23 MUST Own Switch RPGs
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- Today we share our thoughts on MUST OWN rpgs for the Nintendo Switch. The console is in the latter half of its life cycle now and these are the games not to miss out on! Be sure to share yours down in the comments!
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Games in today's video:
Intro: 0:00
SMT 3 & V: 1:20
Octopath Traveler: 3:13
Astral Chain: 4:24
Fire Emblem 3 Houses: 5:57
Xenoblade Series: 7:33
Dragon Quest 11 S Echoes of an Elusive Age: 9:15
Dusk Diver 1 & 2: 11:01
Ys VIII & Ys IX: 12:27
Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: 13:45
Atelier Ryza 1 & 2: 15:05
13 Sentinels Aegis Rim: 16:31
Dark Souls Remastered: 17:45
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore: 19:43
Tales of Vesperia: 21:01
Trials of Mana: 21:52
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age: 22:39
Thanks for Watching: 24:00 - Ігри
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@@fireraign77 Haha why didn't I think of this, you're a marketing genius!
bruh who the heck has time to play 23 JRPGs. You're nuts.
If any of the FFXIII games came out on switch I would buy them immediately
@@indomattuccifamily1 glad you found the channel and thanks for letting me know!
Astral Chain is probably one of the top 5 Switch games. This is a game that action fans will love with it's slick and quick combat system, it's ridiculous story, and it's surprisingly fun and creative take on stealth levels which there are only 2 of I believe in the main story.
Haha it really is, it's so much absurd anime fun and I can't get enough of it
I loved the stealth missions.
@@DarioKalen_Kagenui Same. Personally I think that Breath of the Wild and Astrak Chain are the only two games that do Stealth Missions right that aren't 100% stealth games.
@@casual3123 💯
If Bayonetta 3 is successful, then Platinum will be able to make Astral Chain II
Someone needs to make that meme of the girl yelling into her boyfriends ear as he looks uninterested, but just make it you going off about dusk diver 🤣
Haha this is accurate
Honestly I wanna know more about it. Where can i learn more, and also how much is it?
@@Teachermook it can go on sale for 13$ and I’ve reviewed the 2nd one on the channel if that helps give you more info.
I just bought Dusk Diver really Great Game 🎮🎯
I will never stop promoting 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. When it came out on the PS4, people didn't really take much notice of it. So I'm so thankful for the Switch port as the game felt at home in the console! Thank you for adding it to the list! Cheers from the Philippines!
Well said! And thanks a ton for sharing!
Wow, you guys are making want to get 13 Sentinels. It looks like a lovely game. Especially cause Vanillaware made it and I loved Odin Sphere and Muramasa. When it goes on special, I’ll be sure to get it
@@rodolfogarcia5397 if you like story-focused games, you're going to love this. Played it late last year and loved every second of it, my second favourite game of all time after Persona 5
@@Hissey1987 Persona 5 was great. Though I was upset that I played it and then Royale came after. Vanillaware has always been a favorite of mine. Can’t go wrong with Odin Sphere and muramasa. I just saw that 13 Sentinels is on special, I’m getting it this weekend.
I discovered that game through Bittersweet gamers channel play through
This an an absolute gem of a video. Thank you so much for compiling this list!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is one of the better "must play JPRG" lists I've seen. Very thorough. A little bit for everyone. Every title on this list belongs here and there aren't any significant misses.
There is no doubt, 13 Sentinels belongs on this list, 1,000%.
Extra credit for including Zelda BotW; I am in the "Zelda games are JRPG's" camp ;)
Good job!
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed!
for those who want something more relaxed/“casual”: rune factory 4 special is a jrpg/farming sim hybrid that does both genres extremely well. it’s usually called the best rune factory game for a reason!
it has a really in depth crafting system and while the farming system definitely is not up to standards with more modern farming system like stardew valley, it makes up for it for its really fun combat and other features.
it has 3 story arcs, which are pretty good plot wise (get ready for power of friendship galore lol) but what really is great are the characters. there is SO much dialogue and events between the characters that you really feel apart of the town. all the characters are really lovable and just are so much fun to talk to and see about going their lives.
i’ve been really enjoying it and recommend it to anyone who wants something chill but also still very engaging and fun!!
I’ve only ever played Stardew, are they largely similar?
@@hbtgdanik7790 rune factory is a spin off of harvest moon, which stardew was directly inspired by, so i found it very easy to pick up on the farming even though i only had played stardew before too! there’s quite a few bigggg differences though. for example, you are limited to a 6x3 field to plant things when you just start out, it’s not like stardew where you can grow crops anywhere you till soil on. you unlock more the later you go on, but you can’t go crazy on crops like in stardew. crops can be grown in any season but have specific seasons they are good and bad in. that usually affects how much you get per harvest. there’s also typhoons/snowstorms which will just wreck your fields if you don’t prepare. the game has an in game tutorial on how to deal with them, though. soil quality is something in the game and you need to make sure you’re providing nutrients to the soil or crops will grow more slowly. there is also no real processing of crops (like making jams, pickles, wine, etc) and animal produce, really all you can do is cooking. finally, crops and their respective harvests have levels that you can raise by using your sycthe on a fully grown crop to sacrifice your harvest for a higher level seed. also you can make all crops giant which is fun.
those are the most MAJOR differences. animal raising is replaced with monster raising but works pretty similarly, but you have to tame monsters instead of buying them. the game explains how to do that pretty well. combat is very similar to stardew’s mines and skull caverns, but there’s a lot more different areas to explore, so if you liked those parts of stardew, you will really like the combat of rune factory because it’s very similar, just more fleshed out! you can even go adventuring with the villagers and your tamed monsters. it’s very fun
you also have a crap ton of skills which is how you raise your stats like RP (which is this game’s version of energy). no things like stardrops. basically anything you do in this game is a skill lol. even sleeping is one xD. crafting is a lot more important to do (basically required) and is complex but is easy to learn once you understand how upgrading works.
social systems are very much the same. you can talk to a villager once everyday to increase their friendship points/love points if they’re single. sadly though there’s no same sex marriage, but there is a mod for it if you get it on steam. you can also gift them everyday to raise their friendship, and they have likes, favorites, dislikes, all that jazz. very much like stardew. there’s a lot more festivals in this game than stardew but they don’t take all day unlike stardew. also there’s no big “goal” like the community center to work towards. instead you have the main storyline to work through.
it’s different, but very easy to pick up if you have played stardew :). maybe check out a review or episode one of a let’s play to see if it looks interesting, but i covered the most major major differences. hope that helped you! :D
@@cealens I was actually not aware the game had that much going on. Which RF would you recommend for a first timer?
@@hbtgdanik7790 i’ve only played 4, can give you much advice xD. any game from 3 and beyond is good, but 4 and 5 are probably the best places to start. with 5 that is the newest one (only came out this year!) and from what i’ve heard pretty similar. 4 is from 2013, the special version is a remastering. it used to be on the 3ds so the graphics aren’t up to par. rune factory 5 does have as an easter egg characters from rune factory 4, but there’s no real spoilers from seeing them! i only suggest rune factory 4 because it’s the one i’ve played and is a fan favorite.
Remake of 3 just got announced too, so that's an absolute must.
Thanks for this vid man. I’m new to rpg/jrpg games and this helped a lot. Clear and concise! Perfect.
Glad to hear it helped! Hope you find the ones that click with you!
Just found your channel yesterday and immediately subscribed, your content is absolutely amazing!
Gosh thank you so much! So happy you found the channel!
Why doesn't anyone like Bravely Default 2
Great run down! I hadn’t considered some of these games until watching this. Much appreciated
Glad I could help!
thanks for the list, was looking for more things on the switch to dive into, and ill def be taking your suggestions
That's great! Have a blast!
Now here's someone who isn't afraid in promoting hidden gem titles, and btw, I love how much praise you gave Astral Chain, it's so hard to find something just as cool and aesthetic
it makes me happy when a list comes out like this and I have most of them. The ones I don't I already wanted. A couple I started and haven't gone back to, but plan to.
Haha that is a good feeling!
It makes me happier to realize I have so many games yet to play lol.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You have almost the exact same taste as me and I’m finding out about great games thanks to your great videos. Hope your channel keeps growing you seem like such a cool dood!
Gosh thank you so much! Made my day and I’m psyched you found the channel too! Have a wonderful week!🤘
Great picks, love how you started out with SMT I love that franchise
Thanks! It's one of my all time favorites as well!
I had many of these in my to-play list, but you're just convincing me even more! 😂💯💪
I’m really glad to be able to help out. Thanks for watching!
Dragon Quest is actually my ALL-TIME FAVORITE JRPG series.
And 11 is absolutely the PINNACLE of the series.
I see you too are a gamer of culture.
Fantastic list and a great video. Thank you for making this. Loved it! 🙏🏻
So happy you enjoyed it!
New subscriber here. You just made me want to play so many of those games! Great video.
That’s great! Happy you’re here and you’ll have to let me know if ya play any of them!
I love the grind in ffxii. The reason why is that it didn’t feel like a grind to me at all. I was just out finding weapons, unlocking license boards, and hunting marks. It was fun lol.
One of the best FFs in term of gameplay.
The story, however, leaves much to be desired
I love FFXII! OMG, I could gush for hours.
@@PhucTran-wb4sv Totally agree! The gameplay is good but I just couldn't finish it back when it was first released because if felt like such a snore fest. I'm a bit older now and will probably give it another go since I tend to be a lot more patient these days.
@@Old_Man_Jay The only problem with this version is that you actually have some sort of class system. I have the original ps2 version (i have the game 3 times lol, on ps2, ps4 and switch), and you had complete freedom in the license board, with a few differences that was tied to the characters. I really miss that freedom in the zodiac age version.
I liked that you could have everyone use the best healing spells or the best magic spells.
But still the game is really great.
@@RLHvanDijk Completely agree. I especially didn't like how I didn't even know what most of the classes did before I agreed to use them.
Omori should be on the list too :)
Whimsical, dark and emotionally affecting. Simple classic JRPG mechanics with some light twists on the formula. Mystery layers peeled back as you play through, beautiful art and engaging characters.
nice vid ive played like 3 of your recommendations and im sure ill try al least a couple more thank you!
Awesome video glad this popped up on my feed. Even as a long time rpg/jrpg fan there was a couple games on this list I hadn’t heard of and look pretty interesting 👀
I’m happy you could find something new! Thanks for watching!
Damn I see you like that Atelier Ryza Battle theme music. Good for you man!
Guilty haha
Some awesome choices, great video! Just a piece of advice for people who want to play both SMT 3 and 5, play 3 first because going back from 5 highlights all of the shortcomings of what is an almost 20 year old game - it'll feel like much more of a slog vs the sublime experience of 5
Some great advice, thanks for sharing
I have done this way, but then I found V boring and flat.
I played SMT nocturne first and I dropped it because the random encounter system in it is really annoying. I don’t have many gripes with the battles themselves, but the random encounters pretty much ruin it with how you can’t take 20 steps without getting one. SMT V is much better in that regard and the battle system is also way better so I’ll say it’s probably best to play in that order. If you play V and then nocturne you’ll be sorely disappointed.
First time watching ur video and enjoyed how u share opinion on some games i never considered to try out, plz keep showing us more games that’s underrated
Glad you enjoyed and will do!
Great video! Love a good Dodgeball reference as well ha ha
Haha you're one of the few that caught the reference!
I don’t have enough words for how much I adore FE Three Houses. Easily one of my favorite games I’ve ever played
Try the Super Robot Wars games.
@@jasonvoorhees5640 nah, Bee Simulator is better.
@@thebryanpereira
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I don't own a Nintendo Switch, but some of these picks look fantastic! I would also throw in Chrono Cross for a must own as well!
Had an absolute blast with Chrono Cross on switch and thanks for shouting it out here. Amazing game!
@@HallowedBeThyGame Not a problem! Great video as well!
Luckily a lot of these games are also on other platforms. I have Ys, FF12: ZA, DQ11 on switch (FF12 and DQ11 also on Switch). Some games, like the Tales series, Atelier series are also on other platforms like PS, Xbox and pc.
so glad i found this video been on the fence on a couple of these games until now! Time to buy
Hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching!
You make the games sounds so good with your words 10/10 narrating
For an amazing indie RPG, Bug Fables is a must-play, greatly influenced by early Paper Mario games, it's so fun! Also, CrossCode is awesome, such great world building, combat and level-up system.
I second that Bug Fables is great. Gave it a shot based on someone's recommendation, and haven't been as happy with an under $25 game purchase since maybe Hollow Knight.
Thirded. Seems like there's a rush of copycat devs but holy shit did bug fables basically outdo 'classic' paper mario mechanics at their own game.
Sadly outbound ghost, a similar title by a different dev, drop the ball there, but bug fables, probably in my top 10-15 indie games easily.
So glad you mention Astral Chain. That game was one of the first games I bought on the Switch and I loved it...
It's so good!
@@HallowedBeThyGame Was looking for a game for next trip away, was originally looking at "Live A Live", but ya sold Dusk Divers to me.
T_T
I bought Duskdiver the day after I saw this vid. Loving it. But Nintendo Shop had put it at 80% off after I paid full price.
T_T
People should not sleep on this game. It was practically platinum's first exclusive for the switch and we're being at a three around the corner. It's starting to become an uncommon title to find..
Great video, hopefully when the Front Mission remakes come out you'll be adding them to the list
I’m so hyped to jump into those games. They look epic
Awesome list! Tbh, I just played Monstrum Nox and really enjoyed it so far. That was my first entry to the Ys series. Imma have to keep an eye for these games you mentioned.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I really enjoyed Monstrum Nox and hope you have a blast with the others!
Absolutely fantastic list! It was almost a complete play by play of games I've either played, am playing now, or in my queue. The only thing I can think to add to it would be Ni No Kuni. That was an excellent story played out with Studio Ghibli's work.
So happy you enjoyed! And thanks for sharing an incredible recommendation!
I really agree with how to approach 13 sentinels! I played it for roughly 40 minutes each night and loved it! Definitely a visual novel with srpg elements and not the other way around but so cool.
I couldn’t get into octopath :(. I’m not a fan of stagger mechanics, but what really killed it was how the entire narrative for all characters was solely fetch quests. Beautiful game none the less. Thanks for the suggestions, I wrote down Dusk Diver in my “games to check out” list!
I love 13 sentinels so much and I hope you have a blast with Dusk Diver if you give it a go!
I beat Dusk Diver on a business trip earlier this year. I wouldn’t have known about this game had it not been your dedication as unofficial ambassador. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention.
I’m so psyched you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know!
Astral Chain! Easily in my top 10 Switch games of all-time! Shame it didn’t sell well, because damn it’s an amazing game from start to finish. Dark Souls Remastered is pretty awesome, and the Switch version is the one I completed. Trials of Mana is one I have and really need to put the time in for, as I loved what I played so far. A terrific list overall, from the most passionate RPG fan I know. You hear how much these games stood out for you in each segment discussed here. 👍 Excellent video as always man!
Oh man you explained my Dark Souls experience. I was also tired of the internet and my friends non stop talking and exaggerating about Dark Souls difficulty until I actually tried it myself. In any mean it's impossible. I was spoiled a lot of things, areas, boss and story details (as if those matter tho!) and still this game left an impact on me, one big enough to have me buying it twice so I could play it on my switch! A must have indeed
Dark souls seem to favorite only certain classes. I swear in Dark Souls 2 (PC) I did a mage, though could have been hard to play, ended up to kill everything around like a hot knife through butter...
I first played dark souls in Switch too. I was just done with botw and left wanting for more botw-esque experience. Tried a few different games but I quickly left them on the shelf. Then came dark souls and it captivated me ever since.
I agree with most of your recommendations. Just missing Valkyrie Chronicles 4.
Not sure if you are into visual novels. A similar list of VNs for the Switch would be awesome.
Great idea and recommendation!
Great list, this helped me add some games to my wishlish.
Glad to hear!
Thanks for the amazing video!
Thank you so much for letting me know you liked it!
FFXII is my personal favorite FF game, with second being tied between VII & IX. It was the first FF game I played on PS2 and I have so much nostalgia for it, I also bought it for Switch! Definitely a must have!
Happy a FFXII fan is watching! An incredible game!
Same with me. It was my first Final Fantasy games I played on PS2 and it was so much fun. I've spent like 200+ hours in game collecting and finishing the game completely.
I strongly recommend these two dungeon crawlers: Undernauts The Labyrinth of Yomi and Saviors of Sapphire Wings Stranger Sword City. If you miss Etrian Odyssey on the Switch these two are a must.
I been dabbling with yomi but not deep into it but it seems cool so far
I have got to pick up Undernauts and Stranger of Sword City. I know I would love these and I gotta jump in. Thanks for sharing!
I recently started Undernauts and I'm having a blast. This is definitely my kind of dungeon crawler.
If you're a fan of Experience's work, the Demon Gaze port on the Switch is also worth picking up. MonYuu by the same developers was not quite as good as their other work, feels a bit like a toned down Yomi, but it's a solid game on it's own merits and still fits into the overall Students of the Round lore nearly all of their games tie into.
boom! subscribed. thanks for the video
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the sub!
Wow! What a great list,there is already a few on there that I'm interested in and looking into.
Glad you enjoyed! Hope you have a blast!
I'd definitely recommend the Disgaea series as well. It's a strategy RPG with unique and quirky mechanics that I've not seen anywhere else, a colourful cast of characters that are fun to interact with, and an over-the-top kind of humour that often made me laugh. I'd consider Disgaea 5 first if you've not played any of them (or Disgaea 1 if you want fewer systems you need to learn), or just about any version except for 6 whose performance isn't very optimal on the switch.
Btw, what game is it at 24:03 with the blue haired character? It doesn't seem like one from the list, maybe Astral Chain but I'm not too sure
Thanks for the recommendation and the game there is SMT V.
Yeah, 5's a really excellent title that smoothed out the early 'cheap niche strategy rpg unlike other strategy rpgs' issues to really shine.
And then disgaea six was like a early beta project that might've been better as a mobile game, but hey, disgaea 7's around the corner without it's fuck ups and bringing what it got right at least.
I will say as a heads-up about Trials of Mana, if you want the most out of your play through (the story in particular) you have to pick certain character combinations. Namely the first 2. The 3rd doesn't matter. Like Duran/ Angela, Charlotte/Kevin, and Hawkeye/Riesz. The order doesn't matter it just determines who you play as first but you have to pick those combinations as your first 2 to get the extra story interaction. Pick whoever you want to round out your party as your 3rd.
Man you deserve more subs
I can see how much time you put into these videos by its quality
Dang thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video!
@@HallowedBeThyGame you're welcome!
Keep it up with the great work :)
Fantastic list of bangers my dude! Astral Chain is something I've wanted to play FOREVER, but never have picked it up yet
You gotta let me know what ya think of it when you play it! Thanks a ton for watching man!
Nice to see some love for Tokyo Mirage Session 🥰.
I've played it on playstation but I have to add Valkyria Chronicles 1 and 4 to your list. Two solid and epic RPGs with a different twist.
For sure! Couldn’t agree more.
JRPGs have become a Top 3 genre for me over the past few years, and I’m all for it (I almost was gonna complete omit the genre form my interest years back, but that’s a story for another day).
I freakin’ loved TMS - easily in my Top 10 Switch games. From coming off of just beating FE: Awakening, I loved all the FE references. The overall battle mechanics too, especially having everyone input an attack into the chain (even if they’re benched) was so addictive to just watch the combo rise 😅.
I'm such a massive fan for rpgs and jrpgs. I'm also stoked another TMS fan is watching the channel! It feels so rare to find another person who enjoyed it. I love it so much!
Thank you for this video. Lately, I’ve lost interest in jrpgs and gaming in general. Your content had so much honesty that I just felt it throughout then video. Thanks for sparking my interest back into gaming.
Wow thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so happy to help in some way! Hope you have a blast playing any games that caught your eye!
The recent remake of Live a Live is a must-have. While not QUITE as good as the original, Bravely Default 2 is also a top-tier RPG. For dungeon RPGs you can't go wrong with anything by Experience; on the Switch that'd be the Yomi wo Saku Hana and MonYuu, as well as the Demon Gaze port (I've heard the compilation of Aoki Tsubasa no Chevalier and Tsurugi no Machi no Ihoujin got a foreign release, so hopefully that comes out as well.) NIS also tried their hand at dungeon RPGs with Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryoudan and that was an absolute blast which got a sequel on the Vita that will be getting a Switch port soon IIRC. If we're going to include strategy RPGs, you absolutely must pick up the Super Robot Wars titles; on the Switch that'd be V, X, T, and 30. Triangle Strategy is likewise a must, and Langrisser 1 and 2's remake is also a no-brainer. On the slow-life front, the Rune Factory titles are stellar action RPGs, we currently have 4 and 5 on Switch and the other day's Nintendo Direct just announced a remake of 3 as well as a new title in the works. For those looking for a more creative tinge to their RPGs, the Dragon Quest Builders games are excellent (basically, imagine if Minecraft hadn't just stayed as a proof of concept forever and actually got made into a proper game and that's basically what you've got.)
As an add-on, RPG fans would gain a lot from the Switch Online port collections, especially the Super Famicom one which has been blessed with all three of the platform's Megami Tensei titles (1, 2, and If...), Fire Emblems 3 and 4, Breath of Fire 1 and 2, Mother 2, and Bokujou Monogatari.
A wealth of knowledge and recommendations here! Thanks for sharing!
@@HallowedBeThyGame Anything for fellow game lovers!
You should definitely check out Dragons Dogma! Great game on the Switch!
Excellent list! I've played a Lot of these games, and The rest are on My backlog, not even a single exception, but a big part of them I played or plan to play on PC
Thanks! Friggin love these games
There's no denying these games are a must play. What a time to be alive, teeming with triple A titles that just waiting to be played. I wanna try that Live A Live, Octopath Traveler, Astral Chain... Just finding the time to play them is the only challenge I have.
Congrats dude on your channel! You've ballooned up with subs and this 300K views! WELL DESERVED!!
Remember when you have haters, you've reached that status. I've seen that from other channels that are growing. Keep up the great work.
Great video as always. Couldn't agree more with what you've said about Astral Chain, FE3H, XenoChronicles, DragonQuest XI and Zelda BotW.
I don't have much more to add to what you said.
XC2 is probably my favourite and best game ever (1 is also up there and I can't wait to play 3).
FE3H is absolutely amazing (one of my favourites as well) not only in strategy and story but also in the characters and how you can interact with them in the monastery.
Zelda BotW is just peak videogame, and an amazing experience. As you said I also grew tired of open world games but this one is just different.
DQXI is a more normal/classic game but it's just does everything so good. 💯
And finally Astral Chain. Out of all these, I think it's the less amazing (but that's because I give all the others a 10 and the first 3 are among my best and favourite games, so it's a bit of an unfair comparison lol), but it's still an amazing solid game and tbh it's such a different and fresh game and one of the best videogame experiences I've had in recent times, super enjoyable.
All of these have over the top OST too, which is crazy, among the best I've ever heard. XC2 has my favourite though. Also, I LOVE God-Shattering Star. 😩💯🎵
Thanks so much for sharing! XC2 is just that friggin good and I love them all so much. So happy you liked it and yeah the soundtracks are some of the best out there.
Xenoblade X needs to come to Switch! There was one quest early on that almost ruined the game for me, but once I figured out what to do it was an absolute blast. I love the characters are super fun and quirky and the mech combat is badass. I loved just cruising around the world in the mech suit with the jet pack or in car mode. The transformation animation in and out of car mode never got old!
I love that one too and want a sequel to it.
It's not going to. Switch is basically the same power as the wii u, in tablet form.
XCX BARELY worked on the wii u, and they used programming tricks specific to the wii u to get it to work.
Maybe a switch 2 would be strong enough to try porting it, but without essentially remaking the game for the switch, it's not gonna happen.
A small sampling of my back log. Excellent!
A glorious backlog! Hope you enjoy!
Very good selection of games, i agree with pretty much anything and I have played most of them. Never heard of Dusk Diver before though, i'll have to look those up.
Glad you enjoyed the list! Hope you enjoy Dusk Diver if you give it a go!
I have everything on the list, lol (not always on Switch though). Incredible list.
Nier Automata is coming to Switch in a month. This game is unlike anything else, it simply MUST be experienced and is considered by some to be one of the best RPGs of all time. I played it on PS4 and again on Xbox One. I'm very happy that Switch owners get a chance to play it, I hope it runs well.
So happy you enjoyed the list and I completely agree about NieR! It's gonna be an incredible time for Switch owners when it arrives!
I think astral chain and dusk diver aren't rpgs but other than that i agree with the games
dude, I am glad that I saw your video. I never play the Xenoblade series because of the mixed review and I got soo confused, but last week I watch your video and decided to play. it's great man I am loving this 😄
I’m so glad! Yah! Have a blast and thanks for letting me know!
I'll definitely be sending my friends over to watch this video to give them some good recommendations for JRPGs on the switch. You pretty much hit all the essentials and highlighted a wide variety. My favorite game from the list probably Fire Emblem 3 houses since I put in about 240 hrs over 5 playthroughs. The combat system just became so addicting and the flexibility with the class system was such a joy to experiment with.
Thanks so much for your stamp of approval! I love FE3H so doggone much. It really does have an incredibly adaptive battle system and a must play for jrpg fans!
Dragon quest 11, definitely one of the best jrpgs of the dacade. It brought me back to loving jrpgs since... I don't know, Golden Sun from GBA. Highly recommend
That game and Fire Emblem 3 houses was a reason I wanted a switch.
There are some excellent RPGs on this list and I enthusiastically agree with the recommendations of SMT V, Nocturne, Ys VIII, Ys IX, Octopath Traveler, and Dark Souls. Nocturne is one of my absolute favorite games of all time and while it is difficult enough to probably scare off a lot of players, I would encourage them to stick with it and discover the ins and outs of combat because the game is very satisfying once you learn how to play it. I also agree that SMT V has the best combat in an RPG, it is the best manifestation of the press turn battle system, which is by far my favorite type of battle system.
I'm happy to have another die hard SMT fan show some support. It's so hard to explain to people just how pristine and finely tuned that combat system is and how it exceeds any hopes and expectations I could've had for the combat systems future. And Nocturne is still a game that is so incredible that I can pick it up and play it at anytime and still have a blast with it. Truly timeless and well worth committing to!
Great Video. I've played a few of these and have most of the rest waiting to be played.
Octopath Traveler is one of those special games that I wish I could play again for the first time as it was absolutely magical.
Even though I only beat Ys 8 last month its easily within my top 10 best games ever. Everything about that game is amazing (battle system, music, story, graphics).
If I didn't have heaps of other games to play I would probably still be playing Fire Emblem 3 houses - but I stopped at 2 runs (Golden Deer for life!)
Tales of Vesperia is a funny one. I loved the story and the skits but the combat system really annoyed me to the point of nearly giving up. But I just had to finish the story
Astral Chain LOVE IT, took me a few to rember some of the controls. Awesome list
I love it too! So good and glad you enjoyed!
SMT V is a must only console you can get it on. Astral chain looks good too.
Completely agree!
Probably mentioned somewhere but Trails of Steel ports works perfectly on the switch and is one of those games that would fit very well on this list. You can play all 1 through 4 with the exception being 1 and 2 are currently JP only, however an English patch by Masagrator is available using the official translation and it works great.
Good video. I have most of these games, all I need now is time :')
The true end boss… haha
I got a Switch a while ago to play Breath of the Wild, but I've been neglecting it ever since. Definitely appreciate this video and following your channel for more RPG content for the Switch. I'd never realized how many RPGs were being made for it. I have a lot of catching up to do.
Glad I could help and so happy you enjoyed the video!
Excellent choices, I recommend Eastward, its kinda Zelda like game and the graphics, the soundtrack and story is a must play.
Ohhh thanks for reminding me about Eastward. I gotta play it!
Eastward's soundtrack is 100% dope!😎💖👍
Oh man! Octopath Traveler, absolutely! The only issue I had was that the character’s stories were so separated and didn’t flow together with the other characters. Not a deal breaker but would have liked to see their stories intertwine. Astral chain is one I need to jump into! Heard such good things!! OMG!! Slowly adding the Fire emblem games. Cannot wait to get to them! So Xenoblade. Funny enough, the only Xenoblade I’ve ever played was Chronicles X. DragonQuest 11 probably one of the best JRPGs ever created and those are huge shoes to fill! Dusk Diver! Yesss! So much yes!! Knew this had to be on this list! Cannot agree with you more! Ys 8! Dude I’m just gonna go ahead and say yes to this whole video! Just an incredible list!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Stay awesome brother! 🤘🙏❤️
I’m so happy another Dusk Diver fan is at my side for this list haha. So friggin ecstatic you enjoyed it man. Thanks for all the support and I can’t wait to keep chatting about games together my brother!
It seems like they add more character interactions in the sequel
@@brotbrotsen1100 Yeah upon reading more on it and seeing footage it seems so. That’ll be great to see!
I own half of the games on your list... and I love them all!! I'm definitely gonna give the Dusk and Atelier games a try. Thanks!!
That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy them
You mentioned some games that I haven't tried but kudos to you for showcasing Nocturne which is one of my favorite RPGs of all time
I’m glad another Nocturne fan is watching! One of the goats.
When you mentioned 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim, I knew you know your stuff. Most of the other games mentioned here were expected to be mentioned, but 13 Sentinels is truly a game you'd punt int the effort to find if you really are into story-driven games. This game is already among my greatest masterpieces of all time.
It’s that good!
I agree, are all great games but 13 sentinels is an experience, a must buy.
This is a great list of games.. The nintendo switch is my favorite system all time . So happy that the Persona series is finally being ported to the Switch. Also Battle Chasers Nightwar is a MUST PLAY.
Thanks for reminding me about Battle Chasers. Looks right up my alley. Switch is too doggone good haha, hyped for Persona to be coming as well!
I had just seen the Dusk Diver games recently and thought they looked great. Looks like I'll have to get them.
Hope you enjoy them!
...and thanks for the fantastic video!
I had ff 12 on ps2 I think it was one of the best final fantasies. With balthier and Fran it had a beautiful ending too. I think I’m going to get it again after I beat xeno 3.
Balthier and Fran are so friggin incredible. Love that game and xeno 3!
Ooooo! Some you didn’t mention that would be must own for me are:
Grandia HD
Triangle Strategy
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Various Pokémon titles like Brilliant Diamond/Pearl and Let’s Go
Great video as always! Stoked for more of these!!! Bring it!!!
I can’t wait to get to Grandia HD, I know I’ll enjoy it and I gotta give the other ones a go too. Thanks a ton for reminding me!
To be clear, the Pokemon games beyond Legends Arceus definitely should be nowhere on a list like this. The only list they deserve to be on is "Worst Video Games of All Time".
Incredibly solid list. It makes me happy to see Tales of Vesperia DE on the list. It became one of my favorite rpgs, definitely my favorite Tales game. It's not without flaws but it's so well done, its hard not to fall in love with the characters and the story. I was honestly sad to see it end.
Wow, what a list! Thanks for sharing :) I can't even think of much to add... At least not from the games I've actually played lol. (And also, I really need to play a lot of the games on your list too!). Only thing would be Rune Factory 4 (haven't played 5 yet) and a bunch of the other Atelier games are also on Switch.
Even though I don't have much that I can personally recommend, there are still a lot of other RPGs not mentioned here that I really want to check out! Some examples: Grandia HD Collection, Live a Live, the Mary Skelter series, Mercenaries Saga Chronicles, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, and the SaGa games. Can't say that the Switch is lacking in RPGs lol.
I just picked up Rune Factory 4! I’m so happy to hear you recommend it highly! Also thanks so much for the reminder for Mary Skelter games. There’s so many you mentioned that I need to play but that one looks so spooky and fun. Thanks so much for watching and sharing! I love your taste and takes on games. Psyched for the rest of your top games list!
@@HallowedBeThyGame Ooo awesome! I'd love to hear thoughts on Rune Factory 4 once you get to it :)
FF12 is in my backlog. I bought it because Ivalice. Tactics is one of my favorite games of all time, let alone ff games. Even if I'm not a fan of some of the newer games in the series.
I’d recommend shinning resonance it’s an interesting game but my favorite part is the voice acting and story it’s so well done.
Love that game, fantastic recommendation.
Great list, i would like to see some love Trail series, Ara fell, Rise of the third power, Labyrinth Refrain : covenant dusk, Disgaea, Mary Skelter 1&2
The dragonquest trilogy 1-3 is a honorable mention! Give it final fantasy 1-6 on the switch!
I didn't realize you liked Dusk Diver 😉
I still haven't put in the second one but I'm suoer excited about it. Just taking my time.
I did start XC3 just to see what it is like and I did enjoy it a lot. Also, I love the Nier games. Automata and Replicant on PS4 and just Nier on PS3.
People don't seem to like Tokyo Xanadu much but I like it.
Haha I have been known to dabble with the love of Dusk Diver lol. But NieR is so doggone good and I can't wait for the games to come to switch. For sure will be must buys in the future!
and I love Tokyo Xanadu! It's so underrated!
I've play the Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne for the PS2 to know it's a good game and it was surprising to find they had voice acting for the Switch but what i like to get is the SMT5 when when i can :3 Kinda wish they made both Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2 available for the switch as well but one can only hope for the future for the time being :3
I'm really hopeful DDS 1 and 2 can get modern ports as well. Hope you enjoy 5 if you can pick it up!
Awesome list, I need to try Astral Chain, dismissed it when it came out for some reason
Hope you enjoy it!
U should’ve put triangle strategy as well!!! Great list!!
The only regret I have for Astral chain is that I didn't got to support it by buying at launch. The world setting, gameplay and soundtracks are fantastic. It's not an excessively long game but it's worth it.
This is how I feel about a few games I’ve fallen mad for. But hey better late then never!
I actually enjoyed Ys 9 more than 8, mostly because it was a lot more fun exploring places due to special powers.
Exploring was way better in 9. Incredible experience
Yeah, but the story kinda feels rushed at the end and the aesthetics are a marked downgrade even though 9's graphics are technically better.
That said, Ys 9 is still a great game.
i played all days at 13 sentinel... finish in 7 days and craving a lot for more....LOVE IT
It’s that good! Happy you loved it too!
Wow the Switch is really the home for JRPGs, you showed some games I never heard of! Awesome recommendation list 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
13 Sentinels is inderrateed as hell. Awesome game.
It’s so doggone good