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The video discusses the top 10 RPG stories, highlighting games like "Disco Elysium," "Undertale," "13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim," "Shadow Hearts: Covenant," "Nier: Automata," "Planescape Torment," "Final Fantasy VIII," Trails series, and Xenogears. Key themes include unique storytelling, compelling narratives, branching storylines based on choices, character depth, emotion, lore, and excellent boss fights. Important names mentioned are Toby Fox, Yuri, and 2B. The video concludes by encouraging viewer engagement and mentions the YouTuber's favorite RPG stories. The YouTuber also requests likes and subscriptions for more RPG content.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses their top 10 RPG stories. They start with number 10, “Disco Elysium,” a game known for its unique storytelling where the player wakes up as a cop in a small town to solve a murder mystery. Despite lacking a combat system, the game’s writing, dialogue choices, and atmosphere make it memorable. Moving on to number 9, “Undertale” is highlighted as an instant classic with a compelling story set in a secluded underground world filled with monsters. The game’s humor, emotional depth, and branching storyline based on player choices make it stand out, all created by a single developer, Toby Fox.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses three video games: “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim,” “Shadow Hearts: Covenant,” and “Nier: Automata.”
– “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim” is a sci-fi time travel mystery story with complex narratives and mind-blowing revelations. Players control 13 characters from different time periods to save the world from a kaiju invasion, unraveling the story uniquely based on character choices.
– “Shadow Hearts: Covenant” is praised for its incredible story, protagonist Yuri, dark themes, compelling villains, and humor. The game is recommended with a suggestion to play the original “Shadow Hearts” first.
– “Nier: Automata” is an action RPG where players control the android 2B to defeat machine lifeforms on Earth. The game’s story is described as crazy and excellent, with twists, turns, and mysteries prompting a second playthrough for more depth.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on different video game plots. It mentions “Near Automata,” highlighting its plot shifts and exceptional soundtrack. The narrative then delves into “Planescape Torment,” emphasizing its strong mystery elements and exceptional storytelling. Lastly, it discusses “Final Fantasy VIII,” praising its nostalgia-inducing story and mentioning the profound impact of the “Trails” or “Kaseki” series with its extensive world-building.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Trails in the Sky series, specifically highlighting Trails in the Sky Second Chapter as a favorite. They praise the storyline, lore, and character depth of the series, emphasizing the emotional rollercoaster and excellent boss fights in Circadian 2. The speaker also mentions Xenogears as having one of the most ambitious and complex stories in RPG history, urging viewers to play it to truly appreciate its depth. They express regret at having to limit the list to one game per series, acknowledging the excellence of other games like Xenith Saga and Xenoblade Chronicles.
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In this segment, the YouTuber concludes their top 10 RPG stories of all time list. They encourage viewers to share their opinions in the comments and mention their favorite RPG stories. The YouTuber asks for likes and subscriptions for more RPG content.