Since launching in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has quickly proven itself to be a real powerhouse when it comes to JRPGs. From timed exclusives to ports and remasters, there's something for every JRPG fan to love. But checking out the genre on Switch can be a little overwhelming, since there's so much to choose from. Here's some of the best JRPGs the console has to offer.

Originally billed as a Switch exclusive, Octopath Traveler released in 2018 and was hailed as a modern JRPG classic. Inspired by 90s JRPGs like Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, the game offered eight playable characters with eight unique stories. Players can easily sink 100 hours into the game just to complete one of the stories, so there's plenty of time to be spent on replays. Octopath Traveler may seem like a nostalgic cash grab, but it has modern quality-of-life improvements and HD graphics that builds upon the foundations of the SNES-era games it's imitating. For anyone looking for a JRPG with retro aesthetics and a modern feel, look no further than Octopath Traveler.

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Although the original game got mixed reviews, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an updated version of a PS2 classic. This new-and-improved version has been well-received, and for people looking to manage and customize every aspect of combat and toy with interesting job roles, Final Fantasy XII is a great option. The game has a mesmerizing story that feels like Game of Thrones meets Star Wars, and this updated HD version is the best way to play it.

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These next games are a two-for-one combo, since both Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are both Switch exclusives. The definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles released earlier this year, and the game includes a wealth of changes — from quality-of-life improvements to brand-new story content in the form of an extended epilogue called Future Connected. The second game in the series is a masterpiece, improving on the original's mechanics and lore, and revolving around a salvager named Rex and his relationship to a mysterious woman named Pyra. Both games offer plenty of laughs, twists and turns, and well-rounded characters. They're both standalone stories with some loose connections, so people can easily just play one or the other.

Trails of Cold Steel III is the newest game in the Trails series to release in the West, and it's the first entry in this highly acclaimed series to make it to Switch. Thankfully, there are character profiles and story synopses from earlier games to fill players in on the story, so even newcomers can enjoy it. The game has classic turn-based combat and relationship mechanics similar to Fire Emblem: Three Houses or Persona 5, but it has the added feature of fighting from inside giant mechs. It's jam-packed with content!

The best JRPG on Switch is, hands-down, Dragon Quest XI S, a timed exclusive that is coming to PS4 and Xbox One later this year. Dragon Quest games created the blueprint for the entire genre, but the series has struggled to find an audience in the West. XI S is a great place to start, since it hearkens back to classic JRPGs while pushing the genre into new and interesting places. It's also received staggeringly good reviews, making it a must-play for any JPRG fan. With beautiful animations, a well-rounded cast, and a massive story, Dragon Quest XI S is a great JRPG for both veterans and newcomers.

Thankfully, high quality JRPGs keep releasing on the Nintendo Switch, so this list will continue to grow over time. That's exciting news for fans of the genre, and for anyone who's looking to get into these great games.

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