{"id":124072,"date":"2022-04-20T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-129977"},"modified":"2022-04-20T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T17:00:00","slug":"feature-will-these-10-classic-jrpgs-ever-come-to-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/04\/20\/feature-will-these-10-classic-jrpgs-ever-come-to-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Feature: Will These 10 Classic JRPGs Ever Come To Switch?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Nintendo Switch has fast become the best way to play Japanese role-playing games over its five-year lifespan. Truly, fans of games with deep battle systems, endearing characters, convoluted (and often nonsensical) plots, and fantastical worlds to save are spoiled for choice. From the expansive exploration and real-time combat seen in Xenoblade Chronicles 2<\/a>, to the depth seen in Shin Megami Tensei V<\/a>\u2019s difficult turn-based battles, there\u2019s no shortage of monsters to slay year after year.<\/p>\n

But what of JRPGs of previous generations \u2013 the games that inspired these substantial adventures? The Nintendo Switch has amassed an impressive collection of classic titles, most recently adding Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition<\/a> to its growing vault.<\/p>\n

There are, however, many classic JRPGs missing \u2013 from Mother 3<\/a> to Suikoden II<\/a> \u2013 like great tomes absent from the shelves of an ancient library. We’ve chosen 10 of these masterpieces and sleuthed through their histories to determine the chances of them making their way onto the Nintendo Switch. You’ll find poll at the bottom to let us know which ones you’d most like to see on Switch, too.<\/p>\n

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\"Chrono\"Chrono<\/a><\/p>\n
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Publisher: <\/span>Square Enix<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Squaresoft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>11th Aug 1995 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 20th May 2011 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sorry Final Fantasy VII<\/strong><\/a> fans \u2013 in our humble opinion, Chrono Trigger<\/strong><\/a> is the best JRPG (we already got FFVII anyway), and it’s also the most obvious contender to make it to the Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

Since its debut in 1995 on the SNES, Chrono Trigger has found homes on a wide array of systems, including the original PlayStation, smartphones, PCs, and both the Wii Virtual Console and Nintendo DS<\/a>. Many regard the 2008 DS version as the best as it came paired with a handful of quality of life features and added content that better linked the perennial classic to Chrono Cross.<\/p>\n

It’s arguably only a matter of time before Chrono Trigger makes an appearance on Switch. In fact, many were surprised that Trigger\u2019s sequel debuted on Switch first, though this perhaps worked out for the best<\/a>. The real question is which form Chrono Trigger will take: will a port of the SNES version make its way to Nintendo Switch Online? Will we see a remaster akin to the Nintendo DS version? Or \u2013 dare we dream \u2013 a full-blown remake? Since our Epoch<\/a> is in the shop, we unfortunately can\u2019t skip ahead in time and find out.<\/p>\n

Probability: Very Likely<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Final\"Final<\/a><\/p>\n
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Publisher: <\/span>Square Enix<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Square Enix<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>8th Sep 2003 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 24th Oct 2003 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

While more of a strategy role-playing game than a JRPG, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance<\/strong><\/a> was an early release for the Game Boy Advance and heralded the return of a symbiotic relationship between Square (now Square Enix) and Nintendo after the developer jumped ship for the PlayStation years prior. The spinoff of the renowned Final Fantasy Tactics<\/strong>, which never made its way to a Nintendo console, was a meaty, colourful adventure that deserves every bit of praise.<\/p>\n

With the success of Triangle Strategy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 a recent title that draws direct inspiration from the Tactics games and shares a developer \u2013 and prior rumours<\/a> that the original Final Fantasy Tactics might get a remaster, we don\u2019t think it’s a stretch to assume Tactics Advance will pop up on Switch one day \u2013 maybe in a Tactics collection similar to the Collection of Mana<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Probability: Likely<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Golden\"Golden<\/a><\/p>\n
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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Camelot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>11th Nov 2001 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 22nd Feb 2002 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

You want it. We want it. Everyone wants it \u2013 so where is it?<\/p>\n

Golden Sun<\/strong><\/a>, Camelot\u2019s masterpiece for the GBA, holds a special place in many Nintendo fans\u2019 hearts. Which is unfortunate because Camelot appears quite ambivalent toward the series. Since the 2010 release of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn<\/strong><\/a>, Camelot has focused on Mario-themed sports titles, the most recent of which was the well-received Mario Golf: Super Rush<\/strong><\/a>. And while we enjoy playing tennis and golf with our favourite moustachioed plumber, we\u2019d much prefer more Golden Sun.<\/p>\n

If we had to guess, Golden Sun would definitely<\/em> come to Nintendo Switch Online if the service began offering GBA titles. After all, it did make it to the Wii U eShop. Currently, there are credible rumours<\/a> that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are on their way, and the recent leak of a Nintendo-developed GBA emulator<\/a> for Switch suggests that we may be seeing vintage handheld games return before too long, and while the list of titles supposedly tested doesn’t mean it will show up, Golden Sun and its sequel were both on the test list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a toss up, then. Like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, there\u2019s a chance Camelot might remaster the games. There is, however, no rumour of that, yet Camelot has a strong partnership with Nintendo spanning two decades. If GBA games are indeed coming to Switch, that could be the perfect avenue for a re-release.<\/p>\n

Probability: Possibly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Mother\"Mother<\/a><\/p>\n
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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>HAL Laboratory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>20th Apr 2006 (JPN<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Despite the former Nintendo of America President, Reggie Fils-Aim\u00e9 trolling fans about the existence of an English version<\/a> of Mother 3, we still haven\u2019t got an official release of the third entry to the Earthbound<\/strong><\/a> series outside of Japan. It\u2019s become almost pure meme at this point: every Nintendo Direct someone<\/em> quips that they\u2019ll announce Mother 3 this time around, whether in a livestream chat or an article on this very website, to the point where we\u2019re all getting a little tired of it.<\/p>\n

Hopes for Mother 3 were ignited back in February when it was announced Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings<\/strong><\/a> were making their way to Nintendo Switch Online. Giving these two titles a Nintendo Direct spotlight proves Nintendo hasn\u2019t forgotten about Ness and Lucas. The producer of Mother 3 fanned the flames of hope further<\/a> by saying he would love to see Mother 3 get a worldwide release. And with these recent whispers of GBA games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, this one would surely top the list of fan requests.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to make a wild prediction here and say that yes \u2013 someday<\/em> \u2013 Mother 3 will make its way to Nintendo Switch so we can finally put the constant speculation to rest. Don\u2019t laugh, please.<\/p>\n

Probability: Likely<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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