Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It would be hard to name a series that has consistently had a higher standard of games than the Xeno series, and this is largely why it’s one of my favorite gaming series of all time.
Xenoblade Chronicles X was originally released in 2010, as a unrelated sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles. That game was my favorite game on the Wii, so naturally, I had huge expectations for the sequel on the Wii U.
While very different from its predecessor and the other titles in the Xenoblade series, it did not disappoint, and easily took the title of my favorite RPG on the Wii U console.
This game is great, and this review is going to dive deep into why you should give it a go!
A review code for this game was provided by Nintendo.
💬 I'd also 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
01:35 - Remaster Additions
02:57 - Story / Characters
05:50 - Exploration
08:05 - Presentaiton: Graphics / Audio
09:29 - Combat
11:41 - Extra Content
12:46 - RPG Mechanics
13:45 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Original Release Date: December 4, 2015
Definitive Edition Remaster Release Date: March 20, 2025
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Reviewed on: Switch
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
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
It would be hard to name a series that has consistently had a higher standard of games than the Xeno series, and this is largely why it’s one of my favorite gaming series of all time.
Xenoblade Chronicles X was originally released in 2010, as a unrelated sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles. That game was my favorite game on the Wii, so naturally, I had huge expectations for the sequel on the Wii U.
While very different from its predecessor and the other titles in the Xenoblade series, it did not disappoint, and easily took the title of my favorite RPG on the Wii U console.
This game is great, and this review is going to dive deep into why you should give it a go!
A review code for this game was provided by Nintendo.
💬 I'd also 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
01:35 - Remaster Additions
02:57 - Story / Characters
05:50 - Exploration
08:05 - Presentaiton: Graphics / Audio
09:29 - Combat
11:41 - Extra Content
12:46 - RPG Mechanics
13:45 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Original Release Date: December 4, 2015
Definitive Edition Remaster Release Date: March 20, 2025
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Reviewed on: Switch
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
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
![Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - Review [A very UNIQUE JRPG experience]
Valkyrie Profile was released for the PS1 in North America in the year 2000, and I would say it was about the 10th RPG that I played. It was not what I expected. Back then, developers Tri-Ace, gave us something completely different to the traditional RPG, and little ol’ me didn’t really understand what the hell I was doing.
Fast forward 20 years, and I remembered close to nothing about it, so, this playthrough of the recent PS5 port (Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth), was more or less a new experience for me.
What do you think about Valkyrie Profile? When did you first play the game? Let me know in the comments below.
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.: Game details:.
Release Date: Aug, 2000 (NA)
Platforms: PS1, PSP, Andriod, iOS, PS4, PS5
Reviewed on: PS5
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Tri-Ace, Tose, FINE Co.
Publisher: Enix, Square Enix
#valkyrieprofile #JRPG #triace Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - Review [A very UNIQUE JRPG experience]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pOOUOSl3Vrw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 94: Star Ocean IV: The Last Hope] #starocean #jrpg #gaming
Top 100 JRPGs of all time! Number 94: Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope
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 Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 94: Star Ocean IV: The Last Hope] #starocean #jrpg #gaming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pS7JYM3c5Vo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Nintendo Direct RPGs [Recap and Thoughts]
So, it’s been about a year and a half since Nintendo had their last Nintendo Direct event. Yesterdays 50 minute presentation gave us a look at quite a few new RPGs and ports on the horizon, so I thought it would be a good idea to make a short video, recapping these RPGs, and giving my thoughts about what we have to look forward to.
What were your thoughts on this Nintendo Direct? Are you happy with what we saw, or were expecting a little big more, let me know in the comments.
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Games covered in this video:
Super Smash Brothers - Pyra Mythra
Legend of Mana Remaster - Switch
Saga Frontier Remaster
Monster Hunter Rise
Project Triangle Strategy - 2DHD - Octopath Traveler - FF Tactics lookalike)
Hades - Physical release
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 - Switch
Skyward Sword - Remaster
Bravely Default 2 Nintendo Direct RPGs [Recap and Thoughts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pgzCQ9DpR38/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails - Review [Spoiler Free] (Switch, PS4, PC)
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails! This one was first released all the way back in 2012, as a PSP exclusive, and like many great JRPGs, it never left Japan. That is, until now , with the Legend of Nayuta HD remaster available on PS4, Switch and PC!
If you haven’t heard of this game before, you’re probably wondering. Does it have anything to do with the Trails series that we all know and love? Short answer, no. Nayuta is a spinoff, that doesn’t even take place in Zemuria, so there’s absolutely no requirement to have played any of the other trails game.
So, the question remains, is Legend of Nayuta worth playing? And does is have the magic of the other games in this epic series? Watch and find out.
💬 Also, Id love to know what thought about Boundless Trails, or if you plan on playing it in the future, so let me know in the comments below.
📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:39 - Presentation (Visuals Graphics Music Audio)
03:04 - Story
04:34 - Gameplay
07:11 - Combat
09:42 - Other mechanics
12:11 - Conclusion
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#jrpg #legendofnayuta #trailsofcoldsteel #nihonfalcom #actionrpg #thelegendofheroes
🎮 Game details 🎮
Release Date: September 19, 2023 (PSP: 2012)
Platforms: PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Reviewed on: Switch
Sub-genre: Action RPG
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails - Review [Spoiler Free] (Switch, PS4, PC)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pnF1xnKezqw/mqdefault.jpg)
![Trails Beyond the Horizon - Limited Edition Unboxing! [Switch 2]
Hey everyone! Today I have another unboxing video for you all. I will be unboxing the Limited Edition version of Trails Beyond the Horizon, which has recently been released for the Switch, Switch 2, PS4 and PS5.
A HUGE thank you goes to NIS America for sending this to me.
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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 Trails Beyond the Horizon - Limited Edition Unboxing! [Switch 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qUUKas18iqE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 89: Phantasy Star IV] #phantasystar #jrpg #gaming
Top 100 JRPGs of all time! Number 89: Phantasy Star IV
#phantasystar #jrpg #gaming
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 Top 100 JRPGs of all time! [Number 89: Phantasy Star IV] #phantasystar #jrpg #gaming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rc89GjOLUfg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Review [Best Pokémon game ever?] (Switch)
30 odd years ago, I had my first experience with Pokemon Red. I was hooked. Seeing my favorite TV show in game form was absolutely mind blowing. This game was revolutionary, and the start of one of video game historys most successful franchises. Since then, nothing has really changed, but after 30 years, the evolution that I’ve been craving, has finally happened.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus finally changes up the formula, and has reignited my love for the series. Catching Pokémon has never been such an addictive experience, and this is one JRPG you should definitely look out for.
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.: Game details:.
Release Date: Jan, 2022
Platforms: Switch
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
#Pokemon #Arceus #JRPG Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Review [Best Pokémon game ever?] (Switch)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rebfD9oVp-0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin - Review [RPG of the Year Contender?] (Switch, PC)
I’ve been slaying monster with over-sized swords since 2002, so the thought of befriending these giant creatures and having them fight alongside me, took a little while to adjust to... but once it did, I couldn’t get enough of breeding, training and riding on the ferocious beasts that I’ve been familiar with for the past 20 odd years.
Monster Hunter Stories is a spinoff series of Capcoms hugely popular Monster Hunter series. The latest in this sub-series, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, is a turn based JRPG with a self-contained story, so it’s not necessary to have played the first Monster Hunter Stories game on the 3DS.
To put it simply, Wings of Ruin is what happens when you breed a Pokemon game with a regular Monster Hunter title. Whether or not you’re into the core Monster Hunter titles, Wings of Ruin is a quality JRPG that you should definitely consider playing.
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.: Game details:.
Release Date: 25 June, 2021
Platforms: Switch, PC
Reviewed on: Switch
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
#MonsterHunter #MonsterHunterStories #MHS2 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin - Review [RPG of the Year Contender?] (Switch, PC)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tFGDYelrX0c/mqdefault.jpg)
![Trails Beyond the Horizon - Review [A Step Forward!]
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📕 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Ad
02:02 - Story
04:16 - Combat
06:06 - Content, RPG Mechanics
07:18 - Conclusion
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🎮 Game details 🎮
Release Date: January 23, 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo, Switch 2
Reviewed on: Switch 2
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
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 Trails Beyond the Horizon - Review [A Step Forward!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tQPOlTUeQkY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Penny Blood - What I want to see! [Shadow Hearts Spiritual Successor]
Crowdfunding has been around for a while, but it’s only been recently that some of my favorite, seemingly dead, RPG series, are getting the revivals they deserve. And yeah, I know that these titles I speak of, such as Eiyuden Chronicle, are not pure sequels, but instead spiritual successors. This means that they have the same core development team, and will contain many of the mechanics that we have come to love, from the original series.
The most recent revival is the double Kickstarter campaign for Armed Fantasia, which will be a spiritual successor to the much loved Wild Arms series, and Penny Blood, a spiritual successor to Shadow Hearts.
This video is going to look into what I want to see in Penny Blood! We are just over the halfway point of the kickstart starter campaign, and while the initial goal was funded in no time at all, there are still loads of achievable stretch goals that will make the game even better! If you like the look of what you see, then please back this project, in whatever way you can.
Also, what do you want to see from Penny Blood? Let me know in the comments below.
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![Tales of Arise - Review [Best Tales Game Ever?]
How has it been nearly 5 whole years since the last Tales title, Berseria? Thats far too long for a series that is easily up there as one of my favorite JRPG series of all time. This series is the gift that keeps on giving, which is why I have been so excited to get my hands on Tales of Arise!
Developed by Bandai Namco, Arise was designed with the aim to evolve the Tales franchise formula, and this evolution is clear, most notably in the visual style. But the visuals aren’t the only thing that has evolved. Tales of Arise does quite a few things differently, for the better, while still feeling like a Tales game should.
So, how does Tales of Arise compare to the rest? Was it worth the wait? Watch this review to find out!
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.: Game details:.
Release Date: August, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows PC
Reviewed on: PS5
Sub-genre: JRPG
Developer: BANDAI NAMCO,
Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO
#TalesOfArise #JRPG #Tales Tales of Arise - Review [Best Tales Game Ever?]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ut_EjuWRzFw/mqdefault.jpg)