So you want to get into RPG's? (A Beginners Game Guide) 

Now that South Park: The Stick of Truth is out, I would highly recommend that. It's very easy to get into, teaches you the basics of a turn-based RPG and is also hilarious.

Pokemon Blue got me into RPG's when I was just I little guy. It also got me into reading.

Fantastic choices man, I am a seasoned RPG player and you even helped me find some games I had never played.

Pete i really miss videos like these. You are really great in captivating because you really enjoy the games you play

What is an RPG exactly? It can be so many things. Like you can have a turn-based JRPG and then have a game that is more of an action game with RPG elements, but you still have a healthy amount of RPG in that Action RPG.

I think the Mario and Luigi RPG's are a great way to start getting into the RPG genre.

Pete u r the man! Been watching your vlogs for a few years now and u r my go to when it comes to game info or just when i want to listen to someone about video games.. I do believe u r a genius, or at least when it comes to games lol

i could listen to pete talk about games for days

I remember the first J-RPG I ever played when I was around 10 years old or so, Final Fantasy VI. I was pretty much sticking to platformers and action games until then... But, Final Fantasy VI got me hooked on RPGs and turned me into an avid RPG collector ever since! I still play the occasional platformer and action game, but nothing beats an RPG!

If you're a Star Wars fan I'd suggest Knights Of The Old Republic I. It was my first turn based RPG and combat doesn't feel as clunky as the traditional RPGs' combat.

First RPG I ever played, and the one that spurred my love of all RPG's from then on was Lunar Silver Star Story on the SegaCD. What an amazing game.

Not new to the rpg genre, one of my favorites actually, and I just wanted to say thank you because I learned about some new games that I haven't heard of before. Now, time to go have some fun!

Exactly! On the FF9, That's the one that turned me on to RPG's.

Mario RPG and earthbound, some of the best Snes games out there.

Thank you for this informative and helpful video. I'll pick up a few you mentioned for sure!

does anyone else find petes videos relaxing? or is it just me

"If you can find Earthbound for under $50" xD, even in 2011

Just a quick recommendation for anyone who has never ever played an rpg. This one should be pretty obvious to most but, the Pokemon games are probably the best rpgs you could ever play. They'll teach you so much about how to manage a party and due to the many different type match ups you can really learn a great deal of strategy That will help you in more complex rpgs. The best thing about them is how differently you can play them. You can either just go through beefing up your Pokemon with high powered special attacks and high levels or you can use more strategic status attacks like sand attack and thunder wave to nearly cripple your opponent or you can take your time and turn to the more complex world of IV and EV training to get the maximum strength possible out of your Pokemon.

Excellent I checked out several of the games you mentioned and i enjoyed everyone of them,Thanks Pete

What would have been really good is if he showed some gameplay of each game. I know and played most of these games, but its just nice to see a little gameplay.😃

Step 1: Buy FFVI Step 2: Play FFVI

Hey Pete, you should have mentioned one of the Mario and Luigi RPG series, I think they are good ones, the stories are charming and it gives the characters personality, that's for sure.

Ive been out of the loop for years now, i havent played an rpg since xenogears, i thought your video was a great way to get a fresh start, thanks

Nice video Pete! I have been a fan of rpgs since I was a preteen. I started with free to play mmorpgs and then moved to jrpgs. My first jrpg was Pokemon and it is definately one of my best childhood memories! Another series I started out on was Golden Sun! It is such an underrated game and I highly suggest it to anyone who enjoys jrpgs! I am currently playing Super Mario rpg and I am in love with it! I will keep these games in mind when I go shopping for rpgs again! Thanks and keep up the good work!

final fantasy 8 is my favorite of the ff series squall and rinoa :)

Somebody told me about this "Ocarina of time" crap. I threw down some money for it. Biggest disappointment ever, especially after playing the masterpiece that is Superman 64. No wonder I had never heard of Ocarina of Time before, it's just not worth knowing about!

Awesome video, bro! I'm a huge fan of jrpgs, and Some of your reccomendations are some of my favorite games.

I’ve never gotten into the genre that much. I came here to try and get into the these games.

FINALLY someone who doesn't say FF7 is the best and even says that 9 is the best! Love you :> And let's be serious. I think FF13 is very good...people just got a "new" fighting style and an at start linear world and they were so grumpy with that and ignored the entire game because of that. I think FF13 is a very good game and I think even though it's different, it's not bad at all. Well, FF13-2 is pretty much what I would call "bad" for a full-price game but o'well. Just my 2 cents~

I was a bit disappointed when I started watching and noticed that it was mainly JRPG guide without any western style RPG, but then I realized that I had missed the description which mentioned "mainly traditional Japanese", so it's fine - so I suppose if I ever took a look into that direction then this would be a good guide for me (not starting with the easiest one, though). Final Fantasy games are something I've never actually played, since I'm more leaned towards western RPGs, but it might be worth a try. I don't say that I couldn't find something to like on JRPG side, as well. Just haven't really looked into that much. Maybe some day. If I had to suggest something for a first-timer with RPGs, but not necessarily totally inexperienced player generally speaking, I'd probably say: First step (for a first-timer): -Elder Scrolls Series from Morrowind (III) to Skyrim (V) -Fallout 3 (and probably the upcoming 4) Their stat and skill system is pretty basic, and a lot of the game is based on action (first person shooting), so they aren't very hard to get into, unlike some older computer RPGs based on D&D rules (Dungeons and Dragons), which you'd have to learn first. Generally more hand-holding by the game and it's interface than on the ones below. Second step (continuing deeper, not so good for the first timer): -Dragon Age Origins (or any other DA) It has more depth than the ones above. Eventually you have a party of characters to manage, with their skills and stats. The rules are reminiscent of D&D tabletop games (and their computer game imported counterparts), but are made from the scratch - not being as complicated as real D&D. They are more easily understood and less complex. Good step towards bit more complex character and skill system, if you're looking to play a game based on real D&D rules later on. -Fallout 1 & 2 Has skills, stats, perks - all quite self explanatory and the range is not overly wide and complex for beginner RPG'er, granted he/she has some gaming background. However, picking good set of starting skills and stats and then playing your character against the skills you've picked can get harsh, and the game may punish you, so in that context these games are not easiest ones by difficulty level, although skill and character system is not very deep. For ones who like a lot of dialogue and story. -Wasteland 2 Seemingly complex skill and stat plus character progression system, party creation, but you can solve one problem with so many different skills, that the game won't be so hard, after all. Still not one of the easiest ones. -Planescape: Torment A bit like Fallout 1-2, a lot of story, some skills and character development, companions and party management, but not overly complex. Third step: -Baldur's Gate 1-2 -Icewind Dale 1-2 -Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura -Temple of Elemental Evil -Realms of Arkania 1-3 (avoid the remake!) ... Any of the many, many old D&D rules based cRPG if you like retro. There's a ton. As a good side, if you take time to learn D&D rules then you have very large selection of games to play with so that you understand your actions. and many more! Higher difficulty level. Real imported D&D rulesets, full party creations of companions. Generally rather hard games with more complexity on their core rules to learn for the player. Just a quick brain-fart. :)

I am glad you covered the DS RPGs. I have been looking to try some for the DS. Thanks.

Final Fantasy VII was my first RPG game I played and OMG I loved it right away, especially when the map was shown at the first time!

Blue Dragon is amazing.

my first RPG waaaas... uh... Mystic Quest :-/

New viewer but longtime RPG fan. I enjoyed your video and think you did a really good job.

Very cool. Starter guide. my first introduction to the genre was breath of fire and of course that got me hooked. Since then I've hunted for as many different RPGs as possible. My ps2 collection seems to keep growing while the ps3 one seems to have never moved which is disappointing given the run of psone and ps2 list of RPGs.

Thought RPG was Role Playing Godzilla. He's gotta get his game on too ya know.

Finally some one that agrees with me that Final Fantasy IX is the best one of the series ...

First time stumbling on to you, but your advice is very concise and a very well put guide to beginners, I myself have played countless RPG/JRP/ARPG's in my time... so the beginner theme doesn't fit me, but overall damn good guide liked and subscribed.

Really helpful video!! I have a couple of these but didn't know where to start. Thanks for taking the time to put together this comprehensive list for us beginners. Best Regards!! BTW, I subscribed... Looking forward to more of your videos.

where the fuck do you even get earthbound for 50 bucks..

why the hell have you not mentioned pokemon!?

DUDE I LOVE YOU COLLECTION THATS AWESOME!!!!

great video dude! i'm going to check out your psp recommendations

If someone's gonna get into rpgs he needs to start with a good rpg, not a toned down mediocre one Imo. Most aren't all that complex and most people are smart enough to get then even if it's their firs.

dude you look like a young Johnathan Davis from Korn

Thanks pete, i wanted to get into RPG's, and this really helped, Thanks. : )

Excellent video Pete. I myself am also into the (j)rpg scene and a video game/console collector as well. When you mentioned that FFVII and Wild Arms were the games that started your love of the rpg scene,i thought what the hey....,that was the same for me and my wife.

Awesome video! thanks for the recommendations, i'm def picking up some of those titles.

Awesome recommendations there, I've played every thing you've recommended except for PS2/3 and XBOX360 since I don't own them, but wow, those were the days, thanks for this vid! ; )

thank you pete for you're recommendations.

awesome man..once you held up Lost Odyessy i knew i was gonna watch the whole thing..And I like all your suggestions

Thanks man, really helpful vid im gonna check these games out

2 first rpg's I ever played that really sealed the deal for me were Lunar for the sega cd then I played final fantasy 3 on the snes, that game actually made me tear up at the "stranded on the island" part great video man

I came to this video because while I did used to play RPG's in the past, the last few RPG's I've played didn't really grab me that much thus I was starting to lose hope in the genre. Then, I came across this video on my recommended videos section and thanks to this video, I'll probably get back into the genre. But, I have to start all over from the basics from what you recommended. Because I think if I start that way, then maybe my love for RPG's would come back.

I havent played it yet, I am waiting so much so I can appreciate it more after playing tons of RPGs.

7th Saga was always my favorite on the SNES. Introduced me into turned-based which I thought was complete rubbish when I first played it. After playing it because there was nothing else to play, I got hooked.

Thank you so much. I've barely started to branch out from the typical stuff (COD franchise). Thanks again!

Just added Crimson Gem Saga to my wishlist. Thanks!

Final Fantasy VII was my first traditional turn-based RPG as well! Been playing it since I was 9!

it is very good so far and i know it will will get even better!!

wheni saw this video i bought FF1 and i am hooked on it and now i know some other RPG's to play thanks

what's the Final Fantasy number that is in a big white box behind his right arm ? is it 4 or 6 ?

very underated gem! great great game that very few people talk about.

Great Guide for RPG! :)

Great guide man

Do you ever played the first Phantasy Star on the Sega Master System? Was the first translated RPG and the series is very popular here because of the first game.

You sound like a wise and insightful person.

I have! Awesome game, Nice soundtracks, and awesome challenges. Not to mention, awesome capsule monsters.

I would love to see a top 50 of your favourite RPGs ever with some commentary on why they're significant

I can not believe you recommended final Fantasy X111

because id like to hear him talk about them. im already a huge RPG fan, love RPG's to death, is my favorite genre (because of pokemon, started getting bad, then wanted to play games that were like it, amazed at the other RPG's that are out there). thought it would be a cool vid to watch too

I played the shit out of Tales of Symphonia on my gamecube.. I haven't been able to find anything since for handhelds or consoles. Any Ideas where I can find some?

Legend of Legaia (PS1) was one of my first RPGs that I just loved. :-)

I was already into RPGs when i first played Lost Odyssey and i really enjoyed it

I played Chrono Trigger for the DS, and it was surprising GOOD. I can see why ppl can ignore the bad 2D sprites, but the gameplay and story just makes it even more fun. It is a little difficult in the beginning to figure out what to do, but after that it gets easier.

Very good video. Informative and lots of great suggestions. Subbed! Oh yeah, also. What are your thoughts on the Disgaea and Tales of Symphonia series?

Any good Action RPGs in the style of the Ys series ?

dragon warrior 3 got me into rpgs big time. i always liked the first one, and had yet to play the second one at the time, but when i played 3 for the first time i was blown away.

I thought you would have mentioned Brave Fencer Musashi. Looking at all your SNES games there, I'm wondering if you have Illusion of Gaia.

Things that put me off the original Final Fantasy games, was the fact, I never knew where on the map I was supposed to go, or what I was supposed to do. More modern RPGs tell you through dialouge, or suggest where you need to go.

The one I'd probably recommend the most out of all of those is DQ8. It's very straight-forward and REALLY long, so you'll have lots of fun playing it. It's a bit difficult, though, but not too difficult if you level grind a lot.

very good list man, i totally agree with you on those. Final Fantasy 2/4 Chrono Trigger and Wild Arms are my personal favorites. Its like how you said with final fantasy 7, everyone hyped it up so much that it took a long time to get into. Hard as hell getting certain things but it is a sweet story

You and Johnny got me into rpgs

Dang, great stuff man!

it does get better if you can stick with it, not near amazing, but definitely improves and grows on you as it goes along

Great list. Skies of Arcadia Legends would have been a nice one to see on this list.

Hey Pete can you make a video like this for people who are getting into shooters, shoot-em-ups, shmups, whatever you like to call them?

great video man! though i'm not all too familiar with rpgs that came out on the newer systems after super nintendo, i thought your picks for the snes were on the mark. its always nice when final fantasy mystic quest gets a nod.

The first RPG I ever played was Final Fantasy VII. I wanted this game so bad, it was on my mind for weeks until I picked it up earlier this year. Then, I played KOTOR because I love Star Wars. I can't wait to play Final Fantasy VI, Earthbound, Final Fantasy X, and Chrono Trigger.

Was not really a big fan of JRPGs but i'll give some of the games you pointed out a try.

I've been an RPG player since I started gaming and I think your list was really well put together. I was waiting the entire time for you to mention FFIV, and I'm kind of surprised you listed the DS version because (in my opinion) it was the hardest version of the game. Anyway, regardless it was a great list and I enjoyed watching your video

Great guide. A lot of gems

I know this is a old video and I'm enjoying your selection of games but how could you call breath of fire 4, dragon quest 4???

please do you have a list of great "looking" and "story" j-rpg. i am a CG artist and looking for very nice j-rpg style :) thanks.

Aw man! I thought you weren't going to mention Final Fantasy IX, but then bam at the end "it's my favourite Final Fantasy"! I totally agree with that, it is my favourite game of all time as it happens too. And if any beginners of RPGs want my opinion of where to begin, then I can't recommend Final Fantasy IX enough, I'm not just being biased, it really is a game that is so easy to get in to, the ability and battle systems are very easy to understand, and the story starts out so simple and fun that you can just take your time with it. It also has the best soundtrack of any game I have ever played too, just to let you know :)

When you were talking about snes rpgs and you started mentioning a game that Japan made for westerners who couldn't handle rpgs I knew you were going to say Mystic Quest. It is a great game for newbies to the jRPG genre. I remember getting it when I was probably 12 or 13. I had beaten FFII (IV) and absolutely loved it so I picked this up seeing the Final Fantasy name. I remember beating it quickly and putting it to the side. One day I stayed home sick from school and picked it up, ended up blasting through it in a single day, lol. Good times.

I'm not one to play RPG games. I'm honestly not that open to the idea of playing one. But, I love these reccomendations based on what my friend play's. (He plays RPG games) and this is a good list. Thanks for the list!

yay,you included tales of vesperia lol. and i've played rpgs since i was 5 but i still wanted to watch this lol

Hey Ive been play RPG games for years and ive played a wide variety of them from Final Fantasy 4-Chrono Cross-Final Fantasy 13 is there any ideas of any more challenging rpg games I have a PS1,PS2,PS3,360 so any ideas of RPG's I should play