BEST SWITCH RPGS - Happy Console Gamer
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- Johnny looks at some of his favourite Nintedo Switch RPGs
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I googled “best Switch’s RPS” just today and you dropped this video.
i recommend fire emblem three houses characters and story are absolutely fantastic
The bosses were to tough you had to grind your ass off
The Atelier games are really good Atelier Escha & Logy, Lulua and Rorona are a good start. But if action RPGs are more your thing Atelier Ryza is a better jumping off point.
Absolutely loved DragonQuestXI. I wish they would remaster and bring the Legend of Dragoon games to the Switch. Absolutely epic.
Dragoon is best
Legend of dragoon soo good
@@2infamouz475 I got it and havnt played more than 2 hours i dont get the hype. It's basically a game with good graphics but game play subpar and nothing compared to even skyrim which is a 12 year old game.
@@devinpledger2251I haven’t even played LoG but bro you can’t compare Dragoon to Skyrim 😂
I love your channel; you have a great attitude and your enthusiasm for the art, storytelling and music in games is palpable. 👍🏽👍🏽
Agree!!
Dude this video was great. I love how you managed to give your perspective while moving at a good pace. You got through so many games! These types of videos can drag. Thanks for respecting the viewers time. I might have to check out the ys series, I’ve never tried it.
Fire Emblem Three Houses and Disgaea 1, 5, and 6 are all great Strategy RPGs on Switch.
Three Houses is in my top 3 favorite Switch games. It's SOOOOOO good!
I just got FETH great game way bigger then you think
I agree with all of them, except Disgaea 6. I did not like this installment :(
+1 to FETH. I was surprised this video didn’t mention it
Oh, a perfect video for someone who just got a nintendo switch and its a big fan of RPG's. Perfect timing Jhonny!
Congrats, you can't go wrong. I have played hundreds and hundreds of hours of RPGs on the Switch and it was all equally fantastic. You won't be disappointed.
one game what is also one best jrpgs he didnt put is the fire emblem three houses and also i did enjoy also digimon cyber sleuth
so many spelling errors
@@mysticranger6894 Yea, that's my bad. I blame my phone and posting quickly at work on break.
I was like jrpgs okay, whoa ,whoa I'm not paying over 50$ for a game .
There can never be enough RPG talk! Long live RGPs!
they are very long indeed
And RPGs have been around for a very long time. From NES to WiiU, PlayStation to XBox, nearly all of these games originally appeared somewhere else! How about a video filled with original Switch RPGs? Give me a reason to finally buy a Switch!!
I agree we have centuries to speak of each 😌🙌🏽👐🏽💚
Long live RPGs!
@@craiganderson7986 they're saying Fire Emblem: Engage is world shaking. I'm gonna check it out myself. I love that sort of strategy aspect to games, so I'm wondering if that one is worth your time.
BD 2 is amazing and yes it was a quiet release. I love how you can pick any job you want and how well they all synergize with each other. Really like how some classes are "hidden" too. Such a fun game.
Xenoblade 1 and 2 were so good. They are my favorite games on Switch, but also my favorite Nintendo first party games ever. I finished each of them in my month, with over 115 hours each. The magic of quarantines...
I have about 170 house in XC2 and I'm only about half way.
Technically it's a second party game series. But yes, is good.
@@Pokemonleafmon No. It's not. Nintendo owns Monolith Soft.
@@tomsimmons7673 I stand corrected. Thank you
I keep playing XC2 because I want all those rare blades
Xenoblade Chronicles 1 & 2 (especially 2)! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is my favourite Switch game. These games deeply affected me, and are games I'm never going to forget.
I gotta finally crack those games open. I heard they are great so I plan to play them both totally ass-nude.
Your channel deserves more views and subscribers. I love your energy!!
this was so wonderful to see how happy you were to talk about these games
thank you so much for making this video
Please make a part 2, I really enjoy your recommendations, a lot of great games
Thank you again the amazing content!!! Yesterday I saw Collection of Mana for $20 CAD and didn’t pick it up. I saw your video then had to go back to Walmart today, still there, bought it. Looking forward to play these, never played before. Thanks a lot, I would’ve missed out!
Ah, waking up to a new Happy Console Gamer video is ultimate comfy! Love RPG's so much. Great list!
I love Grandia on ps1 , I managed to get the switch version and im "slowly" playing through it remembering how great it is.
Neo: The World Ends With You is an absolute triumph.
Came in to say this. I'm surprised Johnny didn't mention it once until now, it seems like his type of game (and it's great overall).
Boring DS game.
@@kratos.8151 But the sequel isnt on the Ds
Also that's wrong
@@kratos.8151 Neo TWEWY is the sequel for Switch, and PC, maybe other consoles Idk which I got it on Switch. There is a demo available.
It is not boring it was a great game
@@kratos.8151 You're right, it is boring.
Fire emblem 3 houses!! Oh that game, my fave switch game! Replayability value as well, as you play through the stories of each of the 3 leaders of the houses. There's lots you mentioned there I need to buy, ni no kuni to name one, the latest dragon quest and trials of mana
I watched this video when it first came out and remember hearing a bunch of games I haven’t heard of or considered buying. 11 months later and I own every game on this list except 3. Thanks a lot!!!!!
Love seeing some of my old favorites coming out for new gamers to enjoy! Love your content and your demeanor as well!
octopath traveler was such a nice journey. never stop playing the soundtrack
Recently, I’ve been playing a lot of monster Hunter stories 2... amazing game. Also Atelier Ryza is one of my favourites that was not mentioned on here.
Bravely default 2 is insanely good. Crazy amount of customization. So much content, incredible music, classic feeling story, I loved it honestly
I loved Bravely Default 2. Maxxed all the characters, all the jobs, beat all the optional bosses...it was just a great time.
Nice. I still can't beat Adam
I would like to add Phantasy Star Ages and Skyrim!
What about Phantasy Star 2 - 4 on the sega genesis collection? I have that collection but for my Series S.
After playing Skyrim modded on PC, I could never play on switch now. Spoiled forever
Heck yeah! Phantasy Star was one of my very first RPGs, back on the Master System. Good times, good times all around.
Love the video; many games that I have (a few on other systems instead, though), and a few I've been on the fence about.
Skyrim in VR if you can, BEING the character in your RPG is a pretty crazy experience.
Yeah I would add them too and divinity 2.
Great list of RPGs! Final Fantasy VIII will always have special place for me. I somehow like the though bubbles of Squall are shown and how he fights against himself.. and had his own fears and pain.. and how each team member adds something different to the party..
Thank you for this video! I’ve been hesitant to pickup Switch games, because of my enormous backlog and the Switch game prices still being as high as they are. But this has got me thinking and I’m considering picking up a few you mentioned👍🏻
legend of heros series area great, especially the trails series. They have a such great world map, complete stories, very interesting plots and many replay values. It really builds up its own world and make you fall in love with the characters inside.
it's gotta be Moon: Remix RPG Adventure for me. Loved playing the original imported game on a modded PS1 a decade or so ago, so seeing it not only release on Switch but get a full English Translation to boot? Truly a miracle!
I really enjoyed Bravely Default 2. The locations and music were definitely highlights for me.
It's on my backlog I really have to get into it
Finished Bravely Second a few months back so stoked to try out Bravely Default 2. As I get older, I appreciate systems focused JRPGs over story-based ones; and BD 2 definitely fits into this category.
@@seanship5545 same here I'm always excited when a game changes up a combat system
@@mattterrell4304 I picked it up about a month after it released and still haven’t touched it smh, my backlog is almost exclusively jrpgs that take minimum 45-60 hrs
@@miguelespinal2889 yeah same here I want to play them but I only want to play them when I really have time to devote to them so i usually end up playing something like MH Rise, do a hunt and shut it down
thank you for having quick link segments to click through and not just one giant video.
That was a nice solid line up of rpgs! I have probably half of these but i've only played couple cause of lack of time but man would love to finish everyone of these!
Also I wanted to say I loved Grandia. Fell in love with the first one on PS1 and played the others on Dreamcast I believe, excellent game series! Another sort of JRPG that I would suggest is also Dragon Quest Builders 2. It's actually got a great story behind it and just isn't talked about enough. It might be passed off too easily as a sort of mincraft ripoff but its really charming and fun to play with lovable characters, and a superb building and fighting system behind it. I can just spend hours upon hours building crazy castles and farms and whatnot. Great game!
Seymours boss theme in FFX is absolutely brilliant, when I played Ff15 I just listened to the FFX soundtrack in game, what a joy
I don't play much of these types of games truthfully, but his enthusiasm and excitement about the games hooked me to watch the video to the end.
Thanks Johnny for the advise to get the collection of Mana. I went out and bought it today. I'm so glad I did.
I was worried when I first started BD2 because it seemed like a grind fest but then I learned you could speed up combat and automate some of the actions. Completely changed the experience for me and now I looooooove it.
Yes! A great video about rpg's. My favorite genre. My two cents: I wish they would port Dragon Quest 8 and Tales of Abyss to the Switch.
Dragon Quest 8 on Switch? Just hook it into my vein.
Would adore Tales of the Abyss on Switch! Hopefully Bandai Namco will remaster Abyss and Graces f for Switch and other consoles some day.
@@axogreen876 Hopefully the good sales of Tales of Arise will change Bandai Namco's mind, like the Trials of Mana remake sales did with Square Enix.
Thank you for the amazing list!
You got me into JRPGs mate. Thank you from your number 1 UK fan
I finally got brave default 2 on black Friday sale, its feels like old school confort RPG food, a slow burner with a deep mystery, great and varied environments with lots of little details and beautiful lighting and interesting assortment of whimsical enimies something that I felt missed the mark with Scarlett nexus (enemy designs) I have never played the first bravely default game though.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was my first experience with the series. My partner had always loved the game ever since the original Wii version came out, so I finally got this version last year to find out for myself why he loved it so much. And I ended up falling in love with it too. The scope of the world and all the characters and the amazing music drew me in and kept me engaged. By the end, I cared a lot about what happened to Shulk and crew. It's an amazing game.
Are these related to the original Xenogears for the ps1? Possibly my favorite from that generation...
@@wiredpuppet No, they're not. They're by the same company but completely different worlds, stories, and characters.
@@tk7977 That actually hasn't been resolved. Many of the same themes and symbiology are present in all games. While they're not allowed to be related technically, the stories are so convoluted, a case could easily be made for a multiverse. But the official answer is "no". I wish the Xenosaga and Xenogears would get Switch ports along with X.
Good documentary on the subject of all things Xeno: th-cam.com/video/_89jXwmbCXY/w-d-xo.html
I loved I am Setsuna and Trails of Cold Steel 3! Thanks HappyCG I love the heart you put into your videos!!
Pretty good list! Thank you.
Ni no kuni got me into rpg's! Great story and looks like a studio ghibli movie
Same here ❤
Great list Johnny! You totally have to give Sakuna of Rice and Ruin a try you'd love it
Have had a Switch for about 3 years now and have under utilized it to say the least. I grew up in the golden age of Squaresoft and Enix (before they merged). FFs, Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, Legend of Dragoon, Valkyrie Profile, etc. So I'm happy to see the classic RPGs make a return on a new-ish console. Thank you for highlighting these games and just for your overall positive attitude and excitement that you show for these games. Your channel is a pleasure to watch. Thank you for your hard work!
Great video, thanks for all the info, nice to see a couple that I wasn't aware of.
You said Lost Sphear is okay. What do you think about its predecessors: I Am Setsuna and Oninaki?
SMT V will soon be added to that awesome list!
FYI Grandia I and Ii is now available on Play Asia for a physical copy. Great video John. Love the Switch for all the RPGs.
Thanks for this info! I was bummed to miss the LRG copy and it's stupid expensive now!
@@IrieIslandGaming feel ya buddy. Especially since it's my favorite game.
Ugh, I just bought the LRG copy a couple week ago for 120 euros(140 dollars). I had to get it since it's one of my favorites but I could have gotten it for so much cheaper..
@@Deadono same thing happened to me. A week after I shell out the cash they announced it.
Lilly the skull... that is all.
There is nothing that warms my heart more than hearing the music from secret Amana series breaks my heart. All these games you mentioned are so dear to my heart too. They are so important for everyone to experience the Mona Lisa's of our time
Man you're energy is great!!
Bravely Default 2 had a very specific feel to it. It had classic final fantasy vibes while delivering some fun new battle strategies. I am really enjoying the detailed environments and variety of strategies to combine the bast jobs to defeat each boss. By the way I just picked up the mana collection. Thanks for the suggestion I look forward to playing it. Cheers
Great list of some top tier games, i own a fair amount of these titles but on PS4 & XBOX because the switch struggles & they always overcharge for a lesser version. I really wish Nintendo would release an upgraded piece of hardware so i could enjoy the games more, some great games in the list.
Awesome to find out your in BC Canada nice to see a fellow BC person! Keep up the great work!
I needed you to do this Johnny!!
I'm playing Y's VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana right now and am really surprised at the depth from an Y's game. This is really a standout in the series. The story is great, and gives a real sense of adventure, mystery, apprehension, discovery, always being driven forward by plot developments. I've since stopped playing all other games to focus on it, which a very rare thing. Beautiful graphics, rocking Y's soundtrack, lovable characters. A 9/10 for me.
i dont know if it's the graphics or framerate but i get a massive headache when i play that game.
yup im playing that now.. im 70 hours in just beat Oceanus and still going lol
best gamein years
The monster design and combat system are enough for me. But they didn't stop there.
I really like most aspects of Ys VIII, but I'm not completely sold on the combat at this time. Maybe this changes as the game goes on, but I feel that more should have been done to disincentivize special-spam and allowing teammates to do all the work. I'm particularly bothered by the latter, as I sometimes feel that I'm only hurting the cause by risking stepping into a boss' attack-zone, which encourages passive play. Am I maybe misreading the game, or did you have a similar take?
An underrated one on switch I highly recommend is Labyrinth of Refrain Coven of Dusk. Fun dungeon crawler, and absolutely hilarious wonderful character writing.
I can't wait for the second game to get localized
I bought that game ages ago when the NISA Europe store had it on sale for £10 along with other Switch games. I'll have to get round to playing it eventually.
Yeah I recommend it too. It surely isn't for everyone but I enjoyed every second and it's a long game too.
@@user-ei9qw5we5z I'm terrified it's not going to happen. They haven't even mentioned a localization in progress.
I bought it on sale yesterday. Enjoying it a lot.
I’ve played (or have) most of these games. Final Fantasy X and X-2, love love love! Great video! Subbed.
I’m currently starting Dragon Quest 11 but on the PS4, you convinced me in your review video, so thanks for that Johnny! If anyone is looking for it, this week is on sale at the ps store.
I’d highly recommend DQ11S its a must have game on Switch.
100% agree! They pulled some serious wizardry to get it to look that good and play so well on the switch.
Loved the orchestra soundtrack too and I'll definitely do a second playthrough but in 2D mode and playing the Japanese import next time. The 2D quests in Tickington were such a cool addition and I'm so glad I didn't buy the original PS4 version without them and with the MIDI soundtrack.
Totally. I'll do a 2D only playthrough in a year or two.
Just recently got into this game. Really shows how poorly made Pokémon Scarlett and Violet are.
@@danielschmidtke9213 I felt the same way, this game brings everything fun about scarlet and violet and makes it polished
I loved bravely default 2, it had great mechanics interesting classes and overall an interesting story.
Jonny! Would love to see an updated switch collection video if your looking for content! Maybe even your top ten must buy games.
So you have a latest video of all your switch cartridges games setup? In a case or in their boxes like the ones in your back?
Bravely Default 2 has one of the best soundtracks of the year, visuals are on point, and the combat system is choice. It’s a bit grindy but it’s basically just a classic FF game so idk what people expect. Definitely recommend!
Ikenfell gets incredibly overlooked even though it's an amazing cute game. The combat can be brutal but youncan make it as easy as you like.
Yes, sadly he don't seem give a damn about indie game like Bug Fables and Ikenfell. But it's his list. 😁
That's one banger of a list! And thanks for reminding me of Bravely Default 2
Cool I'm currently playing DQ 11 on the Switch loving it so far.
I love FFX. The story and characters were so interesting and it’s one of the few games that made me feel something for the characters. Incredible music and story. One of my favorite games.
I thought 10 was not the best. But still good.
I never played a dragon quest until Johnny hyped up DQ11. I love it!!!!!
i only played the first one on original NES hardware a couple years ago. was def fun!
@@PeterParker-vq2cz Second one is really cool too if you liked the first. Though if you can the Super Famicom version is better since it still has all the backgrounds in battle instead of being a black screen.
wow Grandia, just like you, bring me tears..it was a game from my teenage
I really love this video! I'm a big fan of Dragon Quest series and I bought my Nintendo Switch just 2 weeks ago, yes, just to play Dragon Quest XI, finally. I'm playing it up until now, haven't finished the 3D yet and then gonna follow with the 2D version playthrough after. I'm also looking for other RPG games to play after DQXI and your video is just perfect. I already saw most of the games you mentioned (from game lists) but I love how you explain each game, it got me more interested to play them.
I'd highly recommend Rune factory 4 special. I put in around 800hrs on 3ds. Love the game
the game looked a little girly? is it really that enjoyable?
@@Viper4ever05 In a sense, the game is pretty peaceful. You won't encounter strong words, idealistic characters, world changing decision here. However, it is very wholesome for me, if you are into farming + social sim kind of game, try it.
@@snowmanleblanc6053 I already bought it. I'm giving it a shot.
One of my favorites:
1. Re reckoning kingdoms of Amalur.
2. The outer worlds.
The Outer Worlds is a good game, but Switch version is worst of them all. I completed it on a PC. Same with Witcher 3.
I am playying Kingdoms of Amalur right now. Awesome rpg.
I love your videos dude, always spot on
Great list. A few I don’t have like collection of Mana but a good one you didn’t show was Saga Frontier. Great old school ps1 game
I loved DQ 11, Cosmic Star Heroine and Tales of Vesperia, probably in that order - great system for JRPGs. Its no Vita, but a worthy replacement.
The xenoblade series were the best switch games I’ve ever played. Easily logged 300+ hours, the dlc torna story easily logged 50 hours. Love it!
I'm not in love with the combat system for xenoblade 2. Is the first one better?
@@DJdebbin7 yea it took me a while to get used to the mechanics but I really learned to enjoy it. First one is easier for sure!
Fantastic list. I own every one of these games physically on my Switch.
I have absolutely all of these lol. Great picks by the way!
Octopath Traveler and Xenoblade Chronicles (1&2) are fantastic ones. Ys VIII and IX are some of my favorites, but I played both of those on PS4
I really gotta play the Ys games, they look awesome. Though I might start with the really old school PC Engine ones.
@@homerthompson416 I would highly recommend them👍🏻 I haven't played the old ones either though, I gotta find some way to play them
NEO: The World Ends With You is a fantastic RPG that just came out on the Switch (and PS4) that I highly recommend.
Being from the UK I was only ever used to seeing RPGs released for the most part on Nintendo's secondary handhelds and not their main system. Both the NES and SNES in Europe barely got any. So I have to say the Switch has been a revelation for RPGs both ports of older games and modern ones that have also been released other systems of the past generation.
Both The World Ends with You and its sequel have been particular favourites as well as SMT 5. Loved the Xenoblade games too but already knew I would since I played the original on the Wii. Still have to get around to the Ys games though to this day I have never played one.
I love your channel man. I have most of these games. Currently streaming Trials of Mana.
Thanks for all your content man... I just started Xenobalde definitive edition and I love it so far. I'm a little bit upset not being able to find Xenoblade Chronicles 2 physical tho.
Yeah hoping @nintendo reprints it/Torna if they announce 3.
I think you should’ve shown or mentioned the Ghibli scenes in Ni No Kuni, that was a big selling point for soooooo many people
Yeah love ittttt. It has Xenoblade here and that reminds me of your Christmas Specials. Can wait for your next Christmas Special video with Rob man! 💪
New to the channel and I'm subbing just for the Roy Focker jacket you're wearing. Always happy to see a fellow Macross fan. Damn I miss Yamato and their reasonably affordable 1/60 Macross line. What a great few years to be a Macross fan! 😅😅
I highly recommend Fire Emblem Three Houses and Monster Hunter Stories 2, they are amazing games!!!!!
FE is so over rated.
@@thegreatape884 Not three houses. I literally stayed up til 4 am every night playing it. Its my first FE game so maybe thats why i love it.
@@pizzaman1891 three houses is the one with edgelord or whatever her name was, so it's the one i played.
Really doesn't help that unless you have a guide, you probably will not be able to side with the lord you want to.
Even if it was clear by the interaction with my students that i was favoring edgelord over the others, in the end i couldn't side with her because i didn't eat lunch with her on a tuesday 3 years ago.
@@thegreatape884 That sounds like bad luck to me, I never had any issues going edelgard route and never needed a guide.
@@ILuvMoogles Sure you did, you do know the edgelord route is the 4th "hidden" route right?
My favorite DQXI moment was when I was separated from Sylvio and was walking along doing some mission and looked to my right and saw Sylvio's ship anchored in the bay and thought "he's back?!" I then took one more step forward and he made his big re-entrance to the story. It was great having that little moment of discovery before the cutscene.
Mine was Henrick saving the people and enjoying his quest the second chapter.
Every dragon quest game wow Kim that’s so amazing :):) great video and great recommendations. I do need the collection of mana right now lol
This video was excellent sir great list for newcomers and vets alike def helps us keep track lol my backlog is growing by the day 😭😭
Just bought Collection of Mana yesterday and really enjoying it.
Are all the games in it from the super Nintendo era?
I strongly suggest Dragon's Dogma, Star Ocean First Departure R, Tales of Vesperia, and Persona 5 Strikers for the action rpg fans.
Strongly agree with Dragons Dogma. Arguably the best RPG ported to the switch.
I recently picked up BD 2 and I am really enjoying it. The default system is a nice bit of strategy addition to your combat. I also really like the ability to slowdown and speed up your combat. It really makes the game flow at the pace you would like. The depth of the jobs system with the ability to have minor/sub jobs is a nice bit of depth. I’ve heard the game is to difficult with boss encounters, I haven’t felt that way. Ofcourse Im old school and grind a bit more than others probably do between boss encounters. My rating for BD 2 is 9 out of 10.
Love your videos! Could not get through the Dragon Quest XI demo.. But- after 5 years I'm getting back into the original Octopath- and I'm having a blast!
Your videos are a great reminder for me to be more positive and not tear things down.
My top 3: Dragon Quest 11, Ys 8 Lacrimosa of Dana, and Octopath Traveler. Dare I say that DQ11 might be my favorite RPG of all time.
Also Johnny, thank you for introducing me to the Ys series. I bought 8 on sale earlier this year and enjoyed every second of it! Thanks for promoting Ys so heavily over the years otherwise I never would have given it a chance.
I’m right there with you on DQ11 and commented the same on this video. I typically get bored about halfway through many JRPGs. Not with DQ11. That game was so entertaining, never spending too much time in each city and so much variation in every aspect.
I agree completely, DQ11 is such an awesome game 👍🏻
Dragon quest 11 may not only be one of the best RPGs of all time, but one of the best games period. I've logged almost 150 hours already, damn does the game ever end? 😆
*Spoiler* I'm in the post game part, where that little black tockle transforms into that huge creature.
Was DQ11 your first Dragon Quest? Just asking. I've played it on PC, then again on switch and its my third or fourth favorite of the DQs.
DQ5 > DQ8 > DQ9 with friends > DQ11. Without multiplayer, the swap DQ11 & DQ9. My is a masterpiece. It's also the series creators favorite too. You start as a baby, and it goes through your whole life. The DS version is one I played it adds another wife option, and more monsters you can recruit to party.
There's a PS2 Japan exclusive version of DQ5 that's in 3d like 8 & 11. A fan translation is available if you emulate, or mod your PS. I plan to play that version soon
Also DQ12 was announced, and its getting simultaneous World Wide Release! First time ever in DQ history!
Would you consider making a list of short RPGs (that can be beaten in less than 20 hours)? Just wondering because I enjoy RPGs but don't have 50-100 hours to devote to one game, as most of them require. Even a 50-hour game would probably take me a year. As a fellow parent, I'm sure you understand!
I know what you mean I love octopath but damn it's too big...
I have some serious collector's envy looking at your wall of games.
Good stuff! What happened with the streaming? Was it just not for you?