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[Zambayoshi]

My nine year-old daughter liked Yo-Kai Watch and Pokemon X, which were her first RPGs.

For something a little less cutesy, I'd suggest Bravely Default.

For Vita, I'd probably go with one of the Final Fantasy games.

 

[DealWithIt]

Ni no Kuni is a good choice to play together. I think it has an easy setting.

 

[DarkDios666]

I think Super Mario RPG for snes is the perfect rpg to start out on especially for a kid its funny and will have characters he should recognize. It was my first rpg when I was a kid and I have loved the genre since. Pokemon is also another great starting rpg just make sure its red or blue version
Oh and Secret of Mana you two play together which will be a great memory for both of you.

 

[AzureFlame]

Pokemon Games.

 

[NewGame]

Planescape: Torment

Daddy what does 'updated my journal' mean??

 

[superdeluxe]

My 9 year old son has been watching me playing Witcher 3 (except the most gruesome and naked scenes) and I thought to introduce him to RPG (WRPG/JRPG) genre. He mostly plays Minecraft (what kid doesn't?) but new genre would be new experience for him. I know Miitopia is coming out soon and would be great entry point to the genre but maybe there's some games Im missing? English is not his native language so game should not be text heavy, I think. Available platforms - PC, PS4, Wii U, Vita, 3DS. Any suggestions?

Pokemon, my 6 year old has been playing Pokémon black on the ds

 

[Estoc]

Jokes aside, I think challenging games like Dark Souls wouldn't be a bad choice when he's a few years older, teach him that losing isn't the end of all, but just part of the process, what matters is learning from your mistakes and winning at the end.

 

[Renmyra]

Anything is fine really. I played a bunch of JRPGS without knowing a lick of English before the age of 10. As long as you recognize what stats, items, abilties etc do, it's fine.

 

[cireza]

Shining Force 1. I was a bit older, but I think it would do the job.

 

[score01]

Tales of games are quite good for the young uns as well. You can help out in the battles as most allow multiplayer. My boy cut is teeth on tales of xilia after watching me play.

 

[Machinehead]

Costume Quest

I second this. Both games are quite lovely, and I'm sure you both would have lots of fun.

 

[TriAceJP]

Excellent game. Good visuals. Fun combat system.

Of course, I'm assuming that OP has already given his kid this:

Unless you are talkin' Zelda 2, Zelda ain't an RPG.

Spoiler

Don't let that stop you from exposing your child to the best game ever made

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Dragon Quest Builders, especially if he's already into Minecraft.

I think this is probably the best answer. I have not played it but I believe it's pretty similar to Minecraft but with more JRPG stuff involved.

Costume Quest

Costume Quest 2. Good fun and not too long. Turned based combat.

This is another good suggestion. Fairly brief games, a really fun and simple combat system and great overall style and family-friendly presentation.

So are children really into Minecraft? I'm out of touch with people.

Very much so. My 7 y/o doesn't play but I know a bunch of kids in her class do.

 

[eXistor]

If you can find a SNES, Robotrek.

I'm serious, it's simple and fun.

It's an underrated one that's for sure.

 

[jdstorm]

If you want to play together i would suggest a turn based potentially strategic RPG.

Valkyria chronicles remastered is the last game i finished and i think it would be a blast to play with a child. Would highly recomend.

Also if you are OK with him watching The Witcher then play Yakuza O and just turn the gore off it has some minimal sexual content but probably within the relms of your comfort level.

Xenoblade Chronicles or The Last Story may also be great RPGs that might suit your needs.

 

[Toadthemushroom]

Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga and Bowser's Minions should be a good pick when it releases.

 

[Hektor]

World of Final Fantasy, it's very cute, family friendly story and humor and pretty good to boot.

Also if you are OK with him watching The Witcher then play Yakuza O and just turn the gore off it has some minimal sexual content but probably within the relms of your comfort level.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Tales' of Symphonia

 

[Earthpainting]

What's your kid's native language? If Pokémon is available in that language, that'd be a perfect choice. If you don't mind giving him some guidance every now and then, an English game wouldn't be a disaster either. Gaming is a good autodidactic motivator for learning languages.

 

[djtiesto]

Don't underestimate kids... when I was 9 I already had DQ1, FF1, FF4, Phantasy Star 2 and 3 under my belt. The SNES mini sounds like a great recommendation, if you can find one.

 

[Fireblend]

Thank you for all the suggestions! We'll start with Costume Quest, Pokemon X and Child of Light. I have SNES Mini preordered so SNES JRPGs will be next

You're a good dad.

 

[Fxp]

Pokemon X is a success! I needed to look some basic information online (how to switch pokemons in and out etc) because I never played any Pokemon game before but each evolution is greeted with cheers