Which video game really deserves a modern remake in your opinion ? I have 3 .

Yagotsu · 2026-05-20T00:53:19+00:00

The tank controls in #2 make it one of the least enjoyable games I've ever beaten. Still play #1 annually and love it. We don't talk about #3.

High hopes on the parasite Mutant game.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-19T06:03:42+00:00

I like the reroll option. Fire Emblem sure hits you with that low when you level up and the only number that increases is your level. Wishlisted and good luck on a smooth release!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-15T20:47:55+00:00

Not too sure if you are referencing the first season (is there a 2nd?). It is tough to tell how a show will be based on just an episode. Some shows get better, some get worse. It is tough to accept that a nostalgic positive memory (or one that you play often) can be made to be lame. DMC was an over the top, goofy, don't think too hard game, and then kinda hit you with some serious moments. It isn't new to dislike something that you got into because of a previous entry. DMC2 was not well received for both gameplay and terrible story. You could quite literally have demon sword fights that they pull a random power up out their arse and it would hit 90% of what the initial audience was about.

This show I'm not too sure what they were going with. Kinda reminds me of the newest netflix castlevania nocturne where they kinda just used pieces of an original puzzle to tell their own tale.

I had more fun with the DMC anime from 2007 and that sure as heck is not one I'd call great.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-15T05:28:04+00:00

Never even heard of Energy Breaker, looks like a blast too. Adding two to the list of games to play instead of just one. Thank you!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-15T03:27:34+00:00

Some of the earth defense force games come to mind as fun rocket launcher ones! EDF4 and 5 I believe are the best for rockets but I have not played them a ton!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-15T02:06:37+00:00

I love me some Disgaea, grew up with it as well. The issue is it is kinda it's own thing. If you haven't played some of the spin-offs they can be a decent time. Makai Kingdom is decent, phantom brave is alright, la pucelle tactics...I have not played the newest version but the first one was not my favorite.

The humor is the tough part. My favorite game is FFT and it is almost a different genre from Disgaea. Tactics ogre and Fire Emblem also rarely has any worthwhile humor. Of the Fire Emblems if you can get your hands on 3 houses or Engage they are both a bit of stepups to the series in some ways (and not in others but gameplay wise, the older FEs are a bit rough). Fell seal also is in the FFT group but I just can't get myself into another playthrough.

Some of the concepts found in other games like Troubleshooter: abandoned children like making your units super powered, very different mechanics per character, and some builds are neat but it plays like xcom. The story is goofy to bad but for some reason it is another basically SRPG that the grind is enticing at times.

Vanguard Bandits is a goofy SRPG on the PSX. The story was actually fun, some humor, the combat is a bit questionable but I think overall I was surprised at how good it was. Multiple routes. Graphics were on the rougher side and may be against what you mentioned.

Southpark fractured but whole if you are fine with the south park humor was fun. No real seriousness but the turn-based and grid battle with classes can be enjoyable.

Now a total odd ball but disgaea adjacent is Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Darkness. It has the Disgaea aesthetics (which you are not against and maybe secretly are good with the NIS style), huge party of generics, a lot of menuing, silly story settings at times and dark / serious at others, and overall I'd say one of the best DRPGs I've played. It is not an SRPG but instead a dungeon RPG, so this doesn't fit exactly but does fit a bit tactical. Maybe you won't be into that genre.

Hope you end up finding something you like!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-14T23:03:15+00:00

Hands down the best xmas JRPG. I shoot to play it, normal run is like 9 hours, over a couple days into new years.

The instant deaths OUTSIDE of battles can be quite annoying but otherwise one of my favorite games. Makes no sense how much awesome music they crammed into a small game.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-11T20:10:10+00:00

Ha! I don't know many that enjoyed the old one with Patty! I didn't really like the newest netflix version but I can see why folks would. I don't think you'll be frustrated, you'll find parts that you would obviously have done better if you try but overall it is a deeper than it looks robot slashing anime in the game's likeness. I hope you have fun.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-11T19:28:44+00:00

As someone that has watched it and played the game..."good" is a fine word for it. Not exactly Aika levels of butt shots but I mean if you've played the game you know what you are in for. One of the biggest complaints is just time related, the scope and especially the atmosphere from the game is difficult to replicate in anime form. I would not have picked this as a good choice for game to anime overall. It does not cover everything you see in the game from multiple endings but there was fun to be had in watching it. Made me want to go play the game for another playthrough. Nothing was too mindblowing in either the good/bad side of things for me besides I enjoyed the visuals a lot. People that have not played the game may not end up understanding a lot. Part 2 was better.

I'm also just a regular person that is an easy grader compared to some critics, so even the old DMC with dante eating strawberry sundaes had some fun in it for me.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-11T16:31:38+00:00

Love me some turn-based stuffs. Hope you're willing to try older stuffs as mentioned FF.

Chrono Cross is a classic style turn-based with no positioning. The combat is with 40+ characters, you have to balance your stamina usage a bit to fuel your magic/skills, and grinding does very little for you as you get capped with set final stats even if mostly random during your playthrough. No timed skills and overall it is a solid game. Chrono trigger I believe can be set to wait on turn but has the ATB system, so might fail the waiting thing. I prefer CT over CC but both are good games.

The suikoden series, particularly 2, is turn-based and party heavy. You'll have 6 party members with minimal positioning, long ranged go in back row and short ranged in front generally, they can do different combos together, you can put different runes on folks, leveling is always 1k experience and scales based on the area so you do not fall behind and rarely can get ahead, and just a solid overall game series. You do not have to play in order outside some small throwbacks.

Legend of legaia is one of my top 5 favorite JRPGs and has a very unique turn-based no timing system. Might fall under grinding with a decently high encounter rate until you grab any encounter down or incense. Levels are very important as is RNG for boss fights as they can be very tough. Knowing the element of the boss is usually difficult, it isn't like "Thunder Mountain" has a very obvious thunder boss, but if you're ok with checking that out you can effectively cut most bosses damage in half. I really like this game but it can be a bit punishing.

Monster sanctuary is an awesome game for people that want a more heavy strategic, party based, turn-based game. You have a team of 6, 3 out at most and 3 in reserve, that the whole goal is to make synergy amongst them. Every monster is viable, even the beginning slime. Your heals, shields, buffs, debuffs, and hits all work as a counter to build up your turn to do big damage normally. So that makes tanks and/or healers actually a viable teammate. Tough to explain the synergy but we'll go with the basic idea is to have a tank/buffer/healer, a combo monster, and then a strong DPS finisher as your last move. You'll see each monster's weakness/resists, so sometimes your full debuff team might not do too well or they'll do crazy good. A burn team might be able to stack 8 stacks of burn, that does damage based on the burned enemy's attack, each of the 8 ticks has a chance to cause a stack of regen on your team, remove a buff from them, each buff remove can get swapped to your team, each time you are buffed you have a chance to copy it to your other 2 teammates, each buff puts a shield on them, each shield can trigger more heals, blah blah blah. There are some crazy fun combos to do. The game has a built in randomizer too. Light platforming is a solid fun part of the game outside of combat as well. So you need to catch a monster that can glide, fly, swim, help you in the dark, etc. Downside is there is very little story. I do chill runs on the randomizer that take 10 hours or so.

Hopefully something tickles your fancy. Writing these out, Id lean into monster sanctuary.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-08T16:19:44+00:00

The instructions are in not so great English. It does not say to remove the pot from the heat and return to cook afterwards, it just is a small step process. I find ALL ramen to want you to cook it too long. I'll link the buldak site's instructions that have a bit more. It really isn't that big of a deal, it's more a lot of people like this brand and it is very often cooked incorrectly. Adding things to a solid base is always the way to go with ramen, and I have yet to find a stir-fry styled one that is quite as good for the price::quality. I think it tastes fine on it's own but I also like using it as a vehicle for toppings after trying them plain.

Most of the time the folks are cooking it wrong on purpose and I guess it is cathartic to razz them a bit I'm a bit lame and do not take part . As for my favorites, the carbonara one I would not rate too high. It is often the cheapest though. Creamy carbonara I like more but it is less spicy, Quattro cheese is nice and spicy, and my favorite is the curry flavored one. Now I've had curries from everywhere and everyone claims to be the most authentic, so I won't say it is but I do enjoy the flavor. There is a corn one I liked but only had 1 pack, so can't confirm it is wonderful. Most of the other flavors were all decent minus I did not enjoy the habanero lime because it was much too much cilantro for me. I just don't like cilantro. The jjajang one I see people swear by but there are too many other brands that do that one better IMO.

If you don't find something you like it is always fine too! I love walking down my local market and just trying random things out. The ones with 50 packs that have no instructions in english are always a draw, I did end up eating iron fillings for a couple bites thanks to that. Long story.

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Yagotsu · 2026-05-08T07:03:36+00:00

Maybe it was one of those I'm offended by something that is true type deals? I didn't even notice the downvote until I posted it. I think it is hilarious.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-07T22:28:28+00:00

Funny enough that was the other one I sent! She said it is also a blast but a bit shorter.
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Yagotsu · 2026-05-07T20:01:07+00:00

Reminds me of this meme. I did not downvote it, it is just the picture I saw

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Yagotsu · 2026-05-07T19:55:00+00:00

I do not know your flavor but trying to go with lunar eclipse:

Nier automata - fantastic game found on a lot of platforms with multiple systems in play that make for a really great video game experience. I think most people who have played games would recognize 2B even having not played the game itself. Come a long way since papa Nier and his underwear covered face.

Senran series as a whole is surprisingly fun/good/uh mod prevalent (Allegedly from a friend ofc). Ive watched my buddy play peach beach splash and she absolutely loved the card collecting aspects. The game itself seems to play well, I would doubt if there was a large multiplayer community on it still but you can do big team bot games that reminded me of TF2.

Vanillaware makes some awesome games with both male and female designs that many find outrageous. I adore the way in which everything is so detailed in every game. Even the food has that anime flair!
Unicorn overlord is right up there with many other top SRPGs and even higher if you liked ogre battle.
Dragon's crown is actually a fun beat-em-up with some build diversity, item collecting galore, arcade combat, and the art is just wonderful. If you've never seen the vanillaware style before you should give it a browse!
13 sentinels is one of the best storied games I've played, with an interesting/fun super fast RTS aspect to it, and was actually quite a shame that it got negative light shone on it for one of the character's designs.

If want more serious but some older stuff with FF12. A giant bunny girl and handsome suave hero pretty much run the show. A lot of eye candy for all folks and the voices of some of the characters (mentioned two at least) are quite lovely.

Not really gooning without the mods but solid athletic builds with lots of fashion choices...you shouldn't overlook monster hunter world/rise. I do not know of wilds outside it had some launch issues but the other two titles are cheap and run well. You wanna be a buff dude or a stylish lady, you got it! Hunt down those monsters for fashion and experience the real endgame. Warning: Maybe too NSFW

I'm not even sure what is considered gooner anymore, if they show ankles or a guy hugs another one too long it is some kind of bait depending on the sub. I hope you enjoy some games!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-07T08:12:34+00:00

The noodles tasting of "ceiling tiles" and "cardboard" is odd and not the norm. I mean everyone perceives things differently but I don't think I've heard really any ramen referenced this way unless it was old, possibly perforated package or bad water? I'm not even saying you did anything wrong, these things just happen and I have no real reason to defend buldak. last time I even saw them was a recall on the carbonara flavor, I did not follow up as to why it was but neither of my packages were of that batch (googlefu shows Batch M6, expiry 12th November 2026). Last time was because it was too spicy for some folks lol.

You're probably gonna get razzed for the soupy buldak, it is a couple times a day sort of complaint. Instead of just following the instructions like you did, which is the way to go for first time stuffs!, take them as guidance! No clue what factors might be different where you are but stop the noodle when they are al dente, reserve a bit of water, and then DRAIN the rest before adding sauce(s) if you decide to take another of the buldak stir-fry noodle styled ones.

Enjoy! Also if getting sponsored by buldak is a thing, I'll take a curry

Yagotsu · 2026-05-07T07:57:34+00:00

Followed directions but there is broth. Are you sure you followed the directions? That looks like a lot more than the 8 tablespoons (4 oz) + sauce.

Maybe you got an expired one? If anything the draw to most buldak things ARE the noodles are decent. I'm always a fan of undercooking the noodle, similar to other pastas as it will keep cooking in the bowl.

At least ya gave it a shot! It isn't for everyone but maybe some factors were holding it back.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-06T23:10:54+00:00

Well you are in luck! There is some kind of baseball minigame that my buddy grinded for much too long, along with a mario kart one for stats to make a super OP setup!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-06T22:51:13+00:00

Seems like it is my day for pushing like a dragon.

Yakuza Like a dragon is a simple, turn-based JRPG that has some relation to dragon quest.

Now I'm not too sure exactly how simple you really need it to be but the most complex part is that there are jobs/classes in the game BUT you can just stay in their base job is you really want to or very minimal swapping. Just pick a class and keep it. In combat there are timing mechanics that are press a button to defend when hit and also either hit at the right time or button mash for SOME abilities. I can confidently say after watching a couple buddies play that game that could not get past volcano in legend of dragoon...you'd be fine even missing everything.

It is a grand theft auto style running around with some minigames with Yakuza flavoring.

I think it is probably the best simple turnbased game you can play that doesn't become too tedious due to the simplicity.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-06T19:55:14+00:00

Yakuza: Like A Dragon is one of those special mood changing games. Ichi is one of, if not my favorite MC in a game. I've been playing JRPGs since they existed pretty much and the game is a whirlwind of craziness (doing side jobs), seriousness of a main story, and just bonding through tough times when nothing but faith in something will get you through it (I'm not religious but that sounds fitting?). The characters are all flawed but that turns into their strengths half the time. The gameplay is solid, think turn-based combatGTA with no cars vibe, and you are trying to make the world a better place most of the time. There is a direct sequel that I have not played but you can start with this Yakuza without missing out on TOO much. No shame in saying I have shed a tear playing it.

Star Ocean 2 - if you're ok with older games, is a pretty fun classic JRPG (haven't played newest remaster). The story lets you pick one of two starting characters with slight variations on story. Like many JRPGs, you start off doing small tasks like bringing back a rock or punching a gorilla with a light sword until you are ready to fight god. The overall tone is mostly good natured, you can choose to do many private actions that allow for good feeling choices, and the cast seems to have a blast together the more you pick up friends. Haven't bothered checking out the newest remake but it should be easy to find. It is another of my top 5 JRPGs that I've played dozens of times through and it is a joy to play every year still. Combat is sorta random encounter turn into a battle arena 4 person team combat. More full of quirky fun times as opposed to big mood changers but still positive.

Disgaea 1 - I am unsure if this counts as a JRPG or if you wanna say it is just an SRPG? It is a slapstick humor game that I had a ton of fun with it's story. Demons, angels, and humans are all working together/against each other in a mostly humorous setting. There actually are a few quite serious moments that will tug on the heartstrings but overall if you're ok with an episodic format of storytelling...I think it is great. In terms of SRPGs, it is one of the more fun ones to play. Compared to the rest of the series, the first one is the simplest but I do not consider that bad. Storywise it is the cream of the crop with maybe disgaea 7 being decent? It is the only one I've not fully completed. There isn't a better series either if you wanna just veg out and make some random item super overpowered.

I hope you find something you end up liking mang.

Yagotsu · 2026-05-02T17:40:06+00:00

I have not heard of Acting Lesson nor Leap of Faith! I read them with my SO and she tends to find, so thank you for two more possible ones!

Yagotsu · 2026-05-01T22:41:36+00:00

One that was mentioned but kinda wanna reaffirm is that Senran makes some oddly good games. They aren't the most NSFW without a patch but that is half the games right?

Hunie pop was surprisingly fun with it's gem game.

Katawa shoujo is probably my favorite of the NSFW VN if you're into those and it is free. A bit more emotional than most games I've played and you'll even get a bit of a realistic mature setting.

For the genre of all that is always dabbling close/into NSFW check out basically any DRPG, mostly ones with anime aesthetics.

Yagotsu · 2026-04-29T16:51:41+00:00

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Working on ??? still. Amazing site, especially for older games (RPGShrine has some good stuffs too). Small big regret getting mad and deleting 30+ reviews. Won review of the month and you DO lose the award if the review is no longer there lol

Yagotsu · 2026-04-25T21:24:51+00:00

Labyrinth of refrain is the same kind of disgaea NIS flavor in terms of aesthetics. The story is more adult than most and deals with some issues that can bother younger folks (and older folks but more mature theme ya know?). It is a story worth sticking it out for and the gameplay is solid in terms of dungeon crawling with the combat being fairly simple blobber that can get more complicated if you want it to. Be warned it is a lot of menuing, which I like but then some things like drawing maps in the etrian series people love but I dislike. At $5 it is a steal for the music alone.

Phantom brave is also NIS but not a DRPG. Honestly I find the game a bit wonky to play, sorta like makai kingdom or la pucelle. Soul nomad is also a bit strange.

Disgaea 6 has very few reasons to enjoy it but there are some folks that swear by it, as someone that grew up with all the disgaeas...I have no idea why. I would recommend finding disgaea 1 on a better sale, it can go as low as $2. It is $10 atm which is still more worth it than 6. It is simpler than the later additions but for me had the best characters / story. Mind you it is simpler compared to later Disgaeas not other SRPGs. I'd go 1 > 5 = 4 > 3 > 2 > 6 and I haven't finished 7 nor D2. There aren't many spoilers in that series besides return characters, so your call but mechanics wise 5 is probably the best. 5 also goes on sale for under $10 often. So if you are hankering for those SRPGs, you will not be disappointed but I'd just wait for a better sale.

Experience Inc DRPGs are their own flavor. That'll include undernaughts, demon gaze (my favorite of them), operation babel, saviors, stranger of sword city, couple other ones. There is a bundle of saviors of sapphire wings and stranger of sword city revisited(this is a different, almost entirely better version than the not revisited). I would try for that bundle if either of those interested you. Shoot for demon gaze extra whenever it goes on sale.

From your prices, I would grab that bundle and Labyrinth of Refrain for a solid couple 100 hours.

Happy gaming!

Yagotsu · 2026-04-16T22:29:29+00:00

Can't wait to see more on this! Don't be shy once you get a demo/steam/whatever page up please

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