Best RPG of 2021

VGChartz's Chinh Tran: "If you were a fan of RPG Games in 2021, you definitely wanted to own a Nintendo Switch. Three of the four shortlisted games are console exclusive to Nintendo's hybrid system, each offering a rich RPG experience at home or on the go. Bravely Default II continued the series' run of strong games dating back to 2012; Monster Hunter Rise again proved that Capcom has a wildly enjoyable RPG series on its hands that can consistently top lists and the charts; Shin Megami Tensei V, also by Capcom, took players through a demon-fusing adventure with new abilities; then finally there was Tales of Arise, which was yet another strong entry in the long-running RPG series and, for many, it's best so far."

[Obelisk92]

I'm 40 hours in Tales of Arise, amazing game, well deserved. I'm a Monster Hunter fan, but I'm giving Tales an edge for this one myself: Rise is a great game but it lacks a little bit of content.

I didn't play SMTV though, I think it might be a valid contender.

[phoenixwing]

The fact tales is the one to beat when talking about best jrpg that year shows how far the series has come along

[coolbeans]

I'm so tempted to play Arise. SMTV has been given a lot of fanfare too. It probably missed the runner-up spot by a hair (voting influence is split 50/50 between staff & community).

[Flawlessmic]

Rales of arise hands down!!

Was the first one in the series iv have played before but thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Ninver]

Fascinating! I've never played this so called "Rales of arise" before. Care to share your experiences and a review?

[Yui_Suzumiya]

Tales of Arise, Persona 5 Strikers, Shin Megami Tensei V

[coolbeans]

A pretty stacked year for JRPGs.

[kesatvlohaiphong]

I'm a Monster Hunter fan!

[Meti]

108 hours unknown difficulty, in middle of last dungeon. Now im back to exploring, just found a new island i didnt know existed!I got alot of bosses to find. This game is one of the best jrpgs made, hands down.