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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 5d

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I am downright sick of people saying turn-based JRPGs are on their way out.

Today I talk about 10 modern turn-based JRPGs that prove the genre isn't dead!

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10 Modern JRPGs That Prove Turn Based Isn’t Dead

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 26d

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Don’t you hate when you find a JRPG you LOVE, only to find it isn’t a series and they only got one single game. 🎮

These are 10 incredible JRPGs that never became a series—but totally could have.

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What standalone JRPGs do you think deserve a new entry?

10 Standalone JRPGs That Deserve A Second Entry

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Sep 5

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🎮 4 HOURS of JRPG reviews in ONE video!

From retro classics to modern releases, I covered it ALL in 2024 — the good, the bad, and the completely unexpected.
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The Ultimate JRPG Review Marathon

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 29

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2025 is a little over halfway over but it doesn't seem to be slowing down.

Today I'm going over 10 of the most exciting JRPGs scheduled to come out for the rest of the year!

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10 Must Play JRPGs Releasing in 2025 | What You Need to Know

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 25

Quartet drops tomorrow and Something Classic gave me the chance to take an early look at it.

Now that I've played through it I want to tell you why this is THE Indie RPG you need to keep your sights on!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 22

When you think the best RPGs? You probably think of things from Square Enix like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest!

But today let's talk 10 retro JRPGs worth playing that Square Enix had no hand in!

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10 Amazing Retro JRPGs Beyond Square Enix

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Some JRPGs are SO special that you wish you could play them again for the first time all over again.

Here are 10 JRPGs I wish I could erase my memory of and enjoy again with a fresh slate!

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Top 10 JRPGs I Wish I Could Play Again for the First Time

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Nintendo Switch 2's game key cards have been here for a few months. Are they good? Are they bad? Or are they just misunderstood?

Join me as I go over the positives, the negatives and the effect I think they might have on the industry.

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Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Cards - Are they really as bad as everyone says?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Aug 1

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These games have always had a negative light shining on them, but I'm here to tell you that they aren't that bad and why you should give them a shot!

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The Most Hated JRPGs… That I Recommend!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jul 25

Everyone’s talking action-RPGs.

But you know what hits harder? Perfect turn-based combat.

Here are 10 turn-based JRPGs every real fan should play:

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10 Amazing Turn Based JRPGs You Need to Play!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jul 22

I NEVER thought I’d enjoy a dungeon crawler… until Mado Monogatari! 😲 This one totally changed the game for me.

Watch my review and tell me your surprising dungeon crawler! 👇

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I Finally Liked a Dungeon Crawler – Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Review

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Davidvinc RPGs @davidvinc.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Ys VIII hardcover novel "Lacrimosa of Dana"signed by the author!

To Enter:
1. Follow Me and both Ys novels accounts:
@ysnovels.bsky.social
@dragonwell.bsky.social
2. YT Sub youtube.com/@davidvinc
3. Like and Share this post!!!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’ve double (and sometimes triple) dipped on more JRPGs than I want to admit…
But I regret NONE of it. 😤💸

These games meant that much to me.
In my new video, I break down 10 JRPGs I’ve bought multiple times — and why I’d do it again.

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/O5axbT916NI

I’ve Bought These JRPGs More Than Once… And I’d Do It Again

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jul 11

Which JRPG series do you miss the most? 😢

I just dropped a video on 10 amazing JRPG franchises that seem to have disappeared…not a single new game in years...

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/nTA4tMt6faE

👇 Are there any JRPG series you miss and you'd love to see return

10 Forgotten JRPG Series That Deserve a Comeback

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jul 4

I didn’t grow up with Final Fantasy.

My first JRPG was Wild Arms 2… discovered at a sleepover, watching a friend play.

I didn’t even know what a JRPG was — but that night, everything changed.

Episode 2 of Raised by Pixels is my story.

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zhF4QVP_M9g

Wild Arms 2 – The Forgotten JRPG That Made Me a Fan for Life

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 27

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There were plenty of Switch JRPGs I missed out on playing, these are the top 10 Switch JRPGs that I held off on for one reason or another, but am looking forward to playing on Switch 2

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10 Switch JRPGs I Missed… But Can’t Wait to Finally Play on Switch 2

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎮 Bravely Default HD Remaster is finally here…

But is it actually worth replaying? What changed? What didn’t and should returning fans pay again?

I break it all down 👇
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Bravely Default HD Remaster – What’s Changed & Is It Worth Replaying?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 20

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🎮 Bravely Default II is everything I miss about classic JRPGs…and everything that drives some players away.

I finally gave it the deep dive it deserves. Join me as I talk all about it!

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Bravely Default II – Feels Like a Classic... Where Did It Go WRONG?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 18

RPG fans this week:
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– Alzara? Cancelled.
– Final Fantasy Tactics? Missing War of the Lions.
– Trails? See you in 2026.

🎥 I broke it all down before I emotionally collapsed: youtu.be/Uuld72tIiWI

What are your thoughts on all the news we received today?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 15

Well if you don’t succeed, try try a boat

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Emily 💫 @orbalology.bsky.social · Jun 15

There are a ton of amazing JRPGs currently on the GOG Dreamlist with <1000 votes. These are a few that I think need more attention, a link to their respective page is in the comment below.

Share which other games you would like to see have a DRM-FREE option & remember to vote!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 15

ALGORITHM CHECK!

Hi, my name is Shinky.

I make videos on Youtube about JRPG games I grew up playing. Nice to meetcha!

I often enjoy:

🌵Dragon Quest
🌵Ys
🌵Final Fantasy
🌵Grandia
🌵Zelda
🌵Bravely Default
🌵Lunar
🌵Atelier
🌵Wild Arms
🌵Danganronpa

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 15

It is a valid question my friend

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 14

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🎄 Let me set the stage…It's Christmas, 1990.

I unwrapped a strange NES game I’d never heard of: StarTropics.

No hype, no franchise — just me, a yo-yo, and a world I couldn’t forget.

This is the first episode of my new nostalgia series, Raised by Pixels:

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StarTropics (NES) – The Forgotten Nintendo Classic That Shaped My Childhood - Raised by Pixels

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · Jun 8

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ITS HAPPENING, PERSONA 4 REVIVAL IS HAPPENING! Let's talk about it!

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ATLUS Just Revived Persona 4 – Here’s What You Need to Know

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