THE TOP 50 BEST RPGS OF ALL TIME - Happy Console Gamer

Johnny picks his top 50 best console RPGS of all time!
From Sega Master System, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5, NES, SNES, N64, GAMECUBE, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox series X to modern consoles.

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[paulmillcamp]

A 75 minute HCG video?! I am absolutely going to love watching this, thanks Johnny!

[gggtvjason]

This video definitely took a lot of work, I'm sure. Really appreciate your love for rpgs and just video games in general. I had my notebook out, making sure I wrote down anything that needs to be added to my list. Thank you for doing what you do!

[peterhoniotes]

This will be one of those classic videos I'll just revisit and have in the background while I'm working.

[burchbear]

So glad Legend of Dragoon was on your list. Fantastic list btw. I can’t wait to try the ones I haven’t played before after this video

[wil]

What an absolute treat it is to take a break from a chaotic work week to relive a bit of my childhood and reminisce about the past. Thank you, Johnny, for giving me something to look forward to!

[robotpirategary]

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever seen. And it’s really nice to come across folks who are just as passionate about these kind of games as I am.

[Neon]

Golden sun on the GBA is one of my fav RPGS of all time.

[Doug_MacArthur]

Since you asked, Paper Mario the Thousand Year Door comes to my mind as my favorite RPG that unfortunately wasn't featured on this list but I completely understand. Everyone has their own taste and preferences and it was a joy and pleasure to see and listen to yours Johnny.

[the_sane_and_logical_hooligan]

I remember buying Phantasy Star IV with my dad in the early 90s. It cost $99 at Toys R Us (in the states). Insane prices for 1993, but remember my dad mentioning it had a bunch of special chips, and was HUGE game.

[ILoveJamesFelt]

There is not a single frame you could show from Chrono Trigger that won't bring joy to anyone who has played Chrono Trigger. That game truly was a masterpiece.

[juddwatson]

I’ve got to say-I grew up during the N64 and GameCube era of video games. Then, school and life got in the way a bit. But starting again with the switch, I have developed that love for video games again. In recent years, I have discovered older games like Super Metroid, Earthbound, Mario RPG, the Castlevania series, A Link to the Past, Super Mario World, and Street Fighter 2.

I’ve also played some newer titles like Triangle Strategy, Dragon Quest 11, Metroid Dread, Mario Odyssey, Mario Wonder, and Hallow Knight.

This channel has introduced to many of the titles mentioned above. So I’m always stoked to hear your opinion on games you love!

[ChAoS]

Legend of Legaia is my all time favorite RPG. The fighting mechanics and combos were so awesome. The narrative of humans being corrupted by the mist and becoming monsters is prescient, especially in this day and age.

[BVazz]

I only found this channel about a year ago but I think it’s become my favorite gaming channel on YouTube. You’re such a genuine guy

[dannyvalentine]

I’ll say Johnny you’re channel is the reason I found a love for RPG’s
Whether you're talking about playing Phantasy Star for the first time or discussing your love for an obscure series, it’s always a pleasure to hear about whatever topic you discuss
Hearing your passion for this specific genre opened my eyes to a world of games I never knew existed when I was younger.

[capn_capacitor]

So glad this is the mysterious project you were working on. I don’t think there’s a better person qualified to talk about the top RPG’s over the decades!

[landusrigsby]

This was an amazing video. Excellent work on this, Johnny. All 50 of your picks were solid ones and I know that even the ones I have not played were still considered great games. It was a longer video but it could have been much longer and still held my interest.

For my Top 50, I would include Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Persona 4 Golden, Final Fantasy Tactics, the Mass Effect Trilogy, The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel saga, Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Dragon Age Origins, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If Castlevania: Symphony of the Night were to be considered an RPG, I would include that game as well.

[sharebear]

You could dang near make an entire top 50 list with the ps1/ps2 alone

[strategicinsomniac]

So much respect you mentioned every single game I loved playing, growing up. Even Grandia 2. I used video games to escape the abuse and hard times that jrpgs and rpg games have taken me away from. Legend of dragoon needs a remaster and a sequel, as it holds a special place in my heart.

[Delfly]

Lufia 2 & Vagrant Story are highly underrated and never mentioned anywhere. Secret of Evermore is definitely a hidden gem and I'm so glad he mentioned Legend of Dragoon. It's a fantastic game that definitely needs a remaster

[leoallan]

Breath of fire 3 is my favorite Breath of fire along with part 4, and I'm glad you put in Chrono Cross, it's amazing, great video.