Pete always finds the best in games. He engages with them on their own terms, totally absent prejudice, so he sees things others tend to miss because they aren't on the same wave length as the designers. I love when he makes videos like this because I think we can learn a lot from his perspective
Great comment. Often when Pete Talks about a game i want to pick it up and play it. I agree Pete finds the best in games in a community that often likes to put them down and find fault.
Peteeeeeeeee seeing your uploads puts a smile on my face. Your the first videogame UA-camr I came across ages ago. I don't get to play allot nowadays. But seeing your upload kicks in the nostalgia of good ol' days. Thanks man. And never stop making videos.
I get so enthousiastic for collecting when watching your videos. I love the unedited rambles dude. You inspire collectors like me with your knowledge and I wish you had more content for me to watch!
The old school vibes are great man, I love watching and getting lost in your chill descriptions of the games you're talking about. It'd be awesome to see you show off favorite items of yours from your collection, or just talking about your favorite moments in games you've played.
Thanks for the upload Pete. Living in the uk means your twitch streams often don’t work for me I’m terms of time, so over the moon to see you back on here. Great video, I’m straight on eBay looking up some of these games
I picked up Grandia III tonight and will be on the lookout for a good price on Ephemeral Fantasia too. I would love to see more videos of this style for different systems, possibly a handheld system! Also, I'd love to watch a video on platforming games you recommend picking up before their price jumps up. Thanks, Pete!
Absolutely love this video. I am a big RPG fan and collector and have several hundred from all systems. Please do a video about RPG’s on other systems. Also I would like to see a video, whether it’s by system or not, on some of the most expensive RPG’s to find. Big fan of the channel thank you so much! Keep up the great work bro!
Pete holy shit, Orphen was the game I played a lot when I was younger but forgot the name of after all these years. This is the first time seeing the cover art in so long and it’s bringing back so many memories. You’re the man
I don't usually take peoples recommendations seriously. But with the amount of passion that you speak for some of these underrated titles, I will take a chance. Thanks for the upload!
Lovin the old school vibes here! I'll be checking your videos out alot more since I've discovered how much I love rpg's! Alan d'or, balders gate are two ive always been curious about! I have unlimited saga and clicked this video because I saw it in your game stack!! that was a confusing game for me and I also criticized it after trying to play it!! Great video man!
Hi pete im steadily getting through your newer videos that i missed although im a long time viewer from the uk, ive learnt so many things about video games from you and i think your style of games has definitely influenced my decision on games jrpgs are my absolute favourite i always wanted a game room like yours which i think is very unlikely to happen but im still getting there, i dont have a clue how old i was when i first watched you but im 25 now and it feels so good to watch your new content so ye sorry for rambling but thanks for everything pete ill check out your streams when the time zones work out 😄
Great to see you posting videos on UA-cam again. I have all the games you recommended except for Grandia 3, and totally agree they are great games. Another game that I have fond memories of playing a lot on my PS2 was Disgaea.
Dark Cloud was my childhood, one of the earliest ps2 titles we had when we got ours. Very fun and addictive and approachable. I don't own the PS2 version anymore but I do have the PS4 version which was great to be able to get. I will get a physical one, maybe the sequel since I never played it .
My man! This was a great video for me. I am into stuff like Wizardy et alli. I really got a lot of good info. Gonna search your channel for more RPG info as I am just now getting back into games. I'll spare you the life changes that drove me way. Job well done brother. Thank you so much.
I completely missed Baroque! This is awesome, just found your channel. I really like the retro games, so more like this.... Now I delve into your backlog!
It's very nostalgic to see you recommending Baroque after all these years. I remember you also reviewed it in one of the first videos you ever put up in your channel, way back when I first subscribed in the early days of UA-cam gaming channels.
I really love these videos. I like that it's not the same list of games as everyone else and that you actually have an opinion on the games and not just what review sites say.
Hey Pete, these videos are great as it's a struggle to know what to buy when shopping for retro games for consoles you didn't own or follow at the time. Regarding juggling, I think it was you who recommended Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier on the DS one time. I picked that up - great game, esp. the combat which includes a ton of juggling and combo building.
As a PS2 collector this video is a breath of fresh air, thank you for featuring some different games other than featuring the same games every other channel does.
Appreciate the recommendations Pete! Glad to see a game like Okage mentioned here. It was one of the first games I rented for the PS2 back in the day. I'm a big fan on RPGs and would love to delve into some of the ones you've suggested here like Xenosaga or Grandia III that I've shamefully missed. Also Dark Cloud has so be one of the PS2s greatest games and I'm still hoping that we get a third entry someday.
Its good to see you uploading again, man! I've been going back and watching some of your older videos because of it. Thanks for all the content over the years!
You definitely know your stuff when it comes to these games. I like how you're able to go in depth with each one, as opposed to other videos that just throw titles in a list with a generic "great game - play it!" summation. One thing I think worth mentioning is that if anyone picks up Xenosaga Episode 1 and enjoys it, and maybe wants to try out 2 and 3, they should know that those games are getting to be very expensive. The 2nd one is definitely shooting up in price (despite being worse than the first one, from what I've heard, I haven't played it), and 3 has been $100+ for a long time. It's kind of a shame, as I like Episode 1 quite a bit, and wouldn't mind checking out the rest, but I just can't justify shelling out that much money for them.
Wow! I was just wrapping up your top ten consoles vid and thought to myself “I wonder if there are any videos recommending PS2 RPGs.” Then, I see this one right away. PS2 seems to be such a reasonable system to collect for nowadays.
Fantastic video Pete. Missed your youtube videos. I don't know if they released them outside of Europe but the two summoner games were great and worth checking out.
Awesome recommendations Pete! I remember when you mentioned Dark Cloud back in your Top Ten PS2 games vid, and I ran out to grab a copy. I also bought it for PS4 when it came out. Such a classic, one of my all time fav's
I love the old school style video. Show us the game case, tells what it is, what you do in the game, and why you like it, and then move to the next. Simple but effective, and way easier too!
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Personally I love the Xeno series. Xenosaga episode 1 is pretty cheap CIB. Episode 2 is a bit more but episode 3 is at or above $100 CIB on any day and slowly rising. If you have any interest in that one get a copy while you can. I doubt the price will go down ever. (Edited to fix "autocorrect" errors)
I played so much of Dark Cloud 1 back in the day. So good! I actually got stuck on Dark Cloud 2 on the first dungeon, I needed some item that I couldn't find anywhere so I just never went back to finishing the game.
Recently found your ebay game hunts on Twitch, I never catch them live but been enjoying the replays of them, some great laughs at the listings you find, especially the Wii remotes on the rock! lol
Glad to see another upload Pete! I miss your videos. I watched a TON of your stuff back, oh boy probably 10+ years ago now. Been lurking in your stream from time to time as well. Thanks for everything! Also Ephemeral Fantasia! Thought I was the only one in the world who enjoyed that game?!
@@pixxellie That's so awesome!! I run a channel that focuses on the Dark Cloud series where we make videos on Dark Cloud's beta and cut content, we even interviewed Level 5 staff and asked them obscure questions regarding Dark Cloud's development! Feel free to check us out!
OMG me too! I ran out to pick up games like Ico, SOTC, Fantavision and Dark Cloud from my local GameStop and GamersEtc. back in 2011 when I saw his Top 30 PS2 games video back in the day.
I know this video is old but I have to say thank you. I played Ever Grace as a child and at some point sold it. I spent years trying to remember what this game was called and I can finally go get it again!
Pete, you were spot on about the price of Barouqe goin' up. In the UK we have CEX, basically a used game/movie store. It's £110 without the manual. It's completely out of stock ATM as well. You know your RPG's Pete.
Love Okage Shadow King, Wild Arms 3 and Dark Cloud! Some of my favorite games. And it's also nice to see Baroque get some love. Not many people talk about it. Oh, and for anyone out there looking for other cool PS2 RPGs that aren't too expensive, Tsugunai: Atonement is really fun. Turn based combat, but with a parry mechanic that rewards good timing. And you play as a ghost that possesses people!
I am glad I own a few of these. Like Xenosaga and Grandia 3. Those are great. I actually played Xenosaga during the quarantine. Please make more videos like this. For Ps1, Ds, Ps3, and other consoles
Back when PS2 1st came out, one of the games I saw after SSX was Baulder's Gate: Dark Alliance and I remember thinking that graphics couldn't get better than this lol. It is a beautiful game, I'm considering getting the 1&2 HD release for PS4, probably should hop on that.
I was 6 years old, and my dad grabbed a handful of ps2 games to give me for Christmas. He didn’t quite understand video games and what to pick out for girls. Ephemeral Fantasia was one of them. I never got past the second time loop, but I loved every second of it. The music was beautiful, every house you went into was different, and even if you were too intimidated to fight the monsters, the cutscenes alone were beautiful enough to entertain you for hours, just by wandering into a random bar. Also I don’t remember what they were called, but it was super fun getting those chick/peeps that would assist you in battle.
I own a few of these like Dark Cloud. I own Ever Grace but havent played it yet. Either way, Im digging the uploads. While I exist on Twitch, Im not on there a lot so its nice seeing your videos pop up from time to time.
I have such memories with Dark Cloud (and 2). When I was 12, my grandmother had a stroke and wasn't quite the same afterwards. She couldn't think straight and would just buy us random games for Christmas and birthdays every year. One year, she shows up with a ton of Game Boy Advance games, and just two PS2 games that my sister and I had never heard of. One was Ratchet and Clank. The other was Dark Cloud. One of many times my grandmother would pick amazing games, some of the best the system had to offer completely at random. My friend Dan lived in the same building as her. He'd also never heard of this game. For a while, she would ask him for recommendations if our Christmas and birthday lists didn't eat up all of her budget. The first year after the stroke, she bypassed him completely. He was crushed when he tried Dark Cloud. It meant that the nice old lady downstairs no longer needed his help finding amazing games. Incidentally, another game she did that with was Final Fantasy X. She said she saw it on the shelf at Game Crazy and thought "This game's pretty," and grabbed it.
Loved the cheap RPGs idea. Would def enjoy watching more like this for other consoles. This has turned me on to a few games that I've considered before due to their RPG elements (like evergrace and orphen) but never really gave a chance.
Great list Pete. You have such good taste and can empathise damned well. When I see such games going up in price, I'm so thankful I never sell anything. All my games since the early 1980s are still with me and played often.
You probably already know this, but as of today (May 7th 2021) Baldur's Gat Dark Alliance is available on Xbox One and PS4 (and X/S + PS5 via backwards compatibility). I played the whole initial sewer rats level this morning with a frozen smile on my face. I can't wait to play it again co-op with the same friend of mine whom I played it with 20 years ago on PS2. (I also own the original Xbox version, but it doesn't look as good as the PS2 version, I guess it's better optimized on PS2)
Just completed my Suikoden collection. FINALLY. Got 1-5, tierkreis, and tactics. So pumped to play through them all. Copy of Suikoden 2 is a little rough. It's playable, but don't know how far.
Not a huge fan of RPG's, but Pete always makes great videos. Been watching your videos since 2009. I always look forward to a new PeteDorr video. You have introduced me to a lot of great games. Always informative and passion behind your videos. I hope you keep uploading more and more.
Funny that you post this video just now because I was planning to pick up Xenosaga for ps2 to play it again. It looks like part 2 and 3 are becoming more pricey now, so perhaps I should hurry and pick them up.
Haha thought you weren't gonna post until end of the year or next year, looks like I missed about 2-3 videos. Time to check them out. And I only played 3 games from that list. I gotta to check more of them out.
I bought Dark Cloud years ago because of you mentioning it so much in your older videos. It's now probably my favourite ps2 rpg next to DQVIII and Shadow Hearts (which I also heard of from you, and damn I'm so glad I got that game earlier before it blew up in price!). Dark cloud 2 I could never really get into as much, I still would rather play 1. It's indeed better and I can see why people prefer but I feel like it just had too much going on - the first one is so much simpler in scope.
If we're talking PS2, Shadow Hearts. Not just one of the best JRPGs, but one of the best RPGs period. Very underrated and overlooked. Great gameplay and storyline. Highly recommended if you've never tried it.
I found the PS2 version of Baroque at my local game store for 25$. Idk if they mixed up the pricing with the Wii version, but I immediately grabbed it. And the atmosphere is indeed heavy and grungy. Like an edgy King's Field.
Pete always finds the best in games. He engages with them on their own terms, totally absent prejudice, so he sees things others tend to miss because they aren't on the same wave length as the designers. I love when he makes videos like this because I think we can learn a lot from his perspective
Well said, I agree
Great comment. Often when Pete Talks about a game i want to pick it up and play it. I agree Pete finds the best in games in a community that often likes to put them down and find fault.
Plus you have to give a game more than as 20 minute chance. I'm certainly guilty of this
this is ultimately why i watch petes channel. his outlook on games is great
Fantastic list! As usual, your RPG knowledge is second to none
I like your nice interactions I noticed more than once with your colleague game youtubers, salute
MJR! Invite Pere to your shin digs, please.
Also, i love your channel and the MJR gang. Radical Reggie ftw!
Gamez of war
Peteeeeeeeee seeing your uploads puts a smile on my face. Your the first videogame UA-camr I came across ages ago. I don't get to play allot nowadays. But seeing your upload kicks in the nostalgia of good ol' days.
Thanks man. And never stop making videos.
Love these videos, just like the old days. Keep em coming Pete.
I'd love for you to do something like this for PS3/360 RPGs. I feel like people don't really talk about that generations RPGs much, especially JRPGs
Get outta my mind duude.
I get so enthousiastic for collecting when watching your videos. I love the unedited rambles dude. You inspire collectors like me with your knowledge and I wish you had more content for me to watch!
These recommendations are not for the faint of heart.
The old school vibes are great man, I love watching and getting lost in your chill descriptions of the games you're talking about. It'd be awesome to see you show off favorite items of yours from your collection, or just talking about your favorite moments in games you've played.
Thanks for the upload Pete. Living in the uk means your twitch streams often don’t work for me I’m terms of time, so over the moon to see you back on here. Great video, I’m straight on eBay looking up some of these games
I picked up Grandia III tonight and will be on the lookout for a good price on Ephemeral Fantasia too. I would love to see more videos of this style for different systems, possibly a handheld system! Also, I'd love to watch a video on platforming games you recommend picking up before their price jumps up. Thanks, Pete!
Absolutely love this video. I am a big RPG fan and collector and have several hundred from all systems. Please do a video about RPG’s on other systems. Also I would like to see a video, whether it’s by system or not, on some of the most expensive RPG’s to find. Big fan of the channel thank you so much! Keep up the great work bro!
Nice having you back bro!
Pete holy shit, Orphen was the game I played a lot when I was younger but forgot the name of after all these years. This is the first time seeing the cover art in so long and it’s bringing back so many memories. You’re the man
I don't usually take peoples recommendations seriously. But with the amount of passion that you speak for some of these underrated titles, I will take a chance.
Thanks for the upload!
Lovin the old school vibes here! I'll be checking your videos out alot more since I've discovered how much I love rpg's! Alan d'or, balders gate are two ive always been curious about! I have unlimited saga and clicked this video because I saw it in your game stack!! that was a confusing game for me and I also criticized it after trying to play it!! Great video man!
Hi pete im steadily getting through your newer videos that i missed although im a long time viewer from the uk, ive learnt so many things about video games from you and i think your style of games has definitely influenced my decision on games jrpgs are my absolute favourite i always wanted a game room like yours which i think is very unlikely to happen but im still getting there, i dont have a clue how old i was when i first watched you but im 25 now and it feels so good to watch your new content so ye sorry for rambling but thanks for everything pete ill check out your streams when the time zones work out 😄
Great to see you posting videos on UA-cam again. I have all the games you recommended except for Grandia 3, and totally agree they are great games. Another game that I have fond memories of playing a lot on my PS2 was Disgaea.
Dark Cloud was my childhood, one of the earliest ps2 titles we had when we got ours. Very fun and addictive and approachable. I don't own the PS2 version anymore but I do have the PS4 version which was great to be able to get. I will get a physical one, maybe the sequel since I never played it .
I still have the pss2 version, and it still holdds up
Same I was 9 when I played dark cloud in 2002 time sure flies
I'm glad you're making videos like this again.
My man! This was a great video for me. I am into stuff like Wizardy et alli. I really got a lot of good info.
Gonna search your channel for more RPG info as I am just now getting back into games. I'll spare you the life changes that drove me way. Job well done brother. Thank you so much.
I completely missed Baroque!
This is awesome, just found your channel. I really like the retro games, so more like this.... Now I delve into your backlog!
man love your vids, first game collector i came across yt YEARS AGO! glad you uploading again!
What a great time for a video like this!! Thank you very much. Games are skyrocketing for all consoles it seems.
It's very nostalgic to see you recommending Baroque after all these years. I remember you also reviewed it in one of the first videos you ever put up in your channel, way back when I first subscribed in the early days of UA-cam gaming channels.
Keep it up Pete. You recommend quite a bit that I keep enjoying. And your voice is so calming. Don’t stop !
I really love these videos. I like that it's not the same list of games as everyone else and that you actually have an opinion on the games and not just what review sites say.
I will probably never play most of these games, but I thoroughly enjoy watching you talk about them. Keep it up
Hey Pete, these videos are great as it's a struggle to know what to buy when shopping for retro games for consoles you didn't own or follow at the time. Regarding juggling, I think it was you who recommended Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier on the DS one time. I picked that up - great game, esp. the combat which includes a ton of juggling and combo building.
As a PS2 collector this video is a breath of fresh air, thank you for featuring some different games other than featuring the same games every other channel does.
Loving these styles of videos Pete, it takes me back to the old days of UA-cam. Very well done.
I’m also a fan of Ephemeral Fantasia! It’s cool to see a positive review of it
Appreciate the recommendations Pete! Glad to see a game like Okage mentioned here. It was one of the first games I rented for the PS2 back in the day. I'm a big fan on RPGs and would love to delve into some of the ones you've suggested here like Xenosaga or Grandia III that I've shamefully missed. Also Dark Cloud has so be one of the PS2s greatest games and I'm still hoping that we get a third entry someday.
Its good to see you uploading again, man! I've been going back and watching some of your older videos because of it. Thanks for all the content over the years!
God I love your videos. I watch your Twitch stream but I really like the videos because you're on a set topic and discuss all sorts of games.
You definitely know your stuff when it comes to these games. I like how you're able to go in depth with each one, as opposed to other videos that just throw titles in a list with a generic "great game - play it!" summation. One thing I think worth mentioning is that if anyone picks up Xenosaga Episode 1 and enjoys it, and maybe wants to try out 2 and 3, they should know that those games are getting to be very expensive. The 2nd one is definitely shooting up in price (despite being worse than the first one, from what I've heard, I haven't played it), and 3 has been $100+ for a long time. It's kind of a shame, as I like Episode 1 quite a bit, and wouldn't mind checking out the rest, but I just can't justify shelling out that much money for them.
Always good to see an old school Pete video.
Wow! I was just wrapping up your top ten consoles vid and thought to myself “I wonder if there are any videos recommending PS2 RPGs.”
Then, I see this one right away. PS2 seems to be such a reasonable system to collect for nowadays.
Orphen was my 1st PS2 game back in the day. Cool vid!
We missed ya, Pete - great upload and glad you're doing well
Great video as always! I can liisten to pete talk about games all day!
Fantastic video Pete. Missed your youtube videos. I don't know if they released them outside of Europe but the two summoner games were great and worth checking out.
Awesome recommendations Pete! I remember when you mentioned Dark Cloud back in your Top Ten PS2 games vid, and I ran out to grab a copy. I also bought it for PS4 when it came out. Such a classic, one of my all time fav's
Much needed value video for this quarantine
I love the old school style video. Show us the game case, tells what it is, what you do in the game, and why you like it, and then move to the next. Simple but effective, and way easier too!
Definatly gonna check some of these out! Also would love to see a signed game collection video that would be pretty cool!
Love the recommendations! First set of games you listed were definitely ones under the radar. Much appreciated!
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Personally I love the Xeno series. Xenosaga episode 1 is pretty cheap CIB. Episode 2 is a bit more but episode 3 is at or above $100 CIB on any day and slowly rising. If you have any interest in that one get a copy while you can. I doubt the price will go down ever. (Edited to fix "autocorrect" errors)
Amazing video Pete!!! I'm so Happy you are back on UA-cam!!!
I played so much of Dark Cloud 1 back in the day. So good! I actually got stuck on Dark Cloud 2 on the first dungeon, I needed some item that I couldn't find anywhere so I just never went back to finishing the game.
Is always a good day when a new Pete video is up.
So amazing to hear your unique perspective. Glad you're back. Thanks!
Recently found your ebay game hunts on Twitch, I never catch them live but been enjoying the replays of them, some great laughs at the listings you find, especially the Wii remotes on the rock! lol
The timing of this video is perfect. Great idea great list and appreciate the honesty of the good and bad
Thanks Pete! Great video!
It would be great to see a video like this for PlayStation 3. Or any other console really. Any RPG content is awesome!
Glad to see another upload Pete! I miss your videos. I watched a TON of your stuff back, oh boy probably 10+ years ago now. Been lurking in your stream from time to time as well. Thanks for everything!
Also Ephemeral Fantasia! Thought I was the only one in the world who enjoyed that game?!
I bought dark cloud because of your recommendation years ago
yooo same
@@pixxellie That's so awesome!! I run a channel that focuses on the Dark Cloud series where we make videos on Dark Cloud's beta and cut content, we even interviewed Level 5 staff and asked them obscure questions regarding Dark Cloud's development!
Feel free to check us out!
OMG me too! I ran out to pick up games like Ico, SOTC, Fantavision and Dark Cloud from my local GameStop and GamersEtc. back in 2011 when I saw his Top 30 PS2 games video back in the day.
I know this video is old but I have to say thank you. I played Ever Grace as a child and at some point sold it. I spent years trying to remember what this game was called and I can finally go get it again!
Good to see you back making UA-cam videos 👍🏻
Pete, you were spot on about the price of Barouqe goin' up. In the UK we have CEX, basically a used game/movie store. It's £110 without the manual.
It's completely out of stock ATM as well. You know your RPG's Pete.
Love Okage Shadow King, Wild Arms 3 and Dark Cloud! Some of my favorite games. And it's also nice to see Baroque get some love. Not many people talk about it.
Oh, and for anyone out there looking for other cool PS2 RPGs that aren't too expensive, Tsugunai: Atonement is really fun. Turn based combat, but with a parry mechanic that rewards good timing. And you play as a ghost that possesses people!
So good to see you making content again Pete:) Your passion really comes across and definitely going be picking up some of these!!
I am glad I own a few of these. Like Xenosaga and Grandia 3. Those are great. I actually played Xenosaga during the quarantine. Please make more videos like this. For Ps1, Ds, Ps3, and other consoles
You have a very soothing voice. Awesome video. I'm not big into rpgs but i like hearing about them.
Back when PS2 1st came out, one of the games I saw after SSX was Baulder's Gate: Dark Alliance and I remember thinking that graphics couldn't get better than this lol. It is a beautiful game, I'm considering getting the 1&2 HD release for PS4, probably should hop on that.
Nice recommendations! It's especially nice to see some love for the first Dark Cloud. That's one of my favorite games!
Totally agree with you on Dark Cloud. The first has a charm that just can't be matched by Dark Cloud 2.
Loved the video! I really want to check out everything you mentioned. Already picked up Ephemeral Fantasia when you were doing speedruns of it.
Love seeing more UA-cam vids from you Pete!
Great video, it would be cool if you could do a collection of your autographed games. Oh and it would be nice to see an updated room tour
I was 6 years old, and my dad grabbed a handful of ps2 games to give me for Christmas. He didn’t quite understand video games and what to pick out for girls. Ephemeral Fantasia was one of them. I never got past the second time loop, but I loved every second of it. The music was beautiful, every house you went into was different, and even if you were too intimidated to fight the monsters, the cutscenes alone were beautiful enough to entertain you for hours, just by wandering into a random bar. Also I don’t remember what they were called, but it was super fun getting those chick/peeps that would assist you in battle.
I've been wanting to play a lot of PS2 RPGs this summer. Glad to have some recommendations to look out for!
I own a few of these like Dark Cloud. I own Ever Grace but havent played it yet. Either way, Im digging the uploads. While I exist on Twitch, Im not on there a lot so its nice seeing your videos pop up from time to time.
I have such memories with Dark Cloud (and 2). When I was 12, my grandmother had a stroke and wasn't quite the same afterwards. She couldn't think straight and would just buy us random games for Christmas and birthdays every year. One year, she shows up with a ton of Game Boy Advance games, and just two PS2 games that my sister and I had never heard of. One was Ratchet and Clank. The other was Dark Cloud. One of many times my grandmother would pick amazing games, some of the best the system had to offer completely at random. My friend Dan lived in the same building as her. He'd also never heard of this game. For a while, she would ask him for recommendations if our Christmas and birthday lists didn't eat up all of her budget. The first year after the stroke, she bypassed him completely. He was crushed when he tried Dark Cloud. It meant that the nice old lady downstairs no longer needed his help finding amazing games. Incidentally, another game she did that with was Final Fantasy X. She said she saw it on the shelf at Game Crazy and thought "This game's pretty," and grabbed it.
Loved the cheap RPGs idea. Would def enjoy watching more like this for other consoles. This has turned me on to a few games that I've considered before due to their RPG elements (like evergrace and orphen) but never really gave a chance.
Great list Pete. You have such good taste and can empathise damned well.
When I see such games going up in price, I'm so thankful I never sell anything. All my games since the early 1980s are still with me and played often.
Some stuff in here I've never heard of. Thanks for the recommendations and the relaxing video!
You probably already know this, but as of today (May 7th 2021) Baldur's Gat Dark Alliance is available on Xbox One and PS4 (and X/S + PS5 via backwards compatibility). I played the whole initial sewer rats level this morning with a frozen smile on my face. I can't wait to play it again co-op with the same friend of mine whom I played it with 20 years ago on PS2. (I also own the original Xbox version, but it doesn't look as good as the PS2 version, I guess it's better optimized on PS2)
Wrote down a few of these that I certainly wanna look for and play. Thanks so much for these recommendations, Pete. Very informative.
Just completed my Suikoden collection. FINALLY. Got 1-5, tierkreis, and tactics. So pumped to play through them all. Copy of Suikoden 2 is a little rough. It's playable, but don't know how far.
Hi, Pete. It's good to see you as always. I'm really glad that you've been uploading videos once again. Keep up the great work!
Man its like im back in my teenage years! Keep it up Pete! Awsome content!
Hell yeah Pete, great seeing you uploading again.
Not a huge fan of RPG's, but Pete always makes great videos. Been watching your videos since 2009. I always look forward to a new PeteDorr video. You have introduced me to a lot of great games. Always informative and passion behind your videos. I hope you keep uploading more and more.
When Pete tuts before making a statement, you know it's going to be an insightful one.
Dude, great list and I appreciate the Unlimited Saga love! You earned a sub.
Very interesting list! Some unique titles there! Would have been nice to see some gameplay though so we can get an idea of what they're like
I thought Bubsy was giving us the finger at first. Haha. Great vid as always
Great to see you back 👍
Funny that you post this video just now because I was planning to pick up Xenosaga for ps2 to play it again. It looks like part 2 and 3 are becoming more pricey now, so perhaps I should hurry and pick them up.
Awesome video!, I love nightmare of druaga, truly an underrated gem!
Thanks for the awesome video. Perfect viewing before we head off to a retro convention to look for good deals.
Regular uploads again? The new decade of Dorr is going great! The return of the retro king.
Loving seeing more UA-cam content Pete ☺️ hope you are keeping well!
Haha thought you weren't gonna post until end of the year or next year, looks like I missed about 2-3 videos. Time to check them out. And I only played 3 games from that list. I gotta to check more of them out.
I’d love to see videos like this for other consoles!
I bought Dark Cloud years ago because of you mentioning it so much in your older videos. It's now probably my favourite ps2 rpg next to DQVIII and Shadow Hearts (which I also heard of from you, and damn I'm so glad I got that game earlier before it blew up in price!). Dark cloud 2 I could never really get into as much, I still would rather play 1. It's indeed better and I can see why people prefer but I feel like it just had too much going on - the first one is so much simpler in scope.
If we're talking PS2, Shadow Hearts. Not just one of the best JRPGs, but one of the best RPGs period. Very underrated and overlooked. Great gameplay and storyline. Highly recommended if you've never tried it.
+TheAwesomeDerek I love that game but can’t include it in this video since it is getting quite expensive.
@@PeteDorr Very true.
I found the PS2 version of Baroque at my local game store for 25$. Idk if they mixed up the pricing with the Wii version, but I immediately grabbed it. And the atmosphere is indeed heavy and grungy. Like an edgy King's Field.
Good to see recommendations for underrated classics. Please make more for other consoles
Arc The Lad: Twilight of the Spirits is one of my favorite rpgs on the ps2 goes for under 20$
I need to revisit it sometime, haven't tried it recently and can barely remember what I once thought about it.
I loved that game, wish I finished it.
Evergrace has a prequel that is called Evergrace II in Japan, but Forever Kingdom elsewhere.