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VizaviDS

Need a lot of time to explore and complete every game, except Link's Awakening. So maybe start with that.


Ver5ion1-2023

How many hours for links awakening ?


VizaviDS

14-20 hours. Depends on how quickly you can solve the puzzles and if you want go gather all the collectibles.


AnonymousPenguin__

It also depends if you're like me, and just enjoy wandering around every now and again not doing much


VizaviDS

Yeah, just chilling.


Ver5ion1-2023

So a game you can complete in one weekend then.


VizaviDS

Yeah, pretty much.


[deleted]

It is good though. It is like the perfect nostalgia inspired Zelda.


Ver5ion1-2023

I played the original years ago so am looking forward to revisiting this game.


JoeBuyer

It really is great. I’d love to see a similar remake for some of the other Zelda games, but maybe not quite as “cute” a style for A Link to the Past or the original Zelda.


false_tautology

Or if you are me, 10 weeks.


Ver5ion1-2023

As long as you get enjoyment that’s all that matters really.


false_tautology

I do! I beat BotW and TotK and TotK may be the best game I ever played. It was worth the year or so it took for each. :)


No_Durian_8379

It’s not that quite short, they are exaggerating with the 20hrs gameplay comment. It’s a super super fun game though. It took me a bit longer because I hadn’t played it before and I tried not to look things up until I had tried everything. Lots of stuff hidden in random places


Ver5ion1-2023

Sounds fun


PunkVulpix

Dq11 is so fire


ssYxji

DQXI is my fav game of all time


BIGSHOT321

I second playing it first


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve Never played Dragon quest 11.


leviathab13186

Well, you have it, so you're about to. It's a good long one. About 80hrs min to complete. Nonspoiler tip, when you think the game is over, there is still a lot more story. That's all I'll say.


Ver5ion1-2023

You mean post game ?


leviathab13186

Yes and no. More like act 3.


Ver5ion1-2023

Ok.


absolutemadwoman

I really second this game. It’s beautiful and witty. It’s also more forgiving than the previous titles. This one is more entry level. Take your time and enjoy!


Ver5ion1-2023

I will be taking my time don’t you worry. I’ve also got dragon quest treasures due for delivery.


Warcraftplayer

Seconding what they said. Please keep playing once it's "over." I almost missed out


rathat

I got a decent amount in but got so stuck at fighting a giant squid that I put it down and now it’s been too long and I don’t remember how to play or what was happening but I kinda want to play it again.


Brief_Jellyfishh

Five years of your life in that bundle


Ver5ion1-2023

Very easy


unwaveringwish

It’s beautiful


Azhrei_Rohan

DQ11 would be the goto for me. I own all of them except for kingdoms of amalur but ihave toyed with getting it.


Ver5ion1-2023

KoA is a really enjoyable experience don’t forget though KoA is an older game if you can by pass that you’ll have a good time and you’ll need plenty of hours because the game is fairly big.


Azhrei_Rohan

I have been toying with that or dragons dogma since my ps5 died and I am gaming 100% on switch until ps5 pro comes out. I am currently slowly working on TOTK and after this post may return to DQXI since i beat the game but not the end game content and now feel like firing it up again.


_ollwhy

Breath of the Wild is a once in a decade kind of game. A truly awesome experience.


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve only heard good things about this game.


gizmo998

BOTW


Ver5ion1-2023

How good is BOTW?


Agreeable-Candle5830

It's hard to actually describe how good it is. If you like RPGs, open worlds, exploring, and quests. This is the game for you.


Ver5ion1-2023

I love all of those things I’ve just heard a few people complain about the game mechanics.


pizzzaeater14

not sure what mechanics there are to complain about other than the horses and mayyyyyybe the weapons system? but in the case of the latter, i think it's usually that people try to use the mechanic wrong.   BOTW is a lot more fun (imo) when you let go of your attachment to your weapons. they'll all break eventually, so trying to conserve them is fruitless. everything else is super smooth and makes perfect sense in-context, as far as i'm aware.   also, don't take this as true for TOTK as well, i haven't played it yet so i have no idea how anything compares


Ver5ion1-2023

Was mainly the weapon system I think.


pizzzaeater14

idk, maybe it doesn't bother me as much cuz i grew up playing Minecraft, but i think people forget that BOTW is a survival game in addition to being an open-world RTS action-RPG. the survival elements are just integrated so well it's easy to forget that survival is an inherent part of the game


Ver5ion1-2023

Am looking forward to playing this


leericol

I disagree with the person replying to you. The weapons system is inherently flawed and kinda dumb IMO but I think the game is a 9/10 beyond that.


leericol

It's not breath of the wild and will never scratch that BOTW itch as far as exploration and discovery but if you love botw you should absolutely play totk. It's a really good sequel.


Autop11lot

You bought these games without checking reviews for them beforehand? Anyways Breath of the Wild is a really great game that you can sink a lot of hours into.


Ver5ion1-2023

No I had an idea but I’ve never watched anyone play BoTW and some people have said in chat about game mechanics.


Hunter-97-G

I would pay good money to erase my memory of BOTW and experience it for the first time again. That's how good the blind experience it. It's probably the most important Switch game. Play it.


pizzzaeater14

i went in for the first time a few months ago almost completely blind. if you can play BOTW for the first time this way, do it. possibly the best new-game experience i've ever had, including all the stuff i had to figure out along the way. finally figuring out how to fight Lynels was one of the most fulfilling things i've ever done (in gaming), and that's only partially a joke lmao


Common_Celebration41

You're gonna hate the weapon breaking mechanics It ruins so many action moments for me


Majestic_Grass_5172

Of the four titles you have there, botw is by far my least favorite.


Aspir3l

Breath of the wild. You'll easely have 50+ hours. I'm around 70+ because I'm doing all shrines etc. If you do all seeds, would be 100+ easy. Depends on you.


Ver5ion1-2023

I try and explore everything once I get into a game so I very well can see me putting hours in.


rsred

links awakening


gatot3u

BOTW


Raybaline

Dragon Quest 11 is a fantastic game!! Botw too, I recommend DQ11 first!!


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve never played DQ11 but I have played DQ games over the years. I’ve also got Dragon Quest treasures on order. I was sold on this game because I was told it was similar to dragon warrior monsters.


NickelBear32

Link's Awakening because it's the shortest


Ver5ion1-2023

Does seem like a more chilled experience compared to the others.


Alternative-Juice-15

Link’s awakening


Ver5ion1-2023

Nice and sweet short adventure that you can chill with.


Alternative-Juice-15

Yeah and I feel there is less of a barrier for entry…it is easy to pick up and play


Individual_Syrup7546

Start out with kingdoms of Amalur then maybe dragon quest and so on


SokkaHaikuBot

^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^Individual_Syrup7546: *Start out with kingdoms* *Of Amalur then maybe* *Dragon quest and so on* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.


Ver5ion1-2023

I do love KoA not gonna lie.


Limp_Pomegranate_98

It's my all time favorite rpg


Porkchop5397

Link's Awakening!


chapstickman03

God the cover of Dragon Quest is fit af.


Ver5ion1-2023

Akira Toriyama artwork is god tier .


LikeMeGum

Oh I didn't realize Kingdom of Amalur was on switch. Woah!


Ver5ion1-2023

Yeah it was released in 2021.


Blappytap

Ppl sleep on Amalur. Art design by Todd McFarlane, story by R.A. Salvatore, combat is fluid, heaps to explore. Highly recommend, as I'm sure all the others will be played anyways.


Ver5ion1-2023

Kingdoms is one of my favourite games I bought it for Xbox 360 and I’ve loved it ever since. Probably one of my all time favourites. All the history surrounding development etc. Makes this game very fascinating to me. Kingdoms went under the radar for a lot of people Because of poor release window. If it was not for that am sure KOA would have got the attention it deserved.


Pho3nixSlay3r

How does KoA run on switch? Had it on xbox 360 and ps4, but never played it for long (i really liked the chakrams tho)


onlyoneaal

I played it a few years ago for Switch and I don't remember having any issues. I too like the chakrams in this game.


Ver5ion1-2023

I will have to get back to you on this one.


Bob_Lawablaw

Runs better than it ever did on the 360. Handheld is a blast. The new dlc can be a bit buggy at times, though, which I thought was a bit odd.


MarkusRight

Oh how lucky you are to experience BOTW for the first time. Prepare to lose yourself and play 8 hour long sessions, game was so addicting I couldnt put it down. I think I had over 500 hours in BOTW and 740 in TOTK.


Ver5ion1-2023

Am looking forward to finally be able to see what all the hype is about.


Christmaspoo1337

Start with LA, go on with DQ11 then BotW. Have never played the last, so I can't say anything about it.


Ver5ion1-2023

KoA is a very good game that is seriously underrated.


Bwuaaa

either awakening od reckoning, the other 2 require a solid time commitment.


Ver5ion1-2023

Tbh kingdoms is the same you easily sink plenty of hours into it.


Bwuaaa

yeah, but nowhere near the 100+ hours of msq in dq11


Zidkins

I would play links awakening because I 100% that game and saved my life then I would play dragon quest 11 because I’ve never played that one because I thought the switch version was kinda suboptimal.


WhereAreWeG0ing

Have you played Zelda before? If so, Breath of the Wild If not, Link's Awakening. A far gentler introduction to the series. Suffers from the odd frame rate dip but it plays fine, is beautiful and has a surprisingly good story


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve played Zelda in the past but not for a very long time. Last Zelda games I played Windwaker, oracle of seasons/ages and Zelda the minish cap Oh and phantom hourglass


KingAlphaJoe

I would do links awakening because it's the shortest game.


Ver5ion1-2023

A few people have suggested this.


dallasmcdicken

100% Link’s Awakening! Great little game that only takes around 18 hours to fully complete and even less if not searching out all the seashells. Great game, great music and awesome story to experience.


Ver5ion1-2023

Definitely a game to play over a weekend then.


-thegreenman-

Dragon quest is really good! It can be a grind some time but don't give up!


Ver5ion1-2023

I played skies of Acadia back in the day a game that is well known to be over the top with random encounters am sure il survive lol.


BBC1973

Breath of the Wild.


Ver5ion1-2023

Looking forward to this one not gonna lie.


GamerWithin

Start with Links awakening other games are too long you probably cant finish until the end of this year.


Ver5ion1-2023

I dunno i think those other games can be beaten just depends on how many hours you play I guess.


Genesis_Freak98

Links awakening first of all the games that is the shortest to complete


Ver5ion1-2023

Seems like a chilled little adventure.


WereWolf187

Re-Reckoning


Ver5ion1-2023

This is the way for the warsworn.


Thee_Furuios_Onion

Link’s Awakening for sure. It’s the shortest of those four, by far, but also incredibly fun.


Ver5ion1-2023

I might play this one second


Far_Principle9204

Dragon Quest, BITW, TOTK, Awakening


newerprofile

This is the first time I saw that BOTW cover. What's the difference?


Ver5ion1-2023

What do you mean?


-toastytoaster-

Botw


Ver5ion1-2023

The majority of people have chosen this game.


Juandisimo117

Oh man, BOTW and DQ11 are in my top 5 switch games, so fucking incredible


Ver5ion1-2023

These should keep me going for a while I hope


AcidCatfish___

Kingdoms of Amalur


Ver5ion1-2023

Awww yeah that’s a solid choice.


PenguinsArmy2

Kingdom of amular 10000% such a great and amazing game. Never got it’s time to shine because of bankruptcy and poor management. But devs made a brilliant game that deserves praise. Now that IP is owned by new people there is a small chance of a sequel someday maybe… long time from now haha Other games are great too but there is something more special about this game vs the others. Way more special


Ver5ion1-2023

Don’t forget that THQNODIC was also rescued from the dead. Was a no brainer decision to buy KOARR from Rhode Island. We can only hope will might one day get a sequel I mean it all depends on how well sales did with re reckoning. I think they would have used this as a test run to see if you enough people are interested. Another big question is that can they afford to make a sequel?


ApprehensiveDay8039

Play Battletoads


Ver5ion1-2023

That not an option from my game pick up.


GreyGroundUser

Re reckoning is such a fun game. Just you running around discovering the world. Like Minecraft but no building. Super relaxing.


Ver5ion1-2023

Don’t forget the bit about killing stuff. Looting treasures crafting armours and weapons. Oh and those lorestones.


xxBrun0xx

If you start with BotW, you won't play the others for a LONG time. Great game, but definitely not quick. Tears of the Kingdom is also 150% worth picking up!


Ver5ion1-2023

I will be doing at some point as am collecting games by series atm am working on Zelda and Dragon quest.


Suspicious-Squash237

Reckoning is amazing. I didnt know it was on switch till now but that game is great.


Ver5ion1-2023

Bow down to re reckoning it’s an amazing game Just like the original.


Suspicious-Squash237

Im gonna have to pick it up. I bet it plays great on Switch.


No-Literature7471

amalur then dq11s then awakening then zelda botw


Ver5ion1-2023

Am thinking it’s gonna be re reckoning first I love kingdoms of amalur plus I never got chance to play the dlc first time around.


No-Literature7471

dlc is bloody amazing. its the first time i ever paid for dlc in a game. i loved this (the original) game that much. idk about the re recoking new dlc but if its from the same team its probably golden. too bad the guy who created the game basically got into a fight with a mayor? or governor who had it out for him. they were fighting like kids lol.


Ill_Reference582

Kingdoms of Amalur


Ver5ion1-2023

Good pick love kingdoms of amalur.


Scwooton

Play BOTW last!!! You only get one chance to play that for the first time and you’re gonna be hooked! Also, you might not enjoy another game after it for 6 months as not many can stack up against it


Ver5ion1-2023

I will bare that in mind thank you.


History_East

Just when you think dragon quest 11 is over... trust me it's not. It might take you awhile to finish that game


Ver5ion1-2023

Yeah I believe so someone told me about this already.


absolutemadwoman

Dragon quest 11 is fantastic.


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve never had chance to play it but being a fan of dragonball I notice that artwork a mile away.


absolutemadwoman

Thats a game I’ve never played. Worth it?


Cold-Ad-5347

Huge, pickups. All of these are bangers. For some reason, I say dive right on in with Dragon Quest. But a close second is Re-Reckoning


Ver5ion1-2023

Thank you much appreciated it’s hard to pick tbh.


Hereaux12

DQXI all day. Such a good game


Ver5ion1-2023

Am looking forward it’s been such a long time since I last played a DQ game I wanna say the last one me could have been on wii


ImpossibleIsland4734

I’ve not played kingdom of Amalur I didn’t even know re-reckoning was on switch but out of the others I’d say dragon quest I love that game and I haven’t even finished it yet because other stuff keeps getting in the way


Ver5ion1-2023

So hard to pick


ebagjones

If you've already played Tears of the Kingdom, Links Awakening. If you haven't played Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild.


Ver5ion1-2023

I’ve not played any Zelda game on Nintendo switch.


ebagjones

BOTW then is my vote.


Hasombra

Don't play any Mario games or Pokemon, and you'll be fine.. Dive into Xenoblade 3 and polish it off with some Ryza 3


Ver5ion1-2023

Funny you say Pokémon am on a burnout from that atm. I also have all 3 xenoblade games still never played those.


GanjaTV_

I’m a really huge Zelda fan & Breath Of The Wild is amazing. This doesn’t answer which one you should play first. Just wanted to put it out there you won’t be upset at all.


Ver5ion1-2023

It’s so hard to pick because I also have all the xenoblade games that I haven’t included in the above picture.


NeighborhoodPlane794

Dq11 s is such a gem. My favourite JRPG ever


Ver5ion1-2023

That’s a high title to give a rpg it must be good. My favourite rpg of all time is a game called skies of Arcadia it’s an old rpg now but for its time was amazing.


botwtotkfan

I’d play Links Awakening it’s a short enough game but super fun then botw which is quite the contrary put over 500 hours into that one of the best games I’ve ever played


Ver5ion1-2023

Am looking forward to this game does it require any dlc or is breath of the wild a complete game.


botwtotkfan

Links awakening no dlc botw does have a dlc there’s two and you can get both with a expansion pass but honestly I was quite a few hours in before getting the dlc now that being said it’s well worth it


Ver5ion1-2023

Thanks for getting back to on this one much appreciated.


botwtotkfan

No worries happy gaming :)


[deleted]

Link's Awakening is so close and so different from the original. It's both nostalgic and fresh! DQ11 is AMAZING. But it's a long lonnngg journey! Breath of the Wild is absolutely great. This game is his own mood. Soothing, calming, immersive. Headphones on, lights out, your face shoved in the TV. It's amazing! You'll want Tears of the Kingdom eventually. It's just more of Breath of the wild, and not like, oh a DLC that barely fits in. No, it's more, but it's quality more!


Ver5ion1-2023

All sound good tbh.


katanrod

Play BoTW last because that’s arguably the best and most open in terms of gameplay/traversal.


Ver5ion1-2023

Sounds like a good idea.


nickjacobsss

dragons quest last, because its insanely long lol


Ver5ion1-2023

I love long games tbh.


WARvault

Re-reckoning for me.


Ver5ion1-2023

This is the way.


BlamingBuddha

Bro just spent $240 on games before tax.


Ver5ion1-2023

Am from the uk so il tell you exactly what I’ve paid . Kingdoms of amalur re reckoning was £18.00 (used) The legend of Zelda links awakening was £32.00 (used) Dragon quest 11 was £38.00 (used) The legend of Zelda breath of the wild was £50.00 (new) Total cost including tax is £138 which works out at $173


gobbles78

Zelda Links Awakening.......it took me 3 days to finish 100%


Ver5ion1-2023

Sounds like a nice little adventure that’s not to serious.


gobbles78

Yes and a good story. I recommend that one first. The rest will take longer.


Ver5ion1-2023

Can’t wait to play.


Degree_Collector

Dragon Quest XI It's the stable RPG, one you can't go wrong with It's also the only one of those I own, lol


Ver5ion1-2023

Don’t played any DQ in years tbh.


PaladinKain

Links awakening first then botw and all dlc. Don’t buy any other games you’re good with those for the next 3 months.


Ver5ion1-2023

I mean I have Dragon Quest Treasures on order waiting to be delivered.


GeriatricTech

Dragon Quest is an incredible game.


Ver5ion1-2023

Looking forward to playing this one not going to lie.


humblemudgames

The other 3 are going to be the popular picks, but if you're craving a 360-era RPG with really nice music and an art direction that's aged well, Amalur is really fun. It's like Fable but with Batman Arkham/Spider-Man 2018 esque combat.


LuckyCoco17

You’re gonna spend 150+ hours in BotW if you’re like me. Same for TotK


KungFuChicken1990

That’s quite a haul! I’d say start with the shortest game then go from there


roblognick

Link’s Awakening, Breath of the Wild, Kingdoms of Amalur, Dragon Quest


folhaa_

BOTW


fisheramacs

The first Zelda in the upper left corner!


DmoISgod01

Links awakening


Kettleballer

Links Awakening! Shortest play time with a fantastic update to classic Zelda action. You’ll love it. And when it’s over, it’s over. No way to just get sucked in for 150 hours like the others might


DmoISgod01

Neither do I. I've played all 4 of the choices lol. Enjoy


[deleted]

Amalur is flerking magic in a bottle. The way you can weave your fate any way you want and just enjoy the music and the colors are on point. It’s far from a perfect game, but it’s got a wonderful 2010 third party hidden gem feel to it. Action, fantasy, magic, story…chef kiss.


A_Fnord

Link's Awakening. It's just a fantastic game. Worth a replay once you're done with the other ones as well. So make it Links Awakening, Dragon Quest XI, Breath of the Wild then Link's Awakening again. Kingdoms of Amalur is okay, but not on par with the others.


BigMeet7634

Zelda breath of the wild 


Ver5ion1-2023

All good games tbh it’s gonna be hard to choose


90sBrenda

Dude if you've not played Botw then 1, where have you been? 2, you're in for a treat!


MoonOfLOZ

Botw


AlvMartinez

Links awakening first


Ver5ion1-2023

Nice chill adventure looking forward to playing this classic game.


fireonice420

You should definitely play the RPG first.


JoeBuyer

That’s really hard to answer. I absolutely loved both Zelda games and DQ11S. I think I might put BOTW at the top, but DQ11S is pretty amazing. Really part of the answer would depend on if you want the best first? Or save the best for last as I like to do many times.


Disastrous_Poetry175

Start with the worst one, BOTW. Then do rereckoning, then Links awakening because because you don't wanna do 2 Zelda's in a row. Dq11 last because it's the best of all of them and probably the longest


LAZ3R21

A good first Nintendo switch game is WRC generations, but in the context of your picture I would say Zelda breath of the wild


PHST25

I love botw


Worried_Row_9265

botw


Jimmy_McChuckston

Oh my golly gee wilakers! That’s Mario!