The Nintendo Switch is the perfect home for some of the best RPGs of a generation.

Lets take a look at the best on the console.

At the same time, a number of them have enjoyed increased exposure.

Split images of Luminary in Dragon Quest 11 S, Oliver in Ni No Kuni, and the Monado in Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

We’ve updated the list with the very best ones that have launched over the past couple of years.

The fast-paced, real-time combat feels great, especially with the new gameplay adjustments.

The Switch remaster also adds overhauled graphics, an auto-save feature, and many other enhancements.

Mario, Joker, and Samus in the Cascade Kingdom from Super Mario Odyssey.

This is undoubtedly the best way to play this enthralling adventure.

When SOLDIER agents start to go missing, Zack Fair must set out to find them.

Along the way, he encounters familiar faces, including Aerith and Sephiroth.

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Overall, it’s an excellent choice if you want to delve into the city of Midgar again.

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This modern rendition polishes up the presentation, including widescreen and higher resolution.

A split image of Final Fantasy 12, Dark Souls, and Collection of Mana.

These include a story-driven plot, human relationships, dungeon crawling, and rewarding combat.

Being more remake than remaster, the gameplay tweaks and additions are fairly limited.

The polish of this remaster suits this epic with its grand, realistic feel.

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It also bumps up the performance with an upgrade from Unreal 3 to Unreal Engine 4.

But if there’s any console well-suited to translate a title from this handheld, it’s the Switch.

This makes it easier to decipher all the action and flashy effects.

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There’s also motion control support which adds a fun new dynamic to the gameplay.

This can largely be attributed to its unique plot and odd quirks.

There’s also its distinct battle system, which hinges on summoned monsters known as Guardian Forces.

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With its uniquely dark vibe and dynamic characters, FF8 still captivates on Switch.

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Mario and his party members from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake.

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Zack Fair standing in the Midgar slums from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion.

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A remake of the PSP action role-playing game, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is a remastered prequel to the events of Final Fantasy 7. Zack Fair, a young recruit to SOLDIER, must investigate the disappearance of his mentor, Angeal — only to become swept up in a much bigger battle.

The protagonist from Child of Light standing with a group of crows in a village.

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A screenshot from Rune Factory 4, in which Ryan welcomes you to the special shop.

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A screenshot of Cyrus using Crobat in battle in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl.

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A screenshot of The Last Remnant Remastered, in which the party members fight an ogre.

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A screenshot of The World Ends with You: Final Remix, in which the main party members fight a group of birds in the street.

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Squall preparing a spell in Final Fantasy 8 Remastered.

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