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.
An ambitious first game that stumbles occasionally but ultimately impresses with fun gameplay and extensive world-building.
Black Panther - War for Wakanda is easily the strongest additional content for the game yet.
Gamedec is an interesting and constantly evolving cyberpunk RPG.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong was a complete surprise to me in several ways. The gameplay was enjoyable without ever becoming too frustrating or boring, the visual presentation was beautiful, and the focus on audio was implemented well. But what ultimately stood out to me most was the creativity and care put into the story. This was an absolutely touching and memorable sci-fi tale with an endearing cast of characters, and it left quite the impression after I finished the game. Much like the echoes of ephemeral sound that the characters follow throughout the stars, OPUS: Echo of Starsong might just leave you with a lasting impression.
Despite some minor flaws, I rather enjoyed Boyfriend Dungeon. At around five to eight hours long, it might be a bit on the short side for those expecting the lengthier content of most dungeon crawlers, but I felt the length was perfect for conveying the story Kitfox Games wanted to tell. Fans of outright challenging games might want to look elsewhere, but those more interested in story and narrative choice with enjoyable-albeit-simple gameplay might want to give this game a look. Getting attached to your weapons takes on a whole new and surprisingly welcome meaning here!