The Best JRPG on Every Console VS My Favorites 

Mine’s a little goosed by not really playing JRPGs between 2001 (FFX) and 2012 (Bravely Default) but here are mine for the systems I owned: NES - Final Fantasy SNES - Chrono Trigger N64 - Holy Magic Century (only one I played) Gamecube - Skies of Arcadia (cheating a bit, I played it on Dreamcast) Wii - Xenoblade Chronicles Wii U - haven’t played any Switch - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Gameboy - Pokemon GBA - Final Fantasy IV (I-VI didn’t come out here (UK) until the later ports) DS - Final Fantasy III Remake 3DS - Bravely Default MasterSystem - haven’t played any MegaDrive - Shining Force 2 Sega CD/32X - haven’t played any Sega Saturn - Shining Force 3 Dreamcast - Grandia II (discounting Skies of Arcadia which I picked for Gamecube) GameGear - Shining Force Sword of Hajya PS1 - Final Fantasy VII PS2 - Final Fantasy X PS3/Xbox 360 - Tales of Vesperia PS4 - Nier Automata PSP - Breath of Fire III PS Vita - Hyper Dimension Neptunia ReBirth

I definitely strongly disagree with the consensus when it comes to the DS and 3DS, as my favorite game on the former is the Final Fantasy IV remake, and on the later, SMT Strange Journey Redux. In fact, I think I may have the most unpopular opinions when it comes to the DS/3DS, since Chrono Trigger, FE Awakening, and Bravely Default are all games I've had a hard time getting into. Lol.

NES: Final Fantasy, I guess SNES: Crono Trigger Genesis: Shining Force II Playstation: Suikoden Saturn: Panzer Dragoon Saga Dreamcast: Phantasy Star Online PS2: Final Fantasy XII PS3: Valkyria Chronicles PS4: Nier Autonomy Switch: Xenoblade Chronicles DE PS5: tbd

Here are my favorite JRPGs for each system that I have played: Master System: Phantasy Star NES: Sweet Home Game Boy: Final Fantasy Adventure Game Gear: Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya Game Boy Color: Lufia: The Legend Returns Genesis: Phantasy Star IV (which is tied with SMT: Nocturne as my absolute favorite game of all time) Sega CD: Dark Wizard SNES: Final Fantasy VI (Though Chrono Trigger and Shin Megami Tensei II would be in a tie as a close 2nd) TG-16: Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead Turbo CD: Ys Books I & II Saturn: Albert Odyssey PS1: Suikoden II N64: Ogre Battle 64 Game Boy Advance: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Dreamcast: Grandia II Gamecube: Skies of Arcadia Legends PS2: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (as mentioned above, it is in a tie for my absolute favorite game of all time) PSP: Ys Seven Xbox 360: Dark Souls (It is technically a JRPG even though it isn't in a typical JRPG style. Let me have my one troll entry. 😆) Wii: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn DS: Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey 3DS: Shin Megami Tensei IV (Another high up on my all-time favorites list.) Switch: Shin Megami Tensei V (I would have picked the Nocturne remaster, but I already chose Nocturne for PS2. Phantasy Star IV is also included in Sega Genesis Classics, but I already chose that game for Genesis. SMT V is still a very worthy choice and it isn't far behind those other two on my list of all-time favorite games.) PS4: A tie between Ys IX and Persona 5 Royal PS5: Ys VIII If I haven't listed a system on here, it's because I haven't played many JRPGs for it. For example, I did play quite a few RPGs on the original Xbox, but they were all Western RPGs. My top 3 JRPG series are SMT, Phantasy Star, and Ys, that's probably not a surprise after seeing my list here.

Ys 9 is so great, loved it as much as the 8. This about, i made some research about the saga for my review of ys 9, and i learned that the saga is based on an already existing legend from Bretagne in France. I was so surprised.

Honestly the PSP was just a good generation for jrpgs and RPGs in general that I also have a hard time deciding what would be one of my favorites

As a fan of both FF6 and Chrono Trigger I’d actually have to go with Chrono Trigger because it’s one of the few Square games that feels complete, and that may be because there was a lot of Dragon Quest developers working on it. If you look at a lot of Square games they tend to start super ambitious and then have to cut out a lot of content which makes the game have odd holes in it after all is said and done.

Wow, your choices of best Sega Jrpgs are exactly the same as mine. Nice to see some love for one of the greatest jrpgs of all time (PSIV) and Dragon Force!

Me: SGenesis : Phantasy Star 4 SNES : Chrono trigger PS1 : FFIX PS2 : FFXII PS3 : Odin Sphere Leifthrasir PS4 : P5 Royal PSP : P3P GBA : Golden Sun DS : Twewy 3DS : SMT4 Wii : Muramasa Switch : SMTV Other : Never played jrpg on / not owning the console.

Really cool idea for a list, some great picks too

This was an epic video with a great premise! Great job

You introduced me to a lot of cool-looking games in this video. Radiant Historia, Devil Survivor, Valkerie Profile 2, and Odin Sphere all look very cool and I'll have to check them out. Trails in the Sky also looks very cool but I was already planning on playing the whole trails series soon before this.

SNES: Super Mario RPG PS1 : FF9 PS2: FF10 PS3: Ni No Kuni PS4: Dragon Quest XI PSP: FF Tactics : War of the Lions GB Color: Pokémon Silver GBA : Golden Sun 1-2 DS: I really can`t choose :/ 3DS: Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam (Every other top 3ds games got me so annoyed in the end, so yeah) Well that wasn`t easy! Lot of good games.

Fun idea Erick this was a fun watch as well.

I’d rank Skies of Arcadia number 1 on Gamecube

Perfect review. When you pick just the right words to convey a happy place gaming gets you to. Adventure is a big reason games still keep my top choice for entertainment, and you carefully sealed this message with a Drachy stamp. Also, you're only the second person in my life to pronounce 'forte' correctly. Blaze on, Alex!

I’m happy to see people have as much love for fire emblem as I do. They’ve been some of my favorite games since the gba days. Hector has been my favorite character since I got the game when it came out.

I won't go through every console, but I'll just say that on Genesis, Crusaders of Centy is my top pick. Really great game that not a lot of people talk about.

PS1: FFVII, PS2: FFX, PS3: Tales of Vesperia, PS4: FF7R

Snes: Chrono Trigger. I was there when it was released, its cultural inpact can't be overstated. PS1: Final Fantasy 7, again, I was there, I played it day one, I still think it's one of the best 5 or 6 JRPGs. PS2: I stopped playing RPGs on that era. I think Xenosaga 1 is my favorite. PS4: Yakuza Like a Dragon. I'm old now. I prefer old characters, not teens. PC: Virgo vs the Zodiacs. Absolutely bonkers and hardcore!

Lost Odyssey is an Underrated MasterPiece

I’m so happy to see Devil Survivor Overclocked on the list. It’s by far my favorite 3DS RPG and didn’t expect to hear a single SMT title in a video.

For the NES, it's a tie between Dragon Warrior III and Dragon Warrior IV as both are very good. For the SNES, obviously it's Chrono Trigger. For GameCube, it's Skies of Arcadia Legends. For Gameboy, I like Final Fantasy Legend III. On Gameboy Color, it's the Zelda Oracles games, even they're more action adventure than action RPG. On Gameboy Advance, it's the Golden Sun duology. On Nintendo DS, it's a tie between Dragon Quest IV and Dragon Quest V. For Playstation, it's Suikoden II. For Playstation 2, it's Dragon Quest VIII. For Sega Genesis, it's Phantasy Star IV. For Sega CD, it's the Lunar duology. For Sega Saturn, it's Albert Odyssey as that's the only JRPG I played on Saturn. For Nintendo Switch, it's Dragon Quest XI so far as Switch is still an active console. For Sega Gamegear, it's Defenders of Oasis.

Ys 8 and 9 are my top 2 for the Switch. Not sure what constitutes a jrpg but if dungeon crawlers are included then something like Labyrinth of Refrain or Dungeon Encounters would be pretty close. Also agree with you about Fire Emblem on GameCube and Wii, played both games on hardest difficulty and reset every time someone died, amazing fun.

A list I can mostly agree with, but leaving out Baten Kaitos from the Gamecube's list is nearly criminal XD

Your take is damn good Erick! so Honest and just leaves a good feeling.

When I heard you say Path of Radiance, you earned a like and subscribe, my friend! Such an underrated gem.

Great video idea my man!

Odin Sphere for PS Vita, not bad. For Me personally, I would go with Muramasa Rebirth

I know you don’t read the comments, but the fact that you didn’t even mention Tokyo Mirage Session on Wii U is very surprising. That was definitely a fitting swan song for the console, since Breath of the Wild is seen more as a Switch seller

I keep forgetting to finish Odin Sphere - well, the version on the PS3. It's dynamic and eye popping movement as a 2D side scrolling gem is one adventure that I must complete!

NES - Crystalis SNES - Chrono Trigger N64 - Paper Mario Gamecube - Baten Kaitos Origins Switch - Live A Live Remake Master System - Phantasy Star Genesis - Phantasy Star 4 Saturn - Magic Knight Rayearth Dreamcast - Skies of Arcadia Playstation - Suikoden II Playstation 2 - Xenosaga Episode III Playstation 3 - Nier Playstation 4 - Ys VIII Don't feel like covering portables yet.

Baten Kaitos is my personal favourite RPG of all time. On Gamecube. It had a spiritual successor in Eternal Sonata. Another all time favourite

Big BIG respect for the Odin Sphere remaster. I played that on my ps4 and immediately absolutely loved it. That style of game in general i love

God, I think you'd looooooove Fire Emblem 4: Genealogy of the Holy War on the SNES!!! It was so influential, almost every game including and after Path of Radiance takes inspiration from it!

I totally agree on FF VI. Crono Trigger is obviously great, but FF6 is not only the greatest Final Fantasy, but the greatest JRPG, greatest video game and one of the greatest stories ever told in human history. Also, Xenoblade Chronicles X is great, you should play it, even if it means busting out a Wii U.

Great video. My list is: SNES: Mario RPG/FFVI GB: Pokemon Yellow GBA: FFT Advanced PS1: FFVII/FFT PS2: FFXII/KH2 PS4: Persona 5/DQXI PS5: FFVII Remaster Xbox360: Tales of Vesperia

Wii - The last story PS1 - Final Fantasy IX PS2 - Dragon Quest VIII PS4 -Dragon Quest XI PS5- Persona 5 royal Xbox 360 - Lost Odessey Xbox one -Tales of Arise

Quick question: Have you ever played Lufia 2 (SNES)? Also, Ys games are really great.

I have dragon force on the Saturn and played it to death, also have panzer dragoon saga and shining force 3. I consider dragon force more as a strategy game than an Rpg but it's still awesome, absolutely loved the other two games I mentioned and finished both, if I had to pick one though, panzer dragoon saga takes it and it has nothing to do with the price tag, it's just an awesome game. I don't know if anyone has ever played it and it's not an Rpg, but there was a platform game called Astal that is absolutely amazing that I actually bought when I was in the States as a child. I'd actually played the Japanese version previously and was really glad when I found it for sale when I was over there. It still holds up as a great platformer today and still look gorgeous. The aesthetic for a fan of anime is perfect. It's also a two player with a second person drop in and drop out as the bird that helps out the protagonist. Amazing game.

I finished radiant historia like 7 years ago ( in a hacked 3ds xd before they closed freeshop) and I had completely forgotten the name of the game until know, thank you very much

I really need to play Trails in the Sky on my PSP after I finish Chrono Trigger on the DS. As you rated TotS as your favorite PSP jrpg, do you like it even over Star Ocean Second Evolution?

Personally, I think the best jrpg on the gamecube is Baten Kaitos Origins. Great story, great voice acting. And a more traditional combat system as opposed to the first game.

This list made me happy. Chrono Cross over FF7 always!

The best JRPGs for switch are DragonQuest11 and Octopath traveler. And for PS2 it’s Final Fantasy 12 no doubt

What? Octopath Traveler or Triangle Strategy are easily the consensus best jrpgs on Switch and its not even close. OT 1 did so good it got a prequel gacha game, and a console sequel. And TS outsold projections by a MASSIVE amount because of word of mouth. And there's no way anything other than Shining the Holy Ark is the right answer for Saturn. Absolute masterpiece of a game. And whoops, you missed Dungeon Explorer on TG16 :(

Hmm...My list would be (from consoles I've owned, any not listed I didn't own): -N64: Paper Mario...more so cause no other real choice that I can think of tbh -Gamecube: Tales of Symphonia which became my favorite game of all time when I first played it and still has the spot. -Will: didn't really play many and they were mainly ones like Symphonia Dawn, the follow up to FE: Path of Radiance, Xenoblade 1, and a small handful of others but my pick would be The Last Story...tbh with wii I was more interested in games like Zelda/Mario/etc. -Wii U: did play Xenoblade X but never got that into it...tbh this one I played far less rpgs than any other so the only real option left would be Monster Hunter Ultimate tbh...didn't really get far in either though (played ultimate on the 3DS too tbh and got further there). -PS2: Way too many jrpgs on this console but if I was to pick one it'd probably be Tales of the Abyss (pretty much tied with the 2nd best story after Symphonia along with Berseria)...Dragon Quest 8 comes real close though. -PS3: given how many Tales games released on the console and the fact it's my favorite series you'd figure it'd be it again...but no this one goes to Valkyria Chronicles 1 (3rd favorite series) -Xbox 360: while it has Vesperia, Lost Odyssey, and Infinite Undiscovery (better than most people complain about tbh) my pick would be Eternal Sonata (came here before PS3 though you didn't get 2 characters new to the PS3 version...it's also the one I got to end game with while haven't gotten that far for the PS3 version yet) -Game Boy color: Pokemon Silver (pretty much only games I had were Pokemon though I was 7 years old at the time that I got said system) -Game Boy Advanced: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, while you chose Lynn I prefer Erika lol. -3DS: Project X Zone -PSP: Trails in the Sky 1 (2 I had to play on Vita/and re-bought 1 as Xseed gave up PSP for PS Vita, 3 I had to play on PC as Xseed only released it there...1 I did and still have my physical PSP copy lol) and when combined with 2 is imo the best story arc of the Trails series. PS Vita: Tokyo Xanadu though the EX+ version is quite a bit better due to the additions and a FAR better translation attempt (Aksys got lazy as fuck with the Vita version) it was still the rpg I had the most fun with on the system...Odin Sphere L, Dragon's Crown, Muramasa Rebirth, and Tales of Hearts R all also come very very close as well but Falcom's combination of Trails storytelling and Ys combat put it at the top of the system for me...regardless of Erick's hatred for idols lol. PS4: still ongoing but as of now I'd give it to either Tales of Arise (most fun I had with a combat system since Tokyo Xanadu on Vita and was the most challenging Tales game in well over a decade (series has become too easy tbh until then due to how you can more or less juggle enemies to death the moment you knock them into the air/stagger them)) or 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim (easily like all Vanillaware games has the best art style on the console along with a great story and pretty much the only Tower Defense combat system that was able to drag me in). Would say Ys9, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Code Vein, DQ11, and Trails of Cold Steel 3 (don't ask me why not 4...I'm not that sure either, I just didn't get into it as much as I did 3 for whatever reason even with it being the end of the CS saga lol) also come close but these 2 are at the top for now. Switch: still ongoing like PS4 so it an change but it'd be: Octopath Traveler as of now...with that said I've yet to start my Bravely Default II copy I got last Christmas (was too busy re-playing all Star Ocean games in prep for SO 6 as well as playing Elden Ring and Xenoblade 3) and I'll be getting Harvestella and Triangle Strategy this Christmas (so couple weeks) and then Octopath 2 when it comes out as well on top of god knows what in the future further down the line too so like the PS4 this can easily change in a year or two's time. Main reason something that something like one of the Xenoblades doesn't take it even though I like 1 and 2's stories (in the middle of 3 now, just started chapter 5...gonna be blunt the story as of now has been kinda meh with only a slight pickup now...which feels far too late in comparison to 1 and 2 imo) is that I hate the MMO auto attack combat system (especially 1 and X's iteration of it). Ys 9 could also easily be the winner but I played it on PS4 so that'd be a bit iffy counting it tbh so I chose games I actually played on said system. After thinking about rpgs for each console though I can safely say of those I played the best consoles for rpgs were definitely the PS2, PS4, Vita, and Switch (while I mainly owned many rpgs on PS3 outside of Tales and Valkyria Chronicles none of them were really standouts like the other systems had....only other games may have been Ni no Kuni 1 and Eternal Sonata and the PS3 ports of CS 1 and 2 tbh). And of course if I was to pick my favorite game of all of these: Tales of Symphonia easily.

Even if i really liked FF X, for the ps2 i think it's a tie between Shadow hearts and Persona 3. For the persona what makes the 4 liked more the 3 ?

My personal favorite JRPG (though I only played a few JRPG's) is Final Fantasy X. It's especially fitting when I play it during summertime due to it's vibe and atmosphere.

Extremely solid opinions. Respect.

The Lunar story was really amazing. I had always hoped we'd get more.

Handhelds: Gameboy : Pokémon Yellow GBC: Pokémon Crystal GBA: Pokémon Emerald NDS: Pokémon Platinum (best Pokémon game ever) 3DS: Fire emblem awakening Switch: Xenoblade chronicles 2 PSP: Crisis core FF7 PS Vita: Persona 4 golden

I like the Y's games too, but I can't deny the masterwork of Dragon Quest 11. That game rewards you in so many ways and the feeling of completion when you finish it is a mix of sadness the character's story is over, immense satisfaction because the story is great and the challenge is there, and simple contentment as you recollect the journy. The game can take a minute to get into, they ease you in and let you explore a bit and make you scratch your head as to what is actually going on for a while. The characters seem wierd and quirky and even offputting at first, but as you travel with them they grow on you until they feel like family. Character development is not so much that they go do some quest and magically their attitude is different. In this game, the development is simply you get to know them and the cast gets to know each other. It's a very subtle, slow, friendship making process you don;t even realize is happening until you reflect on all of it at the end of the game. I am not ashamed to admit there is a scene in the game that made me tear up, not because of the events but because the reaction the other characters had. none of this excellent writing and development is obvious as you play through, it is never thrown in your face. To anyone reading this, my only hint for the entire game is MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THE CREDITS TO THE END. On ALL of the mobile platforms I have only ever enjoyed playing Golden Sun and The Zelda game minnish cap. But I am very biased as I really don;t like portables. As such pokemon isn't even on my radar. Xenoblade whatever I found to be a very pretty looking errand running annoyingfest that i couldn't make myself play for more then a couple hours before I decided to end my character by fighting some enormous dinosaur looking thing. Never looked back. FF6 is better then Chrono Trigger. Fanbois gonna hate. FF9 is better then FF7 in pretty much every way. I kind of look at the Tales games, Star Ocean, and Y's games as their own genre within the RPG's. Hard to pic a favorite, but I am finding myself really, really enjoying my replay of Tales of Berseria. Maybe it's because I played the remaster of Zesteria recently and am noticing all the little lore things between the two, or maybe it's just the main character yelling DEVOUR! and obliterating an enemy lol. Is Monster Hunter World considered a JRPG? It's the only game on PS4 i would give dragon Quest a run for it's money because of the hours I put into it. Seriously though, PS4 has so many good RPG games but all of them get eclipsed by DQ11, some more then others, but man there is a lot of fun to be had on that console with RPG games.

I think Breath of Fire 3 is my favorite RPG that other people don't care about as much haha

As soon as I’m done with God of War I’m actually thinking about starting the trails series! Bought a potato PC to play trails.

Guys, what's the music that plays when he starts talking FF7? Definitely heard it in a flash game once before and would kill to know.

Great list

Cool video. For the GBA, just out of nostalgia, I have to say Golden Sun.

Thanks for great recommendations to many consoles! I add one more to Mattel Intellivision: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin.

My Favorites: Mega Drive - Phantasy Star IV Snes - Chrono Trigger Gba - Golden Sun DS - Dragon Quest V 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes PS1 - Breath of Fire 3 PSP - Jeanne D'Arc PS2 - Dragon Quest VIII Gamecube - Tales of Symphonia Nintendo Switch - TDB (Sea of Stars or Eiyuden Chronicle)

This is a brilliant Idead never thought of thinking about favorids for consol genarations. I think my hardest Picks would be on PS 1 2 and 3 cause i played a ton of JRPGs i liked on those systems and i think the PS 3 has my most controversial pick with Agarest Genarations of war....i swear its because of the Story and how its told over genarations^^" Also as big Fire emblem fan the Radiant games are on such a different level then all other games of the franchise. This one map in Radiant dawn with the counter in the top gives me shivers to this date.

NES: Ghost Lion. I almost picked FF1, but I'm going off the beaten path because in Ghost Lion you find your level ups in treasure chests, meaning this is the only 80s JRPG I've played that avoids level grinding. SNES: FF6. Nothing else comes close for me. N64, GC, Wii, Wii U: Nothing. I never played these systems. Switch: Shin Megami Tensei 5. There's a lot of other games I haven't played that might compete, but this is the best I've played for the system. Game Boy, GBC: Nothing. Never played any RPGs here GBA: Shining Force remake. I forget its exact title, but I wasn't very impressed with most GBA RPGs. This is the only one I can point to and say, yeah this game is just good. DS: SMT Strange Journey. Great game. I might have considered the Devil Survivor games, but I never got around to beating them, so Strange Journey takes the crown. 3DS: 7th Dragon 3. Sega is the best JRPG dev. I don't care what you say. Master System: Phantasy Star. There really isn't much other choice, even if nostalgia didn't demand this game anyway. Genesis: Phantasy Star 4. This isn't just the best RPG on the Genesis. It's the best RPG ever. Period. There is no debating this. Sega CD: Shining Force CD. Definitely the best. Shining Force 2 would have crowned the Genesis if PS4 hadn't been there, and Shining Force CD is just more SF2. Great stuff. Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Gear: Nothing. Afraid I haven't played enough of these systems to have a pick here. Sadly in my youthful indiscretion I switched to Sony at this point. Play Station 1: Suikoden 2. I doubt I'm alone in this. It's here for good reason. PS2: Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne. Definitely a masterpiece on a console with a lot of stiff competition. PS3: Valkyria Chronicles. I already told you, Sega is the best JRPG dev. PS4: Alright, I have to put Persona 5 here. It's just too good. Atlus is easily the second best JRPG dev. And I just haven't found the time for Like a Dragon or Valkyria Chronicles 4 yet. X Box: Phantasy Star Online. There really isn't much to choose from here, is there? X Box 360: Operation Darkness. You can have a werewolf shoot Hitler in the face with a bazooka. There. Now you cannot argue against this choice. X Box ???: Nothing. I can't be bothered to keep track of what the hell the later X Boxes are called, and I have no interest in playing any of them. TG16: Nothing. Sorry, never played one of these, either. 3DO: Lucienne's Quest. It's either this or... um... this is literally the only JRPG on the console. But at least it's a pretty decent game.

Megaman X Command Mission on PS2 for me. I will die alone on this hill but I've already accepted my fate.

ZAMN! Path of Radience is 100% deserving that title. Bonus Exp as a mechanic is just superb and it's a shame it never came back. And Radiant Dawn is fully deserving of it's title as the best Wii JRPG since it's one of the coolest Fire Emblem titles with it's 4-part story and amazing characters

The Shining Force III trilogy could be the best contender on Saturn, especially now that they've all been translated and Saturn emulation has made massive progress so they can be enjoyed in the optimal conditons. Dragon Force 1 and 2 are among the very best games on the console but they're more strategy games than true tactical RPGs, the RPG elements are very limited in these. I'd also rate Shining Force 2 higher than the first: improved graphics and music, it's a bigger and longer game with a stronger RPG aspect on top of the SRPG core.

In regards to Xbox RPGs there’s an action RPG coming out this year for the Series X|S called Ravenlok which looks very interesting and is based on Alice in Wonderland and has kind of a 3D pixel art style and definitely has me excited for it.

Ike is my favorite character in the series, PoR en RD are my personal fav games in the series as well

Although prior to the re-releases of the original Xenoblade I'd of said it still deserves the spot of best Rpg on the Wii. As far as exclusives still on the Wii, The Last Story is really underrated and was a shame they didn't also port it and Pandora's Tower on the New 3DS around the same time (the latter could've easily used the touch screen to replace the motion controls/pointer to navigate for example. This coming from a big Fire Emblem fan, and still, The Last Story arguably is the better rpg (Path of Radiance on GC was better than Wii game tbf tho.) In fact, I'd like to see you make a video on Pandora's Tower & The Last Story Erick as those could also use more attention in the Wii's graveyard.

I’m confused on why N64 Abandoned JRPGs on that console. Need a video on that. Subscribed too BTW. Good video.

Hey Erick can you write down the sound track you used on this video . Thanks!!!

Can someone explain why we differentiate between jrpg and rpg? Thanks in advance

Yeah Dude Valkyrie Profile 2 : Silmeria is sooo awesome. If only we could get a Remaster but with the state of the Franchise and Tri-Ace I WON'T hold my breath, turn blue and die. xD

Y'know, I realised that Jade from DQ11 is wearing a similar outfit to Tifa's Advent Children outfit, makes sense since their both Square properties

Tales of Symphonia is my favorite jrpg on Gamecube, but I think Baten Kaitos and Skies of Arcadia deserve some love too. It's impossible for me to pick a favorite jrpg on PS2 because there are dozens of them I love lol.

Ps2 is my all time favorite console and my top 2 jrpgs are Dot Hack Gu Vol3 or Tales of the Abyss. As for ps4 it will go either FF7 remake or Kingdom hearts 3. Switch is Xenoblade chronicles 3 and wii is Super paper mario (it's an Action rpg). Those are the only consoles I own that I've played jrpgs on

You should find a way to play Panzer Dragoon Saga. It's really fucking good. Great story, great storytelling, great atmosphere, great combat system. It's not just an expensive game, it's a masterpiece. Really should be remade.

I can't understand who anyone skips Chrono Trigger so many times and still liking Cross (I like both). At least this video gave me one more reason to play Valkyrie Profile

My question is... where did you come up with the "consensus"? Is this from reviewers? From the internet? From people you talked to?

What I would potentially consider to be my favorites: NES/Famicom: Dragon Quest 3 Master System: Phantasy Star SNES: Chrono Trigger Genesis: Phantasy Star 4 Sega CD: Lunar: The Silver Star Turbografix: YS Book I & II N64: Paper Mario Saturn: Lunar Silver Star Story Complete PlayStation: Wild Arms 2 Gameboy: Pokemon Yellow Game Gear: Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special Gameboy Color: Pokemon Crystal GBA: Final Fantasy 6 Dreamcast: Phantasy Star Online GCN: Skies of Arcadia Legends PS2: Kingdom Hearts 2 XBox: Blackstone is the closest to a decent JRPG on this system. Otherwise, I much prefer the western developed Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. DS: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story PSP: Final Fantasy 4: The Complete Collection Wii: Xenoblade XBox 360: Dark Souls. If that dosen't count, then Tales of Vesperia. PS3: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 3DS: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker PSVita: Persona 4 Golden Wii U: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate PS4: YS VIII XBone: Dark Souls 3. If that doesn't count, then Nier: Automata. Switch: Xenoblade 3 PS5: Elden Ring (so far) XBox Series X: Elden Ring (so far)

The SNES, PS2, and PSP had so many great JRPGs that it's hard to pick one as my favorite

Radiant Historia!!!!! Though I must admit that my love for that game starts with me finding it from Googling "Games similar to Chrono Trigger".. That game rocks! Too bad just like the Chrono Series, no continuation of the game exists huh?

I would love to know the name of the musics that is in the background of the video

I know it's not the hill to die on for most people, but I feel strongly that Ogre Battle 64 is a better game than Paper Mario. As a kid growing up that was desperate for my 64 to get any real RPG action, I had to play games on my friend's PS1 to get a fix. That was until Ogre Battle 64 came out later in its life, and it held my attention through multiple playthrough's & for many more hours than Paper Mario. Really wish we'd get a modern remaster of it one of these days now that Tactics Ogre got one. Side Note: Baten Katios somehow ended up being my favorite GC RPG, with Skies of Arcadia Legends a close #2. I enjoyed Tales of Symphonia, but got bored a little ways in to the 2nd disc & never finished it 😅

I'm having a brain fart: What's the song that's playing in the background during the Playstation segment? I got it: Pain the Universe from Legend of Mana.

I also loved Devil Survivor Overclocked

Devil survivor is my second favorite Atlus Rpg of all time but my first is SMT 4 so i guess i have that say devil survivor is my second favorite 3ds rpg.

Alot of the consoles i never owned, i did own both Panzer Dragoon Saga and Dragonforce on the Sega Saturn and beat both, i'd agree with the consesus with Panzer Dragoon Saga. Dreamcast is Phantasy Star Online. 360 my personal favourite is Eternal Sonata then a close second Lost Odyssey. I have beaten Final Fantasy VII a port of the original on the Xbox One which i really enjoyed. Ironically more recently i beat Phantasy Star II on the Series X which is on a Sega compilation of games that was released on the 360/Xbox One. I'm currently going through Ys Origin for a 3rd time with the unlockable character but have only just started the play through..

I really loved Vandal Hearts II. I played it in mid 2000s. S-RPG wasn't my favorite until i played VHII. It's just recently that i found out that many gamers disliked the gameplay mechanic.

I’m really excited for the Final Fantasy pixel remaster collection for the Switch!!!

For picking Radiant Historia as favorite, I have to give this video a like. :3 It's such a wonderful game, I wish it was more of a commercial success. :(

The World Ends with You is fantastic… Favorite game of all time probably…

Nice picks, very surprised with golden sun for the GBA not being a favorite by mayorities or you

I can think of 3 left in Japan JRPGs that had a very legitimate shot at being the best in their console: GBA: Mother 3 DS: Ni No Kuni 3DS: Dragon Quest XI I know people won’t care about the last 2 because there is a better home console version of them, but imagine if there wasn’t. Both are very ambitious. If anyone thinks of more let me know.

I'm completely there with you with placing Fire Emblem above all others, especially GBA FE8 due to the vast and amazing rom hacking scene, there are like 15-20 finished full hacks and honestly 8/10 of them beats the originals in every single way. 20 years of dedicated fan scene made them completely master it, adding tons of quality of life features, skills, branching paths and so on. I ealsy have over 2k hours in those games as I used to work in a place where I was able to get away with playing those hacks for 4-5h every single day so I finished many of them couple times each lol. Hugelly reccomended. My only gripe with your take is not separating sRPG from jRPG, for me at least it's completely different genre of a game. They have nothing in common really. Also Devil Survivor is indeed top tier ds/3ds game, but again... sRPG! (and this is my top 3 favourite game genres. Sorry but I will die on this hill)

I'm just here for the way he says "Pockymon"

Have you played The Vagrant? It's called Sword of the Vagrant on console but it's super cheap and it's like someone played Odin Sphere and then went and made their own.

I bought a Sega Saturn in 2013 & put in a mod chip so I could played burned discs and Japanese games. The system has some great JRPG’s! “Dragon Force I & II”, “Albert Odyssey”, “Shining the Holy Ark”, and I definitely think Erick should check out all three scenarios of “Shining Force III” since he likes the series and SRPG’s. (Btw, we should pressure Sega to bring back “Shining Force” as an SRPG. With the success of “Fire Emblem” and “Triangle Strategy” among others it would be awesome to see a modern “SF” game).

Lost Odyssey needs a remake, it is so good. Ys 8 and 9 are great as well.

Devil Survivor Overclocked must be my fav on the 3DS as well

I couldn't choose "the best RPG" on any system. Chrono Trigger, FF6, Super Mario RPG and a few others are so close for me, so that it changes almost daily, which I prefer. As for the list...great list and I love every of the alternative picks, but I personaly consider games like Fire Emblem a different genre than FF. But this is just my opinion.