Top 10 Hidden JRPG Gems Super Nintendo (SNES)

There aren't many RPGs for this console like most people think, but I managed to salvage 10 games that aren't as popular as others and they might be worth your time.
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[kilianmunoz]

Terranigma was not unknown at all here in Europe, since it was one of the few RPG's that arrived here. One of the most beloved rpg's here! I still have my physical copy :P
Nice and intresting video!

[vargasmaggot]

Terranigma! You should take the chance and visit Neotokyo early in the game as soon as you get access to the ship. There is a trashcan at the top somewhere that takes you to a hidden secret room with a ghost. It's a bonus content from the developer Quintet that illudes to Illusion of Gaia 2, and how they all are excited about it. As far as I know and read about the development from Tomoyoshi Miyazaki, it was planned as a spiritual successor but very early on they decided on key concepts that had to change. Travel Guides where his inspiration and he wanted to have more time to make the game he didnt had the chance on doing with Illusion of Gaia because of deadlines.

[drakewarnock]

I used to play Secret of the Stars when I was a kid. I've never heard anyone ever mention it before and for a second I thought I imagined the whole thing. It's good to hear someone else played that game too!

[yakushi]

Though I've played everything on this video and I liked literally all of them, these were my favorites:

Drakken is like an ARPG, definitely an early vibes of what most know today as the NamcoBandai "Tales" series.
Spike McFang is like an ARPG as well, something similar towards LoZelda ALinktothePast where you hack slash things.
Robotrek
7th Saga

Thanks for the giving love to these underrated games!

[SBaby]

2:38 - Terranigma IS part of the same series that Illusion of Gaia is part of, but it actually feels more like Soul Blazer, the predecessor to Illusion of Gaia since you're resurrecting the world in both games.

[MaybeeT]

Dude 7th saga is one of my all time favorite games. It's so much fun I still play it to this day.

[jayrobitaille]

I liked Brain Lord and played it to completion a long time ago. Its strength has to be the puzzles. One of my favourite puzzles in the game has a tablet telling you about a secret button you have to push to open a locked door. (SPOILER start It turns out to be the left shift button on the controller that I have seen few games on the SNES actually use SPOILER end). The 7th Saga is probably one of my favourite RPGS on the SNES. I like how the combat has you balance attack and defense rather than the HULK SMASH style tactics most games allow. WARNING: open a chest in a dungeon if you want to die.

[StickCollector]

It's not the Gaia Trilogy, Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma is part of the Soul Blazer Trilogy.

1. Soul Blazer.
2. Illusion of Gaia.
3. Terranigma.

The biggest connections between these three games are actually through secrets in the game.
There are some small easter eggs here and there that "connects" these games, but the secrets in these games gives a great connection between all three games.

And yes, I know the comment is over 1 year old, but just stumbled upon this video :P

[Chrono]

The 7th Saga was my first JRPG ever.
Nice job, keep It up!

[SJSnaps]

Dude you played 7th saga I love that game and nobody ever knows what I’m talkin about 😂. My favorite team was to start with the robot and get the demon guy later. And you are right it is totally addicting

[ChescoYT]

Roboteck looks amazing and totally slept-on during it's era.

[cartoongamermatt]

Another interesting and rather obscure SNES RPG is Paladin's Quest. It has a very unique setting and aesthetic. It has a sequel called Lennus II that is a lot better apparently. It's basically like comparing Lufia I to Lufia II.

[weeknightwarrior]

Brain Lord was a lot of fun. I like how you get to use a bunch of different weapon types with very different styles. Also, you can shield bash enemies which was a first. Great little world with exciting sense of exploration. The dungeon puzzles were challenging and fun, but I think I would have loved to have more towns and wilderness to explore. Should have had a bigger, better sequel!

[JM-wboy]

what a dope list, I played a lot of these already but that Brain Lord looks pretty rad! I love the 7th Saga and Robotrek!!

[thingsiplay]

To me personally Terranigma is nothing hidden about it, as it was one of the few jrpg we got in Germany. We really don't got much jrpg, like no Chrono Trigger and even no Final Fantasy and many others never released in PAL/Germany back then. But we got Terranigma and thats why it got so much attention. I also love this game. Just can't agree on my side for hidden gem, but I know its for you. ;-) Good list.

[prestonholida]

7th Saga is to this day my FAVORITE SNES game I have ever played. FF3 (6), Chrono Trigger, Lufia 2, BoF 1 & 2, all wonderful, but 7th Saga is amazing, and Soulblazer is up there too. Now to find Terranigma and Brainlord because i never heard of them but I like your tastes in games!

[jidion]

the aspect you have to look at with the quintet quadrilogy, because its soul blazer > terranigma > illusion of gaia > granstream saga, is the world building and story telling each game represents

[druidobianco]

Terranigma is a superb game. I got it for present when i was 9, and since english is not my main language i never got past the introductory village 🤣. Years after i got into retro gaming and gosh i loved that title!

[acacian]

"Microwaves and refrigerators", Haha!

[josephoseph]

Super ninja boy was my first rpg for snes. I fell in love with it. The 2player co-op makes it a must play for people with someone to play with, like you said though, I trucked through it alone as a kid and made me fall in love with the genre. The beat em up elements sucked 6 year old me in.