Here’s games in this category that I have reviewed so far on the Nintendo Switch 2, from best to worst. Note: If multiple games have the same score, they will be sorted alphabetically.

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RPGs

Game	Genre	Grade
Deltarune	Turn-Based RPG	A-
tl;dr Deltarune is a Turn-Based RPG (sorta’) that follows in the footsteps of Undertale but does a few things quite differently, yet is in many ways much the same wildly creative, bizarre, funny, thoughtful and original experience that Undertale was. If you enjoyed Undertale, this is a no-brainer, if you didn’t like it then this probably won’t be any different for you, and if you haven’t played Undertale, then play Undertale before playing this.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Top-Down Turn-Based RPG	A-
tl;dr Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a Turn-Based RPG that had to sacrifice couch co-op and a lot of graphical fidelity to fit onto the Switch, but the game retains its massive, deep, well-told campaign, excellent strategic gameplay, absolutely beautiful soundtrack and superb voice acting and writing, and superb co-op play in local wireless and online. Plus, the Switch 2 version has exclusive cross-save support with the PC version on Steam. The result is a version of the game that is one of the best RPGs on the Switch 2, and a must-have for fans of the genre who don’t already own it on another platform.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined	Turn-Based JRPG	A-
tl;dr Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a remake of a family-friendly PlayStation and Nintendo 3DS Turn-Based JRPG that addresses all of the complaints I had about that game and adds multiple improvements to boot, as well as a stunning new presentation. As a remake this game is astounding, and as a JRPG it is a game that you should absolutely get your hands on, even if you didn’t enjoy previous versions of Dragon Quest VII. And the improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 version gets to visuals and performance take it a step above the Nintendo Switch version too!
Octopath Traveler 0	Turn-Based JRPG	B+
tl;dr Octopath Traveler 0 is a Turn-Based JRPG that acts as a prequel to the series, and delivers similar gameplay with some nice new elements, such as some Management Simulation elements and quality-of-life improvements. However, it’s hard to ignore how this game is a somewhat lazy recycling of prior games in the series, particularly the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, and the result is something that, while still highly enjoyable, lacks the loving care the series is generally known for. If you’re an RPG fan or a fan of this series, this game is still worth playing, but don’t expect it to meet the same high standards as other Octopath games.
Pokemon Legends Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Open-World Monster-Collecting RPG	B+
tl;dr Pokemon Legends Z-A is a family-friendly Open-World RPG set within Pokemon X and Y’s Lumiose City, with battles now in real-time, plenty of things to do, but all in an area that looks very samey and unimpressive throughout. This is still a highly-enjoyable game, and it’s the most polished a Pokemon RPG has been in years (especially on Nintendo Switch 2), but it’s hard not to be disappointed to see this series still struggle to bring us something as grandiose as the Pokemon franchise seems like it should be capable of.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter	Action-RPG / Turn-Based JRPG	B+
tl;dr Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a full remake of a 21 year-old classic that reworks the game from the ground up with massive improvements to gameplay and presentation. Some elements of the story and character customization still feel a tad dated, but overall this is a superb blend of Turn-Based JRPG and Action-RPG, and a great entry point for anyone curious about the Trails franchise.

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Monster-Collecting RPGs

Game	Genre	Grade
Persona 3 Reload	Turn-Based Monster-Collecting JRPG	B-
tl;dr Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 is a remake of the classic Monster-Collecting JRPG, but there’s no upgrade path here, and for a full-priced release this is a disappointingly lackluster remake, even if it is probably the best version yet of a truly great game. If you have yet to play this game, I absolutely recommend it. But if you already own another version, I don’t think it’s going to be worth it for you to buy it again for this compromised remake.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army	Monster Collecting Action-RPG	C+
tl;dr Raidou Remastered is a remake of a PlayStation 2 game that takes Shin Megami Tensei’s Monster-Collecting gameplay structure and pairs it with Action-RPG gameplay, with results that are decent but where nothing here seems to excel, with damage sponge enemies, chaotic battles that work against SMT’s usual strategic gameplay, and a presentation that definitely feels like an updated PlayStation 2 game. All in all, this isn’t bad, but I think players have better options when it comes to games like this.

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