Here Are The Best JRPGs On The Nintendo Switch

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With so many great games in the world, there is simply not enough time to play them all. That’s the glory of the Nintendo Switch, now your downtime can be playtime with very little planning. For time-consuming epics like JRPGs, the Switch has opened up doors for on-the-go players who need to fill those moments in-between moments with something other than mind-numbing, phone-staring monotony. So, without further ado, these are the best Switch games to take on the go.

Octopath Traveller II doesn’t require you to play the first. Actually, I recommend you skip the first. Not because one wasn’t an incredible experience, but because two elevates everything the first one got right to the next level. This gorgeous top-down world has beautifully rendered three-dimensional environments populated by 16-bit sprites. The dichotomy really sets the stage for just how unique Octopath Traveller II is.  Players choose their favorite of 8 characters, but you’ll eventually gather up every member of the eponymous Octo and journey through their stories (paths) to create one cohesive overarching tale. Players can choose to skip their follower’s chapters, but the seemingly innocuous choice is actually a bit more than that — so to get the best experience just go ahead and indulge a little.

The music creates an incredible atmosphere, the writing is superb, and each character feels distinct. It’s got all the trappings of a classic JRPG like creature summons, turn-based battles, loads of monsters, and skill branches. But Octopath doesn’t tie the grind into your respective special abilities. It does, however, encourage grinding to reach new levels, so if you don’t like leveling, don’t pick this one up. But rest assured, it’s all worth the struggle for