Solid list I'd like to include Final Fantasy XII, Atom RPG and Skyrim (of course) in there but its hard to pick any on the list out to take their place
I get your point, but literally any game where you play as someone other than your literal self can be considered a role playing game lol. That said, I'd argue that BotW and TotK definitely dip their toes into the RPG genre.
@travislea640 they use RPG elements, but are officially classed as Action Adventure games rather than RPG and therefore, for me at least, don't belong in a RPG list. Action adventure, sure. Open world games, sure, GOAT lists, more subjective to each person but again sure, but not RPG. Another example I could use is pretty much any COD game or Destiny for that matter. Both have on their online parts a leveling up system and upgrading like many RPGs and you play the role of said character, but they are FPS games.
@@perfectomega1 yeah, I'm not denying the inaccuracy of the label of RPG in the context of gaming genres, just that I get why the latter ones make the lists. I myself don't consider them in the same category, just something that I was militant about for a while and had a sudden epiphany lol
after 890+ hours in the Xeno series - Xenoblade 2 is my fave - but god I loved getting lost is all the worlds and lore - great picks on your games - I love hearing what JRPGs people love
XC2 is also my favourite of the series. I can see why some don't like it, however. It takes far too long to teach you all of the battle system, and the navigation in the game is absolutely horrible. I wasted so much time running into virtual dead ends because the compass directed me there.
I knew a guy that had...not even joking...over 2k hrs at least even every XC game. It's crazy how much time you could truly sink into any of them if you're really going for a true completionist experience
XC2 has the best character designs, but I am not at all a fan of the story and the poor QOL implementation. It felt like 30% of the game was spent in the menu levelling up Blades
Octopath Traveler, especially 2, changed me as a gamer. Ive never had a gaming experience like that. It was different than BotW, I dont know why, I cant really explain it, but the characters, voice acting, soundtrack... It just got me.
Xenoblade Chronicles might be, pound for pound, the single best RPG series I've ever played. Still waiting on that XC3 review, but thrilled to see it mentioned here!
God, I LOVED Xenoblade 3... Never played one before Completely out of my comfort zone, but I ended up doing 200 hrs on it... And, yeah Mark, when I inevitably return to it I'll have to start all over again! SO complicated, but still approachable for noobs... a nice drip-feed of mechanics
If you loved 3, you should definitely go back and play 1 & 2 and then Future Redeemed! It is a big time commitment but if you love the world building and story of 3, 1 & 2 are even better in my opinion!
I finished xenoblade chronicles 3 and it's DLC last week, took me around 150 hours and I bloody loved it! Only issue now is i don't know what to tackle next, this list came at a great time!
Dont know if you can do emulation after I finished Xenoblade series I played Xenosaga for PS2 and Radiata Stories. On Switch though Tales of Vespiria and DQ11s are great JRPG stories. Happy gaming.
@endless7115 I finished the other games, loved the trilogy, only one I haven't managed to play was xenoblade chronicles x! Hope it gets a switch release one day.
Go with legend of heroes zero and azure on the switch next if you want another one of those games that really leave a mark on you. And plus, when you're done those you can go back and play the sky games on pc and then you have 5 other 3D games to play in the cold steel series and now the final arc, Daybreak (which was mentioned on here).
These are definitely some great picks. If I were limited to 5, I would have probably gone with The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection (IV, V, and VI are all masterpieces), Persona 4 Golden, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Octopath Traveler 2 and Unicorn Overlord. Sea of stars, Star Ocean 2 and Golden Sun would be an honorable mentions.
Nintendo Switch is the home for an ultimate selection of RPG's. Paper Mario TTYD remake is really fun that I'm happy to have this and Super Mario RPG remake in my collection and soon to get Mario & Luigi Brothership to be next on my list.
this. The town rebuilding mini game can totally be implemented on switch since the dark souls port proved that even if you suspend the console, the game keeps running
Would definitely add Neo World Ends With You and Monster Hunter Stories 2 to the list, or perhaps another video? Both can be found for cheap and provided me a lot of fun. Neo has one of the most customizable battle systems and it just oozes style. MHS2 in the meantime replaced Pokemon for me because it has a reasonable amount of monsters to choose from and they all feel distinct.
Octopath traveler 2 and xenoblade chronicles 3 are the two best jrpgs on the switch I’m my personal opinion. Two game on the year contenders when they released I would say confidently
Great list. I finally got around to starting Chained Echoes. It's awesome. Good story, good art direction, good characters and skills. The reward board, switching characters mid battle, upgrading weapons and skills, fast travel, crystals, and healing after every battle, it has such a great modern feel while looking like one of the most beautiful SNES games ever. And as the guys mentioned some nice optional sliders to adjust the games difficulty to your liking. Rad game
The Xenoblade series is my absolute favourite in recent memory. I've completed all 3 and working through the DLC for 3 now. Monolith Soft need to be bringing X to the Switch or its successor asap.
I have to say I have been attached to Star Trek since the first season aired long time ago, knowing that Star Ocean has this resemblance with it makes me put it on top of my to-buy list, thanks for showing us this
I'd recommend playing the free demo first - also went into Star Ocean thinking it would have that sci-fi vibe but that kind of disappears into the background. Personally it really didn't click with me, particularly the combat system.
@@robsevk thank you very much for the advice and explanation, indeed the demo will tell me more if its something I expect from it, but indeed its not good if the sci-fi vibe is somehow in background. I think we really need some game that has trully space exploration, maybe some may say No mans sky is that but I would want less recollection of resources and crafting/fixing
Incredible list; the Switch is an unbelievably good RPG machine, it's basically all I have on there for myself. DQ11 is my all-time favourite JRPG as well!
I've only just started playing RPG's. I'm really enjoying Octopath Traveller 2. In fact, I can't stop playing that game. I don't tend to like combat but I'm starting to really enjoy the strategy involved and having to think through how to defeat bosses, rather than just button mashing (which is what I'm used to). I already have a few of these on my list of games to play, now I have a few more :)
Chained Echoes, Three Houses, Octopath, DQ11, Live a Live, SO2, 13 Sentinels, Unicorn Overlord, Xenoblade series are highlights for me this generation. I have a sneaky feeling I'm going to add Triangle Strategy to this list.
Love the xenoblade games. Star ocean I enjoyed but found the combat very repetitive. Especially near the end of the story. Good game though. Playing final fantasy crisis Core atm. Which I am enjoying. Great video guys
Super Mario RPG Remake, Bravely Default 2, Unicorn Overlord, Xenoblade 3 and Dragon Quest 11 are my favorite RPGs on this system. I still need to play persona5 but, the switch gave me more than enough already.
Happy to see The Legend of Heroes get some love. I'd put Zero or Reverie on this list if it wasn't for the fact that those are not the best starting points. Couldn't finish the first Octopath Traveler. 10 hours in and enemies that gave insignificant exp would take forever to kill.
This must have been a real hard list to put together as there are just way to many fantastic options. So glad chained echoes hit number one! It got done a bit dirty releasing so early in the year and everyone kind of forgot about it by game awards time. When I saw sea of stars make the list I was worried chained echoes wasn't going to make it on, but Mark had my back!
Thanks for your review. I literally love the Xenoblade chronicles and Xc3 is my favorite. I have 660hrs clocking in 3 alone and I plan to replay ghe base game and DLC because I tried playing many RPGs on the switch and Steam and Xc3 still tops every one of it.
Dragon Quest 11 is so important. It proves that the super traditional turn based jrpg mechanics still work, and don’t necessarily need to be changed/updated
SMT V Vengeance is my favourite, for the reasons mentioned in this video. Anyone who wants a unique twist on the Pokemon experience and incredibly engaging gameplay mechanics owes it to themselves to try this fantastic game. Probably my favourite modern JRPG ever. Honourable mentions to Xenoblade 3 for its great characters and narrative, Triangle Strategy and Fire Emblem Three Houses. I really need to try Dragon Quest 11 one of these days.
Almost done with Star Ocean 2 R and it’s one of my favorite games on the Switch. Also recently picked up Octopath Traveler 2, so can’t wait to play that next.
I jokingly call my Switch my JRPG machine because I have more JRPGs on my Switch than any other console. I'm playing Sea of Stars now, and loving it. I do think Chained Echoes is higher on my list of favorites though. Chained Echoes seems to get overlooked a lot and imo, it's one of the best indie JRPGs.
Great picks for the list, imo. My top 10 of Switch JRPGs, in no particular order: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Dragon Quest XI S SMT V/Vengeance Fire Emblem: Three Houses Tales of Vesperia DE Xenoblade Chronicles DE TLoH: Trails Through Daybreak Ys VIII Octopath Traveler II Atelier Ryza
Its kinda sad that Atelier Ryza trilogy isn't on your list when it was because of you guys that I bought the physical games and specially hunted for the 2nd one since its kinda rare here in my country 😅
as a diehard jrpg/rpg fan who has almost all of these games(except the most recent trails game) i have to go with dragon quest 11 as my favorite on the switch, also persona 4 golden and 5 royal absolutely need to be mentioned here, they are amazing jrpgs and awesome ports
IMO Persona 5 is at it's best on Switch. It looks gorgeous, runs super well and being a LOOOOONG game it's best played in portable mode. Also - Star Ocean - I woudn't recommend on Switch. In the latter part of the games loading times are long and there are TONS of them. It's really bad and I much better on other platforms:/
A good list, I have played most of these. I'd also suggest the Atelier Rise trilogy for something a little different as well though I haven't played the third one yet.
This doesn't get mentioned enough, but The Last Remnant is also on the Switch. It's a great port of a great JRPG. Plus it looks great too. For me, it's Persona 5 Royal, FFX/FFXII, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, SMTV:V and Last Remnant.
I made Fish, Chips and Mushy peas just to watch this video with. Brilliant that after how many years into the switches lifespan and *gulp* SwitchUps too that were still getting great content and more gold to add to the backlog😂 never stop guys ... See Yaaa!
Mark. Is this your name sir? You missed out on a legendary game, it is critically acclaimed as one of the best FF of all time and one of the best Remasters of all time for a game but ALWAYS been completely forgotten that it is even ported to Nintendo Switch and how Incredible it loooks!!! It is: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age You have to play it sir and if you would it would be on the list🔥😍
XBC is probably my favorite remaster of all time. I already loved Xenoblade on the Wii, almost 100% , but I did the whole thing on the Switch. Too bad I didn't like 2 that much and didn't even bother with 3 ( because, being Xenoblade, it's a huge time sink)
Noticed that during Dragon Quest 11 bit the game on top, dev studio and pricing was shown for Hellpoint. Might just be a hellpoint DLC for all i know lmao
This isn’t to disparage anyone who likes Xenoblade, but I finally took the plunge into 3 and it was such a huge miss for me. Put in about 65 hours before realizing it wasn’t going to change my mind. Love the gameplay, but the characters and world were just…not it for me. It never gave me a real sense of place or story. Instead of getting swept up in an adventure, it always felt like I was just playing a videogame. But I felt the same way about both Octopath games so who knows, maybe I’m just jaded.
For Xenoblade I’d have a hard time picking 1 or 3 as the best. Two is the worst, but not to say its bad - the others set a high bar. 1 had story, characters, atmosphere, etc. that had me engaged. I can still see certain beats in my mind. But some mechanics, like gems, I hated. I have no big complaints about 3 its well rounded, it just didn’t take me to the same emotional heights. If you’re going to play all, play them in order - their stories intersect heavily. If you’re not going to play all, don’t worry about it, they work standalone.
No Persona 5 Royal?! How could you break my heart like that, gents 💔 In all seriousness, another great list. I picked up Chained Echoes on your recommendation and looking forward to starting it.
Daybreak is a good choice but I think I would have gone with Trails from Zero personally. All around a better starting point in general. (But honesty start wherever you want, im not gatekeeping)
