a while back, and recognised it from this video. Such an awesome game!

[@PanRysownikRysuje]

Grandia II? Check. Suikoden II? Check. Okay, list is good, I can give it a pass.

[@haiderbadawi9509]

Not if Lunar II is missing.

[@Poakmon]

what about Jade Cocoon?

[@PanRysownikRysuje]

Guys, if we're going to point out every good jRPG Jared left out we'll be here for the next few months. He considered these the best ten he played, so either he didn't play the ones you listed or they were just below the 10th place in his rating. It happens. Always.

[@haiderbadawi9509]

Pan Rysownik Rysuje Actually I mentioned Lunar II as it was developed by the same team who made Grandia and find it superior, but that's just me. Also it follows the 'II' pattern :P

[@ArnauNT23]

Pan Rysownik Rysuje The fact is that he showed some Lufia II stuff on the video ( at the beginning when he is explaining all )

[@HammerGeoLarrup]

Glad to see SMT on here somewhere. Especially glad that it's actually something other than Persona.

[@Naterkix]

I love your avatar. Navarre would totally be _that_ kind of gamer.

[@gabrielhormazabal4772]

ikr. I don't recall to have ever seen Digital Devil Saga named before, I remember playing it for the first time and I loved it. it was a SMT game alright, the old style that has been lost on the new Personas games. I liked what they did expanding the persona's gameplay mechanics but I will always like the tone and setting of the first ones. They had much more diverse characters (some cliché yes, but they felt more real and with more depth), and a much more mature story.

[@OldmanJables]

You're welcome to like what you like Empty Spaces, but I feel sorry for you that they don't hold your attention. Some of the SMT games are like transcendental experiences. Persona, while great, doesn't hold a candle to the best of the SMT series imo.

[@julius3671]

Oldman Jables but persona is waifuland so i still think persona is my favourite compared to other smt too. but thats my opinion. call me a casual and beat me down.

[@TheHappyCatsTail]

i absolutly love the persona series, but that being said i must say SMT, in particular, nocturne, digital devil saga, and strange journey are out of this world and on a whole other level. nocturne in particular is incredibly challenging on hard ;)

[@err0r0b0]

*We miss you ProJared!!!*

[@LagBlowz]

Man, I wish we got an updated version of this list. Or perhaps good rpgs that don’t cost a lot, since a lot of people playing retro games are on a budget.

[@ComicSams48]

This^

[@ComicSams48]

@@okene I own a ps2, ps4, gamecube, n64, Wii and PC

[@lukewilliams6083]

@@ComicSams48 Ps2 - Persona 4 PS4 - Persona 5 GameCube - Tales of Symphonia N64 - Paper Mario PC - that really depends on specs and what you want to play because there are a ton to choose from on Steam alone.

[@bluecollargamer7071]

Check out shining force neo for ps2, really all the shining force games on sega

[@TheArnoldification]

vimm's lair is the ultimate site for players on a budget ;)

[@vinnylt2408]

Remember when JRPGs were just called RPGs?

[@denolaj]

I really like Star Ocean 2! It's the only one of the series I've played, but I loved it. I bought it secondhand and it was in French, which is not my mother language. Being Belgian though, we got French in school and both that game and imported Manga from France (which was cheaper than from America or Asia) were the only French media I partook in outside of school.

[@Venra]

It was released by Enix so it can't be included on this list

[@denolaj]

Ah, really? It says it was made by Tri-Ace? I've seen the square enix logo on later installments of the series though, so perhaps I've missed something there.

[@Venra]

Nikolaj Bourguignon If I remember corectly Tri-Ace made Star Ocean and Enix published it

[@denolaj]

Aha!

[@stevennope4318]

star ocean two was a fun experience. my only complaint is that it had so many missable characters, side quests, skills to develop that (though the game made me want to experience it all) clearly would require so many playthroughs to acheive it left me feeling like a. i didn't want to do that and b. i only experienced 10% of a fun but too expansive game. i also felt guilty for thinking it was too expansive, it really pissed me off after wasting no small amount of hard to come by skill points on non essential skills like cooking or alchemy i still couldn't craft anything worth a damn, and on my playthrough i could not figure out how to get that bad-ass blue-haired swordsman.

[@Sinistralx]

I have yet to even finish this video and you are already my hero of 2018. I see in your collection behind you the boxed version of Lunar, huge fan back in the day. But at 0:55 ..I see Lufia 2...the best jrpg ive ever played. You are a man who has traveled to worlds beyond the empire of Square...and have gained the wisdom of eternity.

[@RealShanShan]

Your list is on point!! This is almost exactly my list as well, and I can't agree any more about Suikoden II, this game was my favorite JRPG story-wise. Breath of Fire III and IV were masterpieces as well! Aaaaah the nostalgia, you've made me wanna go back replay them all! :D

[@MAJICB0B]

No Legend of Legaia?

[@Latetothegame]

I know right? It's what caught my eye and made me watch the vid in the first place. I guess he was just using it as an example so he wouldn't give away any of the real ones on the list. I personally loved that game. One of the few JRPGs I ever took the time to complete.

[@Akia240sx]

Love that game!! But I can't find it anymore after I moved :(

[@mikedarrow11]

agreed, though some bosses were brutally hard for whatever reason. let the grinding commence!

[@Akia240sx]

True. Lol

[@HelvecioGomes]

exactly. One of my favorites of all time. The bgm, characters, history, all on Legend of Legaia is so awesome.

[@eunicesun9162]

I'm sorry to bash Jared but I was really devastated that you put a Legend of Legaia pic on your thumbnail but never even put a clip nor a brief mention of it in your vid. I really loved the game and it deserved so much more attention than it did(plus a better sequel, mind you) and it's just... I dunno... I felt betrayed somehow. :(

[@projared]

That picture was my way of giving it an Honorable Mention.

[@TheDrawdex]

Yeah, I was so hyped by seeing it. So much love on the game. Specially for the metas. >-> But yeah, thanks for the list Jared. It reminded me of the games I've played in the past, and reminded me that I have yet to beat some of them. XD

[@SoraHjort]

***** hm... Maybe put it into a list of JRPGs with interesting mechanics or lesser known titles? It seems a lot of people would like to let more people know it exists, and I'm sure that other JRPGs as well that get very little attention, like Robotrek. Though Robotrek wouldn't of made it onto this video's list just because it's a Enix game.

[@Kaminoyouni]

***** Good to know, I was half-expecting to see it in the list somewhere to. Still hoping it'll get a review/retrospective from one of the larger youtube gamers out there. The first one was really good in both it's combat system and story IMO, and though the "sequel" improved the combat mechanics, the story was really lackluster compared to it's predecessor.

[@Acornsquad1]

I'm so glad Lost Odyssey got some love!! It's one of my favorite games!

[@zzz43344]

Same!

[@ArtamisSnowpaw]

Both the Breath of Fire and Grandia series are some of my favourites. BoF 4 and Grandia 2 are both very solid games. Personally I'm a bit more baits to BoF 3 (which you mentioned, but for me I like that story better, a lot of the game play elements from 4 are indeed much better) and Grandia 1 (I love the characters more).

[@alejandrocastaneda8470]

i agree with the bof series, capcom got one of the best jrpg franchises out there, and let it die with the mistake they made in bof5... a really sad storyand grandia was friggin good, i must say...

[@Purpylon]

Baten Kaitos, and it's prequel Origins. Both amazing. And don't forget Paper Mario, and its sequel The Thousand Year Door.

[@YaoBao1]

Oh god yes, Baten Kaitos! Really one of the more underrated JRPGs out there (assuming not many people know of it, at least)! A truly unique game from a gameplay perspective in my opinion, and with a nice story and very interesting characters!

[@Ashtarte3D]

I'm still so sad Suikoden has been left by the way side so Konami can continue to just milk Castlevania and Metal Gear instead. The only weak Suikoden game was 4, and it was still better than a lot of JRPGs out at the time. Also, I love whoever recorded the footage of Suikoden 2 if it wasn't you Jared, just for having the canon name for Riou. Only true fans would know his canon name, as the game didn't provide it in either version.

[@andrewwebsterphillips]

Hell yeah. I'm all about canon names. I'm so anal about it that if I start a game and you have to name the main character with no default option I tend to scourer the internet looking for the canon name.

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

Metal Gear Solid is far from being milked. You watch your mouth.

[@Teoskavens]

I wonder what would happen if Kojima decides to make a new Suikoden game with the Fox Engine...

[@ThatGuyCrush]

Teoskavens It would be pretty amazing. With its 50 hours worth of cut scenes and random Metal Gear appearance

[@spman2099]

Suikoden 2 and 3 are, in my opinion, two of the best RPGs ever made. However, I think you are way too soft on Suikoden 4, I can't think of a worse RPG (even Beyond the Beyond had some pretty sprites and cool ideas). At least Suikoden 5 was a hugely redemptive game. It sucks that we will never see another genuine Suikoden game again... *sigh*

[@VoltismProductions]

My favorite part of legend of dragoon was the massive scope, the setting, and the backgrounds

[@KitsuneYojimbo]

I'm so glad to see that you added the old Phantasy Star games. As one who loved the old Phantasy Star series and Phantasy Star Universe....

[@xanxongxingza]

Golden Sun, always in my heart!

[@xanxongxingza]

5oh8 REPMYCITY I cant really remember the characters! But I remember I liked the brown-haired character since he was so good with two handed swords! There was also a magician I liked as well - a wind-like dude!

[@xanxongxingza]

5oh8 REPMYCITY Yeah! But arent they square enix games? Anyways, glad someone remeber them! First game was just golden sun and the other one was about a huge wave like splitting the group up! Im also replaying those soon, have a nice day.

[@samsonandcharlie1628]

5oh8 REPMYCITY they are on a handheld and the arent that great honestly, the dialogue is really really silly.

[@xanxongxingza]

Kim Jenkins It's still really well made games and enjoyable.

[@NomadHairline]

Stahle Frid golden sun was made by Camelot software. but easily the best rpg games on the gba imo.

[@heshamsh761]

where is Xenoblade Chronicles it's the greaest jrpg in the god damn wii

[@gabrielcaceres4715]

He said no action RPG

[@terazyn]

Tomas Caceres Xenoblade isn't an Action RPG... It's a QTE MMO inspired battle system, ala FFXll.

[@SuperGenio86]

Tales Revenant Xenoblade is action rpg, you have to smash buttons like any action or fighting game. FF XII is different because you have menus and each character has to wait his turn to attack.

[@GiordanDiodato]

Ultralquimista not really. It's more like FFXII

[@SuperGenio86]

Giordan Diodato Seriously? what's wrong with you? O.O

[@MrMovees87]

I loved the combat in Grandia 2, and REALLY loved how Precipice of Darkness 3 and 4 from ZeboydGames (Amazing indie dev, btw) have their combat inspired from it: You’re able to use certain abilities to “interrupt” enemy attacks and delay their turn, which has a greater effect if you time it just before they act. It’s such a cool mechanic, and it was rad seeing it used in all of the aforementioned games. Also, shoutout to Zeboyd for making a load of awesome RPGs!

[@Sircreepington9th]

I would love for Jared to make a sequel to this list with Strategy, Action, and general RPGs.

[@dorerd]

Agreed. I would love to the Shining Force series at least get an honorable mention somewhere.

[@RoddyRodbb]

OMG Wild Arms, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia 2, Legend of Dragoon, Phantasy Star 4😍😍😍

[@SyberiaWinx]

Wild ARMs: Million Memories is fun too.

[@d3ly746]

Trails

[@williammarston1861]

And Suikoden 2

[@Brimwald]

Still don't know why they didn't make more Legend of Dragoon games

[@richardhicks5031]

@Nos Feratu doesn't explain why they didnt make one for the ps2

[@the13thjoker]

@@richardhicks5031 They cancel it for some reason.

[@divinornot2660]

I agree with most of your Top really. Those are all amazing games, and i never get bored replaying them over and over. Was a bit sad not to see LoL in your video tho (not even a mention) since it's on the thumbnail. ^^' Anyway once again, i mostly agree with you, you surely know what you're talking about (Imo of course, everyone can have his/her own). I'm a bit late commenting on this (but i subbed to your channel not that long ago tho). Keep on going ProJared !

[@adamhammonds2914]

Great list. Legend of Legaia is my favorite RPG not from Square. Great game wit unique battle system with the ability to chain moves together for big damage.

[@katapicture]

TORNADO FLAAAAAMMMEEE!!!

[@dinovoldo544]

@@katapicture FAIA BURO!!!

[@sstarfury4068]

Bro, I grew up on that game when my generation was using ps3. I also played bof4, which I liked the dragon system. Fire games 👌

[@dixienormous5867]

The best. I wish I could still play it. 😢

[@busquets28]

Suikoden 2... What a fucking masterpiece.

[@NYCYankLeeds]

I dont think I ever met a person who played Suikoden 2 and not like it.

[@comradesXcosmos]

i bought this a few months ago, and i was really hyped because of all the good retro reviews... but after 6 or so hours i deleted it off my vita. i honestly dont remember why, even though it was not that long ago. i think it was too much grind or maybe genericness since i clearly dont remember a thing about it. i dont remember it being bad, just more hassle than it’s worth.

[@00shoe18]

i did the same thing. installed and deleted from vita three times because of memory card space. I'm glad i finally gave it a chance. once you get a full party and start developing your castle, it's hard to put down. Eventually you can teleport everywhere and the game really opens up. Give it another shot.

[@ghanimalnaimi2299]

I didn't like it even back then

[@krustykraken9331]

I didn't dislike it, and I'm currently strongly considering playing it, but the story (don't spoil it) seemed to lack the fantasy element I really love in RPGs, like what Chrono Trigger, FF6/FF7, and Skies of Arcadia had. Suikoden 2 seemed to be very realistic, and I was fairly upset about that.

[@kyushirokun]

I played it more than 15 years ago and loved it. Luca Blight traumatized me as a kid (still hardest boss ever imo) and now i have neclord's battle theme playing in my head x)

[@mistermastermind528]

It's nice that he pointed out BoF 4's battle system because I really like it. That was one of my first RPGs and when I started playing other ones, I was surprised that I had to swap party members from time to time.

[@WillieManga]

I would love to see a top 10 strategy RPGs. Like you, I really love Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem. Shining Force is also quite addicting in my opinion, as well as some non anime style tactics games like the influential Xcom and a certain wild wild west simulator that copies it. Tactics games are much more involved than most turn based RPGs despite taking elements from them: turn based combat system, the use of restorative items, and above all else, character progression. Now, all things considered, it's not like good turn based RPGs don't involve some thinking, but more often than not, good thinking in a tactical RPG is essential to maximize your efficiency.

[@Loponstorm]

Oh Legend of Dragoon, the memories, I went into this video repeating it's name over and over in my head, and when it came up on screen I couldn't help but exclaim "Yes!" out loud. My first JRPG, and damn did I love it. I might go scrounge around in the attic now and see if I can't dig up my PS1 and that 4 disk behemoth.

[@Kzar5678]

I remember playing the demo of it on one of the Playstation Underground disks OVER AND OVER AND OVER. It wasnt until a few years ago that I finally got my hands on it through the PSPs store. It. Was. Glorious!

[@DesignDoc]

Very solid list Jared, for me, the only thing I wouldn't have here is Legend of Dragoon (I played 8 hours of it and I just don't like that game at all sadly). Maybe replace that with Paper Mario TTYD and switch out Digital Devil Saga for Persona 4 and that'd pretty much be my list. Also does anyone remember Okage Shadow King? It's sort of what would happen if Tim Burton made a JRPG.

[@herron321]

stupid pink shadow...ughh :-) you like obscure, how 'bout the atrocious Ephemiral Phantasia with the demon guitar *shudder*

[@HermitMongoose]

And by Persona 4, you mean Nocturne, since Persona 4 wouldn't qualify due to Squenix publishing it in Europe, which is a dumb reason to not put it on.

[@MyCrocObamna]

I do love Paper mario TTYD, but I don't know that I would classify that as a jrpg

[@SumeaBizarro]

PK Mongoose True. Persona 3 would work since Koei published it, and ghostlight published PSP versions of it. Nocturne was also Ghostlight and for most it is THE gen 6 SMT game though, I wouldn't know - I still need to play them myself.

[@dumbass2798]

PK Mongoose Even then I prefer Innocent Sins and 3 rather that 4.

[@MrSkysenGames]

I'm partial to Thousand Arms, myself. Atlus game. It was a little stiff at times with some of the character moments, but it had amusing voice acting and the battle system was unique. 1v1 battles where party members cheer you on or taunt the enemy to buff/debuff. Could swap out to the next character in line. Also had dating sim elements tied to the protagonist to make weapons stronger. It was...weird, but I still liked the mechanic.

[@dasuniverse]

Had been thinking for a while, the game I would add to this list is Lunar Silver Star Story. I remember it as a good time, didnt have anything revolutionary but was overall a good and smooth experience

[@driftercarbon]

This has convinced me to pick up a copy of Suikoden 2 next chance I get. It's getting tough to find good classic rpgs I haven't played, so I appreciate the suggestions.

[@NyxYuren]

be prepared to pay a small fortune for it, that game is super rare and brand new cost $599 lol

[@driftercarbon]

(pained sigh) Suddenly I strongly wish he hadn't brought it up, then. They've got the first one on PSN. Shame they weren't generous to put up the sequel...

[@hashholla]

I loved skies of arcadia so fucking much.....

[@garupakyojin1361]

A remake with modern final fantasy graphics and Japanese/English voice acting is something I dreamed for a long time.

[@ceresbane]

sega needs to get their shit together if they can ever be daring enough to create real games again.

[@QuicklimeTime]

One of the best games ever made. Sadly, it joins Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Shenmue, Space Channel 5, Golden Axe, and many many more on the list of Great Sega Games And Series That Won't Get Sequels Or Remakes In Favour Of Milking The Sonic Cow Even Though The Cow Is Most Assuredly Already Dead. You know, the GSGASTWGSORIFOMTSCETTCIAAD.

[@garupakyojin1361]

QuicklimeTime The existence of all these games is under the fact that Sega was still a console developer. But since they quit that industry and became a 3rd party, sequels of those games will never see the light of the day.

[@lonelytrixter]

Definitely agree. Admittedly I played the gamecube version, but Skies of Arcadia was one of the first JRPGs I ever played and one of the ones that really got me into the genre. The world of Arcadia itself with islands in the sky is probably one of the coolest things about the game. While I've seen the idea of sky islands, air ships and sailors done a few times in other games (and in a few anime), I have yet to see one with a similar setting in such an open, expansive world. It is also getting harder to find open world JRPGs or action RPGs with a similar level of detail, many seem to be moving towards more linear maps, and story progression. Plus a lot seem to have filler NPCs that don't say anything or houses you can't enter to reduce programming time.

[@cinnamondan4984]

A good video is a good video regardless of what the man has done.

[@user-cz6yp1en9o]

A bad man is a bad man no matter what content he has made.

[@idklol4197]

Projareds mom has a youtube account?

[@name5748]

Pretty much yeah, people really need to start separating the art from the artist. Projared was a great video creator, just maybe not a good man.

[@ShoXwavee]

Well said

[@cinnamondan4984]

Joe Cash actually I am his papa johns

[@beerbearian]

One that I think was criminally overlooked outside of Japan itself was Lunar: The Silver Star/The Silver Star Story Complete. I only got to play the Playstation remake (Complete), but to this day it remains one of my all time favorites.

[@legodawg2001]

Me 3 years ago, new to the genre: Ok. I know EarthBound. That’s it :( Me now: I know about literally every game on this list through reputation and discussion, as well as personal plays. Incredible what stepping outside of your comfort zone can do

[@untamedpandasweg8986]

Super Battle Bros I've been studying politics for 2 years.. They struck "The Patriarchy" = Merit based hierarchies in Western nations, not Islamic with Ghostbusters, 3 Star Wars movies, much TV News indoctrination, and oppression narrative lies. Like the reasons for the Wage Gap, 3/5 Women in America being Raped in their lives, 21 Million Women being abused online. All Lies. They're trying to subvert the Culture to benefit them, not obtain equality. To control the way everyone thinks. By banning words, replacing them with New-Speak- like how they say Diversity instead of the truth of Black and Brown people. Side note: How is the term African-American not a bit racist and very divisive? Humans used to live in a Communist/Socialist like state before we understood economic systems like we do today. Progressives say that such economic policies are the future when in fact Capitalism came after Socialism. People need linear motivations to work their hardest. Paying everyone the same gives people no incentive to work as hard as they can, which will be more or less productive than other people naturally. It's social engineering and inhumane to penalize people based on arbitrary feelings of fairness instead of giving them what they have legally earned through free market contracts and voluntary transactions. Principles over feels, bruh. Let's get scientific. Women produce and release testosterone from their adrenal glands to their brains when needing to focus on high cognitive tasks such as fast paced/competitive gaming. After days of being in situations of high stress Women may break down because they can't keep producing testosterone to focus. They start producing adrenaline and will eventually fall apart mentally if they do not leave that stressful environment. Men naturally have an advantage over Women in prolonged settings of stressful situations because off this. Among other things. Like Men having generally 10% larger brains than Women, across all races. Obama had the same exact policies when in office. The Media did nothing. Trump ended the family separation with an executive order temporarily like he's supposed to. The President is not supposed to make laws with executive orders. He did exactly what he's supposed to legally. Those laws were passed by Democrats, not Republicans. We had those laws because we can't instantly confirm whether these children are being trafficked by the adult they are with. Do you really think it's better for children to be imprisoned with possibly dangerous adult criminals? Or with just other kids for a short time? We didn't force them into this situation. It's these peoples responsibility to make their country great, not rely on White people while saying Mexico and Latinos are the best. There were many "La Raza" or "The Race" believing people that were in the Migrant Caravan that headed for the US border months ago causing these problems. American Men have to sign up for the Draft to Vote. That's not Equality. We've never Legally had Gender Equality in America. But because it disadvantages Men and benefits Whamen, they keep quiet about it, and even lie about it, about their vision of Equality. Wage Gap lies. Because Feminism isn't about Equality. Now, instead of projecting and continuing the cycle of hate that's enveloped Western Cultures, form an argument. Read my Copy/Paste in a reply to a comment on my funny video. ;)

[@Berniexification]

Super Battle Bros If I may ask. Where do you download these games or do you bought them online?

[@legodawg2001]

EarthBound is Nintendo exclusive. N3DS, Wii U, SNES, SNES Classic. Take your pick. Lost Odyssey is Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and Shin Megami Tensei is mainly on . Playstation and Nintendo consoles. Phantasy Star IV was a Genesis game, etc. That should get you decently started

[@Berniexification]

Super Battle Bros Thanks! I will definitely look into them

[@fukngroovnkc3700]

Sadly, I never discovered earthbound while as a kid in love with rpg's....its a slight bit heart breaking 2 see an epic game u missed out on in ur childhood gaming days, like earthbound 4 me, anyways...just wanted 2 mention my absolute love 4 "secret of evermore" while growing up. It reminds me of the uniqueness of earth bound.😎👽😎

[@monotaku9796]

Baten Kaitos? One of the best! ^^

[@JDubayu]

Monotaku9 finally someone said it. I loved the uniqueness of that game. Don't know how well it would hold up now

[@nezkeys79]

Second this. I think its better than a few on this list

[@icecoldnut5152]

100% agree I wonder if he's ever played it, it's not too well known unfortunately

[@Realag666]

Nathan Bosch Yeah playing it atm, it has alot of cool features and some really weird ideas, like items changing over time, etc. But the voiceacting so fucking bad, I can't stand to listen to them talking and in Battle it's kinda fine but not good either. Getting certain cards by comboing is a neat idea, but just a lame grindfest in reality. The story is ok-ish, I just entered the Magmacave and so far it wasnt really engaging but not bad either.

[@furiousfox7712]

Would have liked Lufia 2 on there as most people consider it in the top 5 snes jrpgs but the games you presented were great too

[@stormtrooperge]

Notice how the last two are insanely expensive in physical form atm, hope for a remaster of these!

[@Superintendent_ChaImers]

I am surprised that Shadow Heart is not on this list.

[@deyon100]

It's a very good game

[@IslanKleinknecht]

+Nunya Bidness Well, Shadow Hearts 2, at least.

[@Musashiden]

+Nick Clinite The whole trilogy is great

[@Musashiden]

Love that one. I think they're making a sequel.

[@IslanKleinknecht]

+Musashiden The first one had some neat things in it, but it really wasn't a very good game. Never played the third, heard it was "okay".

[@lobster123burger]

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC and SC, and Trails of Cold Steel and Cold Steel 2.

[@sorinsilverheart3200]

lobster123burger YES

[@ElectricBarrier]

Trails in the Sky is fantastic, but I don't understand how you can like the pile of complete shit that is Trails of Cold Steel.

[@sorinsilverheart3200]

Electric Barrier Oh no! An opinion different from yours! Gasp

[@ElectricBarrier]

@Sorin Silverheart No problem with his opinion, just stating mine. Both that Cold Steel is one of the worst JRPGs I've ever played and that I just don't understand how people can like it so much. Because I really just do not get what they see in it.

[@sikandarabbas1305]

Trails of cold steel is great but trails in the sky is a masterpiece

[@ericm3327]

I saw Vahn in your thumbnail and was sold you were a man of taste

[@tv_tim]

I recognized the game at #5 from the music alone, I spent so many hours playing that game. I still have the original ps1 discs and I just had to buy it when it released for ps4.

[@muccmaster]

Suikoden 2 is such a fantastic game and rightfully deserving of being number 1 on your list. I replay it almost every year getting all 108 characters and it never gets old or boring.

[@killerzombies96]

psst a remastered version is coming soon

[@chcoman123]

YES YES YES! Thank you for putting Skies of Arcadia on this list! I FREAKING LOVE THAT GAME! Also, a little shocked to not see Ni No Kuni though. does that count as Turn-based? I guess not.

[@siveon298]

He said no ARPG's. So Dark Souls is out.

[@chcoman123]

I realized that, so I edited my comment to take out Dark Souls.

[@siveon298]

chcoman123 Thanks for being honest, so I don't look silly.

[@Kaimax61]

Ni No Kuni is still an "ARPG" though, that's why it's not in the list. Even Tales series wasn't included for the same reason with it's battle system.

[@siveon298]

Kaimax_61 ARPG? Naw. It is real time though, which I think makes it excluded from the list.

[@nitemare1004]

nice list :) one of my faves is tales of phantasia for the ps1, too bad it never got an official English release

[@Nah-T-EBei]

I loved Xenosaga. Great list too! Lost Odyssey and Legend of Dragoon are amazing.

[@CobaltTheCrusader]

WHOAH WHOAH WHOAH! The Legend of Dragoon has an average story that falls apart by the 4th disc?? Awww HELL NAW! The only way that statement could be more wrong is if he said "Kingdom Hearts 2's storyline is much better". That story is a fucking work of art with some of the most likable and well developed protagonists I've ever seen in an RPG...period. The world is gloriously fleshed out, the enemies are creative, the lore is fantastic, and while I think the 4th disc is the weakest part in the story it's still not a bad story and far from "falling apart". Hell, in the 4th disc we have a segment where-in every character has to confront their individual pasts, go through psychological gambits, and it all ends in a manner that's both satisfying for the characters and the player. Don't talk shit about The Legend of Dragoon mo fugga!

[@lydiaschachair877]

If there was one disc in particular I liked...it was the 4th. ..simply because I actually got stuck multiple times and had to do a LOT of grinding and picking who to use. I did however get a little bit lost in the story for disc 4.

[@CrimsonEsper]

oh hi dan

[@CrimsonEsper]

speaking of legend of dragoon, whilst i'm still on the first disk, it seems pretty good i enjoy the build up so far and the battle mechanics are what make the game so enjoyable, though in pal regions it isn't on psn so...yeah my wallet suffered....alot, also no atleier ?