Audra Bowling
start;again is a short but ultimately satisfying and complete VN experience.
Vanaris Tactics is an all-around solid SRPG experience for those wanting a shorter game that provides a compelling plot.
WILL: A Wonderful World is a thought-provoking and creative VN for those who can appreciate it.
Lover Pretend is another enjoyable otome VN on the Nintendo Switch.
Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo is a solid historical otome adventure.
Overall, I spent well over one hundred twenty hours playing the Switch port of Trails of Cold Steel IV. While I certainly felt that the game dragged at times, it was ultimately still a solid JRPG experience. At times, “the end of saga” might have felt like it was going out with more of a whimper than a roar, but the conclusion of the True Ending more than makes up for the game’s pacing struggles. I’m glad I got the opportunity to experience the ending of the Erebonian story arc, and even with some Switch-specific flaws, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is yet another truly solid addition to the console’s JRPG lineup. If you picked up the Switch’s port of Trails of Cold Steel III, then the fourth game is certainly worth playing on that system as well.
Gamedec is an interesting and constantly evolving cyberpunk RPG.
Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space is an entertaining, albeit grind-heavy adventure.
Demonheart: The Ice Demon serves as an excellent romantic fantasy VN stepping stone into the Demonheart series.
Walk with the Living II is a challenging, enjoyable, thought-provoking SRPG.
DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Definitive Edition is a compelling sci-fi graphic adventure for the Nintendo Switch.
Langrisser I & II are solid SRPGs for those looking for a well-rounded, old-school challenge.
GreedFall does nothing exceedingly harmful in terms of gameplay and its BioWare-esque elements had me enjoying the time I spent playing it. This title is certainly a step in the right direction for Spiders, and I hope that they continue to improve from here. Spiders is an RPG developer with a lot of potential that could very well take BioWare’s WRPG crown one day.
Maglam Lord is a entertaining, albeit simple, action RPG with a wonderful story and well-done VN elements.
Vengeful Heart is a stellar cyberpunk kinetic visual novel.
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers is a solid addition to any visual novel fan's lineup!
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is a well-polished traditional JRPG experience with a creatively unique presentation and a thoughtful narrative.
Overall, despite some questionable design elements, Batora: Lost Haven is a solid action RPG once given time to properly gel.
Chronotopia: Second Skin is a darker, mature fairytale VN worth playing if you're the audience for it.
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is an entertaining-albeit-short licensed VN/RPG hybrid.