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

@benjaminaswad6486

Жыл бұрын

I'm shocked BOTW isn't on there. It's on every list.

@Serendipity_GamingX

Жыл бұрын

How u miss baldurs gate and divinity original sin smh

@nightfall22

Жыл бұрын

You’re a patriot, I was hoping the poster would have this list up…

@PriestessOfSlaanesh

Жыл бұрын

the two best games last? Cringe

@geraldfisher6475

Жыл бұрын

@@benjaminaswad6486 adventure game, not a rpg

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.

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!

@ErectileSceptile

Жыл бұрын

Super Robot Wars (V in particular) is fantastic. All great games, so much packed into them.

Gonna keep this video saved for future RPG purchasing decisions. Thanks for this.

Dragon Quest XI S is some of the smoothest turn based combat your gonna get. They literally wrote the book on it.

@canosisplays5152

Жыл бұрын

Such an enjoyable game! The story has its surprises too. This was my gateway into JRPGs.

@ZeNex74

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh still not finished it and fell into backlog with xeno 3 and persona 5 and bayonetta next damn

@QuetzalcoatlTK

Жыл бұрын

Playing it now almost at 100 hours. Very strong game

@ja1799

Жыл бұрын

what book?

@JMrealgamer

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

Yaaay im so happy that Atelier game made it too the list. I’m so glad that this underrated title is getting some acknowledgment.

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.

@vitolibido

Жыл бұрын

Dam bro you need your own KZread channel

@LadyAnnt

Жыл бұрын

Screenshot your post. Thank you

@harmonyhideaway

Жыл бұрын

Great List!

@LuanaBs

Жыл бұрын

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.

@joeb2588

Жыл бұрын

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?

You did a great job on the list, OJ! Keep up the good work.

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.

@Gambit2483

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more 👏 It's selling out quick and is one of best JRPGs I've played in a long time

@NuiYabuko

Жыл бұрын

No, I don't.

@sherrdreamz7232

Жыл бұрын

Ps4 version has been Sold Out at Gamestop. Switch version is actually the superior port though and it's still availiable.

@ZeNex74

Жыл бұрын

Got on pc... its a damn lot of reading text so hard to get into

@ricardofernandes9207

Жыл бұрын

@@ZeNex74 true... ahahaha

Just bought Nier Automata for Switch today and it's gonna be first time playing this game! Let's freaking go!

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.

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.

This was a great list and loved that Xenoblade Series is number 1. I agree that Astral Chain is highly underrated.

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.

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

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 👍🏻

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.

Love this system mainly because of a lot of these games. OJ always reminding me to play Bravely Default 2!

@rushpatriot2866

9 ай бұрын

No different from a Disney fan

Thanks for the giant RPG video!

Awesome video and list!

How is Disco Elysium: Final Cut not on this list? It is easily one of the best written games of all time.

Been looking forward to this one!

Great video my bro!!! Definitely one of your best. Broke down each game well, and Xenoblade 3 is Definitely on my list.

Wow man. Switch really is RPG heaven.

Makes my morning work routine bearable

Mannnn when that XBC3 Collector’s Edition came in yesterday I was in awe. It’s pretty! 😂

Amazing list!! I'd just add Final Fantasy IX, XII The Zodiac Age and Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition.

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!!!!

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.😅

Good list OJ!!

Loved the video ♥️

Damn dude been pumping videos out like crazy lol

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.

OJ should make a must play series with all of the different genres of games. 😊

@GoldChocobo77

Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t play all genres tho 😅 he’s def more of an rpg fan

@asianime12

Жыл бұрын

@@GoldChocobo77 yeah I know 😅

??? dragons dogma, skyrim, diablo, torchlight, darksiders, kingdoms of amalur how could you forget these😢

@jesseross639

27 күн бұрын

Most those games are mid, Skyrim and Diablo are on everything. Wouldn’t be a very interesting list.

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.

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.

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😁

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

@Sasori.OfTheRedSand

Жыл бұрын

Ps5 is better . I own xbox and switch

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.

@JJ-et7il

Жыл бұрын

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.

@cactusman07pim

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

Good list. I posted to one of your last videos with my collection of 66 jrpgs for switch. There are definitely more

Cross Code is really good, also really like the Disgaea series.

Amazing video OJ.

played most of the game you mentioned!! never regret buying them!!!

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

@RayWoods

Жыл бұрын

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.

@JJ-et7il

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

LMAO at the phrase “objectively, I agree” during the smtv section

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.

Missed 13 Sentinels.

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 👍🏼

@RawPower867

Жыл бұрын

The only difference now is that they're consistently being localized.

@shadowsquid1351

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@RawPower867

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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)

Yeah I think Triangle Strategy might be the best RPG game I’ve ever played

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 already own everything on this list except three hopes. Now, playing them all in a timely manner... That's the real challenge.

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?

Thank you!!!

@johncleamteodoro9707

Жыл бұрын

Such a stress reliever after a long day of work.

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is hella underrated. Super unique combat style done only by its franchise in my experience.

Playing through DQ XI ON XSX now…looking for my next one on switch….trying to build that library since I just bought one…

A list would be perfect

Great video

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

True its sad they also declining in sales in recent years in Japan

@TheEregos

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Touma_S

Жыл бұрын

@@TheEregosyep Nisa doing good still translation errors and the whole lawsuit to fan translator team though . I'd say it's more new audiences wanting to try the series but not wanting to put time into all the games

Is the image of 2B on the thumbnail fanart? If so I'd love to check out more of the artist's work.

Dope video

I consider borderlands a RPG. And is Very good on switch. Runs very well in portable mode.

@maidnblack

Жыл бұрын

Borderlands is good on switch! The legendary collection is a classic.

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

This list is almost perfect. You only missed 13 Sentinels.

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.

Astral chain, bayonetta 1

@astralisoffthechain8588

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for playing my game!!!

@fortheqynn3503

Жыл бұрын

Bayonetta isn't an RPG? Definitely a classic action hack n slash game through and through imo.

@fortheqynn3503

Жыл бұрын

@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!!! A lot of effort went into this; we can tell! But… No BOTW!?!

Xeno soundtrack is absolutely fantastic

I’m playing Ryza1 and very impressed with it!!

Xeno blade series are must-buy!

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!

I love Neo: The World ends with you.

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!

Here’s hoping we get a Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition on the next Switch system.

Coming over from Twitter to see this list. *lays back in the chair*

divinity original sin 2 and ruined king a league of legends tale are absolutely worth getting on switch

I've got that absurd $150 limited edition. From Atlus's online store. I've bought all these games na releases so far.

Neo TWEWY is actually a sequel for TWEWY on the DS. It is not a remake or port.

Great list (as always). I only have one problem. The Xenoblade series should have been shown seperately. Not everyone that likes XBC1 will like XBC2 (and vice versa).

@DaakkuuYRS

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The Xenoblade series is polarizing. 1 is more on serious tone with combat similar to FF12 (What I like to call "real time turn based"), and 2 is straight up ecchi harem anime with some serious lore, with gatcha mechanics.

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.

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

@samreimann4233

Жыл бұрын

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.

Guys titan quest is finally on sale worth the buy

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

I apologize for this question, but are you on the spawn wave Podcast? Your voice sounds familiar

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.

@gligarguy4010

Жыл бұрын

Pokemon Sword too.

@javonbatiste3294

Жыл бұрын

@@gligarguy4010 you better off playing Arceus over sword

@gligarguy4010

Жыл бұрын

@@javonbatiste3294 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.

Xenoblade series ! 👏

Trying to decide between Persona 5 and Dragon Quest XI. I know they’re totally different! But it’s a tough call. I also have some Xenoblade 3 interest but it seems overwhelming

@onmywayto974

Жыл бұрын

If you Playstation Plus Extra. DQ XI is free....but if you only have the Switch, go with Persona 5. One is darker, the other seems a bit childlike with the humor.

Atelier Ryza is one of the best turned based RPG’s you’ve ever played?

Now where are the farming simulators, I demand you make one.

You missed Tales of Vesperia! Possibly the best RPG of all time (maybe not as good as Golden Sun, for GBA. Just maybe).

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.

@Hephaestus_God

Жыл бұрын

they should just make better controllers, at least they will fix it for you if you send it in to them.

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

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.

@JJ-et7il

Жыл бұрын

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.

@melficeskye292

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@JJ-et7il

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

DQ11 gave me good sleep if I’m unable to fall asleep😊

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.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition…it’s basically Digimon X Persona

Not sure how a list this long doesn’t have xenoblade titles