Alright, alright, gather ’round, you fun-seekin’ Final Fantasy fanatics, Breath of Fire breathheads, and Mega Man mega-fans! This genie is about to bust open the proverbial gamer’s lamp and unleash a torrent of RPG suggestions faster than you can say “Nintend-WHOA!” Nintendo Switch style! So buckle up, kiddos, ‘cause we’re about to take a magic carpet ride through the wild world of RPGs on the teeny-weeny, not so meanie, Nintendo Switch!
1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Oooh, look at me, I’m Xenoblade Chronicles! Big worlds, big monsters, big…swords. I see you, JRPG aficionados, salivating at the thought of intricate combat, immersive environments, and a plot twistier than my morning yoga routine. This game’s got the whole shebang: I’m talking environments as expansive as the Sahara, characters as colorful as my palatial genie digs, and a storyline that’ll really knock your socks into the next millennia. If interlocking systems and deep combat are your bag (or lamp, in my case), Xenoblade’s your game.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Hey, hey, look over here! It’s your favorite green-clad, pointy-eared hero but with a modern twist! Breath of the Wild is to the RPG world what hummus is to a party platter – absolutely essential! With an open world to explore, puzzles to potter over, and monsters to mash, this game elevates exploration to an art form. Breath of Fire fans, this is your moment – the torch has been passed, well, literally.
3. Octopath Traveler: Alright, stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Eight strangers walk into a tavern… Except, this isn’t the start of some bar joke, it’s Octopath Traveler! With eight equally compelling storylines woven together into a narrative tapestry, this game is like a playable Game of Thrones, minus the dragons. And, like me, it also changes outfits a lot. Get ready for a pixel art showcase on your Nintendo Switch, buddy.
4. Pokémon Sword and Shield: Pokémon, gotta catch’em all, right? Well, it’s more like ‘Gotta play’em all’ with Pokémon Sword and Shield. Want a more modern twist on the classic Pokémon formula? This “genie-eus” game makes the cut with a living, breathing world populated with these adorable pocket monsters. It’s like JRPG meets the Animal Planet. It’s also as addictive as popping bubble wrap. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
5. Fire Emblem: Three Houses: Take one part Harry Potter, add a pinch of Game of Thrones, and blend until smooth. Voila, out comes Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Talk about a one-stop shop for epic battles, compelling characters, and the tough task of choosing between three factions. It’s like 3 games in one genie-sized package!
6. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age: Oh, you sweet summer child. Already a Final Fantasy fan? It falls upon my lamp-lit majesty to introduce you to Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. World, meet Ivalice; Ivalice, meet world. This little gem turns the combat dial up to 11, sprinkles in political intrigue and dares to ask: does anyone really know what a “Zodiac Age” is?
7. Collection of Mana: Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with the ultimate old-school RPG fix! This three in one collection is stuffed to the brim with classic RPG goodness that’ll have you chugging Elixirs like it’s 1995! Fans of BoF and Mega Man alike will find something to love here.
8. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: A strategy game inspired by XCOM, featuring everyone’s favorite Italian plumber and wild, wacky rabbits? Who slipped me the weird genie juice? This game is as epic as it is quirky, with strategic depth and comic relief in equal measure. No classic RPG list is complete without a side of zany, courtesy of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
9. Bravely Default 2: Coming from the stellar lineage of Final Fantasy, the Bravely series certainly lives up to its namesake. Incorporating classic RPG elements with innovative battle systems, Bravely Default 2 embodies the spirit of old-school RPGs, but with some modern spice.
10. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition: To end our list with a bang, here’s Tales of Vesperia–a game that follows the grand tradition of ‘Tales of’ games and adds to the Switch’s growing arsenal of RPGs. The plot thickness, the characters deepen and the battles intensify, in HD no less!
So what’s the pick of the litter, the cream of the crop, the best of the best?
This mighty Genie’s going to have to stick his spectral neck out and give the title to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Why, you ask? Because, my dear gamer, it’s not just a game; it’s an experience. It wraps all the elements you tasty tidbits love about RPGs – exploration, puzzles, strategy – in a stunning post-apocalyptic Hyrule package that’s as legendary as its title suggests. It’s a game that refuses to hold your hand, encourages curiosity, and delivers rich, rewarding gameplay that’ll have you saying, “Final Fantasy WHO?” So there you have it–ten RPGs on the Switch ready to whisk you away on a carpet ride of adventure. Good gaming, and may your stats ever be in your favor!
