Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers is a solid addition to any visual novel fan's lineup!
start;again is a short but ultimately satisfying and complete VN experience.
Vengeful Heart is a stellar cyberpunk kinetic visual novel.
If you can overlook some flaws, Anuchard is a short and engaging, albeit simple, action RPG adventure.
Sigh of the Abyss: Shadow Bonds Prologue is a great introductory point.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past remains a true gaming classic and a solid adventure.
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is an extensive, all-around solid fighting game sequel to Persona 3 and 4.
ANNO: Mutationem is a brief-yet-solid cyberpunk adventure game with robust RPG elements.
Edge of Eternity is a decent yet rough-around-the-edges JRPG-styled game that hints at potential greatness in its later stages.
Final Fantasy VI is an incredible classic RPG, and the pixel remaster is currently the definitive way to experience it.
Maglam Lord is a entertaining, albeit simple, action RPG with a wonderful story and well-done VN elements.
A decent kinetic otome visual novel for the Switch.
think The Sundew is worth a go if you’re looking for a distraction, but expect a fleeting bit of entertainment with some confusing caveats. Considering that this title was obviously a labor of love from one person, at the end of the day, I enjoyed my time with The Sundew overall and am looking forward to seeing what future works may come from this promising developer.
Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space is an entertaining, albeit grind-heavy adventure.
Even at almost twenty years old, the classic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is an excellent RPG port for the Switch.
Arcadia Fallen is an enjoyable and ultimately satisfying VN for those looking for a choice-heavy narrative.
While held back by inconsistent and poor graphics, the Switch port of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is still an overall solid action RPG for the console.
Cupid Parasite is a lighthearted and thoroughly enjoyable otome VN for romantic comedy fans.
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a strong Soulslike action RPG with Metroidvania elements.
I had a great time playing Xuan Yuan Sword 7 and can only hope that Western gamers will get the chance to experience more games in the series at some point. We’ve clearly been missing out on a compelling series if this entry is any indication! It might not have reinvented the action RPG wheel, but Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is a well-rounded and incredibly solid take on the genre with a phenomenal story at its core.