@davidvinc Nice! Looking forward to it. My personal fave for the year was Romancing Saga 2, btw. Which is no small wonder considering all the great stuff that came out in 2024, and given the fact that the last SaGa title I enjoyed was FFL3.
@@quickpawmaud yeah, I just started Eiyuden, and it's the most middle-of-the-road recent title I've played since Monochrome Mobius. I'm really enjoying the story, but other aspects have drug it down a bit for me.
Shocked that Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remake didn't make it to the best list. With an few QoL improvements and maintaining the same game as we remembered, it is the definitive version tonplay the game and it's incredible.
I have bought it since day one and I'm 92 hours in. It's still my first playthrough and I haven't finished it yet because of real life. Not ideal, because I could only play during the weekends, so some of the passion and hype have died, but I'm still having a blast during the little windows I have to play.
Bruh, as a new father, Heismay's story hits me so dang hard. I can't even imagine carrying on after something like that. 11/10 game. would recommend Metaphor.
@@benjamincuevas9627 Same here.. I only played the beginning of Judgement 1.. I’m really deep into both Like a Dragon & Yakuza 0.. Yet still haven’t yet finished
My husband LOVES that Slime anime and manga, and I was thinking of getting it for him as his Christmas gift. That... looks... absolutely terrible. Yuck. That would disappoint him bigtime. :( And I wanted Farmagia, too!!! Thanks, David, for your honesty about these good and bad games. You saved us both some heartache.
@Slappaccino So glad you gave them a shot. I was sold when Stories 1 was announced because I fell off Pokemon and it was everything I wanted from the genre.
Best games for people with Pokémon fatigue. Pokémon has lost my interest some time ago after Black, I just wasn't excited anymore. Recently I tried Pokémon Violet, but that game didn't change my mind, still the same game as 30 years ago, only this time with poorly implemented open world mechanics. I do still love the monster-taming genre. Monster Hunter Stories feels fresh and new.
Sky Oceans hurts the most, because I was genuinely looking forward to it. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm glad I didn't buy it. Maybe one day, the real Skies of Arcadia can get a remaster, or at least a re-release.
Because of your vids I got Dragon Quest III to play during the holidays. It's been so much fun, I love how they drop past mechanics in the dialogue as easter eggs (hitting your head on the ceiling if you try to zoom from a dungeon or indoors!) It's nice to see old games modernized but still with the core game that made it so epic back the in the day. Gives me hope for some more oldies coming out next year like the Suikoden remaster.
I honestly liked Farmagia which surprised me since i never played farming games except for this one, so yeah its my own opinion on it even when others don't like it.
Great video! I wish SMTVV got more love from the jrpg sphere online. It genuinely is one of my favorite rpgs already and probably my second favorite atlus jrpg behind nocturne.
My favorite games for this year is probably Trails through Daybreak and Persona 3 Reload. Now I'm keen to play that Vision of Mana, Dragon Quest 3 and Metaphor too. Thanks David for the recommendations!
Thanks for the info on yesterday's Black Friday prices. I had to pick Monster Hunters 1 & 2 for $39 over DQ Monsters Dark Prince for $29. Ugh, so wanted to get both, but I had to get holiday gifts for fam.
Talking about bad games is not only entertaining, but helps with things like keeping wishlists trimmed down. It can be a shame to see missed potential, but at the end of the day, these games are competing not only with releases this year, but previous years, for our time.
True, it's nice when whoever is giving feedback is clearly saying why they don't like it. For instance if someone doesn't like farming games or VNs being negative isn't a deterrent with someone who likes them
I haven't had time to play rpgs lately, but at least I can appreciate your recommendations in case I ever have time to play. Also, David, I think you should do another Ring Fit video to see how you feel about the game after a couple of years 😁
I just finished DQ3 last night. Really enjoyed it, definitely one of the best of the year. Did have to take a break before getting into the post-game simply because the grind is a bit much. Wish they would've added Metal King Slimes in this remake.
Post Game always is ridiculously grindey in (old) dq games. That‘s why I usually ignore defeating their bosses (dqV being the exception for me, but only because I accidentily was overpowered for the final story boss).
I totally relate to how you feel about Persona, so it kinda makes me wanna try Metaphor. Still I wish Atlus could make a new IP that is not just another Persona with a new coat of paint.
Playing through Dragon Quest III at the moment at a snails pace. Just enjoying every moment and taking my time. I’m at Ibis currently and prepping to head for the pyramid. Definitely my game of the year. Looking to tackle unicorn overlord at some point as well, though a little hesitant because I’m not too good with strategy games. Getting ready for Fantasias release in December and looking forward to 2 specific games in 2025: Ys memoirs in felghana and Xenoblade X.
I wasn't a huge final fantasy 7 rebirth fan but it wasn't the worst . I think what annoyed me the most was the strange side quests most of them seemed childish and boring . After finishing Dq3 and final fantasy 5 pixel I'll get back to it .
I agree 100%. 7 isn't one of my favorite FFs to begin with so when I saw how much filler there was by like the third chapter, especially after how 16 was, I was like meh I'll come back eventually.
There's those of us who are even gonna wait until all three parts are out and in one big Ultimate Edition or something. They're defo gonna do that. Everything I'm reading about them seems to confirm I'm doing well to wait.
Trails Through Daybreak was amazing. On my "rushed" second playthrough. Even fast forwarding everything and not talking to any NPCs this is taking forever lol. I just wanted to finish up getting a few things like max bonds before moving onto Daybreak II next year in case it mattered. Eiyuden Chronicle was really good too. I enjoyed my time with it but it could've been better in areas. I still have to play the DLC too. Is that even out yet? Didn't play anything else from this year though. I procrastinate too much. And I've been playing older games too. Blossom Tales, Final Fantasy VI...again, Nexomon 1 and 2, Fire Emblem Engage, Trails into Reverie, Cold Steel IV I think. I haven't even purchased Ys X yet which is kinda sad. That probably should be up there for top game this year as well. I'm not sure what's next to play. Front Mission 2, DQIII again, One Piece, Wargroove 1 and 2, Empire of Angels IV, Legend of Nayuta, Super Mario RPG again, Super Robot Wars 30 Star Ocean 2 again or something I've had for longer that's still sitting in the backlog. And again, Persona can yeet itself out of being a pillar for Atlus. Growlanser and Devil Survivor needs to come back instead. I haven't played Metaphor though as it's not on Switch. From what I seen it almost looks like a one off game like Radiant Historia. I mean, not everything needs to be a series.
I wish Atlus would just give us the damn Raidou games on modern consoles. Or Strange Journey Redux and the original Soul Hackers. Or the DDS duology. Hell even just SMT1 and 2 at this point. I can't be bothered with these 100+ hour long slice of life rpgs like Persona anymore. I'm so tired of going to fake school and/or being on a timer.
I probably played more backlog this year than new release. Of the new ones I played, Dragons Dogma 2 takes the cake. I need to take more time off work. Have you played Final Fantasy Dimensions? With your disdain for mobile games, I'm curious about your thoughts. I played a small bit but mobile games are tough to get into. That's a game I might want the HD2d treatment for.
I'm sorry you had bad experience with Reynatis, David. I haven't started my playthrough, so I'll keep my expectation low then 😶 A bit surprised to see Farmagia to be one of your worst though, I thought you'll love that colorful anime game.. 😅 Thanks for the list, David 👍
I also recommend Dread Delusion if you're looking for something weird that plays kind of like The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind. If you want something turn-based that plays like a classic CRPG, try out Skald: Against The Black Priory.
Been playing Dragon Quest 3 remake game a lot and been restarting/making new files a lot as well. Becoming almost a chore, even though I am getting close to a possibly great party based on different guides including yours. Finally found a guide on how to get the best or close to best personalities for different classes besides Hero, making that class female is most recommended and getting lone wolf is still pretty good, until you get the Gander for Vamp. At least the old guides for personality test still work. As for the other starting classes, thinking of once again starting with Merchant, but then change it to Gadabout so at least it is not totally useless and have some skills up to level 20. Maybe the Stone Throw can have some use with a Gadabout, if they decide to use it on weakened monsters. At least you can still dig for money and items and service call. After most likely lv. 40 something, make her a Sage. Not sure of the other two. Do want one of the party members becoming a thief to have Padfoot once I most likely change a Monster Wrangler to the other Sage, maybe a Priest. Was going to do a Mage to Warrior, but sort of pointless since you can get the Jennies and Mush once money comes in for befriending monsters, just need Padfoot from the Thief since Holy Water does not work. The last one, maybe a Monster Wrangler, or some other decent/good starting class before becoming that class. The downside, it will make it much harder to befriend monsters while lacking the tools to do it. Also, regardless of what I do, I could go the Martial artist route to get hard twice. But then, I have to find another part member to make into a Sage. Changing a Priest to eventually a sage seems pointless and starting with a 3rd utility party with Thief could have a weaker starting party until I make him to a sage. At least I am keeping a file that I am pretty far on, so I can go back to it to finish the game with it and I did pretty well with it.
I'm playing a nifty lil' turn based RPG called Beyond GalaxyLand. It's just opened up a little where I was mostly linear (I'm 7 hours in). Doesn't seem like it'll be overlong - 10-15 hours probably to do everything. I still gotta finish Rebirth. Everytime I play it, I got a big smile on my face. It's astonishingly well put together - and I already (mostly) liked the first remake. I've also been chipping away at Jeanne d'arc, which I never finished back in the day since I had a PSP, and that game was re-released. I tried Sandland, but the game bored me half-way and I couldn't bear to finish even though I like it - theoretically. I chipped at a lot of different games in my backlog. Pretty good year. 100% about 50 different games. Some short. Some lengthy. (I 100% and adore I Am Setsuna. Very melancholic. Also played Oninaki, but didn't enjoy that as much).
When I first saw Farmagia during that Nintendo Direct, I was legit excited. Having just finished Pikmin 4 I was actually looking forward to seeing what this game could do with a somewhat similar style, only with more added to it. Like I was imagining having so many different little creatures with their own abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and the combining mechanic looked like it could have been great. Bought the game day one, and....... I tried, I really tried. Gave it every single opportunity to get better, do something different, give me a reason to keep playing the thing. And I was rewarded with........... nothing. The sad part is, it's not like the mechanics are broken or anything, everything does what it's supposed to do, its just that what it's supposed to do is just not good. At all. Been a while since I had a game waste both my time and money. On the flip side, I do agree with you on Unicorn Overlord. Funny thing was this was not a game I had on my radar at all. No promotion or anything, I just happened to find this thing browsing the Nintendo Switch shop. Downloaded the demo, tried it out, and immediately went to get the full game because I just loved everything it showed me, which was a lot for a demo. Funny how that works, the game you are excited for disappoints immensely while the one you had no idea existed becomes one of your faves. Also, thank you for the low down on Reynatis. Saw this game as well, and the little bit that I managed to play in the demo made me go, "Huh, this looks like it could be fun, just not at full price." From what you are saying, this wouldn't even be worth it at whatever discount they give us, so thank you for saving me from wasting any time or money on this game.
@@belindaj1953 saaaaaame! I played Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Fire Emblem: Three Houses back-to-back before it, and just when I thought I couldn't enjoy my year in gaming any more than I already was, Xeen knocked it out of the park with this game just like they did four years ago with a certain other excellent remake.
I havent watched the video yet but man anyone who hasn't played it.....Unicorn Overlord is my favorite rpg of the year. It was so good. Never played a strategy rpg that could keep me invested like that game
I feel sad every time someone talks down on Reynatis because of its graphics. Especially when it's someone that's into retro games. On the other hand, I totally get the other critics about the game. Now, a compliment about how smoothly you changed from good to bad. It was pleasant to hear you talking.
My top 5 best RPGs of 2024: 1- Metaphor: ReFantazio 2- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 3- SMT V: Vengeance 4- Persona 3: Reload 5- The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (Haven’t played FF7 Rebirth yet)
Aw man, I was looking forward to Farmagia, I guess I'm glad I got Fairy Tail 2 over it regardless of framerate drops on Switch. I'm not a FT fan aside from the obvious fanservice but it surprises me how fun it is. Shame there's no dub but its still really good,
4:18 the developers literally said they're gonna have to divide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth into 3 games otherwise, they are gonna have to cut content out. The original Final Fantasy was a Four disc game.
I recently got a lot of great RPGs this year including many on your list. But of course I couldn't get by with out at least one dud. That being Sky Oceans. A shame since I really wanted to like that game.
I haven't had a chance to really play a lot of these games, but the game this year that has been 50/50 for me has been Eyuden Chronicles:100 heroes. It has some great moments, but ultimately it suffers from some of that First Game stuff like Suikoden 1 did. Hopefully if they make a 2nd installment for the franchise they can make the overworld map bigger, or at least make it feel bigger.
4:11 I really don't think that's a fair comparison considering the budgets both games where given were most likely vastly different (I get it was probably to segue properly but still)
Experiencing 2024’s JRPGs vicariously through your channel (for now). 🥳👍🏻 The animations in TLoH mobile game are sinful. No one in their right mind can think those look good.
Great list David. I pretty much all of these RPGs on my list. And companies really need to learn to STOP making cheap, half-assed games like Farmagia & Reincarnated Slime just because they're licensed. Also, I have to give you props for those great segways for each entry.
@brentwalker5726 I'd also recommend Switch. I personally got it for the PS5 just because I use that console more often, but the performance and presentation is just as good on the Switch as it's not a very demanding game, and the extra portability is always a good thing.
Perhaps not the best thing for the algorithm, but I''d like to see a video for "5 games in 2024 that were just okay".
I'm working on an "underrated gems" video - that should fit the bill (and more algorithm friendly)
@davidvinc Nice! Looking forward to it. My personal fave for the year was Romancing Saga 2, btw. Which is no small wonder considering all the great stuff that came out in 2024, and given the fact that the last SaGa title I enjoyed was FFL3.
I would definitely put Eiyuden Chronicle on that list 😂 one of the most OK games I have ever played.
Top 5 "I mean, yeah... they're alright I guess."
@@quickpawmaud yeah, I just started Eiyuden, and it's the most middle-of-the-road recent title I've played since Monochrome Mobius. I'm really enjoying the story, but other aspects have drug it down a bit for me.
Shocked that Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remake didn't make it to the best list. With an few QoL improvements and maintaining the same game as we remembered, it is the definitive version tonplay the game and it's incredible.
I just bought Metaphor during black friday and I'm loving it. I keep losing track of rl time every time I play it.
That’s the sign of a great game.
It's so easy to get lost in it
I have bought it since day one and I'm 92 hours in. It's still my first playthrough and I haven't finished it yet because of real life. Not ideal, because I could only play during the weekends, so some of the passion and hype have died, but I'm still having a blast during the little windows I have to play.
@@jpoy21I just made it to the Elda village & witnessed the merging of the prince. Am I close to the end of half way ? 😂
@@The_Game_Juggler_ME I'd say you're about 80% of the way to the end.
Bruh, as a new father, Heismay's story hits me so dang hard. I can't even imagine carrying on after something like that. 11/10 game. would recommend Metaphor.
Who says anthros can't be relatable? :)
Bonus Best: Like a Dragon "Infinite Wealth"
Getting it for Christmas! As if my Yakuza collection isn’t big enough already
@@Mintcar923I know what you mean. I still haven't tried the Judgement titles and I own them.😅
@@benjamincuevas9627 Same here.. I only played the beginning of Judgement 1.. I’m really deep into both Like a Dragon & Yakuza 0.. Yet still haven’t yet finished
industry plant ahh game
I love how Farmagia had every design choice that specifically grinds David's gears lol.
Ys X: Nordics was pretty fun
My husband LOVES that Slime anime and manga, and I was thinking of getting it for him as his Christmas gift. That... looks... absolutely terrible. Yuck. That would disappoint him bigtime. :(
And I wanted Farmagia, too!!!
Thanks, David, for your honesty about these good and bad games. You saved us both some heartache.
0:30 I thought my fire detector went off lmfaoo
Me too!!
Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 coming out for PS4 really made my year.
As a longtime diehard fanboy of MH I was reluctant to give those a shot, but they surprised me a lot. They're way better than I had thought they'd be.
@Slappaccino So glad you gave them a shot. I was sold when Stories 1 was announced because I fell off Pokemon and it was everything I wanted from the genre.
Best games for people with Pokémon fatigue. Pokémon has lost my interest some time ago after Black, I just wasn't excited anymore. Recently I tried Pokémon Violet, but that game didn't change my mind, still the same game as 30 years ago, only this time with poorly implemented open world mechanics. I do still love the monster-taming genre. Monster Hunter Stories feels fresh and new.
@@cactusman07pimarceus was pretty good but yeah violet wasn’t very interesting.
@@JeannieLove You should try Monster Sanctuary if you haven't yet. It's my favorite monster taming RPG.
Great video. a wonderful balance of the good and the bad of 2024. thank you David
Sky Oceans hurts the most, because I was genuinely looking forward to it. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm glad I didn't buy it. Maybe one day, the real Skies of Arcadia can get a remaster, or at least a re-release.
Because of your vids I got Dragon Quest III to play during the holidays.
It's been so much fun, I love how they drop past mechanics in the dialogue as easter eggs (hitting your head on the ceiling if you try to zoom from a dungeon or indoors!)
It's nice to see old games modernized but still with the core game that made it so epic back the in the day. Gives me hope for some more oldies coming out next year like the Suikoden remaster.
Glad to hear it!
My personal number 1 pick this year is Romancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven :)
I honestly liked Farmagia which surprised me since i never played farming games except for this one, so yeah its my own opinion on it even when others don't like it.
hey to each their own! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
I liked Rune Factory 5 and Harvestella so maybe should check it out
Great list! Infinite Wealth would be in my top for 2024 as well as Paper Mario: TTYD!
Great video! I wish SMTVV got more love from the jrpg sphere online. It genuinely is one of my favorite rpgs already and probably my second favorite atlus jrpg behind nocturne.
Hoping to get DQ3 for Christmas. Currently 40 hours into Metaphor and it has been an absolute joy!
Your Transitions from best games of 2024 to worst is so good! Phenomenal job 👏
In a world where creators try to be really nice it's fun hearing your takedowns with colorful language 😂
Gotta be honest, I'm just trying to be real!
Where'd you get that music? The orchestrated Skies of Arcadia song filled me with so much happiness.
My favorite games for this year is probably Trails through Daybreak and Persona 3 Reload. Now I'm keen to play that Vision of Mana, Dragon Quest 3 and Metaphor too. Thanks David for the recommendations!
Those are some fantastic choices!
David, thank you so much for your continually amazing content. I love you man
I appreciate that!
That last boss run of Unicorn Overlord ruined my entire month, despite how awesome the whole game was. Brutal!
Metaphor, FF7 Rebirth, and Black Myth Wukong are my top 3 games this year. All different kinds of RPG's but all fantastic. Great video
Black Myth Wukong is a rpg?
@@AlastorShadow0
It arguably stretches the literal definition of RPG, but yes, it definitely is an action rpg. A great one at that.
The Paper Mario 2 remake also deserves some love.
Lunar Eternal Blue in the background! Let's go :).
Thanks for the info on yesterday's Black Friday prices. I had to pick Monster Hunters 1 & 2 for $39 over DQ Monsters Dark Prince for $29. Ugh, so wanted to get both, but I had to get holiday gifts for fam.
I'm assuming the Stories games? At least you got 2 games for that price. I love the games so much, hope you enjoy.
Yes, Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 in one. I'm a sucker for turn based and good stories. 😊
Lol, David you were giving me whiplash with the good to bad but this was hilarious! Thanks for the cool vid.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
The way those characters move in that trails mobile game are so bizarre it’s almost like each body part is swaying in the wind unsynchronized
5:46 Yay! I was hoping Unicorn Overlord would be on the good list. It's my favorite game of 2024!
Talking about bad games is not only entertaining, but helps with things like keeping wishlists trimmed down. It can be a shame to see missed potential, but at the end of the day, these games are competing not only with releases this year, but previous years, for our time.
True, it's nice when whoever is giving feedback is clearly saying why they don't like it. For instance if someone doesn't like farming games or VNs being negative isn't a deterrent with someone who likes them
I haven't had time to play rpgs lately, but at least I can appreciate your recommendations in case I ever have time to play. Also, David, I think you should do another Ring Fit video to see how you feel about the game after a couple of years 😁
I just finished DQ3 last night. Really enjoyed it, definitely one of the best of the year. Did have to take a break before getting into the post-game simply because the grind is a bit much. Wish they would've added Metal King Slimes in this remake.
Couldn't agree more!
Post Game always is ridiculously grindey in (old) dq games. That‘s why I usually ignore defeating their bosses (dqV being the exception for me, but only because I accidentily was overpowered for the final story boss).
I'm waiting for the metal king slime DLC before buying this game
I totally relate to how you feel about Persona, so it kinda makes me wanna try Metaphor. Still I wish Atlus could make a new IP that is not just another Persona with a new coat of paint.
It's been a great year for JRPG's in 2024.
I was worried because I did not liked the Visions of Mana Demo but people have reasured me that what I didn't like was fixed in the full release.
Looking at all the great games you highlighted, JRPG fans ate really well in 2024!!! 🎉
Yeah, Atlus absolutely killed it this year. Though I still need to play Persona 5 Royal before I get around to their recent releases.
Same I bought Persona 5 on sale. Figure I need to play it before spending cash on Metaphor.
Playing through Dragon Quest III at the moment at a snails pace. Just enjoying every moment and taking my time. I’m at Ibis currently and prepping to head for the pyramid. Definitely my game of the year. Looking to tackle unicorn overlord at some point as well, though a little hesitant because I’m not too good with strategy games. Getting ready for Fantasias release in December and looking forward to 2 specific games in 2025: Ys memoirs in felghana and Xenoblade X.
I wasn't a huge final fantasy 7 rebirth fan but it wasn't the worst . I think what annoyed me the most was the strange side quests most of them seemed childish and boring . After finishing Dq3 and final fantasy 5 pixel I'll get back to it .
I agree 100%. 7 isn't one of my favorite FFs to begin with so when I saw how much filler there was by like the third chapter, especially after how 16 was, I was like meh I'll come back eventually.
There's those of us who are even gonna wait until all three parts are out and in one big Ultimate Edition or something. They're defo gonna do that. Everything I'm reading about them seems to confirm I'm doing well to wait.
Mario and Luigi Brothership was wonderful as was Granblue Fantasy Relink, and Ys X. This year was absolutely loaded with JRPGs.
Thank you David. I always Laugh out loud when you crap on a game
Trails Through Daybreak was amazing. On my "rushed" second playthrough. Even fast forwarding everything and not talking to any NPCs this is taking forever lol. I just wanted to finish up getting a few things like max bonds before moving onto Daybreak II next year in case it mattered.
Eiyuden Chronicle was really good too. I enjoyed my time with it but it could've been better in areas. I still have to play the DLC too. Is that even out yet?
Didn't play anything else from this year though. I procrastinate too much. And I've been playing older games too. Blossom Tales, Final Fantasy VI...again, Nexomon 1 and 2, Fire Emblem Engage, Trails into Reverie, Cold Steel IV I think. I haven't even purchased Ys X yet which is kinda sad. That probably should be up there for top game this year as well. I'm not sure what's next to play. Front Mission 2, DQIII again, One Piece, Wargroove 1 and 2, Empire of Angels IV, Legend of Nayuta, Super Mario RPG again, Super Robot Wars 30 Star Ocean 2 again or something I've had for longer that's still sitting in the backlog.
And again, Persona can yeet itself out of being a pillar for Atlus. Growlanser and Devil Survivor needs to come back instead.
I haven't played Metaphor though as it's not on Switch. From what I seen it almost looks like a one off game like Radiant Historia. I mean, not everything needs to be a series.
I wish Atlus would just give us the damn Raidou games on modern consoles. Or Strange Journey Redux and the original Soul Hackers. Or the DDS duology. Hell even just SMT1 and 2 at this point.
I can't be bothered with these 100+ hour long slice of life rpgs like Persona anymore. I'm so tired of going to fake school and/or being on a timer.
Great list man, you had me laughing with the bad games 🤣 Paper Mario TTYD was definitely my positive JRPG highlight of the year though!
Oh I loved that one too!
It sucks that I really enjoyed Reynatis because I can't find a single person who agrees😭
I love the fact that David isn't afraid to be honest good for him, keeping it real.
I probably played more backlog this year than new release. Of the new ones I played, Dragons Dogma 2 takes the cake. I need to take more time off work.
Have you played Final Fantasy Dimensions? With your disdain for mobile games, I'm curious about your thoughts. I played a small bit but mobile games are tough to get into. That's a game I might want the HD2d treatment for.
@jamessnedeker4799 I would love a version of FFD that has controller support. It's a damn fine game, and the only game on my phone.
I'm sorry you had bad experience with Reynatis, David. I haven't started my playthrough, so I'll keep my expectation low then 😶 A bit surprised to see Farmagia to be one of your worst though, I thought you'll love that colorful anime game.. 😅 Thanks for the list, David 👍
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like visual novel cutscenes or high school settings.
The problem with watching a rant video about bad games at work is I just don’t have popcorn to go with it. 😂
Palladins Quest Remaster Psychedelic version... in 2026 Dave Lets go! 😂😂
I don’t have time for bad RPGs… literally! Haha. Thank you for helping me dodge some of the bad ones and keep an eye on the legends this year ❤️🙏🏻
Happy to help!
Omfg that Trails N. WAR gameplay footage! The way the character models are moving. 😮🤮😅
The existence of a bad Trails game is offensive to me!
It's a mobile game so it's basically a given it's gonna suck lol.
@@AlastorShadow0 And because it's mobile, we can feel justified in decanonizing it. Make a real game or go home.
It did remind me I need to start that series
I also recommend Dread Delusion if you're looking for something weird that plays kind of like The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind. If you want something turn-based that plays like a classic CRPG, try out Skald: Against The Black Priory.
Most anticipated for 2025 next please!
I’m actually working on that right now
Just got Unicorn Overlord and have already lost so many hours to it. Really need more games done in this style of presentation.
"oh joy"
my new fave sarcastic words lmao
Been playing Dragon Quest 3 remake game a lot and been restarting/making new files a lot as well. Becoming almost a chore, even though I am getting close to a possibly great party based on different guides including yours. Finally found a guide on how to get the best or close to best personalities for different classes besides Hero, making that class female is most recommended and getting lone wolf is still pretty good, until you get the Gander for Vamp. At least the old guides for personality test still work.
As for the other starting classes, thinking of once again starting with Merchant, but then change it to Gadabout so at least it is not totally useless and have some skills up to level 20. Maybe the Stone Throw can have some use with a Gadabout, if they decide to use it on weakened monsters. At least you can still dig for money and items and service call. After most likely lv. 40 something, make her a Sage.
Not sure of the other two. Do want one of the party members becoming a thief to have Padfoot once I most likely change a Monster Wrangler to the other Sage, maybe a Priest. Was going to do a Mage to Warrior, but sort of pointless since you can get the Jennies and Mush once money comes in for befriending monsters, just need Padfoot from the Thief since Holy Water does not work.
The last one, maybe a Monster Wrangler, or some other decent/good starting class before becoming that class. The downside, it will make it much harder to befriend monsters while lacking the tools to do it. Also, regardless of what I do, I could go the Martial artist route to get hard twice. But then, I have to find another part member to make into a Sage. Changing a Priest to eventually a sage seems pointless and starting with a 3rd utility party with Thief could have a weaker starting party until I make him to a sage.
At least I am keeping a file that I am pretty far on, so I can go back to it to finish the game with it and I did pretty well with it.
Trails Northern War was a bit underwhelming as an anime so I didn't imagine the mobile game would be any good either
I'm playing a nifty lil' turn based RPG called Beyond GalaxyLand. It's just opened up a little where I was mostly linear (I'm 7 hours in). Doesn't seem like it'll be overlong - 10-15 hours probably to do everything.
I still gotta finish Rebirth. Everytime I play it, I got a big smile on my face. It's astonishingly well put together - and I already (mostly) liked the first remake.
I've also been chipping away at Jeanne d'arc, which I never finished back in the day since I had a PSP, and that game was re-released.
I tried Sandland, but the game bored me half-way and I couldn't bear to finish even though I like it - theoretically.
I chipped at a lot of different games in my backlog. Pretty good year. 100% about 50 different games. Some short. Some lengthy. (I 100% and adore I Am Setsuna. Very melancholic. Also played Oninaki, but didn't enjoy that as much).
That’s a great backlog, I love finishing games. And beyond galaxy land was amazing!
When I first saw Farmagia during that Nintendo Direct, I was legit excited. Having just finished Pikmin 4 I was actually looking forward to seeing what this game could do with a somewhat similar style, only with more added to it. Like I was imagining having so many different little creatures with their own abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and the combining mechanic looked like it could have been great.
Bought the game day one, and....... I tried, I really tried. Gave it every single opportunity to get better, do something different, give me a reason to keep playing the thing. And I was rewarded with........... nothing. The sad part is, it's not like the mechanics are broken or anything, everything does what it's supposed to do, its just that what it's supposed to do is just not good. At all. Been a while since I had a game waste both my time and money.
On the flip side, I do agree with you on Unicorn Overlord. Funny thing was this was not a game I had on my radar at all. No promotion or anything, I just happened to find this thing browsing the Nintendo Switch shop. Downloaded the demo, tried it out, and immediately went to get the full game because I just loved everything it showed me, which was a lot for a demo. Funny how that works, the game you are excited for disappoints immensely while the one you had no idea existed becomes one of your faves.
Also, thank you for the low down on Reynatis. Saw this game as well, and the little bit that I managed to play in the demo made me go, "Huh, this looks like it could be fun, just not at full price." From what you are saying, this wouldn't even be worth it at whatever discount they give us, so thank you for saving me from wasting any time or money on this game.
What music are you using in this video? One of the songs sounds like a remix of the imperial fleet music from skies of Arcadia.
What's the song that plays when showing Metaphor? It's familiar, but I don't remember the name.
All the songs are from Skies of Arcadia, it’s a medley
@@davidvinc Thank you very much. Appreciated!
Romancing Saga 2 is probably my game of the year
What did you think of LAD:Infinite Wealth?
Oh I loved it!
Romancing Saga 2 was my favourite game this year!
@@belindaj1953 saaaaaame! I played Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Fire Emblem: Three Houses back-to-back before it, and just when I thought I couldn't enjoy my year in gaming any more than I already was, Xeen knocked it out of the park with this game just like they did four years ago with a certain other excellent remake.
I havent watched the video yet but man anyone who hasn't played it.....Unicorn Overlord is my favorite rpg of the year. It was so good. Never played a strategy rpg that could keep me invested like that game
I feel sad every time someone talks down on Reynatis because of its graphics. Especially when it's someone that's into retro games. On the other hand, I totally get the other critics about the game.
Now, a compliment about how smoothly you changed from good to bad. It was pleasant to hear you talking.
My top 5 best RPGs of 2024:
1- Metaphor: ReFantazio
2- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
3- SMT V: Vengeance
4- Persona 3: Reload
5- The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak
(Haven’t played FF7 Rebirth yet)
Been waiting for this list😆
Man, i really wish metaphor came to switch. Fully understand why it couldnt, but that handheld mode is a gamechanger for me as a dad.
Aw man, I was looking forward to Farmagia, I guess I'm glad I got Fairy Tail 2 over it regardless of framerate drops on Switch. I'm not a FT fan aside from the obvious fanservice but it surprises me how fun it is. Shame there's no dub but its still really good,
3:18 I cannot stand for this Etrian Odyssey slander.
SMTVV is my top 1 in 2024, over 200 hours and keep playing.
David, did you find DQIII HD2D remake a bit easy?
Hey, I see that Lufia 2 in the background. Woooo
2:31 the way the music is from Skies of Arcadia 🧡
I love Cloud’s face in the thumbnail. 😂
Isekai is pronounced "Ee-seh-kye", David. 😀
Other than that, very good video. 😀
no Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes?
Great Game
Dude what I don’t understand is you call mobile games trash but then you take sponsorship from mobile/ftp games. Make up your mind
4:18 the developers literally said they're gonna have to divide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth into 3 games otherwise, they are gonna have to cut content out. The original Final Fantasy was a Four disc game.
I recently got a lot of great RPGs this year including many on your list. But of course I couldn't get by with out at least one dud. That being Sky Oceans. A shame since I really wanted to like that game.
I was curious about the skyes of Arcadia one and I am sad to hear how bad it is.
Thanks for looking at the slime game. I was debating getting it. Now I'm glad I didn't.
Thank you David I almost picked up reynatis dodged a bullet there.
I'd add in best games the remake of Romancing saga 2 remake
It's a crime that you didn't put the Romancing SaGa 2 remake in this video
I haven't had a chance to really play a lot of these games, but the game this year that has been 50/50 for me has been Eyuden Chronicles:100 heroes.
It has some great moments, but ultimately it suffers from some of that First Game stuff like Suikoden 1 did. Hopefully if they make a 2nd installment for the franchise they can make the overworld map bigger, or at least make it feel bigger.
4:11 I really don't think that's a fair comparison considering the budgets both games where given were most likely vastly different (I get it was probably to segue properly but still)
Experiencing 2024’s JRPGs vicariously through your channel (for now). 🥳👍🏻
The animations in TLoH mobile game are sinful. No one in their right mind can think those look good.
I absolutely loved Visions of Mana! One of the few games I actually finished in YEARS
Great list David. I pretty much all of these RPGs on my list. And companies really need to learn to STOP making cheap, half-assed games like Farmagia & Reincarnated Slime just because they're licensed. Also, I have to give you props for those great segways for each entry.
I want to get Dragonquest 3. I have a switch & PS5. Any suggestions which system i should get it for?
I got it for the switch. I like the portability
@davidvinc I was thinking the same, especially with it being this type of graphics. Now I've decided. Thank you, David!
@brentwalker5726 I'd also recommend Switch. I personally got it for the PS5 just because I use that console more often, but the performance and presentation is just as good on the Switch as it's not a very demanding game, and the extra portability is always a good thing.
David's thoughts have changed on Grow Lancer, cause I remember him shitting on it.
I’ve shit on heritage of war. Otherwise I loved the series
@@davidvinc My bad, has been a bit since the videos I remember.
8:15 I don't think that's how you pronounce isekai 😅
Love to see Unicorn Overlord on the best list -- that was my favorite game of the year!
It was a really good year for RPGs!
Between SO2 last year and DQ3 this year, I can get behind the whole premium HD-2D remake trend. ... Can we have FF6, too?