The 9 Best Nintendo Switch Role Playing Games of 2019
The Rundown
Most Popular: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, “Easy to learn but hard to master makes for fun, strategic play.”
Best Overall: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, "Once you're in it, you may understand why so many fans bought the Switch just to play this game."
Runner-Up, Best Overall: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, “Players can virtually do anything and become anyone.”
Best for Kids: Let's Go, Pikachu!, "Combines irresistible nostalgia with elements of the ultra-popular Pokémon Go mobile game."
Best JRPG: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, “Beautiful, epic Japanese role-play with cinematic presentation.”
Runner-Up, Best JRPG: Octopath Traveler, "Combining elements of adventure, strategic problem-solving, and combat."
Best Casual: Stardew Valley, "Fits perfectly into the category of wholesome, laid-back games that everybody needs in their collection."
Best Narrative: The Longest Five Minutes, “You can alter characters’ memories in ways that ultimately change the present.”
Best for Newbies: Battle Chasers: Nightwar, “Gritty and straightforward; perfect for understanding role-playing games.”
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