5 Hidden Gem JRPGs You Probably Missed in 2023

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  • @CriticalGamesDev
    @CriticalGamesDev ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Developer of 8-Bit Adventures 2 here - Aw Taylor, thank you SO much for including 8-Bit Adventures 2 on your list! It's a really big help in getting the word out there, and your support sincerely means a lot to me and our team 💖
    It's incredibly flattering to have 8-Bit Adventures 2 included alongside such awesome games 🥰

  • @uppernimbus
    @uppernimbus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I had no idea about these games. Cassette Beasts and Fuga look right up my alley, I'm hoping there's physical copies, because I'd definitely add them to my ever-growing collection.

  • @NaviWolf9
    @NaviWolf9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cassette Beast has been 10/10 for me, minus performance issues on Switch. Luckily, Devs are aware and working on it. (Also, new patches and monsters added soon)

  • @tenebrasm
    @tenebrasm ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I don't think that the young ones know what CDs are either🤣

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’re right 😂

    • @solutionxero
      @solutionxero ปีที่แล้ว +1

      u mean things werent always just digital files on mini computers we can fit in our pockets!?! 😱😭😭

  • @Thew32
    @Thew32 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a fan of mystery dungeon and someone who has been looking for more single player card collecting games, I have no idea how I've never heard of Dungeon Drafters. Immediately added to my wishlist!

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh man you're gonna love it! It's a really fun game :D

  • @Sybir.
    @Sybir. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a list! I’ve personally enjoyed Cassette Beats and plan to play Fuga 2 next month, and it looks like I’ll be adding Meg’s Monster and Dungeon Drafters (which is announced for consoles later this year) to my list as well.
    Really do want CC to do well too, Fuga has been a joy to experience!

  • @DungeonDrafters
    @DungeonDrafters ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm thrilled to see Drafters included on your list alongside other incredible games! 🔥🔥
    We're always happy to know that someone we admire got hooked in our game 😄
    Hope you had a great time playing it and that you'll continue to enjoy it for a long time. Thank you very much! ❤

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for making such a great game! I'm glad I could highlight it here :D

    • @J0nawithazero
      @J0nawithazero 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Saving my money up to hopefully get it soon!

  • @michaelacriscione3834
    @michaelacriscione3834 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The universal praise I saw for Fuga 2 got me to scoop up the first game on sale since I missed it in 2021 and now I’m about to beat it this weekend!! Perfect indie binge for a turn based junkie waiting for FFXVI, I’ve fallen hard for Fuga!!

  • @Eu023
    @Eu023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the suggestion! If I hadn’t an already big backlog I would try Fuga 2 and Cassette Beasts right now

  • @davidclark765
    @davidclark765 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, as soon as you played the snippet of music from Cassette Beasts, I was taken right back. That's one of those games that left a real impression on me, in a great way. Loved that game a ton, and always happy to see more shout outs for it! Great vid as always, my friend.

  • @LowResLeafa
    @LowResLeafa ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So far my favorite hidden gem of 2023 is Mato Anomalies. I didn't expect much going into this game but to my surprise it ended up being quite enjoyable.

    • @Lemonade_Stand_
      @Lemonade_Stand_ ปีที่แล้ว

      I was interested in this game but got discouraged when i heard all the negative reviews. Im still kind of interested but may wait for a sale or something.

    • @anntakamaki1960
      @anntakamaki1960 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like it, but the dungeons are so darn tedious (regular enemies take forever to kill), however the actual combat is fun when fighting bosses.

  • @sofaris576
    @sofaris576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore the first Fuga game.
    Its my favorite Videogame and I played through it 14 times.
    I am currently doing my third playthrough of the second game and its great.
    Fuga and the Manga/Anime series Made in Abyss are my favorite works of fiction.
    I just wish these games had an optional super boss.
    I would ssy the mainstory dificulty is just right but somthing optional that is a bit more challanging would be nice.

  • @YouDonkeyfu
    @YouDonkeyfu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks, i added them all to my wishlist, now to wait for steam sale before grabbing them all.
    As for Fuga, idk man, i dont think my heart can take more of that.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha fair enough! There's only so much animal cruelty once can endure.

  • @gemodemplay415
    @gemodemplay415 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big thumbs up for this video. Cassette beasts is my 4th favorite game of all time, it is that good.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow nice! Yeah it's a really charming game for sure.

  • @TheBigBruvv
    @TheBigBruvv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Taylor, you definitely just put me on to some hidden gems for sure. Apart from fuga melodies of steel 2 i wasn’t aware of the other games, Dungeon Drafters looks super interesting definitely gonna check it out 👌🏾

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it! I hope you have fun with them.

  • @arikari3672
    @arikari3672 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fuga 2 was really amazing, it kinda broke my heart at the end specially because while i give my all to save every one, bc story reasons...well, I'm still a bit of a crying mess.
    I re did the last battle like five times today bc i refused to sacrifice anyone.
    And the antagonist had a really crude background. I can't stress enough to give it a shot, and the teaser for the third gane seems wild, I'm worried abou the kids.
    Anyway, i may pick yhe cassette rpg, seems very original.

  • @dennisdavidov782
    @dennisdavidov782 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Other games worth a mention:
    Path of the Midnight Sun, Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society and Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Labyrinth of Galleria is great! I did a full review on it. Will probably be in my Top 10 by the end of the year.

  • @VXMasterson
    @VXMasterson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought Meg's Monster immediately after watching this. It's currently on sale on the eShop. Thanks

  • @Priomful
    @Priomful ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember seeing dungeon drafters ages ago when it was early in development. Kinda wild to see it out now.

  • @nickwick35
    @nickwick35 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely grabbing Meg's Monster! I can't believe I completely missed that one.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a good one! Just don’t forget those tissues 🥹

  • @deficit06
    @deficit06 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What the FUGA?! it was already out?! I was expecting that game, why no one told me about this?! Thank you for telling me, the first one was a GEM!

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is way putting out the day before Zelda was a TERRIBLE idea 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @ianboast9928
    @ianboast9928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah a Jade Cocoon reference what a throwback dude!

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotta keep it old school every once in a while 😎

  • @TheGamingShelf
    @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watch Next 👉 10 Best MODERN Tactical JRPGs: th-cam.com/video/RB0-UFQEFFM/w-d-xo.html

  • @chickenfillets
    @chickenfillets ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many awesome suggestions! 8 bit adventure 2 is definitely a highlight here!!!

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว

      So good if you love Retro RPGs!

    • @CriticalGamesDev
      @CriticalGamesDev ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Developer here - thank you so much for saying so chickenfillets! I'm really happy that 8-Bit Adventures 2 caught your eye =D It's coming to consoles later this year too!

    • @chickenfillets
      @chickenfillets ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CriticalGamesDev no worries! Awesome can't wait!!!

  • @Official_RetroMania
    @Official_RetroMania ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cassette Beasts and Dungeon Drafters look so good! I will definitely check both games out.

  • @redstratus97
    @redstratus97 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually I did know about Fuga 2 as other JRPG TH-camrs were all over it when it came out. Zelda is big but that release was not drowned out like you thought.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There were plenty of other comments that didn’t even know it was out. Zelda definitely over-shadowed it.

  • @MissBubbles
    @MissBubbles ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never thought Meg's Monster would capture my attention! Looks really fun ☺️

  • @DOCvip808
    @DOCvip808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved playing cassette beast!

  • @Lemonade_Stand_
    @Lemonade_Stand_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohh Cassette Beasts looks fun but i pretty much only buy games physically so hopefully it gets a physical release.

  • @GeminiSunrise06
    @GeminiSunrise06 ปีที่แล้ว

    dungeon drafter looks great! looks like my type of roguelike.
    Fugaa melodies of steel are such awesome games! Anyone who loves turn based should buy it.

  • @icarusfluffybottom899
    @icarusfluffybottom899 ปีที่แล้ว

    IS 8-Bit Adventures faithful to the limitations of those old systems? Because it does NOT look like something that could've been done on an NES. Maybe with all the decades of time we've had people are able to better utilize the low tech (or simulated low tech, I guess?), but it LOOKS like something you'd be more likely to find on a SNES or Genesis.

  • @noof7512
    @noof7512 ปีที่แล้ว

    When 8-bit adventure will be in Switch?
    I been waiting for this game since it’s released!

  • @melonusk6120
    @melonusk6120 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2023 is the new 1990

    • @chobaka
      @chobaka ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually agree with you here.

    • @melonusk6120
      @melonusk6120 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chobaka game devs trying to revive the golden era jrpgs narrative

    • @chobaka
      @chobaka ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melonusk6120 even the golden era have problems.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We eating GOOD this generation.

    • @chobaka
      @chobaka ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGamingShelf and that's great I just hope there new fans as much as their old ones.

  • @publicenemaplays
    @publicenemaplays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sold me on Cassette Beasts

  • @AlexanderArts
    @AlexanderArts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo! I'm here!

  • @keppikun
    @keppikun ปีที่แล้ว

    Try this one "A Space For the Unbound"

  • @VitalVampyr
    @VitalVampyr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:15
    Do "young'uns" even know what a CD is?

  • @sabarafilmes
    @sabarafilmes ปีที่แล้ว

    Dungeon Drafters is an incredible game.

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's so hard to stop playing lol. It's really really fun.

  • @tulip811
    @tulip811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuga looks like Solatorobo😳

    • @TheGamingShelf
      @TheGamingShelf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Set in the same universe!

    • @tulip811
      @tulip811 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGamingShelf oh good to know !

  • @MdH1307
    @MdH1307 ปีที่แล้ว

    it sucks that the german translation for FUGA isnt already released

  • @MrHarry1227
    @MrHarry1227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any RPG'S with realistic graphics that are on consoles ?

  • @p_ttown1979
    @p_ttown1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    just came back to this vid after playing meg’s monster and it’s really good! it may be cheesy for some but for me it was pretty poignant

  • @cheemslord9917
    @cheemslord9917 ปีที่แล้ว

    they game look good but feel bad it are hidden gem

  • @nifftbatuff676
    @nifftbatuff676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Io la mattina mi alzo e gioco ai JRPG. Poi mi fumo una bella pippa.

  • @josephkasak4963
    @josephkasak4963 ปีที่แล้ว

    These aren't hidden gems they're just not made by a top developer and all you guys talk about are square games.

  • @PriestessOfSlaanesh
    @PriestessOfSlaanesh ปีที่แล้ว

    ??? 2023 is one of the worst years since a long time for jrpgs. Honestly. I literally sitting here, waiting for rain code with NOTHING to play