5 Most DISAPPOINTING JRPGs of 2023

2023 was a historically great year for video games! But there were also a lot of BAD and disappointing games. In this video I'll share my 5 most disappointing JRPGs of 2023.

What games let you down in 2023? Drop a comment and let me know!

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[TotallyTubularJonathan]

Man really am surprised with how many people were disappointed by ff16 one of my favorite games of the year for sure! Such a beautiful story

[purplestardust]

I feel so seen by FF16 criticism. I loved playing the game but the ending of the story left such a sour taste in my mouth. Plus I found quest rewards so frustrating like I always had all this extra loot with nothing to do with it lol.

[alexterieur]

the games we didnt enjoy make us appreciate the ones we do even more ! everything has its place in the gaming market and there is something for everyone !

[lain]

IMO the roguelike design in LOOP8 isn't the biggest problem because you can save scum and the game is also pretty easy. The problem is that it is repetitive even without it.

[AlexanderArts]

Yeah, I agree with you on FF16 - I'm not sure I was AS disappointed as you, but I agreed with all your points. My biggest disappointment was that the really well done early story hooks were either reverted or abandoned. By the end, everything became pretty simple and cliché. I think the reason I still ended up with an overall positive experience was because I found the cast pretty likable. I had a similar experience with FF15, it was a mess, but I liked the characters enough to enjoy the game overall.

And also, as you said, the FF7 Remake games seem to be doing everything right that FF15 and 16 messed up, so I hope they follow that trend with FF17 in a few years.

[adammoynihan]

I played Trinity Trigger and Mato Anomalies at launch and I lasted about two hours in both before I gave up and I was shocked that I heard recommendations online of both around release.

[Lucask]

IGN has said God of War Ragnarok was more of an RPG than FF16. Sadly, I completely agree with them

[ricardobelmont]

It really bugged me why I was so so on 16. This was the first time in a game I wasn't excited to open a chest, explore or get a quest reward.

[Wynntersenk]

I really didn’t like ff16 at all, but it is down to personal taste, and that’s ok if others like it, even if I don’t.

[argylega]

I felt like I was being gaslit by all the articles and videos last year telling me how FF16 felt like a "real" FF. No, no it didn't. They would have been better off making that game a new franchise.

[SirKupoNut]

Totally agree, FFXVI was a fun game but I'll never play it again as frankly combat got very dull, the story was a retelling of Shadowbringers and its not a JRPG in any way shape or form

[rooster]

I adore Final Fantasy 16, however I can admit that as a jrpg it's really lacking in a lot of areas, especially classic FF shit like a party, character building and progression, world and quest design, etc. But I don't think it's disappointing at all, it's simply a different idea that doesn't cater to all the old heads who want every single Final Fantasy to be like all the pre 7 ones

[cam]

Final Devil May Cry Fantasy XVI. Wasn't for me.

[michaelconnell]

One reason I think some people are let down by FF16, and I say this as an observation and not excuse or defense, is those going in because they enjoyed FF14 and it’s being made by folks from the same team didn’t know it’s being made by the B squad of that team. It doesn’t have the same writer so it doesn’t have near the story quality of Heavensward or ShadowBringers (or even Stormblood).

[greggski]

New Assassin's Creed games have more RPG in them than FF16.

[creekandseminole]

Out of this list I think Mato Anomalies is on the fence for actually being better than bad. I feel like it'll become a cult favorite later on from now.

[yochrisnelson]

You know what did NOT disappoint? All of your videos this year! So happy I found this channel, every video is truly a treat. Happy New Year, Mr. Shelf! 🎉

[alterego]

100% agree with Trinity Trigger. Best thing about that game is the Physical Version. Comes with a game guide an the box art is cool.

[Shinky]

Just hearing the words 'infinity strash' frustrates me. I was super excited about the game, so excited that I imported a physical copy. Only to pop it in and feel personally attacked. I'm a HUGE dragon quest fan, and I just couldn't couldn't enjoy it. I agree that you are better just watching the anime.

[mgsxmike]

Yeah FF16 was pretty disappointing. Ultima and Barnabas were just boring villains and thank you for mentioning that you can barely call FF16 an RPG.