Quartet

Quartet’s pacing means you have to have a little patience with it while it sets up all of its various pieces, but it’s certainly worth doing so if you enjoy the genre. Its commitment to its bit costs it here and there, but in the end, I think the sacrifices are worth it. This is a very strong RPG regardless of your affection for the classics, and it’s one that’s comfortable to fit into short or longer sessions as needed. The Switch version is a great way to play the game, as it takes to portability like a duck to water. RPG fans would do well to give this one a look.

Quartet is a phenomenal example of staying true to classic roots while also modernizing other aspects. There is a joy in spending time with all eight characters, and each is well fleshed out and memorable. It’s as though everything from combat to story to the game’s audiovisual clicks together perfectly, offering an experience that feels both familiar yet brand new. Despite the large number of games looking to emulate that classic RPG feel, Something Classic has successfully made old feel new again while understanding that one doesn’t need to reinvent the JRPG entirely. Quartet is a fabulous game that feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch and is absolutely worth the price and time investment, as it does nearly everything right in such a tight package.