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Top 7 Can’t-Miss Nintendo Switch Games

Top 7 Can’t-Miss Nintendo Switch Games

The Nintendo Switch turned three years old in 2020. That means the console is now entering its prime. Though, with over 2,000 games already on the system going into 2020, it’s already very established. Which means it is the perfect time to get definitive. Let’s salute all of the best Nintendo Switch games out there. The market is crowded, and there’s no sense wasting your time.

Ring Fit Adventure

Ring Fit Adventure

Ring Fit Adventure is one of those games that seems like a gimmick, but has actual merit. It’s an exercise game along the lines of Wii Fit , but with RPG elements. You use the ring peripheral to play through workouts to fight enemies or complete minigames. As you do, you’re building up your own strength and stamina. It’s goofy, fun, and healthy! Plus, you can’t say no to a game where a major character is a bodybuilding dragon.

Dragon Quest IX S

Dragon Quest IX S

JRPGs are really finding a home for themselves on the Nintendo Switch, and the best of them is Dragon Quest XI S. This is the definitive version of Square Enix’s latest and is a monumental epic that could end up lasting at least 60 hours, if not more. It has different twists and turns, and the Nintendo Switch version adds an optional 2D take on the story and new sidequests to enjoy.

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2

While it doesn’t have its epic Splatfests anymore, Splatoon 2 is still a fantastic go-to shooter on the Nintendo Switch. The single-player campaign is solid, with different kinds of challenges that make you think. The expansion adds a whole new bunch of lore and more puzzling situations that can be taxing. As for the online, going through the ranked or general activities can both be lots of fun. Plus, it’s stylish and sounds great.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a massive game. You essentially have at least three storylines in there, each one going through one class of students’ viewpoint and how their house leader’s directions and ambitions could help shape the world. The simulation elements have you directly influencing your characters’ lives and roles. The battles have you getting into all the gritty details. It can be very elaborate and intense. Also, with its various difficulty options, you won’t have to worry about permadeath unless you want to.

Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey

The first major Mario game for the Nintendo Switch is really an extraordinary one. Super Mario Odyssey takes us to so many different worlds, letting Mario explore firsthand new spaces. More importantly, he gets to use his new buddy, Cappy, to transform into enemies and use their abilities to help him accomplish his goals. It’s a gorgeous game that is fun for people of all ages, and the added Luigi update even provides an incentive to go through different challenges others have prepared in the name of finding hidden balloons.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Everybody’s here. The level of support Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has received is extraordinary. The game keeps getting amazing DLC characters, like Joker from Persona 5, Banjo from Banjo-Kazooie , and the Dragon Quest hero. It’s going to continue to get more, thanks to a second season pass with more fighters. Mii Fighter skins bring in more characters in a way, with people like Cuphead and Assassin’s Creed’ s Altair appearing. Not to mention, it’s a great and accessible fighting game that anyone of any skill level can enjoy.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have been a launch game, but it remains one of the best titles on the system. It was a revolutionary The Legend of Zelda game, adding never before seen open-world and survival elements. It was gorgeous, offering a lush Hyrule after a disaster that was filled with remnants of a previous time and natural beauty. It captivated people’s attention, with many taking time to play around with its mechanics or mod it to add new playable characters. It’s even so memorable, it’s spawning a sequel. No Switch owner should miss it.

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