Class of Heroes 1 and 2 Collection Is EVERYTHING I Wanted! |Review| 

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Never played these, but I'm a big Etrian Odyssey fan, and I've played some other classic dungeon crawlers like this. I may have to pick this one up!

As a big fan of the Wizardry, Bard’s Tale; and Might & Magic series growing up I loved Class of Heroes and am excited to see it come back. My only issue with a lot of these Japanese revivals of j traditional Western RPG’s is they could add voice lines for my party members so the game feels less mechanical and lonely.

I love just relaxing with an old school dungeon crawler that doesn't go overboard and try to make things way too complicated. I passed on the PSP, but these look like a good time.

Class Of Heroes 1 and 2 were made by the same dev team who made Wizardry: Labyrinth Of Lost Souls, by the way! I also recommend The Dark Spire on Nintendo DS, and I also recommend Elminage: Original and Elminage: Gothic on Windows PC! If you liked Class of Heroes then you will definitely enjoy those as well. Highly recommended.

Old school dungeon crawlers like this can have blisteringly brutal difficulty, but they also definitely have a special charm. I've only played a handful of them (never these ones, though it does pique my interest!), but they're always fun as long as you're prepared for the difficulty. It looks like these have an auto-map feature, which takes away a lot of potential frustration. Though I still have some of my ancient hand-drawn maps from the 90s floating around for some of the games I played then.

This is actually the game i'm most hyped for 2024 i'm not kidding. this was my first first-person dungeon crawler, i played the first on PSP and i loved it. I would love if people would support the game so we can get CoH3, we need more first-person dungeon crawlers, lets go 👍 You covered this game, you deserve a subscribe you are legend.

The race/alignment mechanics on top of the usual class decisions has my interest. Helps it stand out among videogame RPGs. Might have to keep an eye on this after catching up on my gaming library.

This was a pleasant surprise! I only managed to play the first Class of Heroes game on the PSP back in the day. Can't wait to get back into these gems again.

Huge Etrian Odyssey and Labyrinth of Refrain / Galleria fan, so this is great news! I had no idea about these, so thank you for the recommendation!!

I still have both lol I just happened to be in GameStop when they were stocking them, just like when Chulip first came out.

Yeah, even the class system is straight-up lifted from Wizardry. I wonder if it's actually the same devs? The later games on the Wizardry series (the non-numbered ones) are actually Japanese-developed and have a markedly more anime design, such as Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land for PS2.

Thanks for the recommendation David! I love a good chill dungeon crawler

Hi David! I love a good dungeon crawler. Thanks for the info and have a blessed day!

Your coverage of these lesser known titles has introduced me to some amazing games. I hadn't heard of the series before but if it's anywhere near what Etrian Odyssey is, then I'll be getting this for sure.

I missed these games, but as an Etrian Odyssey fan I'm always excited to hear about more dungeon crawlers.

PQube sent me review codes of these on PS5 as beat the 2nd game, still working through the first game but almost done. Should have my review up sometime this week. The 1st game I find is a bit rough to get through, but the 2nd is such a massive improvement and really addictive once you get going. Also there were some dialogue and quests that made me burst out laughing

Class of Heroes Collection you say? Quite interesting. I spent a lot of time emulating the first one ages ago, def a fun time.

I played the first one back in the day and I liked it a lot but the random dungeons wore me down and I usually had a playthrough of an Etrian Odyssey game I'd be working on. I could never find the 2nd one either. Thanks for bringing it up, I'm super interested in it.

Something new for the wishlist! Haven’t played a dungeon crawler since the 90s!

I love dungeon crawler games, I'll be checking this one out.

I never heard of these games, before I saw this video. I don't think their style is something for me, but it was very interesting watching you go through them. Keep up making good videos, David!

I played both of these games on psp and enjoyed my time with them, I didn't get a chance to play the post game of either games but wanna get the chance to sometime, tho the fact there's an easy mode on the 1st game sounds nice so I can sorta breeze through it. Still I'm really happy to see these games come back and I really hope if it can do well to get the 3rd game that had been missing in the west

Quite on the contrary, at least when it comes to dungeon crawlers, IMO. If it looks cute, the names are funny and the lines are witty, then the game will surely KICK YOUR SORRY ASS hahaha

I played 2G on the PS3 waaaay back in the day, and it didnt really grab me, but ive definitely gotten more into dungeon crawlers since then so this collection is a good reason to give these games another shot.

That looks like something I could enjoy. Like Labyrinth of Refrain Coven of Dusk. I´ll remember this game, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you for the video! I was curious about this game after you mentioned it on your gaming news video last weekend. I never played these but I’m definitely planning to pick them up.

I'm a fan of Wizardry, Might and Magic and Elminage games so these games are right up my alley. But i can also assume that it'll have mechanics like Perma-Death and Level Drain in them too.

Thank you for reminding me, I have this game on pre-order at my local Gamestop for both PS5 and Nintendo Switch. I'll be making sure to hammer down on paying them off before the 26th.

Great vid dave! Still bitter i missed out on the ps4 physical edition of Pixel Remaster. Thats all.

Considering I love first-person dungeon crawlers where I can make my own characters, this is really up my alley. I picked up Stranger of Sword City a few years ago, but I really hated how the art was so inconsistent between player-made characters. One reason why Class of Heroes appeals to me is how all the drawings all make it seem like these characters all live in the same world. I did just get Etrian Odyssey Collection for Switch for my birthday and I'm still not done with those yet! XD

Like I said in your upcoming April releases video, I may get this one as a personal birthday present. Looks like it could be very fun, and something to relieve any stress like when you're in an unfamiliar environment with with people you don't know, or just had a hard day at work, and want something to turn your brain off and decompress.

Feeling blessed having more first person dungeon crawlers😁

Got the physical copy preordered since last year I missed my chance to own these back in the day

As an Etrian Odyssey fan, this definitely piques my interest. What makes me sad is that it comes out literally the day after SaGa: Emerald Beyond comes out. I will DEFINITELY get it when I get the chance.

wow i had just bought class of heroes 2 for ps3 a couple weeks ago! even more excited to start it up now!

Playing the first one, quite hard to get used to at first but once I got the ball rolling I haven't put it down.

This is brilliant! I love the Wizardry series in particular, and this seems almost like a spiritual successor. I was even getting to the point where I was downloading and playing older games in the series because it didn't seem like anyone was making anything like it. Awesome stuff David!

Oh hey. I think i got ahold of both of these on the PSP. They were hard. Never got too far in them.

Youre from Atlanta?!? Thats so cool. I go there every year to watch the Braves and see my best friend. Love learning David lore

I'll buy anything like this, anime or dungeon crawler. This is both, so I am HYPED! Been following this announcement for years, it's so wonderful to see it finally release so soon.

The last dungeon crawler I played was Dungeon Traveler 2 😂 This collection does seem interesting for sure!

This is my favorite genre of games, and I never got to play COH2, so I'm happy these are getting a new release. Maybe this can lead to a potential release of the 3rd game!

Played a little of it on my Vita and didn't quite grasp the 'intended' way to play so found it a little insufferably tough so I didn't get far in it. I've played some Etrian Odyssey so I'm more familiar with this style of RPG and looking forward to it in the not too distant future.

Does the class changing in these games also function like in Wizardry where spells you’ve learned carry over???

do the party members have their own skill trees? or just improve by upgrading their equipments? that’s my fave aspect of etrian odyssey.

Im definitely interested!

Glad a lot of these classic dungeon crawler type games are so available now! Especially these, since the originals were so pricey

I love dungeon crawlers, and I loved Working Designs so I tried the 1st or 2nd game in the series. And it was DIFFICULT! But I’d love to give them another try.

Got mine pre ordered 😮 Even though I have both games on the ps3 and ps4!

I still own these games digitally on my Vita and PSP (1) and PS3 (2G) respectively. From what I remember, 2 plays better than 1 in the beginning, but then, there is a huge, unbalanced difficulty spike in 2 the likes of SaGa Frontier Bad in at least one early dungeon map (I.e. the monsters are suddenly super hard) once you get to a certain point in the story that really annoyed me. I kind of liked both, but I preferred 1’s portability. I don’t know if 1 or 2 is still cheap on the Vita or PS3 store, despite Sony’s current efforts to make buying anything on there nigh impossible, so I guess buying the Switch version or others is the far more practical option for new people. (Plus, I’m hoping that PQube has re-localized 2’s translation - if so, hopefully, it is is less Working Design-ish - the guys who ran that company localized 2/2G under another company entity - I didn’t hate it, but its goofiness and eccentricity may grate by modern standards.). I may buy the Switch 1&2 bundle someday to show my support.

I ❤ the opening songs CoH2 & CoH3

I'm all in on this one. I love a good, or even mediocre wizardry style dungeon crawler

Yo David! I've had my eye on class of heroes for some time. How would you say it stacks up with Etrian odyssey for example?

I haven't been fully able to get into one of these old first person dungeon crawlers yet despite trying out a bunch like Bard's Tale Trilogy and several Etrian Odyssey games and Persona Q. So I don't know if I'd drop...come to think they don't show the price for these at all for pre-ordering, so I don't even know if it's gonna be stupidly overpriced like the EO 1-3 collection or not.

Never played them before but this video has definitely sold me on them

Is this version worth getting if I already own the original versions of the games?

Class of Heroes is finally coming to PC? That is awesome!

If only this genre was just a bit more popular, then maybe more first person dungeon crawlers would be made

Dang, this is some news indeed. Can we get Hexyz Force next?

Oh wow i didnt anticipate this gaming having that much Customization! im kind of intrigued now

Oh yeah, this one has my attention! 🎉

I'm thinking about getting this for my PSP emulator. Which one would be best to play?

I just pre-ordered it at gamestop. Tried to pickup monster menu, via your recommendation, but the transaction wouldn't go through 😭😭

I can't wait for this game to launch. I have it perorder for my Switch. I love DCRPG

You look GREAT for 40+!!!

Never played but I dropped out of Etrian Odyssey quick when I was in middle school. I fear that these games are too hard. I do like the sound of this though but I’m worried lol

i will buy physical! i love oldschool dungeoun crawlers. imo it's the perfect type of game. no BS just pure gameplay

noooo way I love class of heroes I need to buy this

I’ve literally never heard of these games until now. And part of me wants to play it since I enjoy dungeon crawlers. But part of me doesn’t because I don’t like things that are difficult. So what should I do?

Have you ever tierlisted the dragon quest or final fantasy games? I think it would be neat to see how you rank all of them :)

I never played the first one, but I like the idea of the random dungeons and choosing difficulty. I thought the second was a bit easy and there was some glitch on the PSP version. Still, I did enjoy the second game. I didn't know they put it on Ps3. Now if they'll just give me a Steam release of Dungeon Travelers 2!

BIG FAIRY MAN!!!! haven't played a dungeon crawler in awhile and this is making me want to pick one up!

I love dungeon crawlers, and waifus. So, yeah. But yeah, I remember the OG release of Class Heroes.

I remember this game I loved it but I dont think I finished it

Off-topic, but where are the Grandia II standees from?

Love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤

David you're a hazard for my wallet. There have been several times where I've watched your videos with no interest for the game initially, and by the end of your video I've gone ahead and preordered the game. annnnnd, you've done it again. I want this game now!

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So is 2G included or is it just the vanilla 2?

YES more good news! I played the 1st game back in the day, glad to hear they're both getting brought back! I've always been a Huge Wizardry nerd too. David always making my day brighter with good gaming news! haha

David… you are a BEAST! Dude, check out your arms!!! I have big arms, but your arms are like Hulk Hogans.

this reminds me of etrian odyssey

Thanks for the info on this set of games, Davidvinc. I am a fan of the old school dungeon crawler style, and I am glad jRPGs have kept the style alive. Never heard of these. You mentioned that the version of the second game getting ported to the new gen systems. If I am able to get my hands on the physical edition before it disappears, I will certainly purchase it. Edit: just added to my purchase list. Thanks!

I have beaten both 1 and 2. the first one is arcaic and shallow, the second is better but still mediocre, and both are mechanically busted and endlessly save scummable due to save anywhere. I love the artstyle and vibes, but as far as RPGs go you aren't missing anything of note by skipping them.

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I really want this on Mobile.

Jesus , laddie, gaming aside. You would want to do some workout vids or something.

I knew of these games, but wasnt really thrilled with them after coming iff Wizardry:LoLS

these games were such a disaster on the PSP i don't think i can stomach another shot with them lol, thanks David

David, stop messing with us. There is no way you are 40+ years old.

I never did play these games but back then I wasn't a huge fan of them. It wasn't until the later etrin oddesy games that fixed that

I wasn't gonna comment today then I saw u

Gworl, just like you, I’m a THOT for a good job class system lol. #SOLD

Gender Male - Female just as it should be 😂 The game looks good I think i will buy this. Good review.

never heard of it but now i will get this game...

I seen these games for the PSP at my local retro game store several months ago. I was very tempted to buy them, but now I'm glad I didn't.