The Nintendo Switch has seen unimaginable levels of success over the last eight years — more than anyone could have expected. It’s on the verge of becoming the best-selling video game system of all time, and has seen some of the most beloved games of all time, from Breath of the Wild to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But where the Switch has secretly flourished is with role-playing games, creating the most dynamic catalog of games the genre has ever seen — while also redefining the way we play them. As someone who grew up with RPGs and whose work largely revolves around them, the Switch has helped revitalize my love, or perhaps obsession, with the genre.
When you look at the sheer amount of games on the Nintendo Switch, it’s a staggering size. Thousand upon thousands of games all in one place. But with the Switch, Nintendo has managed to strike a remarkable balance, filling up the system simultaneously with beloved classic RPGs and new experiences that push the genre forward.
