Today I wanted to upload a “fun” video in between reviews.
They may look effortless but trust me, this channel is a lot of work.
Fun work, but work.
So let’s talk about some games I haven’t played, in fact I don’t even own them.
But I’d *like* to.
If you’re not a regular viewer you may not be aware of this dirty little secret but:
I really like RPGs.
So much so, in fact that I hoard them like a greedy RPG-lovin’ dragon.
But I don’t own ALL THE RPGS – not yet.
And so for the pleasure of your eyeballs and ears I now present my personal “5 Most Wanted
Games”.
NUMBER 5: Revengers of Vengence (for the Sega CD) – I
have to confess the dumb title is fifty percent of the reason I want to own this thing.
It’s redundant and silly.
So stupid that it’s hilarious.
Revengers of Vengence.
That’s like saying the Heroics of Heroism.
Or the Soupières of Soup.
But I also want this turdly gem because it’s an RPG – sort of.
Just like it’s sort of a 2d fighter and soft-of a Shoot-em-up.
And there’s nothing that excites me more than a train-wreck of a failed hybrid RPG.
But I also don’t want to pay cash monies for bad games so for now I wait for a good
deal on bad rubbish.
NUMBER 4: Inuyasha: Secret of the Cursed Mask (for the
PlayStation 2) There are certainly more popular PS2 RPGs
I don’t own yet – but they’re also expensive and to be honest what I tend to like on the
PS2 hasn’t always aligned well with what the general populace loved.
So when I see an adorable traditional RPG that isn’t getting much attention I’m
naturally curious about why.
Maybe Inuyasha was written off as licensed-anime crap.
Or maybe most people confuse Secret of the Cursed Mask for that other Inuyasha game.
Whatever the reason my curiosity is piqued and I must experience it for myself.
NUMBER 3: Tingle’s Rosy Rupee Land (for the Nintendo
DS) A Zelda game staring the flamboyantly gay
fairy from WindWaker (only my favoritest 3D Zelda EVER) in a European exclusive.
Words cannot express my desire for this title.
The whole premise is ridiculous and the adventure is absolutely porked with camp humor.
While I’m disappointed that Nintendo didn’t consider this a viable release in the US,
I can begrudgingly understand why.
Tingle is not the most popular character in the Zelda-verse and people of other nations
tend to view Americans as a bunch of intolerant buttholes.
So to atone for our collective bigotry we miss out on the official Zelda title even
weirder than those CDi abominations.
Thanks guys.
NUMBER 2: Dragon Slayer (for the TurboGrafx CD)
Today turn-based 2D RPGs are a dying breed, but they’re perhaps my favorite subgenre
for classic consoles.
This might belay me to be a total dork –surprise– but I find something very relaxing about wandering
in circles and mashing A. I own just about everything that’s been released in English,
so naturally I’ve got to have the one title I don’t.
It also doesn’t hurt that I’m a fan of Falcom’s Legend of Heroes, of which Dragon
Slayer is the first of the series.
And hey, that dated 90’s techno soundtrack and cringey voice over are just begging for
my attention.
NUMBER 1: Harvest Moon (for the Super Nintendo)
Harvest Moon is the only game on my list that I’ve already played but it’s ridiculously
expensive and I refuse to dump $300 into a game with 47 sequels.
But I also love Harvest Moon and I really want it but not enough to sell a kidney so
it’s sitting pretty at the tipy-top of my gaming wishlist.
Also Ann is best wife.
And there you have it.
The 5 RPGs that I, at this very moment, most want to cram into my overburdened shelving
display.
Viewers, which of these games have you played?
Are they under-appreciated classics or am I potentially throwing away good money.
Typty-type-type in the comment section below with your input – I am looking forward to
reading it.
Once again ‘thank you’ for watching DariaPlaysRPGs and remember to stay tuned for more RPG reviews
and relevant discussions.