Gaming Switch JRPG recommendations

[AshenWolf]

So, any suggestions? I love JRPGs with great stories...

 

[Hayato213]

Octopath Traveler
I am Setsuna
Lost Sphear

These stories are decent

 

[AshenWolf]

Yep. they're noted already. Thanks

 

[Glyptofane]

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Octopath Traveler are pretty much the Switch JRPGs. I'm pretty sure you can get everything else elsewhere, though there are still some good multiplatform options on Switch.

I'm not sure if I'd really recommend it, but Romancing SaGa 2 is on sale in US right now if you like to suffer. I am Setsuna and Lost Sphear are also on sale.

 

[Hayato213]

I second Xenoblade 2 if you are into that, is it a long game, same goes for Octopath.

 

[AshenWolf]

I guess I'll try Octopath first. Its been a while since I played a 2D RPG. Though its not totally 2D.

 

[DocKlokMan]

I guess I'll try Octopath first. Its been a while since I played a 2D RPG. Though its not totally 2D.

Octopath can be a bit... boring. Running through 5 chapters for 8 characters each and not really having an over arching storyline to drive you forward can be a bit of a slog. I've played Octopath and I am Setsuna and although the story line for I am Setsuna is a bit like Final Fantasy X, I found it far more engaging and played it to completion where as I've practically abandoned Octopath. If it's a choice between the two I'd actually suggest Setsuna.

Battle wise Octopath is turn based like the older Final Fantasy's and I am Setusna is action gauge based like Chrono Trigger. Pick which one you like more.

 

[AshenWolf]

I'll try the turn-based one first. After Tokyo Xanadu and the Ys. Its time I take a break from ARPGs.

 

[pedro702]

if you like xenoblade i heard ys 8 lacrimosa or whatever its called its preety good too.

 

[AshenWolf]

Yep its good. One of the best stories in Ys series.

 

[IHOP]

If you haven't played it: Final Fantasy IX, one of the best JRPGs of the PSX generation and generally acknowledged as one of if not the best Final Fantasy game.

 

[AshenWolf]

OK, I'll try it. Though I'll finish the newly released RPGs first. Thanks