10 PAINFULLY EXPENSIVE Nintendo Switch JRPGs
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Get your favorite plushy ready bc today we look upon the forbidden fruit of RARE & EXPENSIVE Switch JRPGs. These are the games that have skyrocketed in price and are now painful to get physically. Thank you for liking and subscribing!
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So, Im working in gaming retail and hopefuly my advice can possibly save you some bucks. So as most of you can predict, these games are expensive bcs there were not too many copies printed / released officially, but luckily some of these games will surely have another print runs comming. Rule of thumb usually is if that game is released just for US market, chances of another print run are very slim. But games that are published also for Europe and by Nintendo (for example that Torna will surely get another print atleast before Xmas). Another games I would bet on are YS 8, SAvior of Sapphire, Brigandine, Lost Child, Nights of Azure 2. And AoT had 2 reprint runs already, but they were very small and many ppl caught wind of this game, so I would keep my eyes peeled for a chance to grab it (basically set up notifications for any retailer that delivers to your for decent shipping costs). Code of Pricness EX is a game I would just buy now, bcs that is very old release that I can remember going for as low as 20 bucsk without VAT bcs it wasnt too succesfull as a release :)
I'll keep this in mind, thank you!
Also there are couple other things that might lower your cost of purchase if you are completionists or just want some of these titles. Some of these games are still running in the wild (meaning some distrubutors still have them, or big retailers didnt manage to get rid of them and are returning them back to distributors / vendors). So some retailers might get hands on them, but they will go quick if ppl are aware of pricing (distirbutors and vendors dont care about this as much, they want to clear out their warehouse) and they should be available for reasonable prices (MSRP at most). So set up notificiations, or if possible just place an order for these games with your local retailer in hope he can still get their hand on them. Other thing I would recomend is second hand market where ppl dont know scalping prices for games and you might get it in decent shape still.
This comment is golden. Thank you for your insight! I genuinely hope it saves people time, money, and stress!
@@HallowedBeThyGame yeah Glad to help. Generaly Amazon and Ebay are worst places to look if something is out of print. Even tho its very easy to find stuff there, scalpers run wild in there. Even Amazon lets anyone sell for any prices they like. I remember some of the Limited Run Games that Best Buy was selling got to some distribution (most likely Best Buy dumped them for cheap in bulk on someone) and ppl that were able to get couple of these games were selling them for over 150€ in europe. I can remember Transistor cleary as it was very good game and couple more I cant think of.
Good advice, here, but let's not call these resellers scalpers. Low print runs, limited availability, and high demand is just plain commerce. I'd be a fool to sell you my copy of Code of Princess for the $20 I bought it for when everyone else is selling it for $150.
I appreciate your overall series on both the cheap titles that are still readily available and this. I know this has always been a problem which has only heightened with all the eyes on the gaming collecting scene these last few years but it sucks to fight scalpers while trying to enjoy this hobby. Hearing you describe how you've talked yourself out of titles hit home for me lol because I can't just buy everything I think is neat looking on a hunch realistically but the constant fear of the possibility that this could shoot up in price randomly one day and I'll miss out on owning a fun game physically lingers in the back of my head a bit.
The only two games I own in this list is Ys VIII and Code of princess EX. As others have mentioned Ys VIII is best played on PC or PS4. Especially since PC has the ability to play co-op on it now. But I picked code of princess EX on a whim since it was extremely cheap at the time. I didn't expect that title to be #1 and no, in my opinion it is not worth near anywhere in that price. Definitely a budget title for sure.
I was lucky enough to start getting into game collecting around 2016 while also working at a game retail store so I managed to pick up a lot of great titles for a good price, both modern and retro. It only just makes the contrast to then and now staggering though with how tough it is to find neat little gems in the wild physically in my area anymore. Typically picked clean here. Anyway mini-rant over, great video as usual and I just subscribed!
Woh Ys 8 has coop?! That’s so cool! Wish Nintendo was easier to have that kinda stuff. Would be amazing. So happy you found the channel and that there’s another soul who’s talked themselves out of titles lol. Win some and lose some I guess lol. Thanks for sharing and subscribing!
I stumbled on your YT channel and got surprised that YSVIII cost such. I have the Switch physical copy and it still have the Seiren Map and the collector cards inside.
Hey that's awesome! And happy you found the channel!
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Another great video man! FYI, Fairy Fencer is a turn based rpg, not action based. It’s made by Compile Heart & Idea Factory. They make the Neptunia games. It plays a lot like the Neptunia games, if you’ve ever played those. I have it on PS4.
That's good to know! Thanks so much for letting me know. I'm excited to play the Deathend games this summer!
I only own Ys VIII but I'd recommend playing the PS4 or PC version if possible because the frame rate on the Switch version can mar the overall experience. I struggled with consistent Flash Guards and Flash Moves, something I never had issue with in Ys SEVEN or Celceta.
I wonder how it ran on the vita. I heard it had like reduced content or something.
@@HallowedBeThyGame I believe one character is missing. Ys VIII was released on Vita first, so it should run well considering that it was originally optimized for the Vita. But subsequent ports added more content. I have a sealed copy for the Vita. It's expensive nowadays. I'll buy the PS4 version to actually play and leave my Vita copy sealed.
Yeah Ys viii would give me severe headaches with the resolution and frames. Usually not to sensitive but could not play more than an hour total once I got in the island.
exactly....i have ys 8 on ps4,love the game but ys8 on switch,i hate it sooo much i cant even finish the game!! love monstrum nox on ps4,played it reached chaoter 3 and my ps4 died 😭😭😭 try switch demo and hate it too.
Good video; Hard to predict what will be rare in the future, which is why I just buy anything I feel like I may like. Kicked myself over a few of these as well.
Former GameStop employee here. You can predict with a high percent of being right that a game won’t be reprinted and will remain rare forever if when the game releases, only one or two copies go to every GameStop. This happened with Just Dance 2020 for Wii.
That’s fantastic info, good to know!
I was excited to get Demon’s Gaze for Switch but missed out completely. I ended up downloading Torna back when it released but I wish I picked it up physically since I love the main game so much. Ys VIII was one of those games that I picked up at that inflated price but man, I don’t regret it. Thankfully it’s prone to getting reprints from NISA occasionally. Great list Hallowed!
We’ve all been there and I completely agree, ys 8 just rocks so hard haha. So happy you enjoyed the list!
Surprised not to see the Atelier Dusk Trilogy on this list, currently over £300 here in the UK. Grandia HD collection shooting up too!
awesome video i love the nintendo switch and its crazy to see how the games for it are just going out the window in price
So happy you enjoyed the video! And yeah it is shocking lol
I cannot recommend Ys 8 enough. I bought it for the switch on a whim a couple years ago and omg, this game is so much fun. The story, the characters, the combat all drew me in. The story is fun and exciting and at some points, it did seem like "how many stranded island tropes can we pack in this game" but it was fun and done in such a good way. If you cant get it physical then yes buy it digital. it is such a good game...
Completely agree!
Not to mention Dana’s character..oh boy, i miss her. I bought ys 9 but i haven’t finished it yet. Its just that there’s some kind of magic in ys8 that was lost in ys9, like exploring an inhabited island and discovering an ancient civilization is what makes it so unique and addicting.
Definitely buy it digital
I played ys 8 and stopped half way through. Then I started it up years later and did not play anything else till I finished it. I loved it so much I played ys9 to the end as well
Ys8 is fantastic. I got both the Vita collectors edition and later picked up the full PS4 version after the stupid Vita version was the lesser "original" version of the game. That and the Steelbook that came with the collectors edition was for the ps4. Lol (ultimately it was the cheaper route to get both versions of the game, with the option to delete updates and enjoy the "Big hole" that is the original hilariously awkward translation.)
Wow!! I had no idea Code of Princess EX jumped in price so much (honestly, I shouldn't be surprised but...) I bought it on Amazon shortly after it launched due to being a huge fan of Guardian Heroes (the first game I bought with my original Sega Saturn) and heard it shared a lot of the same staff!
I think I'll finally take it out and actually finish it. My personal backlog queue is huge but it should go right to the front of the line now! Great list. I knew I should've checked out AoT!!
That's awesome! I've always heard Guardian Heroes was incredible. I should've checked out AoT as well lol. Thanks for watching!
I picked up Code of Princess EX on Switch at release for the same reason, since GH was one of my favorite Saturn games!! I do wish they had added the dub though to the switch version 😓
The Japanese consumer has to be willing to pay more money for video games than any other consumer in the entire world.
Key word 'willing'. Doesn't mean they pay more, but they're actually WILLING to spend money on these games, and that is a testament to their quality.
I just wanted to say that the fact that the Switch isn’t region locked is a god send, as it allows a couple of these games to actually be reduced to around the normal price, one example being Torna. But yeah, this a good list, and it’s crazy how ridiculous this market has gotten…
Region free is a god send haha. Hoping a couple of these can get reprints and I can't throw them onto the affordable lists lol.
XC2 Torna is incredible and the physical copy is a must for collectors. But if you just want to play it you can just buy the season pass for XC2.
I love The Lost Child! I totally recommend it! Sapphire of Sappire Wings is a lotta fun to play. Strangers of Sword City Revisted is fun too but kinda harder in a way like SMT. Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force I got for the PS4 but it's a lotta fun, really love how the story has three different routes you can follow and sure the game is a bit of a grind fest later on but if you pull through it it's well worth the effort. Demon Gaze Extra is really great too! I got the deluxe edition on sale and I love it!
That's awesome! I'm gonna have to check out these digitally or on the ps4. They look right up my alley. Thanks for sharing!
I think I paid like $3 for this digitally if you want to try it. It's not huge either.
I got code of princess on both 3ds and switch physical on a whim, and I haven't played them much because I'd pick it up and get distracted by another game. Never thought it'd get THAT rare
Ew lol Any regular edition of a game that costs more than the going rate of most releases (E.G $60) just makes me sad haha Brigandine has my attention. Ys 8. Don’t even get me started. I had multiple chances but I cannot bring myself to drop the dough on it. The older I get, the more I have the mentality of - Multiple games for $60-$100 > one title that = $60-$100. I’m sure many of us can attest to that. So many of these look absolutely fantastic but as you said , I’ll go digital on a sale before I’d drop mad cash haha Awesome video brother! So crazy that switch games have gone insane priced already, when many consoles took years to have games climb in price. Crazy stuff haha
I know man this is nuts that it is already this bad. I'm afaid to see what the longterm prices are. I really am afraid haha. I will keep an eye out for you with Ys 8 and yeah man it is just like why not get some incredible games for cheap?
I recently won and ebay auction for the special edition for Xenoblade 2 and I bought Torna (physical). Altogether it was a fairly hefty price, but it brings me joy to know that I have some rare items under my belt now.
Hey that's awesome and yeah you definitely do, congrats!
Finally getting caught up on some videos here! Great list and I actually don’t own any of these! I’ve been hesitant about Ys8 since I’m not sure if it’s my thing…the demo didn’t grab me…. That Attack on Titan game really looks interesting though.
I’m curious about some games that aren’t expensive now but MAY become expensive down the line like maybe Blue Reflection 2? I get the vibe it’s going to become some niche title that you won’t find easily in a couple years but who knows! Great video as always!
I think you are totally right about Blue Reflection 2 for switch. The first on PS4 is well over a 100$ and could see it getting bad for switch in a year or 2. Thanks for sharing! (And reminding me I gotta try and get Blue Reflection 2!)
Cool list here Hallowed. Good to know that these games are trending up in price, so I might as well keep N eye out for them in our local ads, in case they do pop up.
Just got my Switch recently and I'm trying to tread waters here carefully and purchase games that I know I would play. Believe it or not, I'm trying to purchase a Switch game only after I beat the previous title I recently bought. That way I get to check my self and not go stupid crazy with buying lotsa games.
I'm with you with digital. Games on the Vita I could not justify buying, I just settled with PSN download.
I'm so psyched you got a switch man! I can't wait to see what you pickup and what titles turn out to be your favorite. These are crazy but what is cool is there are incredible games coming out or getting ported to it all the time! So many Vita games I missed the boat on... it's sad lol.
I played "the lost child" and it helps scratch the SMT and Etrian oddessy itch, with it's use of lovecraftian monsters.
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing
Nice list you might want to pickup Undernauts and Laytons Mysteries 😎 and Prinny Exploded and Reloaded 😊
Cool, thanks! That's good to know!
This is definitely a situation where owning a Playstation 4 or 5 can certainly help the price differences (in some cases). Ys VIII is being rereleased on PS5 for $40 soon, The Lost Child is $40-$50 on ebay for PS4, Attack on Titan 1 and 2 both about $40 to $50 on ebay PS4, and like you mentioned Nights of Azure 2 is a better playing game and cheaper on PS4, but getting expensive there. It doesnt fix all of the price issues here but maybe some of them it could help. The Switch later on is going to have some mega expensive physical JRPG releases and I dont wish that to be true. The question is, which will be the most expensive ones out of them all? Great Video HBTG!
I'm curious in a kinda morbid way to see how absurd the most expensive Switch jrpg gets. You bring up some excellent points about ys 8 and yeah having a ps4 just makes this so much less painful to watch haha. Thanks for watching!
dam thats crazy, I got knights of azure 2 on a whim as well. It was on sale at ToysRUs since all the stores were closing. However, I regretted it at the time since I only spent a 1 hour playing it
Yeah the switch version is really bad, but hey you have a rare game now!
What are some Switch games that shock you at how expensive they are?
If you like this kinds of games i recommend ps2 jrpg as long as you dont mind the graphics.
I bought Lost Child on the way out and I really liked it, but most importantly, through this game I learned about the SMT series
It's always interesting to see what games you have that may have shot up is value for one reason or another. I remember preordering Torna and thinking "I don't need this since I already have the expansion pass, but I love XC2 too much to not get it." I think it released for about $40, but I think it's even worth the standard $60 if people can find it for that. One game I am surprised that has risen a bit is The Alliance Alive. I got it on clearance sale a couple of years ago (didn't get it at launch since I have the 3DS version) and definitely recommend it to anyone (main writer is Marayam, creator of Suikoden).
For Ys VIII reprint on the NISA store, they did run a reprint along with the PS4 version it's just that the Switch version sold out very quickly. I'd still recommend people get it on PS4 or PC (or even the PS5 version if you want to wait), since the switch version runs just okay. The better & consistent framerate really makes the overall gameplay experience much better.
Oh thank you for reminding me to check out Aliance Alive. I hate that I put that one off. It looks like something I'd have a blast with. But yeah everyone should try Ys 8 out on whatever platform they can get it on. Some of these prices just shocked me and it is kinda crazy haha. Happy you got Torna physically! I freaking love XC2 and Torna haha.
@@HallowedBeThyGame I would say to even check out Alliance Alive on 3DS if you'd like but it's even more pricey there lol. Hope you get around to it one day!
I have a collectors edition of Ys VIII on Switch. I bought it at release luckily.
That's so freaking collectible now haha. I'm finally correctly lack of coolness and getting the ps5 CE they are releasing.
I had no idea some of these were so rare. I own an Australian copy of attack on titan 2 and an American cooy of Code of Princess EX. In the past I was always mad at myself for buying so many switch games day 1 and then seeing them go down in price but seeing that I own some rare games now makes me feel a little better about my decision making in the past. Thanks for the video.
You got some of the rarest ones, congrats! Thanks for watching!
@@HallowedBeThyGame oh my god I have ELEX or Yis 8 as well woah I’m so lucky!
I literally was just looking up upcoming preorders on Gamestop's website and saw Demon Gaze EXTRA on there, so I'm jumping on that.
Of the ones listed, I have the Limited editons of The Lost Child, Nights of Azure 2, Y's VIII. I also have Code of Princess. I picked that up again since I have it on the 3ds too.
Sword City is actually a Vita game with extra content fleshed out bundled with another game the Vita version had a CE that is also pretty expensive.
I have your number one on 3DS and Switch. I have a history with guardian heroes that brought me to buy this game when it came out on 3DS. As for the switch I picked it up just to see the difference in graphics I have to say I only played it for a few min on switch as I personally prefer it on the 3DS and tend to play that if I feel like a little nostalgia. My brother and sisters and I would spend hours playing Guardian heroes on Saturn when we were younger so this reminds me of then. Great video and I wish I could say that I had more of the titles on your list but for me I would really like Y’s 8 mostly. I would recommend code of princess for the unique art and gameplay mechanics.
I have got to play Guardian Heroes, sounds like something I’d love. Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video!
Aside from Demon Gaze, I own all these. I think I recall not wanting to import Demon Gaze because it required a patch to add the english subs day one. I could be mistaken but I think thats why I avoided biting on that one. Everything else I picked up because I collect rpgs for the switch and all of them seemed like titles I wanted to play. There is an even rarer and more expensive attack on titan 2 on switch that I never got. It was like a 1.5 sequel type deal. I kick myself for not snagging that way back when. Great video!
Ok yeah I think you’re right about Demon Gaze. And totally makes sense. Weird choice for them to not include. But yeah this final battle version of attack on titan is nuts now that I see it. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Your content is so much to the point! Very original topics and well told. Your voice is clear and breathes passion! Glad your channel gets some love. Keep up the good work! ✅
Gosh thanks so much for the kind words and all the support!
The crazy thing is that you have no way of knowing what's going to skyrocket in price. It's not like people can afford to buy every game that is coming out in the anticipation that it might appreciate in value.
However if I could unlock the ability to see the future then there wouldn't be a problem! (It is so frustrating haha)
I will say the smaller the publisher/more niche the title the greater the chance it'll increase because these titles have smaller print runs as a whole.
This is a great point!
I own The Lost Child on PS4. Even at the $50 I paid I thought it a bit high, $40 feels right- it was knock off Soul Hackers and made me see how Atlus' older games did this style so much better.
I am coo coo bananas for Soul Hackers! But ok that's good to have appropriate expectations for it haha. Thanks for letting me know!
It plays like soul hackers? I've never played it
I can't remember if it was late last year or earlier this year, but NIS America did re-release Ys VII: Lacrimosa of Dana on their own store site along with the PS4 version and a bunch of other NIS America published titles that were in high demand. I think they stopped selling the Switch version for whatever reason because I do remember it being among the titles to be re-released on their site.
Also something to note, The Lost Child is a follow-up game to El Shaddai.
I remember when Code of Princess EX was on Amazon for 19USD.
That’s great to know about El Shaddai! I’m that much more intrigued by it. And it’s crazy how much Code of Princess blew up.
@@HallowedBeThyGame Yeah. I had considered getting Code of Princess EX when it was that cheap on Amazon since the character designer was the one that did the designs for 999 and Virtue's Last Reward. Lol
@@KazeNinja17 I didn’t know it was the same but looking at it now it makes total sense haha
I own 2 versions of strangers of sword city on Vita and on switch but have never gotten around to finishing it because I can barely find any guides for it.
Soooo many of these are ports of Vita games, where they're also expensive. I guess the "low print run" curse carried across both systems for these JRPGs.
Very true
I think the people who saw YS 8 on the NIS store saw it during the restock that happened like a few months ago. But it sold out within half an hour.
Ok that explains a lot, thanks for clearing that up!
Fairy fencer f is worth it my guy I would highly recommended you pick it up, the 2nd edition advent dark force that you mentioned in your video has so much more than the original to offer such as a larger party, more story, extra characters there’s a lot to love
That’s great to know! It and Dragonstar Varnir are getting reprints next month.
Fairy Fencer up until early last month was still in stock, marked up to $65 shipped, on PNP games and I was too proud to cave at that price point and now regret it. Hoping for a reprint on IFI store ahead of the sequel releasing.
Oh wow, and ok that's good to know. Gosh that'd be fantastic if they did. I'd jump in as well.
i got fairy fencer for 8 euro on ps4 ;D 2 year ago
@@HallowedBeThyGame limited run games is currently restocking this if you still interested
YS VIII is coming to PS5, I don't know if the PS5 version is any different to PS4 or switch?
From all I could tell it is the same game as the ps4 and switch. Also thanks for mentioning that! (bc I forgot lol) You can also still get the ps4 version from their store if anyone in the comments is curious.
I just grabbed and started playing Code of Princess EX a week or so ago. I got my copy used for $72 on eBay. I have maybe half of the list, and would really like to get a hold of Demon Gaze and Brigandine. Great video!
That is awesome! Demon Gaze is awesome and I'm hopeful to find Brigandine as well. Hope you have a blast with Code of Princess EX! Thanks for sharing!
I'm probably going to pick up Brigandine for the European version since it's still available on Amazon.
Love the lists
So happy to hear!
There was a reason I didnt pick up Demons Gaze- either its not complete on cart or there is a required download you cant bypass. Dont remember. Fairy Fencer was a cheap distro title LRG had on their website for years... literally until it sold out, so no reason it should be scalped lol. Stranger Sword City and Lost Child are ok... LC doesnt have a very good story line but both were done as spiritual successors to El Shaddai (which itself getting a switch release in 2022/2023). Excellent work here- love it!
Woh! I didn’t know El Shaddai was getting ported! That’s good to know! Thank you, and glad you liked the video!
So glad i'm living in Switzerland. Game prices here very rarely go higher than the release price. Some cost the same for months while others get cheaper and cheaper
Hey that’s awesome
Yeah i'm really glad. I can only recommend checking swiss sites to anyone that can. Most deliver to all of europe and some even to the US. Who knows, maybe someone get's lucky ^^
"painfully expensive" describes literally every switch game
true, I should be more specific.
13:11 you said if we dont pick up a game when its first released prices go up... the question i have is how do you know what games are going to go up other then all limited run games. I ordered 1 limited run games spring 2022 and havent gotten my game yet, yes limited run has great games but honestly HATE we have to wait years for the 1 game... wish limited run would print the bloody games and say we have 5000 then people buy and they ship it asap cuz they always sell out of there games..
Anyways great video i hope games go down in prices i dont see it going down but its nice there bring old games back to the ps4 & switch
Yeah I've been waiting so friggin long for a couple LRG games. Really wish I had a good answer for you on terms of what games will go up outside of that. A good rule that I follow is that if Koei Tecmo, Nicalis, or any company that deals with jrpgs or stylized anime games put out a release, it is better to not sit on one if you think it is something you might want in the future.
I have Nights of Azure 2 on Switch and I've never had a hard crash once I will agree that they didnt change the button mapping but you get used to it
I love Brigandine Runersia. I was a fan of the original on the PS1 and was so happy to see a sequel 20+ years later.
Not sure it'll get a reprint, the game last I heard hadn't even broken even on the budget (they said this when asked if they were going to update the PS4/Switch versions with the mode on the PC release).
Actually just as a follow up: I can still buy Legend of Runersia here physically for £42-45 new from Amazon UK.
I've ordered from Amazon US/JP before so I hope ordering from UK would be good too.
I did import the LimitedRunGames version of the game when it was announced as I was so excited for a new Brigandine.
So if you don't mind having inconsistent regions for your games, importing is nice!
I have a bunch of the physical Asia releases of Square Enix games because they're all in English. Needed those SaGa games aha.
One of the best tactical strategy game. Hands down. Played forsena and runersia. Hope they release another brigandine game soon.
The Lost Child is a sequel/Prequel to El Shadaddi on the PS3/360 FYI.
Amazon UK randomly got a fresh batch of Torna physicals in February 2022.
Got it for £45 new (just under $60). Managed to snag one at the time.
I own three of these, dungeon crawlers aren't my thing so I usually overlook those, but you have a few games on here that I never even heard of.
EDIT: Another game you might have added is Alliance Alive, it was cheap as dirt a while back, but now jumped in price for the switch version.
I'm glad to hear you found something interesting! And yeah I wasn't into the genre for quite awhile but Strange Journey kinda clicked with me and I have been more open to them. Thanks for watching!
I just want to say a lot of these games have a PS4 version and they tend to be a bit cheaper so if you're having trouble finding it on the switch and you really don't care what platform you have a physical and as long as you have a physical I'd highly recommend going that route it's going to run and play a little bit better anyways.
Only reasons I prefer Switch is because you can take em on the go. That and physical cartridges require absolutely no downloading. The biggest thing that saddened me when I got my PS5 is that you're still waiting 30-40 minutes to an hour to download a game even off a disc, crazy that this is still a thing
If ppl wanted em cheap they could just buy digitally. Switch gamers prefer Switch versions because of the hybrid advantage
@@ErectileSceptile y can go on the go with psvita remote to play to your ps4 game :D
@@user-cq6zg2lw7f You'd still need internet connection for remote play. The vita is a fantastic console though no doubt
From what you listed I own Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna, Attack on Titan 2 (on PS4), Nights of Azure 2 (on PS4), Ys VIII (on PS4) and although you only mentioned it I also have RemiLore.
Dang that’s awesome!
i do own the og demon gaze on vita but has the problem of if you don't have the right team, you will get walled at a certain point with no chance to save it since it slowly adds more boss mechanics the more you fight, were i got stuck was the boss passively healing after x amount of turns, i was more defensive so i was not able to do more then it healed. I also have the og Fairy Fencer F on PS3 and Code of Princess on 3ds, which i didnt play much of but princess runs more like a beat em up, which can be fun depending on the person.
I also own Nights of Azure 2 SE on Switch, Ys VIII SE on PS4, both of which i got on release but never got around to playing since i wanted to play the games that came before it. Less needed with Ys since they all kind of start fresh with the same 'generic hero washes up on a shore somewhere', but i heard Nights of Azure 2 is a direct sequal to the first game so i have been putting it off till i actually play it lol.
Absolutely recommend XC2 Torna. Battle system is fun, it’s action packed, character design is awesome and the story is so good it can make you 😢. I’m glad I kept my physical copy!
i will say in defense of it even if you prefer physical to digital if you have a physical copy of xenoblade 2 with dlc you have access to play torna within xc2
Torna was the best game in the series IMO.
I have Nights of Azure 2 on PS4 and love the game a ton. I bought day 1 but I'm a bit of a Gust studio fan. I had no idea the switch version is worth that much. I do know that the first game has been moving up in price.
Xenoblade 2 Torna found it new here in Sweden for 450 SEK that's about half of the eBay price, though that place was the only one to sell it here. The Night of Azure games got them in the PS4 they still seem to be cheaper there than the Switch.
That's awesome and thanks for sharing that info. The switch tax is really painful.
I have Brigandine: Legend of Runersia(Region free, not the Limited Run version). I played many, many hours of Brigandine: Legend of Forsena on the old PS1, so I had to have this game. I was able to get it around Christmastime last year on Amazon for $60, so I got a deal. It's amazing, and just like the old game on the PS1 with updated graphics and style. I also have Omega Labyrinth Life, a JRPG Roguelike. It has a lot of fanservice, but is actually kind of fun, and the Uncensored version goes for a ton online, if you can even find it. And God of Wars: The Complete Legend, a strategy RPG that is starting to explode in price on ebay as well. A couple of games I could recommend for the Switch on the cheaper end that are pretty decent are Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Shining Resonance Refrain, and Dragon: Marked for Death.
I might get the Fencer and Princess EX games for 100ish biting two bullets, I think both games will probably keep increasing in price.
Bought YS VII back in 2019 after Beatemups recommended it, nice JRPG.
Heard of Azure II over a year ago but didn't pick a copy when it was dirt cheap.
It can get pretty painful for sure, hope you enjoy the games!
A game you forgot: The Calígula Effect Overdose. Purchased it for $40 at gamestop and it turns out the game resells for like $115 lol. Got real lucky.
Ooof that’s painful haha. Awesome pickup tho!
Thanks for the video bro.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What is the name of the game that comes up after your intro with the girl fighting and a cat ? Looks cool thanks
Nights of Azure 2, hope ya enjoy!
@@HallowedBeThyGame thank you 🙏
The problem you have withe the Nights of Azure 2 port with the button mapping is the same problem I have with SAO: Hollow Realization on Switch. I had it on PS4 but went to Switch for the portability, and I get so frustrated when some menu options have Switch style layout and others have PS4. I'm constantly confirming when I'm trying to back out or vice versa. 🤬
It's such a troll haha
@@HallowedBeThyGame it really is. 😅
I shudder to think what prices look like when the system is retired.
It’s terrifying right?
I got code of princess EX from my local LGS a few months ago for $70. Had no idea it was $120 plus game.
Woh score!
The PAL version of Ys VIII is on Play Asia for $45
Saviours of sword city is definitelly worth checking, though its multiplataform; i think its better priced for pc on epic/steam. (IMHO its very very very good). Also brigandine is a great strategy rpg.
I own Ys VIII and Nights of Azure 2, both of which I have a lot of love for, and then I bought Code of Princess EX on release and sold once its price started climbing a bit and it became an attractive option for making a little money. I figure I can always just play it again on 3DS if I really want to, but I think that game is mostly just adequate anyway.
I think you were a little hard on the Nights of Azure 2 port, though it definitely doesn't run that great and obviously I can only do so much apologia for it when it is prone to hard crashing. I bet Gust could do a better job both for it, and for the first, nowadays.
In terms of Ys VIII, NISA did a reprint (without the bonus physical extras) of a bunch of their games roughly a year ago, including both Switch and PS4 copies of Ys VIII. The Switch release has always been more sought after online, though, so I'm not surprised to hear it's all the way sold out again.
I recently ended up deciding that the Switch is really the only game system I want to end up having built a collection for in the long run, so those two will be staying in my possession, whether they continue climbing in price or not.
The Lost Child is a lot of fun. I just picked it up digitally for $6.99.
i bought y''s 8: the lacrimosa of dana on a whim
i bought it used for about 15 or 17$ and i had no idea it's worth alot more than what i paid for
such a fantastic game
great story, amazing exploration, beautiful character design and the gameplay is fantastic
I completely agree and what a deal you got it at!
I bought Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force *digitally* on sale last month for little less than $10
heads up, xenoblade 2 torna is now $53 brand new on amazon in stock T rated (usa)
Nights of Azure 2 and Code of Princess i picked up at release.
Torna i grabbed on clearance at Target because it was $20
Ys VIII i only managed to get about 6 months ago when NISA did a reprint of it along with a few other games like Yomawari. I think they had another reprint a few months prior that i'd missed out on.
Woh! That’s awesome!
I got Ys 8 by getting stadia pro. Only 10 dollars, it came with the pro account. It's a phenomenal game, I've been doing a re-playthrough of it on my channel, and it works amazing on laptop/pc/etc. I have difficulty seeing things on the switch screen, and can't usually hook it up to the television, so to have it on my laptop is a great thing for me.
It's weird Fairy Fencer F Advent Force shot up in price. I still remember seeing the PS4 Collector's Edition for years being available on Iffy's online store. Constantly put on discounts to the point I considered buying it again. I used to shill it on Twitter, and now I guess the sequel shot up the Switch version.
I think the franchise is a hidden gem, but for $120? Just wait for it to go on digital sale for maybe $6. Idea factory is pretty generous with sales. If you like the franchise after playing it, then sure go ahead and try the PS4 Collector's edition instead. More bang for your buck.
I picked up Ys8 digitally on a whim (I was waiting for Cold Steel 4 to come out), and honestly I couldn't put the game down. I didn't really have a problem with flash timing moves (Skill spam better, bruh), but I struggled a bit with guards. The nintendo switch isn't a great controller scheme for action games, imo, but since Ys8 is more of a skill-spam beat-em-up, it was fine.
When you come off the back of playing games like Cold Steel 1 (constant stuttering/framerate issues on steam), the Switch port of Ys8 really isn't so bad by comparison.
Attack on Titan 2 is currently being reprinted by Video Games Plus. They've had a few reprint runs now.
Nights Of Azure is definitely my favorite and I have it for ps4 Or Had it. I gave it away even though it was the limited edition. Cleaning so much out and I just had to give all my games away. Can't afford to have so much stuff when I'm constantly moving every year now. But I kept the Cloth Posters xD
You have Elex for number two... Great game
A good rule of thumb is I buy all koei nis and xseed rpgs. From this list I have attack on titan 2, ys 8, torna, the saviors double pack ,code of princess and the limited run version of brigandine. Demon gaze bites me all the time because I waited for a sale which is why I have most of the games. I'd rather pay retail than ebay
I totally get it and yeah that's literally the best rule to follow with that trio. That's awesome you got quite a bit from this list! So cool!
They had a reprint on ys 8 for switch after thanksgiving 2021. Iirc it was a limited reprint on their website. Only saw it cuz I was browsing falcom related forums while playing trails in the sky. I had to wait a month for my copy to arrive. I own it on pc and ps4, but figured I should get the switch version if it's rare.
That's good to know, thanks for sharing that info on when it was reprinted.
Kinda wish I had brought the torna dlc as a cartridge. At the time I had already brought the DLC but now I want the physical just for the collection.
I understand and I don't blame ya I probably would've done the same.
I own YS 8 for switch and already got the PS5 version pre ordered. Ys 8 is one of my favorite games of all time and the best game i've ever bought on a whim.
It's that good! I picked it up for the PS5 as well again lol.
You should have also mentioned Caligula Effect: Overdose and Alliance Alive HD. Caligula Effect goes for $110+ and Alliance Alive HD goes for $80+.
I have most of these but only about half of them physically. Something to consider is importing if they are import friendly. Many RPGs have English available on their Asia region and even Japanese cero rated copies. Many times these are far less expensive routes to go to get a physical copy of a game for your collection.
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
@@HallowedBeThyGame no worries. Doesn't work for every single game but many have english on the cart. A few examples I can give you are the SaGa games, Final Fantasy Rereleases, Eastward, and Chrono Cross.
I just found YS 8 on play asia's site yesterday, i think its a reprint cause it takes a couple weeks before they'll be able to ship it, stranger of sword city too, both are the european versions but the prices are pretty reasonable, check them out if you dont know about them yet
Thanks for sharing! Great info!
Out of this list I have Code of Princess, Ys VIII and Nights of Azure 2. I got CoP and NoA2 for less than 20 a piece and would say that is about the maximum they are worth.
I think the most expensive game I own in Worms W.M.D, have not opened it yet as I don't think it would hold the attention of anyone I know for more than 30mins.
Good thing most of the Jrpgs are also available digitally which keeps the price in check
The savior of saphire wings combo pack is very good(definitely worth the 70), and Brigandine is downright godly. Furthermore 70-90 for Brigandine is well worth it.
i paid $79 for that game..
@@roseforyoubabe Cool, you'll enjoy it, I'm sure.
Dude I totally bought the special edition of the lost child and nights of azure 2 from NIS store when they originally released. Also I didn't know torna had a physical edition? I was under the impression it was just a case with a download code inside
Yeah there is a physical cart inside it’s separate release. But that’s awesome you got the others!
I own Torna, Nights of Azure 2 (PS4, and by the way the PC port sucks too,) Ys 8 on both Vita, and Ps4, Code of Princess on 3ds physically.
I think my biggest surprise might be Code of Princess because I bought it for dirt cheap, and at the time it was a game so few had heard of. Maybe Torna as well because I'd expect a lot more copies out there with how much people loved 2.
Yeah I’m blown away by the spike of those two as well.
Regarding Fairy Fencer F it's not a action rpg but a turn based game that uses the same sort of combat system as the Neptunia Remake games (same devs if I'm right). Basically on your turn you move to the enemy and then attack by slotting in a few attacks at once depending on how much AP/Capacity points/etc and then activate the attack after that on which the attacks go off then your turn ends (haven't played it in a long time though so may be mis-remembering how the attacks go off...I do remember it is definitely turn based though).
Thanks for explaining that! Good to know!
The liar princess and the blind prince recently had a Twitter poll from NISA about bringing it back into stock
I was surprised to hear about Torna the golden country ^^ I got that game on a whim cause I wanted to try playing a xenoblade game :) I can’t believe how high the price is now
Yeah I know it is pretty shocking
Ys VIII is on Play-Asia for $47 if you don’t mind the Europe version.
Here in France you can buy Brigandine : Legend of Runersia for about 42 to 50 euros this is about 45 to 53 american dollars. Sometimes you even get it mint at about 55 euros about 58 american dollars.
Also the game is very good if you like Fire Emblem or even Civilization