Even though it requires importing, I still recommend the Super Robot Wars series on the Switch. V, X, T, and 30 each have their own unique stories and the visuals and combat are amazing!
So many great RPGs on it. Loving the near perfect remake that is Trials of Mana. But really the variety of turn based, action, and even tactical is just really solid on the Switch. A great RPG machine.
There are a lot of great RPGs on this list and I'll add some more recommendations here. If you like the games on this list, then you'll also probably enjoy the following: Shin Megami III: Nocturne HD Remaster, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Ys Origin, Grandia HD Collection, Sega Genesis Classics (which contains Phantasy Star II, III, & IV, Shining Force I & II, Sword of Vermilion, and Fatal Labyrinth), the Sega Ages edition of Phantasy Star, Collection of Mana, the Live-A-Live remake, Tales of Vesperia, Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi, Langrisser I & II, Romancing SaGa II & III, Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, X, & XII, Vambrace: Cold Soul, Crosscode, and Cosmic Star Heroine. If you are also interested in Western RPGs, then check out Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate I & II, Darkest Dungeon, Neverwinter Nights, Skyrim, The Witcher III, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and Shadowrun Trilogy. As an honorable mention I will mention a game that might be a stretch to call an RPG, but should appeal to many RPG fans. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a game that is a hybrid of a visual novel and a strategy game with RPG elements and if that sounds like something that would appeal to you, then definitely check it out.
Yeah, some games are definitely missing, like Ori, Hollow Knight, Child of Light (even thought they aren't exactly rpgs) but there is also Hades missing there, Digimon Survive, that is as amazing as it is 13 Sentinels, and like you said, there is missing Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy X, Tales of Vesperia, The Wither 3, for sure, and for these who likes animes, Sword Art Online Hollow Realization and Alicization, are great jrpgs. Ps. I tried playing Divinity Origin 2, looks great, really, the story, world and everything, but i just feel like this game could play better on PC and with somebody who had a lot of time to focus on this gameplay details, because it sucks the life out of you, lol, so i puted on my backlog for when i'm like 70 years with nothing to do, lmao. About Vesperia, i loved the story and characters but not much of the gameplay, remember me Skyrim a lot, where the missions are like "go find this person on the woods" and they don't tell us which wood or where in the woods, since they're a lot and very big and this just made me spend a lot of time searching for things instead of actually playing thought the story. And to finish up everything FFX could had need a update about the fixed camera, my only complain there, and on FFXII, the battle system made me so mad, lol, i only played the beginning, but i hated that red line and the fact where i could only attack one person or monster after 5 seconds, but they could all approach me and attack me at the same time. Btw, i could love to try out monster hunter now that we can have NPCs helping us out instead of online people, but i still think that there isn't much story there to make it worth it, like with Astral Chain. Recently i got Age of Calamity and Three Hopes, it will still arrive, my first musou, i really hope there is a story to back it up. I'm excited for Harvestela and Tactics Ogre Reborn, but i'm in doubt about how their stories are going to play out, since Diofield was quite disappointing, maybe i should try the Rune Factory that people talk about it so much.
@@ja1799 they wrote the book. It’s a saying meaning they created the JRPG formula coming out with the first ever RPG to the NES in 1986. That’s one year and some change before Final Fantasy 1.
Good luck finding Astral Chain Its become rare, or atleast in my area has been for a while. I got lucky and came across a copy in a Retro game store. Octopath Traveler is starting to become hard to find as well. Good game list though! They all deserve to be here.
The greatest video about Switch JRPGs that released on 10/6 !!!! Games Missed: - Everything from NIS America - SMT III HD Remaster - Trails of Cold Steel III/IV - Final Fantasy X/XII HD Remasters - CrossCode
I just discovered the Trails (Legend of Heroes) series and "Trails From Zero" is *amazing* when it comes to combat mechanics and writing. If you are a physical game player check it out before it's too late.
Finally got to beating Bayonetta 2 (been in the backlog). I’ll be picking up Neir tomorrow and hoping to get through most of it before I pick up Persona5R and Bayonetta 3.😅
You hit my top 3: Octopath traveller 1, Triangle strategy and Live A Live. Just finished the first 2, now almost finished with Live a live. hard to tell which is best between triangle strategy and live a live. Triangle strategy has great big story and gameplay. But live a live story is great too, each character has very well written story with unique gameplay. there are elements of unpredictability too. there were "wow" moments when I finished all the 8 stories. These 3 are a must for those who are into turn-based strategy and JRPG😁
My switch is currently on its way! It will be my first ever console. 💕 I've been healing my deprived inner child lately and this purchase is one of the biggest. Can't wait to try these games!!!!
Been a gamer all my life, last Nintendo was a 64, been on Xbox and pc for years, picked up a oled a year ago, sold my series x and my laptop , thought gaming was getting stale and I was losing interest, that was not the case! I can’t stop playing this console and it’s huge library of awesome games , like if you don’t have a oled, go get one now lol
What a smorgasbord of heavy hitting RPG’s back to back. Wonderful list homie and gotta put a nod out there to Trails from Zero, Y’s VIII & Astral Chain of course cuz they need some more love.
My favorite JRPG and my favorite Videogame in general is a pretty humble relativly unknown low budged Titel: "Fuga Melodies of Steel". I am obssesed with that game and I look foreward to the sequel.
Thr Switch is reminding me of how Nintendo was back in the SNES when they had insane amount of high quality RPGs! All these games mentioned in the video are amazing 👍🏼
@@shadowsquid1351 Pretty much. All it's really missing is Star Ocean 6, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a competent port of Kingdom Hearts. I'd also like to see Falcom port over whatever games it hasn't already.
Great video man, I almost have all the jrpg’s on this list lol. Also I prefer trails of cold steel since it was my first entry to the series but zero is really good.
fire emblem three houses is the best game on this list IMHO, such a masterpiece of a game. great list tho alot of awesome choices! can't wait for fire emblem engage!
I’m still going to play Legend Of Zelda: Age Of Calamity + But I’ll be looking forward to Visit at Universal Studios Hollywood for seeing Super Nintendo World + I can’t wait to meet Mario.
I also love all the classic RPG's that have been released, if we can ever get the pixel remasters we could literally have FF 1-10 and 12 all on one system. Plus so many other classic releases, I picked up Star Ocean First Departure R for like 8.50 today on sale and with gold coins was less than 4 bucks, excited to finally check out that series origin.
I have a collecting problem I think because I have nearly every one already 🤣 I didn't pick up Xeno 3 yet tho to be fair, but it's what inspired me to go back to 2, get through it, do Torna, play the first one (90% done now) and I'm getting it even if it goes on a small sale. I can wait due to my aforementioned backlog, haven't played all of them yet lol
I have a love hate relationship with OJ and player essence. I love all the games he recommends, I hate it leaves my wallet lighter and my backlog bigger.
@@RayWoods same, I'm a relatively new subscriber though. I guess telling you to go watch the SwitchWatch imports video won't help either eh? 🤣 Those guys earned playasia so much of my money. I'm sure going forward OJ will cost me many paychecks worth of games 🤣 I definitely think OJ's going to grow a pretty big audience, he's one of my fave channels as of late.
Good video, if you don´t know where to start with RPGs on Nintendo Switch these are good suggestions. I love RPGs and Nintendo Switch. You´ve got to stop somewhere with a top 30 list, Dead or School, Lost Sphear, Dusk Diver and World of Final Fantasy Maxima are great RPG games too. Very nice season for gaming.
Is Dead or School actually good? I've had it on my playasia "short list" for a while but never pulled the trigger. I think a seller on Amazon has it as well. Maxima is another one on my playasia list as well.
@@JJ-et7il I think it´s good, it´s a side scrolling action RPG like the action stages of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and DEX. The post apocalyptic story centered around Tokyo is also interesting. Definitely worth your time if you like side scrolling action RPGs.
I would like to add Dust an Elysian Tail to the list it's a pretty decent indie metroidvania action rpg it has a nice hand drawn art style kinda similar to Ori and the Blind Forest.
Thanks for that, I'll have to check it out. I'm always all ears for indie lesser known games and while I lean heavily on RPG more than metroidvania, this game sounds good by your description. I'm always down to find new indie titles I haven't heard of.
@@JJ-et7il One cool part about the game is most of the game was done BY one guy a self taught programmer although he had help with the story and hired a company called HyperDuck SoundWorks to make the music.
@@melficeskye292 I love that kind of thing. Stardew Valley is an incredible game made by 1 guy. That being said, there's no shame in outsourcing certain aspects to professionals. If I were making a game I definitely would need help since it requires at bare minimum an intermediary knowledge of several different things. I think even teams of 5-10 people creating something good, it's pretty amazing to me.
Respect for having Trails from Zero on this, very good way to get into the series and honestly it is the only game on this list that rivals Persona 5 R for me. Falcom are so underappreciated with their talents and i hope someone shines beacon on them in the future because Nintendo nor Sony do despite their stellar game series.
@@Touma_S Not too crazy its because Sony legit abandoned Japan and they were all on with that platform unfortunately. I kinda hope they partner with Xbox tbh but NIS since getting publishing rights is bringing all the games West which is hype.
Awesome vid. Maybe i own almost all these games on Switch ( Persona 5 coming next ), except for the monster hunter saga and Atelier Ryza saga, i want to take a look at this last one. I want to add to this list YS Origin. A very easy and direct AJRPG for people not so involved in JRPG. Good Story, good gameplay, good graphics for a game released in 2006. And tells the very begining of the YS Saga. I also recomend the Dragon Quest Erdrick Trilogy. The very 3 first dragon quest games from Nintendo NES, collected in a pack with modernized visuals. And dont forget to play Zelda Breath of the Wild, Skyward Sword and Link's awakening.
Ones I would also add are Voice of Cards (The Isle Dragon Roars, The Forsaken Maiden, and The Beasts of Burden) (Cheap and short JRPGs with very basic gameplay but with decent stories and God-tier sountracks) Ni No KunI Wrath of the White Witch (or Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom but I much prefer Wrath of the White Witch) Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning (If you want a high fantasy RPG with honestly the best combat gameplay I've ever seen. The only downside is that it is an "HD Remaster" that they put very little work into and looks exactly like it did on the 360) Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (A "dungeon crawler" similar to Diablo but with Marvel characters) Battle Chef Brigade (Not really an RPG as there is no leveling system but I will recommend this game any chance I get) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (A modern Castlevania game. The game's development was led by former Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi and is considered a spiritual successor to the series)
Dragonquest builders 1 & 2 are amazing, The only game I have replayed more then these two has been FF7. I think I am on my 5th playthrough of dragonquest builders 2 and 4th of number 1
Ys VIII... What a triumph. In my book, it's one of the *greatest* video games (not just RPGs) I've ever played. Love it to pieces. Glad you included it! A true must-play game.
That’s a really nice compilation here and it contains some of my personal favorites, including recent nier automata. I think it will be really helpful for new switch owners that like rpgs 👍🏻
This is is the first time I've seen anyone say that three hopes did something better than three houses..... and after playing both...... yeah no hard disagree
Weird I passed on three houses because of all the relationship building stuff (everyone tells me to play it as I loved triangle strategy) somehow I didn't know anything about three hopes existence.
@Jack I could understand someone calling Astral Chain an Action RPG to some degree. Not sure I agree necessarily, but yeah. Bayonetta absolutely is not haha.
Xenoblade is really the best thing that happened to the videogame world. By the way. The whole Atelier saga is on the Swirch from Rorona of the PS3, all if them. These are awesome as well. And also I liked Megadimension Neptunia V II.
Fire emblem 3 hopes is like a warriors game 😅 I don't think trials of mana should be there although the graphics have been enhanced SE removed the 3 player mode from the original. Cat quest 1&2 should be mentioned, Alliance alive, langrissa, lost sphere and I am satsuna should be considered
Great list! I love most of the games you mentioned. I know that Pokemon doesn't need a recommendation but I really do think that Pokemon: Legends Arceus is an extremely fun RPG as well.
@@DIRTYSOUTHSHINOBI I actually don't really like Arceus much. But since making that comment Pokemon Scarlet came out, and I would definitely recommend that over pretty much any Pokemon game on the system.
Two enormous ones that you missed: KOTOR and KOTOR 2. Easily one of the best series in all of rpg history and now they’re portable. Absolutely incredible. One of the first games ever to have player decisions impact story and probably the first ones ever on console. These games have combat very similar to Xenoblade (mmo style auto attacking with the player manually activating special skills then the character then executes). You can get both for $30 and you will get your money’s worth and more. You think, and rightfully so, that Xenoblade Chronicles has the best story of any RPG series. I would put KOTOR right up there with it.
I pretty much have every game in the video. I still have to get Ryza 2, Octopath, picking up Nier today, and I have P5R reserved. I don't have an interest the fire emblem musou game or dragon quest builders. Nice vid!
You deserve a like just for acknowledging the existence of NEO The World Ends With You Criminally underrated JRPG, one of the best action games of the generation and like 6 people played it
1 - Trials of Mana
2/3 - Atelier Ryza 1 & 2
4 - Persona 5 Strikers
5 - Monster Hunter Stories 2
6 - Tokyo Mirage Session
7 - Yys 8
8 - NEO the World Ends with you
9 - Bravely Default 2
10 - Octopath Traveler
11 - Fire Emblem 3 Houses
12 - Triangle Strategy
13 - Live a Live
14 - Fire Emblem - 3 Hopes
15 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
16 - SMT 5
17/18 - Dragon Quest Builder 1 & 2
19 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
20 - Monster Hunter Rise
21 - Dragon Quest 11
22 - NieR: Automata
23 - Astral Chain
24 - Persona 5 Royal
25/26/27/28 - Xenoblade Chronicles 1/2/3 & Torna
I'm shocked BOTW isn't on there. It's on every list.
How u miss baldurs gate and divinity original sin smh
You’re a patriot, I was hoping the poster would have this list up…
the two best games last? Cringe
@@benjaminaswad6486 adventure game, not a rpg
??? dragons dogma, skyrim, diablo, torchlight, darksiders, kingdoms of amalur how could you forget these😢
Most those games are mid, Skyrim and Diablo are on everything. Wouldn’t be a very interesting list.
Even though it requires importing, I still recommend the Super Robot Wars series on the Switch. V, X, T, and 30 each have their own unique stories and the visuals and combat are amazing!
Super Robot Wars (V in particular) is fantastic. All great games, so much packed into them.
So many great RPGs on it. Loving the near perfect remake that is Trials of Mana. But really the variety of turn based, action, and even tactical is just really solid on the Switch. A great RPG machine.
There are a lot of great RPGs on this list and I'll add some more recommendations here. If you like the games on this list, then you'll also probably enjoy the following: Shin Megami III: Nocturne HD Remaster, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Ys Origin, Grandia HD Collection, Sega Genesis Classics (which contains Phantasy Star II, III, & IV, Shining Force I & II, Sword of Vermilion, and Fatal Labyrinth), the Sega Ages edition of Phantasy Star, Collection of Mana, the Live-A-Live remake, Tales of Vesperia, Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi, Langrisser I & II, Romancing SaGa II & III, Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, X, & XII, Vambrace: Cold Soul, Crosscode, and Cosmic Star Heroine.
If you are also interested in Western RPGs, then check out Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate I & II, Darkest Dungeon, Neverwinter Nights, Skyrim, The Witcher III, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and Shadowrun Trilogy.
As an honorable mention I will mention a game that might be a stretch to call an RPG, but should appeal to many RPG fans. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a game that is a hybrid of a visual novel and a strategy game with RPG elements and if that sounds like something that would appeal to you, then definitely check it out.
Dam bro you need your own TH-cam channel
Screenshot your post. Thank you
Great List!
Yeah, some games are definitely missing, like Ori, Hollow Knight, Child of Light (even thought they aren't exactly rpgs) but there is also Hades missing there, Digimon Survive, that is as amazing as it is 13 Sentinels, and like you said, there is missing Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy X, Tales of Vesperia, The Wither 3, for sure, and for these who likes animes, Sword Art Online Hollow Realization and Alicization, are great jrpgs.
Ps. I tried playing Divinity Origin 2, looks great, really, the story, world and everything, but i just feel like this game could play better on PC and with somebody who had a lot of time to focus on this gameplay details, because it sucks the life out of you, lol, so i puted on my backlog for when i'm like 70 years with nothing to do, lmao.
About Vesperia, i loved the story and characters but not much of the gameplay, remember me Skyrim a lot, where the missions are like "go find this person on the woods" and they don't tell us which wood or where in the woods, since they're a lot and very big and this just made me spend a lot of time searching for things instead of actually playing thought the story.
And to finish up everything FFX could had need a update about the fixed camera, my only complain there, and on FFXII, the battle system made me so mad, lol, i only played the beginning, but i hated that red line and the fact where i could only attack one person or monster after 5 seconds, but they could all approach me and attack me at the same time.
Btw, i could love to try out monster hunter now that we can have NPCs helping us out instead of online people, but i still think that there isn't much story there to make it worth it, like with Astral Chain.
Recently i got Age of Calamity and Three Hopes, it will still arrive, my first musou, i really hope there is a story to back it up.
I'm excited for Harvestela and Tactics Ogre Reborn, but i'm in doubt about how their stories are going to play out, since Diofield was quite disappointing, maybe i should try the Rune Factory that people talk about it so much.
Nice list! Can you play trials zero without playing any other game in the series? Also do I need to play Altelia games in any order?
Just bought Nier Automata for Switch today and it's gonna be first time playing this game! Let's freaking go!
Dragon Quest XI S is some of the smoothest turn based combat your gonna get. They literally wrote the book on it.
Such an enjoyable game! The story has its surprises too. This was my gateway into JRPGs.
Ahhh still not finished it and fell into backlog with xeno 3 and persona 5 and bayonetta next damn
Playing it now almost at 100 hours. Very strong game
what book?
@@ja1799 they wrote the book. It’s a saying meaning they created the JRPG formula coming out with the first ever RPG to the NES in 1986. That’s one year and some change before Final Fantasy 1.
How is Disco Elysium: Final Cut not on this list? It is easily one of the best written games of all time.
Good luck finding Astral Chain Its become rare, or atleast in my area has been for a while. I got lucky and came across a copy in a Retro game store. Octopath Traveler is starting to become hard to find as well. Good game list though! They all deserve to be here.
The greatest video about Switch JRPGs that released on 10/6 !!!!
Games Missed:
- Everything from NIS America
- SMT III HD Remaster
- Trails of Cold Steel III/IV
- Final Fantasy X/XII HD Remasters
- CrossCode
This was a great list and loved that Xenoblade Series is number 1. I agree that Astral Chain is highly underrated.
I just discovered the Trails (Legend of Heroes) series and "Trails From Zero" is *amazing* when it comes to combat mechanics and writing.
If you are a physical game player check it out before it's too late.
Guys you NEED to buy the new Trails From Zero, it's already out of stock on must places and 2 hand copies are going to insane prices 100+ dollars.
Couldn't agree more 👏
It's selling out quick and is one of best JRPGs I've played in a long time
No, I don't.
Ps4 version has been Sold Out at Gamestop. Switch version is actually the superior port though and it's still availiable.
Got on pc... its a damn lot of reading text so hard to get into
@@ZeNex74 true... ahahaha
Yaaay im so happy that Atelier game made it too the list. I’m so glad that this underrated title is getting some acknowledgment.
Wow man. Switch really is RPG heaven.
Gonna keep this video saved for future RPG purchasing decisions. Thanks for this.
Finally got to beating Bayonetta 2 (been in the backlog). I’ll be picking up Neir tomorrow and hoping to get through most of it before I pick up Persona5R and Bayonetta 3.😅
Makes my morning work routine bearable
Love this system mainly because of a lot of these games. OJ always reminding me to play Bravely Default 2!
No different from a Disney fan
Yeah I think Triangle Strategy might be the best RPG game I’ve ever played
Thanks for the giant RPG video!
You hit my top 3: Octopath traveller 1, Triangle strategy and Live A Live. Just finished the first 2, now almost finished with Live a live. hard to tell which is best between triangle strategy and live a live. Triangle strategy has great big story and gameplay. But live a live story is great too, each character has very well written story with unique gameplay. there are elements of unpredictability too. there were "wow" moments when I finished all the 8 stories. These 3 are a must for those who are into turn-based strategy and JRPG😁
My switch is currently on its way! It will be my first ever console. 💕 I've been healing my deprived inner child lately and this purchase is one of the biggest. Can't wait to try these games!!!!
Mannnn when that XBC3 Collector’s Edition came in yesterday I was in awe. It’s pretty! 😂
Been a gamer all my life, last Nintendo was a 64, been on Xbox and pc for years, picked up a oled a year ago, sold my series x and my laptop , thought gaming was getting stale and I was losing interest, that was not the case! I can’t stop playing this console and it’s huge library of awesome games , like if you don’t have a oled, go get one now lol
Ps5 is better . I own xbox and switch
Amazing list!! I'd just add Final Fantasy IX, XII The Zodiac Age and Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition.
What a smorgasbord of heavy hitting RPG’s back to back. Wonderful list homie and gotta put a nod out there to Trails from Zero, Y’s VIII & Astral Chain of course cuz they need some more love.
LMAO at the phrase “objectively, I agree” during the smtv section
My favorite JRPG and my favorite Videogame in general is a pretty humble relativly unknown low budged Titel: "Fuga Melodies of Steel".
I am obssesed with that game and I look foreward to the sequel.
OJ should make a must play series with all of the different genres of games. 😊
He doesn’t play all genres tho 😅 he’s def more of an rpg fan
@@GoldChocobo77 yeah I know 😅
I consider borderlands a RPG. And is Very good on switch. Runs very well in portable mode.
Borderlands is good on switch! The legendary collection is a classic.
Thr Switch is reminding me of how Nintendo was back in the SNES when they had insane amount of high quality RPGs! All these games mentioned in the video are amazing 👍🏼
The only difference now is that they're consistently being localized.
@@RawPower867 yes true, also in the era of N64/Wii/GC Nintendo lost lots of RPG but now they are the home for RPGs for the most part.
@@shadowsquid1351 Pretty much. All it's really missing is Star Ocean 6, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a competent port of Kingdom Hearts. I'd also like to see Falcom port over whatever games it hasn't already.
Great video man. So many of those I didn’t play yet! Thanks for the reminder
I love returning to this video, great list as always OJ.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is hella underrated. Super unique combat style done only by its franchise in my experience.
Great video man, I almost have all the jrpg’s on this list lol. Also I prefer trails of cold steel since it was my first entry to the series but zero is really good.
fire emblem three houses is the best game on this list IMHO, such a masterpiece of a game. great list tho alot of awesome choices! can't wait for fire emblem engage!
I’m still going to play Legend Of Zelda: Age Of Calamity + But I’ll be looking forward to Visit at Universal Studios Hollywood for seeing Super Nintendo World + I can’t wait to meet Mario.
Is the image of 2B on the thumbnail fanart? If so I'd love to check out more of the artist's work.
I also love all the classic RPG's that have been released, if we can ever get the pixel remasters we could literally have FF 1-10 and 12 all on one system. Plus so many other classic releases, I picked up Star Ocean First Departure R for like 8.50 today on sale and with gold coins was less than 4 bucks, excited to finally check out that series origin.
I have a collecting problem I think because I have nearly every one already 🤣 I didn't pick up Xeno 3 yet tho to be fair, but it's what inspired me to go back to 2, get through it, do Torna, play the first one (90% done now) and I'm getting it even if it goes on a small sale. I can wait due to my aforementioned backlog, haven't played all of them yet lol
I have a love hate relationship with OJ and player essence. I love all the games he recommends, I hate it leaves my wallet lighter and my backlog bigger.
@@RayWoods same, I'm a relatively new subscriber though. I guess telling you to go watch the SwitchWatch imports video won't help either eh? 🤣 Those guys earned playasia so much of my money.
I'm sure going forward OJ will cost me many paychecks worth of games 🤣 I definitely think OJ's going to grow a pretty big audience, he's one of my fave channels as of late.
I already own everything on this list except three hopes. Now, playing them all in a timely manner... That's the real challenge.
Good video, if you don´t know where to start with RPGs on Nintendo Switch these are good suggestions.
I love RPGs and Nintendo Switch. You´ve got to stop somewhere with a top 30 list, Dead or School, Lost Sphear, Dusk Diver and World of Final Fantasy Maxima are great RPG games too. Very nice season for gaming.
Is Dead or School actually good? I've had it on my playasia "short list" for a while but never pulled the trigger. I think a seller on Amazon has it as well. Maxima is another one on my playasia list as well.
@@JJ-et7il I think it´s good, it´s a side scrolling action RPG like the action stages of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and DEX. The post apocalyptic story centered around Tokyo is also interesting. Definitely worth your time if you like side scrolling action RPGs.
Cross Code is really good, also really like the Disgaea series.
This list is almost perfect. You only missed 13 Sentinels.
I would like to add Dust an Elysian Tail to the list it's a pretty decent indie metroidvania action rpg it has a nice hand drawn art style kinda similar to Ori and the Blind Forest.
Thanks for that, I'll have to check it out. I'm always all ears for indie lesser known games and while I lean heavily on RPG more than metroidvania, this game sounds good by your description. I'm always down to find new indie titles I haven't heard of.
@@JJ-et7il One cool part about the game is most of the game was done BY one guy a self taught programmer although he had help with the story and hired a company called HyperDuck SoundWorks to make the music.
@@melficeskye292 I love that kind of thing. Stardew Valley is an incredible game made by 1 guy. That being said, there's no shame in outsourcing certain aspects to professionals. If I were making a game I definitely would need help since it requires at bare minimum an intermediary knowledge of several different things.
I think even teams of 5-10 people creating something good, it's pretty amazing to me.
the Switch is kinda like how the OG PlayStation was back in the day, a lot of emphasis on RPGs, and I freakin love it!
Respect for having Trails from Zero on this, very good way to get into the series and honestly it is the only game on this list that rivals Persona 5 R for me. Falcom are so underappreciated with their talents and i hope someone shines beacon on them in the future because Nintendo nor Sony do despite their stellar game series.
@@Touma_S Not too crazy its because Sony legit abandoned Japan and they were all on with that platform unfortunately. I kinda hope they partner with Xbox tbh but NIS since getting publishing rights is bringing all the games West which is hype.
Loved the video ♥️
Here’s hoping we get a Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition on the next Switch system.
Playing through DQ XI ON XSX now…looking for my next one on switch….trying to build that library since I just bought one…
Missed 13 Sentinels.
You did a great job on the list, OJ! Keep up the good work.
Awesome video and list!
Awesome vid. Maybe i own almost all these games on Switch ( Persona 5 coming next ), except for the monster hunter saga and Atelier Ryza saga, i want to take a look at this last one.
I want to add to this list YS Origin. A very easy and direct AJRPG for people not so involved in JRPG. Good Story, good gameplay, good graphics for a game released in 2006. And tells the very begining of the YS Saga.
I also recomend the Dragon Quest Erdrick Trilogy. The very 3 first dragon quest games from Nintendo NES, collected in a pack with modernized visuals.
And dont forget to play Zelda Breath of the Wild, Skyward Sword and Link's awakening.
Ones I would also add are
Voice of Cards (The Isle Dragon Roars, The Forsaken Maiden, and The Beasts of Burden) (Cheap and short JRPGs with very basic gameplay but with decent stories and God-tier sountracks)
Ni No KunI Wrath of the White Witch (or Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom but I much prefer Wrath of the White Witch)
Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning (If you want a high fantasy RPG with honestly the best combat gameplay I've ever seen. The only downside is that it is an "HD Remaster" that they put very little work into and looks exactly like it did on the 360)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (A "dungeon crawler" similar to Diablo but with Marvel characters)
Battle Chef Brigade (Not really an RPG as there is no leveling system but I will recommend this game any chance I get)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (A modern Castlevania game. The game's development was led by former Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi and is considered a spiritual successor to the series)
Been looking forward to this one!
Damn dude been pumping videos out like crazy lol
Dragonquest builders 1 & 2 are amazing, The only game I have replayed more then these two has been FF7. I think I am on my 5th playthrough of dragonquest builders 2 and 4th of number 1
played most of the game you mentioned!! never regret buying them!!!
Ys VIII... What a triumph. In my book, it's one of the *greatest* video games (not just RPGs) I've ever played. Love it to pieces. Glad you included it! A true must-play game.
That’s a really nice compilation here and it contains some of my personal favorites, including recent nier automata. I think it will be really helpful for new switch owners that like rpgs 👍🏻
I know there is quite a bit of shovel ware on the Switch. But I was wondering, how many physical games have been released for the Switch?
Neo TWEWY is actually a sequel for TWEWY on the DS. It is not a remake or port.
Good list. I posted to one of your last videos with my collection of 66 jrpgs for switch. There are definitely more
This is is the first time I've seen anyone say that three hopes did something better than three houses..... and after playing both...... yeah no hard disagree
Weird I passed on three houses because of all the relationship building stuff (everyone tells me to play it as I loved triangle strategy) somehow I didn't know anything about three hopes existence.
Astral chain, bayonetta 1
Thanks for playing my game!!!
Bayonetta isn't an RPG? Definitely a classic action hack n slash game through and through imo.
@Jack I could understand someone calling Astral Chain an Action RPG to some degree. Not sure I agree necessarily, but yeah. Bayonetta absolutely is not haha.
Great video my bro!!! Definitely one of your best. Broke down each game well, and Xenoblade 3 is Definitely on my list.
I apologize for this question, but are you on the spawn wave Podcast? Your voice sounds familiar
Xenoblade is really the best thing that happened to the videogame world.
By the way. The whole Atelier saga is on the Swirch from Rorona of the PS3, all if them.
These are awesome as well.
And also I liked Megadimension Neptunia V II.
Xenoblade series ! 👏
Great video!!! A lot of effort went into this; we can tell!
But… No BOTW!?!
With the way the joycons drift I'm wondering if the portability factor of the switch is going to end up being a temporary feature.
they should just make better controllers, at least they will fix it for you if you send it in to them.
Fire emblem 3 hopes is like a warriors game 😅
I don't think trials of mana should be there although the graphics have been enhanced SE removed the 3 player mode from the original. Cat quest 1&2 should be mentioned, Alliance alive, langrissa, lost sphere and I am satsuna should be considered
Coming over from Twitter to see this list. *lays back in the chair*
Great list! I love most of the games you mentioned. I know that Pokemon doesn't need a recommendation but I really do think that Pokemon: Legends Arceus is an extremely fun RPG as well.
Pokemon Sword too.
@@gligarguy4010 you better off playing Arceus over sword
@@DIRTYSOUTHSHINOBI I actually don't really like Arceus much.
But since making that comment Pokemon Scarlet came out, and I would definitely recommend that over pretty much any Pokemon game on the system.
Two enormous ones that you missed: KOTOR and KOTOR 2. Easily one of the best series in all of rpg history and now they’re portable. Absolutely incredible. One of the first games ever to have player decisions impact story and probably the first ones ever on console.
These games have combat very similar to Xenoblade (mmo style auto attacking with the player manually activating special skills then the character then executes).
You can get both for $30 and you will get your money’s worth and more. You think, and rightfully so, that Xenoblade Chronicles has the best story of any RPG series. I would put KOTOR right up there with it.
Now where are the farming simulators, I demand you make one.
divinity original sin 2 and ruined king a league of legends tale are absolutely worth getting on switch
Good list OJ!!
I've got that absurd $150 limited edition. From Atlus's online store. I've bought all these games na releases so far.
I love Neo: The World ends with you.
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition…it’s basically Digimon X Persona
Xeno soundtrack is absolutely fantastic
Skyrim? Witcher 3?
Western RPGs arent good.
Xeno blade series are must-buy!
Amazing video OJ.
Trails of cold steel is the very best, but you can't get the first 2 on Switch, so I recommend getting the the series on ps4.
You missed Tales of Vesperia! Possibly the best RPG of all time (maybe not as good as Golden Sun, for GBA. Just maybe).
I pretty much have every game in the video. I still have to get Ryza 2, Octopath, picking up Nier today, and I have P5R reserved. I don't have an interest the fire emblem musou game or dragon quest builders. Nice vid!
You deserve a like just for acknowledging the existence of NEO The World Ends With You
Criminally underrated JRPG, one of the best action games of the generation and like 6 people played it
Atelier Ryza is one of the best turned based RPG’s you’ve ever played?
No Bayonetta 2? you gotta be kidding me.
A list would be perfect
Xenoblade is no doubt a must buy
Dope video
Guys titan quest is finally on sale worth the buy
I know what you missed. Every western rpg on the system.
And procedes to call certain ones weeb games when they are all in fact "weeb" games XD.
a lot of game that was censored there, i will never give my money to companies that censor ANYTHING.
Not sure how a list this long doesn’t have xenoblade titles