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IKINAGAMES certainly aren’t the biggest household name, only having released a few other titles of varying genres, since the studio was established in 2011.
With their latest title, Starbites, the team specifically wanted to evoke the golden age of Japanese console games, a period known for experimentation, diverse settings, and rich world building.
And this is exactly what you’re getting from Starbites, as it looks, feels and plays like a modern JRPG but from the PS2 era.
What this means is that we have a solid, yet simple JRPG experience, with some great ideas, but never tries to reinvent the wheel.
I know that that there are some people out there who love this kind of the experience, and if that’s you, then starbites is definitely worth a look.
💬 Also, I'd love to know what thought about the game, or if you plan on playing it in the future, so let me know in the comments below.
📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Presentation
01:59 - Story
03:23 - Exploration
05:13 - Story
07:02 - RPG Mechanics
07:55 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Release Date: 16 October 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
Reviewed on: PS5
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: IKINA GAMES, Ikina Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher: NIS America, Nippon Ichi Software
Other games and series covered on this channel:
#finalfantasy #shadowhearts #dragonquest #xenogears #xenosaga #xenoblade #suikoden #persona #chronotrigger #nier #kingdomhearts #megamitensei #wildarms #ys #talesof #trailsofcoldsteel #vagrantstory #chronocross #pokemon #lunar #skiesofarcadia #trialsofmana #grandia #earthbound #phantasystar #ninokuni #baldursgate3 #breathoffire #starocean #atelier #xeno #valkyriachronicles #arcthelad #fireemblem
IKINAGAMES certainly aren’t the biggest household name, only having released a few other titles of varying genres, since the studio was established in 2011.
With their latest title, Starbites, the team specifically wanted to evoke the golden age of Japanese console games, a period known for experimentation, diverse settings, and rich world building.
And this is exactly what you’re getting from Starbites, as it looks, feels and plays like a modern JRPG but from the PS2 era.
What this means is that we have a solid, yet simple JRPG experience, with some great ideas, but never tries to reinvent the wheel.
I know that that there are some people out there who love this kind of the experience, and if that’s you, then starbites is definitely worth a look.
💬 Also, I'd love to know what thought about the game, or if you plan on playing it in the future, so let me know in the comments below.
📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Presentation
01:59 - Story
03:23 - Exploration
05:13 - Story
07:02 - RPG Mechanics
07:55 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Release Date: 16 October 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
Reviewed on: PS5
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: IKINA GAMES, Ikina Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher: NIS America, Nippon Ichi Software
Other games and series covered on this channel:
#finalfantasy #shadowhearts #dragonquest #xenogears #xenosaga #xenoblade #suikoden #persona #chronotrigger #nier #kingdomhearts #megamitensei #wildarms #ys #talesof #trailsofcoldsteel #vagrantstory #chronocross #pokemon #lunar #skiesofarcadia #trialsofmana #grandia #earthbound #phantasystar #ninokuni #baldursgate3 #breathoffire #starocean #atelier #xeno #valkyriachronicles #arcthelad #fireemblem
![Starbites Review - An Unknown Sci-Fi JRPG [PS5, Switch 2, PC, Xbox XS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AAN1D7_Cg0U/mqdefault.jpg "Starbites Review - An Unknown Sci-Fi JRPG [PS5, Switch 2, PC, Xbox XS]
IKINAGAMES certainly aren’t the biggest household name, only having released a few other titles of varying genres, since the studio was established in 2011.
With their latest title, Starbites, the team specifically wanted to evoke the golden age of Japanese console games, a period known for experimentation, diverse settings, and rich world building.
And this is exactly what you’re getting from Starbites, as it looks, feels and plays like a modern JRPG but from the PS2 era.
What this means is that we have a solid, yet simple JRPG experience, with some great ideas, but never tries to reinvent the wheel.
I know that that there are some people out there who love this kind of the experience, and if that’s you, then starbites is definitely worth a look.
💬 Also, Id love to know what thought about the game, or if you plan on playing it in the future, so let me know in the comments below.
📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Presentation
01:59 - Story
03:23 - Exploration
05:13 - Story
07:02 - RPG Mechanics
07:55 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Release Date: 16 October 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
Reviewed on: PS5
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: IKINA GAMES, Ikina Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher: NIS America, Nippon Ichi Software
Other games and series covered on this channel:
#finalfantasy #shadowhearts #dragonquest #xenogears #xenosaga #xenoblade #suikoden #persona #chronotrigger #nier #kingdomhearts #megamitensei #wildarms #ys #talesof #trailsofcoldsteel #vagrantstory #chronocross #pokemon #lunar #skiesofarcadia #trialsofmana #grandia #earthbound #phantasystar #ninokuni #baldursgate3 #breathoffire #starocean #atelier #xeno #valkyriachronicles #arcthelad #fireemblem")
![Top 100 Best JRPGs OF ALL TIME! [61 - 70]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ACOe7konhh4/mqdefault.jpg "Top 100 Best JRPGs OF ALL TIME! [61 - 70]
Alrighty! We are back again with the next 10 titles in my top 100 JRPGs of all time. This time, we’re starting at number 70 and counting down to 61.
If you missed the other videos, you can check it out in the details below.
And once again, this is just my personal list, and it will be a lot different to yours, so let me know what your thoughts are in the comments below.
💬Is something too high? Is something too low? I would love to hear what you think. 💬
📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Number 70
03:26 - Number 69
05:24 - Number 68
07:53 - Number 67
09:46 - Number 66
11:53 - Number 65
13:40 - Number 64
16:10 - Number 63
18:03 - Number 62
20:26 - Number 61
Links to the entire Top 100 Series:
100 - 91: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG8d3fEK9Cw
90 - 81: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gf72NoeeNM
80 - 71: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhhGOKMGcRs
70 - 61: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACOe7konhh4
60 - 51: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuQv3xVbGkc
50 - 41: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozRISDzBuuk
40 - 31: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZGFP8rqD1c
30 - 21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb77NuhfctE
20 - 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2ooOMZ5pX4
10 - 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v AqL0sHByt8
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Other games and series covered on this channel:
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Games on this 100 list (out of order): Lufia 2 Rise of the Sinistrals, Moon, Final Fantasy XIII XIII-2 Lightning Returns Trilogy, Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Kingdom Hearts 1, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope, Phantasy Star IV, Lunar: Silver Star Story, Lunar: Eternal Blue Complete, Final Fantasy XII, Resonance of Fate, Tales of Graces, Final Fantasy 1, Final Fantasy X-2, Alliance Alive, Persona 3, Triangle Strategy, Star Ocean 6: The Divine Force, Baten Kaitos, Wild Arms 3, Fire Emblem Engage, Trials of Mana Remake, Vagrant Story, Brave Fencer Musashi, Final Fantasy V 5, Scarlet Nexus, Shadow Hearts, Arc the Lad Twilight of the Spirits, Bravely Default 2, Final Fantasy IV, Super Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars, Breath of Fire 5 Dragon Quarter, Dark Cloud 2, Digital Devil Saga, The World Ends With You, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Ys IX Monstrum Nox, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Live a Live.")
![13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Review [The BEST storytelling Ive seen in a LONG time]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AmsEnYk_FjU/mqdefault.jpg "13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Review [The BEST storytelling Ive seen in a LONG time]
13 Sentinels, Aegis rim, is the latest game developed my Vanillaware. While this development studio isn’t as big, or as well-known as many others out there, they have a pretty good track record, such as with the critically acclaimed Odin Sphere and Dragon’s Crown. And this is probably the first thing that blew me away about 13 Sentinels; that is, the unique, absolutely stunning visuals that are common with these other Vanillaware titles.
But, the thing that sold it to me was the nomination for ‘Best Narrative’ at the Game Awards, and the fact that it’s of the Sci-Fi genre. To put it simply, 13 Sentinels is absolutely, without a doubt, worthy of that nomination. The story is not only brilliant, but the way in which it’s told is so unique and perfect, that I’m a little surprised it didn’t take out the top prize for the category.
If you’re into deep, complex stories, with some fun, strategic combat and RPG mechanics, then add 13 Sentinels to your must play list.
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.: Game details:.
Release Date: September 22, 2020
Platforms: Playstation 4
Genre: Adventure, Real Time Strategy
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Atlus, Sega
#13Sentinels #AegisRim #GOTY")
![Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries Review (English) [Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AsirpKQLFHU/mqdefault.jpg "Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries Review (English) [Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki]
Gensō Suikoden: Woven Web of the Centuries or Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki, The final Suikoden Game. Released in 2012 for the PSP, Woven Web of the Centuries is a spinoff title to our beloved Suikoden series. This means that it is completely separate to the world, characters and the lore of the mainline Suikoden games. This is a crying shame since it’s the previously established world, characters and the lore is my favorite thing about the series. This game isnt Suikoden VI 6 but its still worth playing!
Now, the Woven Web may have been released over 10 years ago, but it was a Japanese exclusive that never left the country. In fact, it still hasn’t. It was only in 2021 that a dedicated group of fans, known as Twisted Phoenix, translated the entire game for us to enjoy. A massive shout out goes to them, for all their hard work, and the great job they did in making this game, finally playable.
So, is the final Genso Suikoden game, Woven Web of the Centuries, worth playing, despite it only being a spinoff? Let’s find out!
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.: Genso Suikoden: The Woven Web of a Century Game details:.
Release Date: Feb, 2012
Platforms: PSP
Reviewed on: PSP (Emulator)
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Konami, GAE
Publisher: Konami
#Suikoden #eiyudenchronicle #jrpg")
![Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 93: Granblue Fantasy: Relink] #granbluefantasy #jrpg #gaming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B3RJ8uYaG6U/mqdefault.jpg "Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 93: Granblue Fantasy: Relink] #granbluefantasy #jrpg #gaming
Top 100 JRPGs of all time! Number 93: Granblue Fantasy: Relink
The JRPG genre has been evolving for around 40 years now. It has seen its share of ups and downs, but right now, its arguably in the best place that it has ever been. Since the early 80s, we’ve seen the releases of 1000s of JRPGs, or JRPG style titles, from hundreds of different developers, but it goes without saying that not all of them are created equally.
This series is going to look at the very best JRPGs ever made, or at least, my favorite. This is my personal top 100 JRPGs of all time! I’m certain my top 100 will be different to yours, so let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Is something too high? Is something too low, what do you think? 💬
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#finalfantasy #shadowhearts #dragonquest #xenogears #xenosaga #xenoblade #suikoden #persona #chronotrigger #nier #kingdomhearts #megamitensei #wildarms #ys #talesof #trailsofcoldsteel #vagrantstory #chronocross #pokemon #lunar #skiesofarcadia #trialsofmana #grandia #earthbound #phantasystar #ninokuni #baldursgate3 #breathoffire #starocean #atelier #xeno #valkyriachronicles #arcthelad #fireemblem")
![Ao No Kiseki (Trails to Azure) English Review [One of the BEST Trails games so far]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B8-rahJs6Xg/mqdefault.jpg "Ao No Kiseki (Trails to Azure) English Review [One of the BEST Trails games so far]
Ao No Kiseki (Trails to Azure) English Review [One of the BEST Trails games so far]")
![History of RPGs [1980s]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B_yW9fEt0Jc/mqdefault.jpg "History of RPGs [1980s]
RPGs have been around for a long time, but how were they created? What is their origin? This series is going to look at how the Role Playing Game genre was formed. Were going to look at the people and games that influenced the genre, starting in the 1970s up until today.
This 1980s episode is the second in the series, so if you haven’t seen the History of RPGs 1970s video, you may want to check that out first. It examines the very first RPGs ever made, and how they set the foundation for generations of RPGs to follow. Check out the link below.
This is only part in the series. If you liked this, make sure you sub for History of RPGs 90s, coming soon.
History of RPGs 1970s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIZVbcq124U
#history #rpgs #1980s
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Some of the titles were going to look at include Wizardry and Ultima on the Apple II, Wibarm. Dragon Quest from Enix, Final Fantasy from Squaresoft, Ys, Hydlide, Dragon and Princess, Seduction of the Condominium Wives, Dungeon from Koei, Black Onyx, Heart of Fantasy, Dragon Slayer and Dragon Slayer II Xanadu from Nihon Falcom, Zelda, Digital Devil Story Megami Tensei and Phantasy star (Sega Master System). Most of these titles were on the PC-8801 (PC 88), Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System).")
