Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (Switch)

The village-building aspect adds a nice strategic layer to the fast-paced hack-and-slash combat. I've spent hours just exploring the cursed island and rescuing other passengers, and it runs smoothly on the Switch in handheld mode.

I was worried about performance on Switch, but the village-building mechanic with rescued passengers adds a surprising layer of strategy between the fast-paced fights. The frame rate stays smooth even during crowded battles, which impressed me.

Spent a solid 30 hours exploring the cursed island and building up the rescue village—the way the story unfolds as you save more castaways really pulls you in. Combat feels fast and fluid even on the Switch, no noticeable lag during boss fights. If you're into action RPGs with a great sense of disco