Developer of 8-Bit Adventures 2 here - just wanted to say WOW! I am *incredibly* flattered to have our game included in your awards show David, and especially to be up against Sea of Stars for best indie game. Thank you so much for the kind words and shout-out! I seriously didn't expect that, but seeing it absolutely made my day =D I enjoyed your video a lot more than the actual Game Awards haha - great nominees all around!
Really happy to see 8-Bit Adventures 2 being included here, too. It's such an incredible game and I really hope there will be a third entry in this series 😊
@@mypartyisprivate8693 YES! I missed the formal wear as well (and cute pup!), but this will do. Love his look, gaming tastes, humor, and analysis! Great Channel!
I’ve had one of the worst years in awhile and am so exhausted today, but this video has brought me some much needed comfort and joy. Thank you for doing what you do!
Octopath Traveler II is be my personal JRPG of the year. I spent the past couple of months devouring it, I only have 3 final chapters left and I've taken a little break because I don't want it to end! It's the kind of game where when I drift off to sleep at night I'm thinking up new builds for my team/skills etc it's just incredibly addictive and I adore all the characters. Now, how am I going to find time to beat all the other JRPGs I didn't get to this year before 2024 gets here and brings with it EVEN MORE?!
THIS is how an awards show should be: to the point, choices are given justification and a little moment to celebrate what they did well, no celebrity best friend rambling on forever about a thing he's thinking about making, and it's not 87% ads. Great content, as always.
Want to know how great SO2 REALLY is? I got a Platinum Trophy, played through both scenarios, and am restarting another Rena scenario (on New Game ++). And you know what? Even after doing pretty much everything, I STILL LOVE IT AND WANT TO PLAY IT!! Yes, even with 70+ other RPGs in my backlog. That's when you know you have a masterpiece on your hands. Easy GOTY.
The true Game Awards. Loved this. I would like to see in the future other categories for RPG awards like: best Art, best Music, best Male and Female Characters, and/or Person of the year.
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time with BG3. Ignore the haters on twitter. The best part about this is that unlike other 'open' RPGs, you can't completely fuck yourself. No matter what you do, you can finish the main story. In fact, murdering absolutely everything is one of the main ways to play the Dark Urge character. All you can really screw over is making the last fight harder - Never impossible.
Octopath Traveler 2 was so good. Definitely my GotY. The Bravely Default team has consistently knocked it out of the park, being able to make their own unique games that standout and dont heavily rely on franchise recognition.
I’m on the final chapter and am drawing it out since it’s coming to an end. It could overtake TotK as my personal goty. Didn’t get to play BG3 yet but what a yr!!!
Star Ocean 2 was my GoTY as well! Tactics Ogre remake took the cake last year too. So glad the classics have been getting all the love they need. Here's hoping Suikoden 1/2 is a banger as well as the potential Xenogears and FFT remakes!
Tactics Ogre was amazing, must have put over 200 hrs into it and I've only finished one scenario. Excellent game and very easy to pick-up-and-play. If Star Ocean 2 is in the same band then I need to hurry up and finish the FF remake collection (50% through FFV) so I get on to it.
@@radicalbyte TO had an insane amount of endgame. Pretty much 80% of the game is endgame and I loved every second of it! Yeah get on SO2 ASAP! The FF pixel remasters are fantastic too so you have your work cut out for you!😁
I’m glad you at least brought up the game Cassette Beasts (even if it didn’t win). It’s a game I played a bunch and had so much fun with. It feels so unique in a time where so many games can blend together. I felt is was criminally underrated and not talked about this year.
This HD2D fad has probably been the best thing for the RPG genre in decades. Every game that's come out just seems to be excellent and I hope we get more remakes and sequels. Looks like 2023 has been a great year for RPGs and next year potentially just as good.
Awesome video. The cherry on the cake would have been adding which platforms all nominees are available on. Now I have to go find out which ones are on the only platform I own (Switch) which takes a ton of time...
Absolutely great list of games there, winners and not!! My game of the year is to no one’s surprise, Dragon Quest Monsters but there’s a few on here that I would love to give a try in the new year. ❤
I see it now; the Davey Awards! The statue is a bust of David with a big smile doing a double flexed bicep code holding a giant game controller over his head!
Man, literally skimmed through the game awards with just a feeling like... "Yeah, BG3 wins.. no surprise here." But David's RPG game Awards here, soon much better. Even a mention of OT2, unlike the Game Awards did(popularity contest). Happy Holidays to you David. My friend.
Oh man, what a year 2023 has been for RPGs! I still have a lot of catching up to do, but I will say, we have the same Game of the Year! xD Also, I really appreciate how you didn't give any of the games multiple awards, you let a wide selection of games shine!
Hey David first time really writing a comment but wanted to say I found your channel this year and love all the content. Really loved this awards show presentation and looking forward to seeing more in the new year. Hope you have a great holiday and a restful few weeks into the new year!
Truly the best Game Awards show now. If some indie had a world premiere trailer during this, it would give you the next step in taking over the main game awards lol
This was a great list, appreciate the work you put into it. I started thinking about the games I'd put on the list, and while I have games I played this year I could put on your list, they're all games from 2018-2022 as I'm usually pretty slow to pick up new games. Having a list like this to come back to to look at what I want to play once I'm done with Diofield or Lost Eidolons is greatly appreciated.
I'll give it to you: games like Ultima and Wizardry were basically unplayable for most of us. Hell, I still can't quite understand how modern Bethesda games work. But the first wave of isometric RPGs from the late 90s and early 00s fixed almost every issue that western RPGs had. Real time with pause is not quite as comfortable as turn based combat, but it's perfectly serviceable and anyone who's played an RPG can get the hang of it after a couple of hours. That's why the enhanced editions added little more than HD resolutions and widescreen support, the old games simply aged THAT well. Maybe, just maybe, Baldur's Gate 3 will make you consider checking out the previous entries and all the other fantastic Infinity Engine games from that era. And yes, Planescape: Torment is every bit as amazing as everyone says.
That was a great video with some great choices. What I enjoy most about your content is the fact that I don't keep up to date with games myself all that much anymore and you often show me new stuff I'd probably never see otherwise.
if the new game plus of star ocean 2 would let you choose what to pick, it would be flawless for me, beginning at level 255 its not enjoyable for me, but i would still want all of my items and skills
Definitely Star Ocean Second R for best RPG of the year! It’s amazing. It was actually your videos on it that convinced me to buy it. Thanks so much for the honest and thorough reviews and amazing content! 🎉
My highlight of the year is definitely Star Ocean 2. I never played a Star Ocean game and thus I didn't have the remake on my radar, but after seeing it at your and other channels, I knew it was good and boi I had so much fun with it. I just started a second playthrough with Rena and it's even more fun now where I know the combat system in and out ;D
2:17 I'm surprised David didn't nominate Star Ocean 2 remake/remaster as the best remake/remaster. Edit: I just watched the whole video and do want to say I don't think it's a positive indication indication about the state of gaming that a remaster/remake is THE BEST game of the year.
I really enjoyed the way you did this by category instead of just a flat top 10 list. And I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into Star Ocean over my Christmas work break. :)
Trails into Reverie and Star Ocean 2 R were my games of the year. I literally shed tears when they announced that remake because I probably love Star Ocean 2 as much as you do since it's the first game I played through all on my own as kid. I'm also excited about Falcom thinking about re-releasing the Sky trilogy since I finished Zero earlier this month and started Azure a few days ago.
An amazing year in RPG releases with some extremely well deserved highlights here! And the way things are looking for 2024… it’s insane and I’m looking forward to coming here for another great year of releases
Not to sound like a kiss a**, but Davidvinc’s Game Awards has more importance to me than The Game Awards from the other night! 😂 (Love categories like “Spiritual Succesors”. Also like “FE: Engage” waaaayyyy more than I thought. Loved the character designs a lot!)
Guys in case anyone is interested in the Atelier series they're on sale on the Nintendo shop. I just got the Ryza first part. Thanks for sharing Dave this series
you got the best voice david. I always loved how passionate you are about RPGs. I mean RPGs are great. These anime style ones are looking better and better. It's gonna be a good 2024.
Thank you for always delivering well-thought out content. I know we all appreciate your love and dedication into the art of JRPGs/RPGs. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and thank you for all the recommendations. You are one of the reasons why I have been able to dive deep into JRPGs; most notably the Dragonquest series!!! Have a great day David!
Loved this video. I rarely comment on anything, but I had to let you know that after watching this, I played the demo of Silent Hope, beat it, immediately bought the full game. Great recommendation. Keep up the great work, sir. Really enjoy your stuff.
David, you have quite the physique and your ability to switch uniforms is unmatched!. You would make an excellent Henchman in my battle against that fool, He-Man. Thanks for another excellent video!
Great video David! Star Ocean The Second Story R is also my personal RPG of the year! I was hooked on that game for a good while and I'm likely going to do my second playthrough soon!
Hi David! Love this video. We have very similar tastes when it comes to JRPGs. I grew up with the old school RPGs, beginning way back in the NES era. Really cool watching all these older games and hd2d remakes getting some love. Have a blessed day!
You absolutely nailed the game of the year. SO2R is going to be historically significant. There's no going back from the standard this set in remaking games. It's just so completely figured out. SO2 is a REALLY deep game, and for the developers to make all of it so accessible at lightning speed and add as much soluble new stuff as they did is really an achievement.
I agree with most of what you said, however in my opinion, Cassette Beasts cannot be behind Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince. While I am a fan of both, Cassette Beasts is simply a masterpiece I still play to this day and listen all of its OSTs while The Dark Prince was just a fun 30 hours journey I am happy I took but will never get back to.
Star ocean… oh star ocean. Could not agree more. Please y’all if you haven’t bought it, and you’re here, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Go out and buy it. I’ve played the game for the last 25 years and I could not agree more with David. The game is superb. it’s not just arguably the best RPG for the PlayStation, but I would also make the case for Nintendo switch.
Mario RPG is one of the greatest games I ever played. I remember being blown away by the isometric/pseudo 3d platforming. I would be so happy for anything similar Mario RPG to come out, and the thought of a sequel makes me positively swoon. Also I love your new merch. I like the baseball shirt especially, but shirts like that really make my forearms look ripped. I thought the same for you, but then I saw you in the t-shirt.
I never heard of the rogue like winner but as soon as you explained it I knew it was a game I would love to play, can’t wait to buy it after work! You’re the best David!
I hope this Nintendo / Square movement is a full 180 direction and results in a fully collaborative relationship. Maybe then my pipe dream of a Xenogears remake or remaster would be possible
Bang on with most everything here! Such a great year for JRPGs, maybe the best since the PS1 golden era? Octopath, SO2, the indie games, etc… so good, and not enough time in the year to play them all!
Just finished Star Ocean 2 and it was such a gem of a game. It was my first time playing it, and I haven’t been enthralled by a game like that in a while. SO much better than First Departure R. The graphics and music were terrific and the story very well done. The only thing I was a little let down on was the ending; felt a bit lacklustre for how good the game was. Going to wait a bit and play the new game + with Rena to get the other experience and try to get the other characters.
11:14 Yeah, those people are so annoying. In fact, that argument is completely wrong because Action RPGs existed since the NES era, even the first Ys came out before the first Dragon Quest.
Fantastic list, and I fully agree with it (at least for the ones I've played) - also, "When Square don't, FuRyu do" is awesome, and they should adopt that officially. 😄
Very thorough and careful judgment! I loved how you thoughtfully divided everything into those categories. I was a little surprised that you thought that highly of Fire Emblem Engage because I got the feeling from some fans that it was subpar for whatever reason. I almost thought you wouldn't even include Final Fantasy 16 in the running for Action RPG because you said it wasn't even an RPG. I didn't expect that you would have given Baldur's Gate 3 any attention--and even enjoyed it! All in all, there is hope for RPGs yet! Thanks for doing this awards video! Who knows, maybe you and other RPG creators online could create your own panel and collectively vote on these categories.
Thank you for the great list, it was fun to watch :). I like the categories for your awards and appreciate your recommendations. Thank you for your content :)
Awesome Video! Question. Have you ever made a video of your favorite JRPGs in order? I feel like you have so many favorites that I can't keep them straight and I want to know what the list looks like. 😊
This year was amazing year for RPGs (both Japanese and Western). Baldur's Gate 3 was definitely my GOTY. It blew every other game away by a mile. Wasn't even close. One of the best RPGs I have ever played.
Mario RPG didn't cause the rift between Squaresoft and Nintendo, Nintendo's insistence on cartridges did that. Squaresoft had even developed a tech demo for the N64. Also Consider that Square had come to Nintendo when they wanted to publish GBA games before the Merger with Square Enix.
Agree with everything except Monster Taming Rpg. Although the new DQMonsters is incredible, Cassette Beasts is still by far the best monster taming rpg for me. Great soundtrack, good story, good voice acting, great characters, great monsters and the fusions are insanely good.
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Developer of 8-Bit Adventures 2 here - just wanted to say WOW! I am *incredibly* flattered to have our game included in your awards show David, and especially to be up against Sea of Stars for best indie game. Thank you so much for the kind words and shout-out! I seriously didn't expect that, but seeing it absolutely made my day =D I enjoyed your video a lot more than the actual Game Awards haha - great nominees all around!
Awesome, I'm so happy that you enjoyed it! And thank you so much for creating such a great game!
Really happy to see 8-Bit Adventures 2 being included here, too. It's such an incredible game and I really hope there will be a third entry in this series 😊
@criticalgamesdev amazing game! Great job to you and the team :)
Haven't tried #2 but I definitely will now.
@@blueeyeadonishawke2020 Thank you very much! That sincerely means a lot blueeyeadonhishawke2020 - I'm so glad you enjoyed it =)
Literally miles better than the actual Game Awards. Plus, some eye candy 💪😍
I’m a straight man, but damn is he pretty!
@@CHONK-Music Same. I admire his physique. Also, I miss his formalwear from last time! Very cute.
I’m straighter than a ruler but he’s a stud👌🏾
@@mypartyisprivate8693 YES! I missed the formal wear as well (and cute pup!), but this will do. Love his look, gaming tastes, humor, and analysis! Great Channel!
For me, the RPG of the year is Octopath Traveller 2. It literally made me buy a separate TV just for my Nintendo Switch. All hail King Hikari!
King Hikari and his fair maiden, Agnea ;)
She says his name differently and accompanied him across the world.
Man, that was an awesome award show. And no 10 minute speeches!! 😂
I’ve had one of the worst years in awhile and am so exhausted today, but this video has brought me some much needed comfort and joy. Thank you for doing what you do!
Trinity Trigger Octopath Traveler 2 Sea of Stars and Star Ocean 2 amazing games I also enjoyed Chained Echoes and Triangle Strategy
Octopath Traveler II is be my personal JRPG of the year. I spent the past couple of months devouring it, I only have 3 final chapters left and I've taken a little break because I don't want it to end! It's the kind of game where when I drift off to sleep at night I'm thinking up new builds for my team/skills etc it's just incredibly addictive and I adore all the characters.
Now, how am I going to find time to beat all the other JRPGs I didn't get to this year before 2024 gets here and brings with it EVEN MORE?!
THIS is how an awards show should be: to the point, choices are given justification and a little moment to celebrate what they did well, no celebrity best friend rambling on forever about a thing he's thinking about making, and it's not 87% ads. Great content, as always.
Want to know how great SO2 REALLY is? I got a Platinum Trophy, played through both scenarios, and am restarting another Rena scenario (on New Game ++). And you know what? Even after doing pretty much everything, I STILL LOVE IT AND WANT TO PLAY IT!! Yes, even with 70+ other RPGs in my backlog. That's when you know you have a masterpiece on your hands. Easy GOTY.
Now this is one Game Awards worth watching! Gonna get cozy for this
The true Game Awards. Loved this. I would like to see in the future other categories for RPG awards like: best Art, best Music, best Male and Female Characters, and/or Person of the year.
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time with BG3. Ignore the haters on twitter. The best part about this is that unlike other 'open' RPGs, you can't completely fuck yourself. No matter what you do, you can finish the main story. In fact, murdering absolutely everything is one of the main ways to play the Dark Urge character. All you can really screw over is making the last fight harder - Never impossible.
Octopath Traveler 2 was so good. Definitely my GotY. The Bravely Default team has consistently knocked it out of the park, being able to make their own unique games that standout and dont heavily rely on franchise recognition.
I’m on the final chapter and am drawing it out since it’s coming to an end. It could overtake TotK as my personal goty. Didn’t get to play BG3 yet but what a yr!!!
Star Ocean 2 was my GoTY as well! Tactics Ogre remake took the cake last year too. So glad the classics have been getting all the love they need. Here's hoping Suikoden 1/2 is a banger as well as the potential Xenogears and FFT remakes!
Tactics Ogre was amazing, must have put over 200 hrs into it and I've only finished one scenario. Excellent game and very easy to pick-up-and-play. If Star Ocean 2 is in the same band then I need to hurry up and finish the FF remake collection (50% through FFV) so I get on to it.
@@radicalbyte TO had an insane amount of endgame. Pretty much 80% of the game is endgame and I loved every second of it! Yeah get on SO2 ASAP! The FF pixel remasters are fantastic too so you have your work cut out for you!😁
Hell yeah brother! The best game of each year should be a game from 20-30 years ago with a few touch ups.
I’m glad you at least brought up the game Cassette Beasts (even if it didn’t win). It’s a game I played a bunch and had so much fun with. It feels so unique in a time where so many games can blend together. I felt is was criminally underrated and not talked about this year.
i agree. i put over two hundred hours into it.
Binge played it, 20+ hours in 2 days
Cassette Beasts and 8bit Adventure 2 are my top fav this year. So glad they made it to David's list
Such a good year for RPGs, love how this format highlighted the great variety we had.
Star Ocean 2 remake did everything right, it was fantastic.
This HD2D fad has probably been the best thing for the RPG genre in decades. Every game that's come out just seems to be excellent and I hope we get more remakes and sequels. Looks like 2023 has been a great year for RPGs and next year potentially just as good.
I loved this ceremony more than the actual game awards... ❤❤❤ You're the best
Awesome video. The cherry on the cake would have been adding which platforms all nominees are available on. Now I have to go find out which ones are on the only platform I own (Switch) which takes a ton of time...
Absolutely great list of games there, winners and not!! My game of the year is to no one’s surprise, Dragon Quest Monsters but there’s a few on here that I would love to give a try in the new year. ❤
I see it now; the Davey Awards! The statue is a bust of David with a big smile doing a double flexed bicep code holding a giant game controller over his head!
Now these are the awards that matter!
Star Ocean 2 was my game of the year. Sooooo goooooooood
2023 definitely had some bangin' JRPG's! Awesome awards video man, doing justice for the games that actually deserve the recognition!
Man, literally skimmed through the game awards with just a feeling like... "Yeah, BG3 wins.. no surprise here." But David's RPG game Awards here, soon much better. Even a mention of OT2, unlike the Game Awards did(popularity contest). Happy Holidays to you David. My friend.
To be completely fair, BG3 absolutely DESERVES all the rewards and accolades. 100%
Oh man, what a year 2023 has been for RPGs! I still have a lot of catching up to do, but I will say, we have the same Game of the Year! xD
Also, I really appreciate how you didn't give any of the games multiple awards, you let a wide selection of games shine!
Loved the on screen monsters in SO2. It allows you to grind so much easier especially later in the game.
Hey David first time really writing a comment but wanted to say I found your channel this year and love all the content. Really loved this awards show presentation and looking forward to seeing more in the new year. Hope you have a great holiday and a restful few weeks into the new year!
I appreciate that!
Truly the best Game Awards show now. If some indie had a world premiere trailer during this, it would give you the next step in taking over the main game awards lol
Hahaha! In my best “the Brain” voice: “I’m trying to take over the world!!”
This was a great list, appreciate the work you put into it. I started thinking about the games I'd put on the list, and while I have games I played this year I could put on your list, they're all games from 2018-2022 as I'm usually pretty slow to pick up new games. Having a list like this to come back to to look at what I want to play once I'm done with Diofield or Lost Eidolons is greatly appreciated.
I'll give it to you: games like Ultima and Wizardry were basically unplayable for most of us. Hell, I still can't quite understand how modern Bethesda games work. But the first wave of isometric RPGs from the late 90s and early 00s fixed almost every issue that western RPGs had. Real time with pause is not quite as comfortable as turn based combat, but it's perfectly serviceable and anyone who's played an RPG can get the hang of it after a couple of hours. That's why the enhanced editions added little more than HD resolutions and widescreen support, the old games simply aged THAT well.
Maybe, just maybe, Baldur's Gate 3 will make you consider checking out the previous entries and all the other fantastic Infinity Engine games from that era. And yes, Planescape: Torment is every bit as amazing as everyone says.
That was a great video with some great choices. What I enjoy most about your content is the fact that I don't keep up to date with games myself all that much anymore and you often show me new stuff I'd probably never see otherwise.
I appreciate that!
This is the real 2023 Game Awards thank you David
if the new game plus of star ocean 2 would let you choose what to pick, it would be flawless for me, beginning at level 255 its not enjoyable for me, but i would still want all of my items and skills
Great awards show, David! Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well!
Definitely Star Ocean Second R for best RPG of the year! It’s amazing. It was actually your videos on it that convinced me to buy it. Thanks so much for the honest and thorough reviews and amazing content! 🎉
I’m so glad you’re going stronger than ever David!! I look forward to your takes so much more than bigger channels. Happy holidays man, cheers 🍻
My highlight of the year is definitely Star Ocean 2. I never played a Star Ocean game and thus I didn't have the remake on my radar, but after seeing it at your and other channels, I knew it was good and boi I had so much fun with it. I just started a second playthrough with Rena and it's even more fun now where I know the combat system in and out ;D
Octopath traveler 2 was my GOTY for sure but Star Ocean 2 came very close for me. And I loved fire emblem engage as well.
The real award was the RPGs we were lucky to have this year
2:17 I'm surprised David didn't nominate Star Ocean 2 remake/remaster as the best remake/remaster. Edit: I just watched the whole video and do want to say I don't think it's a positive indication indication about the state of gaming that a remaster/remake is THE BEST game of the year.
I really enjoyed the way you did this by category instead of just a flat top 10 list. And I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into Star Ocean over my Christmas work break. :)
Trails into Reverie and Star Ocean 2 R were my games of the year. I literally shed tears when they announced that remake because I probably love Star Ocean 2 as much as you do since it's the first game I played through all on my own as kid. I'm also excited about Falcom thinking about re-releasing the Sky trilogy since I finished Zero earlier this month and started Azure a few days ago.
An amazing year in RPG releases with some extremely well deserved highlights here! And the way things are looking for 2024… it’s insane and I’m looking forward to coming here for another great year of releases
Not to sound like a kiss a**, but Davidvinc’s Game Awards has more importance to me than The Game Awards from the other night! 😂 (Love categories like “Spiritual Succesors”. Also like “FE: Engage” waaaayyyy more than I thought. Loved the character designs a lot!)
Great list man. Been an RPG fan for years, and you are reigniting my passions for the genre.
STAR OCEAN!! Freakin’ A!!! Thank you so much! This is my favorite and glad to see it getting it so much love this year!
Guys in case anyone is interested in the Atelier series they're on sale on the Nintendo shop. I just got the Ryza first part. Thanks for sharing Dave this series
I enjoy old school JRPGs more than any other genre but even I can see BG3 is head and shoulders above any other game made this year
you got the best voice david. I always loved how passionate you are about RPGs. I mean RPGs are great.
These anime style ones are looking better and better. It's gonna be a good 2024.
Thank you for always delivering well-thought out content. I know we all appreciate your love and dedication into the art of JRPGs/RPGs. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and thank you for all the recommendations. You are one of the reasons why I have been able to dive deep into JRPGs; most notably the Dragonquest series!!! Have a great day David!
Love it. Great video David.
Loved this video. I rarely comment on anything, but I had to let you know that after watching this, I played the demo of Silent Hope, beat it, immediately bought the full game. Great recommendation. Keep up the great work, sir. Really enjoy your stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it!
David, you have quite the physique and your ability to switch uniforms is unmatched!. You would make an excellent Henchman in my battle against that fool, He-Man.
Thanks for another excellent video!
Amazing video! Loved every second!
David I gotta let you know I was so upset you didn't include Star Ocean 2nd Story R initially but you def delivered at the end!
David, this is your best video to date! Keep up the great work, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Another great video! Keep up the good work man
Thanks! Will do!
Great video David! Star Ocean The Second Story R is also my personal RPG of the year! I was hooked on that game for a good while and I'm likely going to do my second playthrough soon!
Amazing video David! Really hope this becomes a yearly thing!
I got a nice laugh when I pictured FE tapping you on the head saying “Don’t worry little David” lol
Yeah, I'm glad you talked so highly of Trinity Trigger. I bought it on Black Friday because of your recommendation. Im excited it to play it!
Good video sir
Hi David! Love this video. We have very similar tastes when it comes to JRPGs. I grew up with the old school RPGs, beginning way back in the NES era. Really cool watching all these older games and hd2d remakes getting some love. Have a blessed day!
Glad you enjoyed it! We have the same RPG history!
@@davidvinc We really do. (Though I am a bit older.)
Great list.Great year of vids.Heres to many more brother.
Baten kaitos 1 was so good!!
You absolutely nailed the game of the year. SO2R is going to be historically significant. There's no going back from the standard this set in remaking games. It's just so completely figured out. SO2 is a REALLY deep game, and for the developers to make all of it so accessible at lightning speed and add as much soluble new stuff as they did is really an achievement.
This is a great list of games! 8 Bit Adventures 2 looks so cool!!! I really need to check that out! What a year, hey? :)
No kidding!! This has been a standout year for RPGs!
Do you have stream recordings of you playing BG3? Did you beat it? I wanna watch
Great list!!! And found some games I wanna try myself and enjoy.
I agree with most of what you said, however in my opinion, Cassette Beasts cannot be behind Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince. While I am a fan of both, Cassette Beasts is simply a masterpiece I still play to this day and listen all of its OSTs while The Dark Prince was just a fun 30 hours journey I am happy I took but will never get back to.
I’m super late to the game, but I definitely need to get a switch, so many great RPGs out there on it. Great round up!
Unicorn overlord was fantastic as well.
Star ocean… oh star ocean. Could not agree more. Please y’all if you haven’t bought it, and you’re here, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Go out and buy it. I’ve played the game for the last 25 years and I could not agree more with David. The game is superb. it’s not just arguably the best RPG for the PlayStation, but I would also make the case for Nintendo switch.
Facts it's so good that it was sold out on multiple stores I was at so I had to get it on Amazon
Mario RPG is one of the greatest games I ever played. I remember being blown away by the isometric/pseudo 3d platforming. I would be so happy for anything similar Mario RPG to come out, and the thought of a sequel makes me positively swoon. Also I love your new merch. I like the baseball shirt especially, but shirts like that really make my forearms look ripped. I thought the same for you, but then I saw you in the t-shirt.
I never heard of the rogue like winner but as soon as you explained it I knew it was a game I would love to play, can’t wait to buy it after work! You’re the best David!
I hope this Nintendo / Square movement is a full 180 direction and results in a fully collaborative relationship. Maybe then my pipe dream of a Xenogears remake or remaster would be possible
Bang on with most everything here! Such a great year for JRPGs, maybe the best since the PS1 golden era? Octopath, SO2, the indie games, etc… so good, and not enough time in the year to play them all!
Great awards show! 🎉
Congrats to the winners it was some wonderful games and choices!
I may have missed it but star ocean is only on PS5?
Great Video here David!
I love Octopath 2, definitely my personal RPG of 2023 for me. I’m happy it won something here in your list! 🙌
Just finished Star Ocean 2 and it was such a gem of a game. It was my first time playing it, and I haven’t been enthralled by a game like that in a while. SO much better than First Departure R. The graphics and music were terrific and the story very well done. The only thing I was a little let down on was the ending; felt a bit lacklustre for how good the game was. Going to wait a bit and play the new game + with Rena to get the other experience and try to get the other characters.
11:14 Yeah, those people are so annoying. In fact, that argument is completely wrong because Action RPGs existed since the NES era, even the first Ys came out before the first Dragon Quest.
Fantastic list, and I fully agree with it (at least for the ones I've played) - also, "When Square don't, FuRyu do" is awesome, and they should adopt that officially. 😄
Very thorough and careful judgment! I loved how you thoughtfully divided everything into those categories. I was a little surprised that you thought that highly of Fire Emblem Engage because I got the feeling from some fans that it was subpar for whatever reason. I almost thought you wouldn't even include Final Fantasy 16 in the running for Action RPG because you said it wasn't even an RPG. I didn't expect that you would have given Baldur's Gate 3 any attention--and even enjoyed it! All in all, there is hope for RPGs yet! Thanks for doing this awards video! Who knows, maybe you and other RPG creators online could create your own panel and collectively vote on these categories.
Thank you for the great list, it was fun to watch :). I like the categories for your awards and appreciate your recommendations. Thank you for your content :)
Such an awesome year for RPGs and I can’t wait to try these out some of them you’ve enlightened me on. Better than the game awards! 🎉
Awesome Video! Question. Have you ever made a video of your favorite JRPGs in order? I feel like you have so many favorites that I can't keep them straight and I want to know what the list looks like. 😊
I have! It's called something along the lines of 'My Top 30 Greatest RPGs of All Time!"
This year was amazing year for RPGs (both Japanese and Western). Baldur's Gate 3 was definitely my GOTY. It blew every other game away by a mile. Wasn't even close. One of the best RPGs I have ever played.
I love your videos, please talk about "Epic Seven" and "Another Eden".
SO2 really hits hard for me, it even made me go back and watch SO EX... Even though the anime didn't really do it justice.
Mario RPG didn't cause the rift between Squaresoft and Nintendo, Nintendo's insistence on cartridges did that. Squaresoft had even developed a tech demo for the N64. Also Consider that Square had come to Nintendo when they wanted to publish GBA games before the Merger with Square Enix.
Have you played Small Saga? I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it.
I have to ask you david, but how many games you actually complete in a year on average?
Big up for choosing Nayuta. Really enjoying this game atm
Agree with everything except Monster Taming Rpg. Although the new DQMonsters is incredible, Cassette Beasts is still by far the best monster taming rpg for me. Great soundtrack, good story, good voice acting, great characters, great monsters and the fusions are insanely good.
I’m so happy to hear your RPG of the year and wholeheartedly agree!
Reverie ff16 and star ocean 2 was my 3 way tie for game of the year 😅😊