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Awesome. I don't know why JRPGs insist on being so long when 20 hours can still be an amazing adventure.

lol Every single time an RPG says it’ll take 15-20 hours it takes me 50. (If I enjoy the NPC dialogue. I gotta talk to everyone!) 😅

Like this video and what I do here? Consider supporting me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/davidvinc [0:42] - 1) - Atelier Iris 2 [1:16] - 2) - Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter [1:56] - 3) - Chrono Trigger [2:34] - 4) - Dragon Quest 2 [3:11] - 5) - Final Fantasy [3:50] - 6) - Final Fantasy Legend 1 & 2 [​4:31] - 7) - Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest [5:06] - 8) - Hexyz Force [5:42] - 9) - Phantasy Star 4 [6:22] - 10) - Revelations: The Demon Slayer [7:07] - 11) - Shadow Hearts [7:45] - 12) - Suikoden 1 & 4 [8:24] - 13) - Super Mario RPG [9:06] - 14) - Sword of Hope 1 & 2 [9:47] - 15) - Wild Arms 4

Shadow Hearts is actually the sequel to Koudelka, a horror rpg on the ps1

david, you have great content. lots of the music in the background that u throw in once in a while brings me back nostalgia of the 90s.

Phantasy Star 4, the gem that started my love for RPG games. Good to see it in the list. I'd recommend it as well.

Child of Light... Like a 2D, Grandia-light. Technically not Japanese, but a great experience.

Parasite Eve can be finished in under 10 hours, too.

2:55 "Humph! What?! Not another homosexual..."

Mother 3 and (my personal favourite JRPG) Paper Mario: TTYD can both be beaten in around 20 hours in my experience.

A list i really needed ngl Made me laugh when the bunny girl from Dragon Quest II called you a homosexual.

I'm glad you included Hexyz Force in this list. It's leesr known, but still really good and I feel it deserves more attention. The two main stories can be finished in under 20 hours each. So maybe for the full experience of finishing both it would be around 30 hours or so.

My oldest son is 5y and I read for him every single day. Sometimes I choose a game my kids may enjoy watching me playing instead of watching cartoons. Chrono Trigger, for example: I read everything aloud and make voices and let my son run about the places and even grind a bit by pressing X as he runs into regular battles. Simple and fast RPGs can so become bedtime stories, 1 hour each night, and gaming becomes quality time for parent and child. And then there's the pride of having my little kid recognize CT music and talk about the story and characters!

Wait uh-oh now I need to play all of these which is a combined 300 hours! Nooooo

Yes, a list that speaks to me! As much as I'd love to play RPGs like Persona 5, I look at that 100+ hr playtime and loooong intro and just can't find the heart to start. These RPGs listed are great, and I can't believe that Chrono Trigger was actually so short all along when it felt so long! Maybe all the secrets and endings throw me off, and how it's just paced so well so that there's no filler. I'd throw Vagrant Story in as my recommendation for a great short RPG, though I understand it's pushing the time limit slightly, being about 24 hours on average. Looking forward to the action RPG list!

Glad to see Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter getting some love

I LOVED shadow hearts. I saw it somewhere and put my mind on owning it, but I could never get my hands on it. When I got it I was blown out the water by the atmosphere, the battlesystem, the humour and the story 😀

I love your commentary! Such a hidden gem of a channel 💎

Recently just subscribed to your channel... I'm having a blast watching all your "Lists Videos" and such. Keep it up man. Good stuff.

really good idea for a list. Defo would like more "Best Shorts" of other stuff if you can come up with the ideas for content. Great content as always, quickly becoming my new go to for RPG lists and it's awesome to see that whilst I work my way through your older stuff you're still creating more content! Take care and keep safe!

I've gotten into the Kemco mobile RPG ports over the past few years. While they're very basic in their presentation, they're still really fun and some of them have much better stories than expected. They usually take 15-20 hours.

Just found your channel a couple days ago and been binging it ever since. Absolutely love your channel bro!

Thank you so much for this, I’ve needed a list like this for a while

David: The Original Horror RPG. Koudelka: Am I a joke to you?

Mystic Quest, man my first RPG, it made me fall in love with RPGs, it was a gift; and after that that is all I wanted to pkay

Very useful video. Just discovered your channel the other day and can't get enough!

I appreciate the Dragon Quarter love in the video. I knew the game had been slammed critically but I went in with an open mind. After a few hours I couldn't put it down. Another great video. Thanks for taking my mind off all the craziness going on.

Glad you included the Sword of Hope games. I'm 39 and I still play them from time to time. Excellent list!

This list is awesome! Nice to see Mystic Quest, one of my guilty pleasure, getting some love for once :)

Very unique and interesting countdown video! Quality work as always man!

Amazing list and huge thank you for doing this :). While the older fair is your shtick here, any chance you can update or do a second video on this for say the PS3 and PS4 console's? Just asking as would be nice to be able to acquire some on the more modern console's. We thank you either way :) was a very fun watch here.

Great video and info. Loved to see this turn into a series.

awesome list as always david as i look for rpgs your videos keep coming up and they dont disappoint

Thank you so much for this list david! Extremely useful!

I’ve been using your guide to get through wild arms! It’s very helpful!

Thank you for mentioning Dragon Quarter! That game has the potential to be life changing if you let it

Golden Sun for the gba was a classic that took about 15-20 hours to beat. I remember plying it while in the lobby of the hospital while my grandparents were going through their doc checkups. You see, they were slowly passing away both were in the late 90s, and with each doctor visit, the circle of life only became more evident. I was a teenager at the time, and Golden Sun was a great distraction for me at such a stressful state. Now I am married, kids, job etc, and all the stresses that come long with the average working class life. The simple mobile RPGs like Golden Sun still serve as a nice mental oasis when life gets a little overwhelming. I really appreciate these videos for busy folks, Iv'e seen some great games to research. You have done the public great service!

Glad to see Atelier getting some love! You're the best bro!

I have great memories of playing Revelations TDS before starting high school. I would add to this list Cosmic Star Heroine and Child of Light -- both are excellent short games for the PS4

Thanks for the video! As an RPG streamer, I’m always looking for some shorter games as a break between the gigantic ones!

Imagine my surprise when I logged into my work VPN and loaded up youtube on my other PC just to see this video in my feed. Thanks for putting this list together!

Gotta give a lot of credit for this video man. Didn't find anything that suits me, but the video itself is just the perfectly designed top ten list. Having the timecodes in the comments was huge, and you saying on which platforms the game released directly after the title of the game is also just so useful. I could skip through the whole list, see if I owned the right platform and just continue directly to the next title if not. It boils down to the fact that this is one of the best designed top ten lists video I have come across on youtube. It's so pleasent to use.

subscribed! looking forward to the short and sweet action rpgs!

Nice list!! Was really awesome hearing someone do a mention of Sword of Hope 1 and 2 also. I feel like those two are so rarely mentioned by people. One other NES RPG that would be worth considering as relatively short and quite fun is Destiny of an Emperor. Just my opinion :)

Loving the title of this video; it feels so personal and real

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Great video.. Big balls putting dragon quater in here lol. Love your evermore play through

Great video. Just realised you sound a lot like my favourite RPG voice actor, Liam O'Brien.

Brave Story for PSP was short and way better than expected! It’s based on a manga I think.

For future follow up videos I recommend Earthlock and Battle Chasers Nightwar

I love your channel! Seeing another vid on subscriptions for the day makes my day!

Great idea for a gaming list especially in this genre. RPGs can take so much of your time and in many cases its hard to know how much. This will likely help people make better decisions for those short on time and that value is important.

Great Video!! Thats what I‘m searching for if i have not so much time. Perfect!

The Megaman Battle Network series was always one of my favorite jrpgs, with a fantastic battle system, gorgeous graphics, an iconic soundtrack, and writing that told solid stories.

I've been sharing your channel with my pals, keep up the grind man I enjoy your take

Hey David how is it going? Have you ever played any kemco games in the Google playstore? I wish you would make a review or even a list with your favorite. Thank you!

Atelier Iris 2 has a special place in my JRPG heart. I bought when i was in high school in mid 2000s and made it to final boss but couldnt beat it. So i lend it to a friend, they eventually left to another school but tried to give my game back. Unfortunately I was absent that day so i missed the chance to get it back. A decade later I tell my then boyfriend at the time, this story. So one Valentine's Day we see this game at a gamestop, he instantly gets it for me 💜. I still had my PS2 and memory card many years later, loaded my old file, and cheesed the final boss whoring OP alchemy items to beat it being wiser JRPGamer since then. I still have the 2nd copy my former boyfriend got me and its sentimental value has skyrocketed since then. If ya made this far, thanks for reading :D

Oddly enough, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest wasn't released as Final Fantasy Mystic Quest in Europe. It was named Mystic Quest Legend, since Mystic Quest is Final Fantasy Adventure. Therefore, it's arguable if it counts as a Final Fantasy-game or not. I personally see Final Fantasy VII as the first Final Fantasy-game to be released in Europe.

I always come away from your videos with new games to play! Thanks! For other short recommendations? It’s technically an RPG (made in RPG Maker, but no combat), but very much in the horror genre: Corpse Party for PSP, 3DS, and PC usually wraps up in 10 hours. I think Parasite Eve can be finished in under 20 (I don’t know how much time the optional Chrysler Building would tack onto that if you chose to do it).

Loved the list, great idea! BTW, I'd love to see an "indie edition" too

Super Mario RPG vs. Thousand Year Door? Not gonna lie, that’s a hard one David!

This is such an important and informative video, thank you so much David!

Even so i dont always have the time to play such long games in a few settings. What i just love is the Standby Feature of the PSP, Vita and Switch. You can turn those systems off whenever you want and continue it right there. Even like in the middle of a battle. Sure you can close the DS and 3DS as well to trigger the Standby, but the Battery will drain faster than the other Systems will. Back when i still went to school, i had to travel by Train and Bus. There i used the PSP and DS a lot. And no matter where i was, i could always turn off the System and there was no need to find a Save Spot.

I remember getting stuck in Phantasy Star 4 as a kid, when you had to "Use" the psycho staff on a boss to weaken it. I had no clue that Weapons could be used in the item screen before. Changed my whole understanding of how to play RPG's lol

Great content, thank you! Might be picking up some of your recommendations soon. I'd add DragonView here, for PC/SNES, as a shortish and unique ARPG!

Oh shit, This is a god send for me. I've been following your series trying to find suggestions, but because of work and crap, I keep sorta... spacing out on my adventure. My latest attempt was Dragon Quest VII on 3DS which actually somewhat works despite how insanely long it is. Since it's all divided up in different smaller stories for each island, it's pretty easy to knock out an island in a night or so and continue on at your leisure. I'm actually enjoying it more than I did when I played it a few years ago and got burned out. And it's super high quality, becoming one of my favorite JRPGs ever.

Great video. Perfect title and purpose

Can Phantasy Star IV be played without prior knowledge of the previous games? Is it like final fantasy (i.e. all their own games) or a self-contained story?

I feel like Secret of Mana can be done in about 20 hours too. Love your videos BTW. You always talk about games I've never heard of.

I played the NES version of Dragon Warrior II last year, and was amazed by how good it was. I used a map but no savestates, and took screenshots of some of the NPC dialogue that I thought would be important clues. I'd definitely recommend watching SUMDeaner's speedruns after playing it yourself.

Any chance for the opposite of this list? I want something with a long story like dragonquest 7

David I like your list but how can you not mention the great soundtrack on Dragon quarter?

Shoutout to you for mentioning Dragon Quarter and Suikoden 4. People don't really like these games, but I feel like they're some of the more underrated JRPGs out there.

Lots of great games here as well as some good ones to look out for! Can't wait for the next one!

Oh hey! Good list! Can't wait to get into them! *AS I PLAY PERSONA 4 FOR THE 5TH TIME AND WILL DO 2 MORE PLAYTHROUGHS*

This is great, thanks ! I'm saving this video for when I'll actually have less time to play long game. And now I need to go back to the PC versions of persona 4 and the whole trails series.

this channel seems like a really great community. new sub here

Aaawww the Chrono Trigger music on the background 🎶❤️

Fantastic list! I grew up on Sword of Hope as well. Played it again a couple years ago and it still holds up! Couple notes FF1 and DQ2 are also both on mobile DQ2 is also on the Switch

Hey man, love the channel and you. Great stuff always. It should be criminal for Jrpg fans to not be subscribed to your channel.

The only 2 games on this list I haven't played were the PSP duel story RPG and that alchemist crafting one you said at the beginning. And length or no, all of these are some of the best games I've ever played. Dragon Quarter is my favorite PS2 game. SaGa 2 is my favorite Gameboy game. Chrono Trigger is the best JRPG ever made. Ect. Good list

So many quality games on your list. Very cool to see Sword of Hope listed. Phantasy Star 4 is amazing also. I remember getting stuck on DW2 so many times and restarting it thinking I missed something or skipped something... man that was frustrating.

This was a cool video concept. I like it a lot!

The Last Story (Wii) is also a solid choice. Excellent list bud!

This is a great idea for a list because I, too, am a busy adult and love RPG's, but don't want to spend years of my life playing an epic saga. I'm playing Super Mario RPG right now and love it, and am going to give the others on your list a go, (the ones I haven't already played). I actually have Dragon Warrior VII, and will crack it open someday, but since I know how huge it is, I'm hesitant, but then again, I bought it so I can play it. Thanks for the information!

I loved FF Mystic Quest! Always was surprised it didnt get more attention

Literally this is what I needed in my life. It's so hard to play 70+ hours

We actually got Koudelka on the playstation which is the first game in the Shadow Hearts series. So that would be the first horror RPG in that case lol

Great list David, Probably would have rioted if you didnt include Chrono Trigger, lol. Glad you also included Super Mario RPG and Wild Arms 4. WA4 is probably my favourite in the series also no spoilers for anyone but the ending is a bit bitter sweet too. One correction though Koudelka was one of the first Horror RPGs in the west, also at 12 hours average one I would recommend along with the first Saga Frontier a single scenario could be completed in a afternoon. Not normally one to make a long post but RPGs.

Jade Cocoon for the playstation is also an underrated RPG, which can be finished in about 15hrs..

The whole atelier series 😭😭 and mana Khemia 1+2 are so worth playing and short I can’t believe I forgot about ar tonelico that’s a great short rpg too

Where can you get FF1 for PC?

Always looking forward to your specials

1:56 We got Robo-Rolled

Nice list, I know all of them, exeptfor the Sword of Hope. Another short and awesome RPG is Parasite Eve.

I really, really liked the story of “Hexyz Force”. Definitely a hidden gem.

Great vid David. 25 hours is the sweetspot for me in a great rpg length these days. I can't wait to try Hexyz Force, and I think you've convinced me to give Dragon Quarter a try after all these years. Tbe one I'd recommend is Dragon Ball Z: attack of the Saiyans for the DS. Especially since us adult grew up with Dragon Ball Z, so it's a fun way to re-live the story.

Another great list, that you kept short and sweet, David. The Xenosaga trilogy, if I remember correctly was also comprised of short games, if I remember correctly. I am not sure about 3, but I remember 1 and 2 taking about 15-25 hours each.

There are some good RPGMAKER titles. Here are some of my recommendations: *Lunar Wish* *Everlong* *Laxius Power 1: Random Story* *Aveyond series* (Difficult) *Cassia*