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(Pocket-lint) — The Nintendo Switch has proved itself as a superb alternative to major consoles from Sony and Xbox, offering something else besides — portability. It’s still just as impressive now that the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are on the scene, too.
With the Nintendo Switch Lite also going great guns, plus the Nintendo Switch OLED now available, there are a ton of fans looking for the best games to buy.
That’s why we’ve gathered a list of the upcoming Switch games we’ve got our own beady eyes on. You can find them in chronological order – soonest first – and with trailers for each.
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Fire Emblem Engage
- Release date: 20 January 2023
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Nintendo
After the phenomenal Three Houses, we’re finally getting another Fire Emblem in the form of Engage.
It’ll offer up another winding storyline full of characters to meet, with complex tactical battles to go with its hopefully engaging plot.
- Everything we know about Fire Emblem Engage: Trailer, release date and more
Octopath Traveler 2
- Release date: 24 February 2023
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Square Enix
With a really distinctive art style that blends pixels with 3D, Octopath Traveler was a sleeper hit for RPG fans, and it’s getting an impressively quick sequel on the Switch soon, which will music to the ears of those looking for a new RPG franchise.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Release date: 12 May 2023
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Nintendo
We’re happy to see that one of the most popular games on Switch is getting a sequel. That’s right — The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is getting another outing.
It’s aiming to give us an even more expansive journey to explore.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Everything you need to know
Pikmin 4
- Release date: 2023
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Nintendo
It was a very welcome surprise when Nintendo announced Pikmin 4 in September 2022 as part of a packed Nintendo Direct, one that few people saw coming. For now, we don’t know much about the game or what new features it’ll bring, but time will tell!
- Everything we know about Pikmin 4: Trailer, gameplay and more
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- Release date: TBC
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Nintendo
Two of the very best turn-based strategy games ever made, this package will bring remasters of both Advance Wars titles from the Game Boy Advance days. They’ve got a beautiful updated look which brings the sort of polish we love to see.
We’ll certainly be strapping in to lead the troops when it comes out, although the release date is in limbo after Nintendo delayed the game due to world events (meaning the invasion of Ukraine by Russia).
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Release date: TBC
- Switch exclusive? No
- Publisher: Team Cherry
Hollow Knight: Silksong is an upcoming Metroidvania action-adventure video game that’s the sequel to 2017’s award-winning Hollow Knight. You’ll be journeying to all new lands with special powers to battle the bug hordes. It has been suggested that this game will launch in June but there’s no official word yet.
- Everything we know about Hollow Knight Silksong: Trailer, gameplay and more
Metroid Prime 4
- Release date: TBC
- Switch exclusive? Yes
- Publisher: Nintendo
Nintendo announced a new instalment of Metroid Prime, this time for Switch, during its E3 2017 Spotlight presentation but few other details have emerged in more than a year.
We do know though that Bandai Namco is working on the game as its development studio.
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Best Nintendo Switch Halloween games 2022
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Far before the first leaf falls each autumn, I’m already counting down the days to Halloween. When the haunting day arrives, I love nothing more than to curl up on the couch clutching my controller and eating candy. Whether you’re looking for something to play by yourself or for a spooky game to play with friends, here are the best Nintendo Switch games to celebrate All Hallows Eve this year. We’ve listed them from kid-friendly to terrifying.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
For lighthearted spooks, you really can’t go wrong with Luigi’s Mansion 3. It stars our favorite cowardly plumber and his gooey doppelganger as they capture ghosts in a haunted hotel.
Mario, Peach, and some Toads have all gotten captured, and it’s up to Luigi to save his lost friends.
Each floor has its own haunted theme, like spooky castle or pirates to shake up gameplay. Plus, this game even has multiplayer games for up to eight players. Once you unlock Gooigi, you and a friend can play through the main story in 2-player co-op mode. It’s a great fit for players of all ages and skill levels. If you’re hosting a spooky party, this is not only one of the best Halloween Switch games to have but one of the best Nintendo Switch games to have.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Run around a silly haunted hotel while trying to rescue Mario, Peach, and your friendly Toads. Several silly moments will make you laugh.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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It might seem strange to have Animal Crossing on this list, but the game highlights real-world holidays and brings them to your virtual island.
During October, you can collect spooky furniture and decorate your island.
Then on Halloween, you can go trick or treating and can even meet a pumpkin-headed ghost named Jack. Since the game allows you to visit other people’s islands or invite people to yours, it can really be a party whether your friends are close by or far away.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
During October, this island-life simulator takes on a haunted theme. Spooky decorations and clothing appear in the stores, and a special Halloween event brings a specter to the island.
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Hello Neighbor
Nothing’s creepier than suburbia, especially when your neighbor is out to get you. This family-friendly game has you working to outwit an AI who learns tactics and evolves his strategies based on your actions.
You’ll employ stealth and interact with your environment to get away safely.
Hello Neighbor
Use stealth to hide from your creepy neighbor. He’s clever and learns from your past tricks so you’ll need to come up with new methods of escape.
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Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek
This prequel to the original title has you trying to complete goals while playing hide and seek with your in-game brother. You’ll need to move stealthily and collect items, all the while being hunted down. If you get caught, you’ll lose everything you’ve acquired and have to start all over again. It’s a fun stealth horror game for teens.
Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek
Can you avoid being found by your sibling? They are going to use several tricks to try and find you and you’ll need to adapt to their methods.
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Pumpkin Jack
Take on the role of the mythical Pumpkin Jack as you platform your way through various levels to annihilate Good and perform the devil’s work. Along the way, you’ll solve puzzles, explore new locations, fight enemies, and find animal companions to battle at your side. This spooky game is rated Teen due to some language and fantasy violence.
Pumpkin Jack
Platform your way around spooky settings and spectral enemies while playing as Pumpkin Jack. You’ll need to use your skills and solve puzzles to get ahead.
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Night in the Woods
This isn’t a horror game, per se, but you’ll find plenty of dark elements throughout the story.
An essential part of the plot even takes place on Halloween, so that ties it in nicely. Don’t let those cute animal designs fool you; this game is oddly realistic, hilarious, sarcastic, and more relatable than most other games out there.
Mae is a college dropout with a dark past. She returns home to her depressing hometown to rekindle the friendships she left behind. During the process, she’ll make choices while hanging out with her friends that will impact the story’s outcome. See where your decisions lead you.
Night in the Woods
Mae returns from college to her hometown and reconnects with the friends and family she left behind. But this isn’t a happy tale. It’s about the pain of growing up, dealing with change, and the creepy people in your neighborhood.
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Inside
You play as a little boy who’s just escaped capture and is being hunted by the thing that you escaped from.
To get away, you’ll need to solve puzzles and dive deeper into the story. With its minimalist design, dark imagery, and ominous music, this game is a great single-player for Halloween.
INSIDE
With its unique art style, challenging puzzles, and dark story, Inside is a compelling game. It’s rated M for blood, gore, and violence.
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Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition
You play as a little boy trying to figure out what’s happened to your mother. Your only companion is your stuffed teddy bear as you wander around your dark house or the forest outside. This game has a lot of symbolic references and employs psychological tactics to try and scare you.
Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition
This enhanced edition includes new dialogue, and upgraded imagery, among other things.
Unravel the mystery of what happened to your mother.
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Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
What could be creepier than being stuck in an oversized dollhouse? Oh, I know, being forced to find your way out before any of the monstrous residents can get a hold of you. This is a delightfully chilling puzzle platformer that will put you in scenarios that you could only find in your worse dreams. It’s perfect for Halloween.
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
Play as a young child who must brave the terrifying creatures of The Maw while solving puzzles and exploring a creepy world.
Buy from: Best Buy
Little Nightmares 2
Little Nightmares 2 is a direct sequel to the previous game and follows a young boy named Mono and the girl in the raincoat named Six as they investigate a strange hum coming from a tower.
Several creepy enemies are lurking in the dark, along with references to classic horror movies. See if you can solve the puzzles, beat the bosses, and unravel the mystery.
Little Nightmares 2
Make your way through horrible enemies and creepy locations as you investigate a strange humming coming from a distant tower.
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LIMBO
This creepy masterpiece employs ominous music and simple silhouettes to invoke fear and uncertainty. You play as a little boy who’s chosen to enter LIMBO to find out what happened to his sister. You’ll solve puzzles and escape evil creatures on your journey. It’s not the scariest game out there, but it does a great job making you feel uneasy as you play.
LIMBO
In addition to being a haunting tale, this is a visual masterpiece.
Help a little boy escape horrors in this sidescrolling platformer. See why it’s won over 100 awards.
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Layers of Fear
A painter has succumbed to madness, and it’s up to you to investigate and figure out his past. You’ll encounter supernatural entities, psychedelic sequences, and psychological symbolism. As you navigate, your environment can change simply by shifting the camera. You never know what you might find in the room with you.
Layers of Fear: Legacy
Explore an artist’s workshop while encountering supernatural foes in this psychological thriller. It’s a creepy experience, not for the faint of heart.
Buy from: Amazon
Dark Souls: Remastered
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Looking for a single-player game to meet your horror needs? Dark Souls is an RPG that has you wandering around a cursed fantasy world, exploring dungeons, fighting menacing foes, and discovering hidden passageways.
If you do want to play with others, you can play with up to six people online.
DARK SOULS: REMASTERED
Take on this challenging RPG while exploring a world filled with terrifying enemies and the undead. Fight your way through or find yourself starting back.
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Vampyr
This action RPG has you playing as Jonathan E. Reid, a doctor from 1918 who just got turned into a vampire. Your insatiable need for blood forces you to stalk and kill innocent victims around London. You’ll engage in combat and have the opportunity to improve your abilities in the skill tree.
Vampyr
You’re a doctor in the 1900s who has just been turned into a vampire. Can you control your bloodlust and fight off supernatural enemies?
Buy from: Amazon
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark
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This is a visual novel where you play as a young man cursed by an evil spirit. The deranged being will eat your memories and kill you unless you can solve its puzzles and pacify its thirst for revenge. There’s a mystery to solve, dreadful curses to come across, and alternate endings depending on your choices.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark
The countdown to your death has begun. Can you make your way through a creepy mansion and learn about your forgotten past?
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Remothered: Broken Porcelain
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Jen is sent to work as a maid at Ashmann Inn after getting expelled from the Flemington Girls’ Institute. Shortly after arriving, she discovers something isn’t quite right here. You’ll spend the majority of the game stealthily evading a creepy figure who wants to do you harm and searching rooms for useful items.
Remothered: Broken Porcelain
You’re a child getting stalked in a haunted Inn. There are dark secrets hidden here, and it’s up to you to uncover them, but without getting caught.
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Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight lets up to five players play together in the ultimate multiplayer horror game. One takes the role of the killer while the rest works together to survive. Or, you can depend on your skills to pull through the night. It’s one of the best Halloween Switch games, especially if you’re hosting a party.
Dead by Daylight
Relive the horrors of classic slashers in this multiplayer game. Up to five people can play at once, and it makes for a great Halloween party game.
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Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition
Play with up to seven others as one of you takes on the role of Jason Voorhees and attempts to take the rest of you all out.
This special edition includes all previously released DLC. As you play, you’ll unlock additional playable characters or versions of the infamous killer. See if you can survive the night.
Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition
It’s time for you and your friends to play killer tag. Ready or not, here I kill. Take on the role of Jason or other classic killers or attempt to hide from him.
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Deadly Premonition Origins
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A young woman has been murdered by the Raincoat Killer in a rural American town, and it’s up to FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan to investigate. You’ll spend your time encountering supernatural enemies, gathering evidence, chasing down perpetrators, and escaping murderers in this open-world horror game.
Deadly Premonition: Origins
As a detective, it’s up to you to figure out who the serial killer is in a small town.
But you’re going to encounter the supernatural as well as the locals.
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Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise
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If you loved the first game’s experience, then you really ought to check out this sequel/prequel. Agent York is back, this time tracking down details of a brand new murder in New Orleans. You’ll again need to survive encounters with supernatural entities as you deduce what happened to the victim.
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise
The FBI have yet another supernatural murder to solve in this sequel. Can you avoid any creepy dangers and figure out who’s killing everyone?
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
Hikami Mountain has long been a supernatural place where people die and a supernatural force presides.
You play as three different protagonists who go to this creepy place in order to investigate the hostile specters that haunt it. To defeat these ghosts, you’ll use your Camera Obscura to pacify them and lay them to rest. Get ready for jump scares and horrifying moments.
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
Over the years several creepy tales have circulated regarding Mt. Hikami and it’s up to you to investigate. Use your Camera Obscura to repel and trap ghosts.
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Resident Evil Triple Pack
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There are several Resident Evil games on Switch, but this collection is a bargain as it comes with Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6. The first of which, is considered one of the best games in the series. You can even play local or online multiplayer with Resident Evil 5 and 6. Each has you fighting creepy foes and blasting your way to safety, making it one of the best Halloween Switch games of the season.
Resident Evil Triple Pack
Experience three classics from the Resident Evil series while taking on creepy enemies. You’ll play as Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and others.
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Halloween is the best time of year—there’s candy, you get to dress up, and there are no obligations to see family. There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by playing your favorite video games. We’ve gathered up a range of spookers, from child-friendly games to terrifying horrors. That way, you can find the right amount of scariness for you or your loved one.
The game I recommend most is Luigi’s Mansion 3.
This is a great game for all ages as it has you running around a haunted hotel that pays homage to several different spooky themes. You can play on your own or pass a Joy-Con to a friend for two-player co-op. If you have more people coming over, choose from one of the many multiplayer party games. Eight people can play together, either locally or online.
Looking for something a little more creepy? You should consider playing Little Nightmares: Complete Edition. You play as a child named Six who has been sucked into the Maw, a horrifying vessel controlled by evil creatures. To escape, you need to solve puzzles and avoid getting caught. It’s like something out of a Grimm brothers’ nightmare.
If you want something downright horrifying, you’ll want to get your hands on Resident Evil Triple Pack. It’s not only a collection of classics but the best bang for your buck as it gives you three Resident Evil games to play through.
Updated October 2022: Added Fatal Frame and updated page to new format.
Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore’s dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. If you’ve got a question about Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, or just about any other Nintendo series check out her guides to help you out. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend.
Top 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games of 2022
Best games for some of the most popular Nintendo Switch game consoles, Switch OLED and Switch Lite offer portability in addition to some of the best games we’ve seen in years. We’ve rounded up the best Switch games you should buy for your handheld console this year.
In addition to some Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED exclusives and third-party games, the console boasts a fantastic library of everything from blockbusters to social media simulation games.
There really is something for everyone in this hybrid console.
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That’s why we’ve worked hard to bring you some of the best Switch games this year. Also, don’t forget to check out our ranking of the best new games, where we’ve rounded up the latest releases. So, without further ado, here’s our pick of the best Switch games.
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Metroid Dread
Best game on the Nintendo Switch
Genre: Platformer, Adventure, ACCH,
Exit year: 2021
Publisher: Nintendo
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Game modes: single player
Localization: entirely in Russian
Pros
- Great fights
- Large selection of weapons and improvements
- Stunning cinematic videos
- Hidden sections add variety
Bessions
- Revised battles with mini-bosses
- can be too complicated for some
- Beautiful, cute and pleasant to look at
- All systems are surprisingly deep and useful
- Addictive and amazingly dynamic
- There are only a certain number of things to do per day
- Combat mode is a great addition
- Many tasks for all qualifications
- New Assistants for beginners
- Many tracks and racer
- will want a completely new Mario Kart on SWITCH
- Beautifully realized and huge open world
- Very pleasant gameplay
- Incredible depth
- , throwing around words like «Masterpiece», The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild more than deserves that title.
With beautiful landscapes that shine on the OLED display and when the console is docked, you can spend hours roaming the lands of Hyrule.
This version of Hyrule is drenched in darkness and frozen in time. Monsters roam free, and the townspeople live in fear, and your task is to return the world to the way it once was. Lots of funny and quirky characters help you learn more about this world, and plenty of side quests and missions mean you won’t get bored.
Breath of the Wild, released as one of the first games for the Switch, is still incredibly popular. And with Breath of the Wild 2 currently in development, it’s time to get to know Link again in one of his best adventures yet.
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Super Mario Odyssey
Best 3D platformer on Switch
Genre: Platformer, Adventure
Age restriction: 6+
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Supported controllers: gamepad
Maximum number of players: up to 2
Game modes: co-op, single player
Localization: completely in Russianpluses
- Best Mario
- There are many references to the history of the series
- Hundreds of Power Moons to collect
- Stunning soundtrack
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- Infinitely fun and exciting
- Many details in numerous mechanics
- You’ll lose dozens of hours tending your farm
- Pixelated visuals aren’t for everyone
- One of the most spectacular stories in the series
- Character design and animation has improved significantly
- Fantastic soundtrack
- Lots of glitches appeared during playthrough
- Galar — Huge and alluring world
- The battle remains as exciting as always
- many new Pokemon, to be faced
- Visually not very impressive
- Some of the new ideas seem underused
- A fresh new take on the WarioWare 9 formula0050
- Animation is amazing
- A lot of reigree
- The history mode does not make much sense
- some characters seem extra
- Diverse and exciting habitats to explore
- Limited unlockable items lead to repetitive gameplay
- Boss encounters are underwhelming
- Very easy
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900,0002 METRID perfecting the Nintendo Switch game formula, Metroidvania, taking the series to new heights with action-packed combat and stunning 3D cutscenes that look especially good on the Switch OLED.
This game may not be for everyone. The higher difficulty means casual gamers are best off looking elsewhere. But anyone who is nostalgic and looking for a challenge should love her.
With new stealth segments that add a level of tension and an intuitive counter-attack system, this game is a pleasure to play and will be the perfect addition to your library, especially if you’re looking for a challenge.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The most relaxing game for Switch
Genre: Simulator
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Localization: completely in Russian
Pros
Cons
Animal Crossing games are usually amazing. Not to mention, this game is two years old and still one of the best Switch games on the market.
This name helped many of us survive the first isolation. With frequent updates and player-created content, there’s always something to do on your island, whether it’s catching new fish, growing more plants, or trying to pay off an endless loan from Tom Nook.
This is a title that everyone can enjoy. Charming graphics and a useful yet simple system mean you can spend as much time as you want on your island and the gameplay never gets boring. With a pace so remarkable that we’re still talking years later, this is undoubtedly one of the best Switch games you can buy.
3
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Best Switch Racing Game
Genre: races
Age restriction: 0+
Exit year: 2017
Publisher: Nintendo
Game series: Mario Kart
Supported controllers: gamepad, steering wheel
9000 Game modes: co-op, multiplayer, single player
Localization: completely in Russian
Pros
Bessions
9000 9000 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — ideal who are looking for multiplayer cooperation.
Turn it on on your TV to enjoy stunning visuals with friends, or take your Switch on your daily commute to take a few laps before work.
With characters such as Zelda, Squid Kids and Isabelle from Animal Crossing, there are many beloved Nintendo Switch game characters. Race them down beautiful tracks at insanely fast speeds or travel to an alternate dimension in Mirror Mode, which flips all the cards back for an extra challenge.
Hailed as one of the best multiplayer games, not to mention Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a must on any gaming list and the perfect game to bring everyone together. And it’s a great time to shop, as Nintendo will release even more tracks over the next two years for those who buy the expansion.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The best game with the Open World on Switch
Genre: ACCHN
Age restriction: 12+
Exit: 2017
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Game series: The Legend of Zelda
Supported controllers: gamepad
Game modes: single player
Localization: Russian subtitles
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Bessions
We couldn’t rank the best games without a Nintendo Switch game with everyone’s favorite plumber. Super Mario Odyssey features a brilliant mix of old and new, and motion controls return with a new character: the well-loved and battered Cappie.
Cappie takes control of just about anything you throw her at, from frogs to dinosaurs to massive totems. While the story isn’t groundbreaking, the gameplay is by far the best level design the franchise has ever seen.
Offering a huge amount of variety and humor, you can’t go wrong with a Mario game. Plus, all the hidden collectibles and secrets mean you’ll be playing this game for months.
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Stardew Valley
Best farm simulator
Genre: RPG, Simulator, Indie
Age restriction: 12+
Output: 2016
Publisher: Chukklefish
Supported controllers: Game Party Distributions co-op, single
Localization: Russian subtitles
Pros
Cons
Take a step back from your work day and follow Stardew Valley, one of the most interesting games on this list.
An Animal Crossing-like game, Stardew Valley puts you in the shoes of a young man who can no longer bear the corporate grind and leaves to run his late grandfather’s farm.
Plant crops, explore caves and find your next best friend in your brand new city. The whole world is in your hands and you can play this game at your own pace.
With endless possibilities and an amazing soundtrack, this game offers a new world for every player and is one of the easiest games to get lost in.
7
Life is Strange: True Colors
Best branching game on Switch
Genre: action, interactive cinema
Age restriction: 18+
Exit year: 2021
Publisher: Square Enix
Game: 9000 Life IS Strange
9000 Game modes: single player
Localization: Russian subtitles
Pros
Cons
Life is Strange: True Colors has Hollywood-style visuals along with drama that could have ended up on the big screen.
Story-focused allows you to shape the narrative through your decisions, making for great replayability.
The gameplay of this Nintendo Switch game is based on conversations between the player and NPCs, with several options available depending on which choice you make. We won’t lie, this is an emotional story with a lot of energy, making the game more like the start of a great drama series than a new video game.
Square Enix definitely took the risk, but because it’s one of the most polished games to date, we highly recommend it to anyone with a Switch.
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Pokémon shield
Great role -playing playing game on Switch
Genre: RPG
Age restriction: 6+
9000 Publisher: Nintendo Pokémon
Max Players: up to 4
Game modes: Cooperative, single
Localization: English
Plus
Cons
Another franchise that we couldn’t rule out from the list of the best Switch games.
Pokémon Sword and Shield is the full console interpretation of Game Freak’s Pokémon series, and it’s been a while.
Bringing the depth you expect from mainstream Pokémon stories will take you to the Galar region. You’ll meet a range of new characters, as well as many new Pokémon to catch and befriend.
Almost everyone with a Switch console needs at least one Pokémon game, and we can’t think of a better start than this 2-player game filled with quirky graphics and the same silent protagonist we’ve come to love. You just need to make sure you can catch them all.
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Warioware: get it together
Best game for Parties
Genre: ACCH
Age restriction: 6+
Available: 2021
: Nintendo gamepad
Maximum number of players: to 4
Localization: completely in Russian
Pros
Bessions
even after almost two decades of the Warioware, how to preserve the freshness and, how to maintain freshness and as this game brings more chaotic microgames that are addictive just like in childhood.
WarioWare: Get it Together is definitely different from most of the other games on this list, as it doesn’t offer the rich storylines of Breath of the Wild, but it’s still a surprisingly unique and interesting experience that has tons of replayability. This is an especially great game to play with a group of friends!
Nintendo has also put a lot of effort into adding another level to this game called the Wario Cup. This feature offers a new challenge every week for you to showcase your WarioWare skills on the world stage. If you’re looking for a party game other than Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it’s worth a try.
10
New Pokemon Snap
A fun and relaxing Pokemon-themed safari tour
Genre: simulation
Age restriction: 0+
Output: 2021
Publisher: Bandi Namco
Game series: Pokémon
Localization: English
Plus
- Mechanics SNAP SNAPS PROSOP Pokemon animations look fantastic
Cons
New Pokémon Snap is one of the easiest games on this list to sit back, catch lots and lots of Pokémon, and give a healthy dose of nostalgia to anyone who has played action games — RPG series.
You’ll travel through 11 different Pokémon habitats, including forests, deserts, sea beds, and volcanoes, and Bandi Namco has done a great job of creating fresh and interesting environments that deserve repeat visits.
Fantastic 3D models help bring these whimsical monsters to life, with different creatures even interacting with each other throughout your journey. While New Pokémon Snap doesn’t feature a groundbreaking storyline, it’s the perfect game for those who want to kick back and experience Pokémon in a whole new way.
TOP 5 expected games of the end of 2022 on Switch
The outgoing 2022 will delight Nintendo Switch owners with a large number of ambitious projects — long-awaited exclusives, re-releases of timeless classics, and just great games.
Here are five of the most anticipated new products in different genres and from different studios: you will definitely want one of the projects presented in our top — or all at once!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become an integral part of the life of, perhaps, all gamers whose childhood fell on the 90s. The amazing concept of Mutant Turtles quickly won the hearts of children, and Nintendo consoles helped to transfer the beloved cartoon into an interactive video game format.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection evokes nostalgic feelings with ease and ease. The Cowabunga Collection is not one, but 13 games about the legendary turtles from different eras and «borrowed» from a variety of consoles: from the familiar «Dandy» to the outlandish Sega Genesis.
The projects in the collection are united by impeccable 8- and 16-bit graphics, a set of favorite characters and, of course, hurricane gameplay in the beat ‘em Up genre. Not familiar with the original? Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a great excuse to revisit the classics. Modern gamers will be pleased with the ability to save on the fly, the function of rewinding the gameplay in case of failure, as well as the network passage mode — both on one console and over the Internet. And if you’re familiar with the original titles and consider yourself a «veteran» of the Turtle games, the new Boss Rush mode will test how well your skills are pumped.
The release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection took place quite recently — on August 30, 2022, which means that the game will be on sale very soon!
The Lord of the Rings Gollum
At first glance, the hobbit Sméagol, turned into a perverted form of Gollum by the One Ring, is not the most obvious hero for a video game set in the rich universe of Middle-earth.
However, the very essence of one of the most controversial characters in the saga opens up limitless potential for an intriguing story and non-linear gameplay. The ongoing battle between cowardice and vindictiveness that rages through the mind of the user-controlled entity provides a new perspective on the world of The Lord of the Rings.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven role-playing game in which the odious protagonist goes in search of the only thing he holds dear. The events of the project unfold just a few years before the start of the events told in The Fellowship of the Ring. Playing as Gollum, you will visit locations famous from the movies and meet familiar characters.
In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the player will take control of both Gollum’s personalities and learn the story of his imprisonment under the tower of Barad-dur and wanderings with the elves of Mirkwood.
The project puts a special emphasis on staging and exploring the game world — each level is non-linear, and the user chooses the style of passing.
The game can be called a full-fledged part of the Lord of the Rings film franchise — it is the opportunity to return to your favorite universe and delve into the history of one of the most significant fantasy characters that makes The Lord of the Rings: Gollum such an anticipated project.
The release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is scheduled for the second half of 2022.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Final Fantasy VII is clearly one of the most important series in the history of the Japanese gaming industry. The original project laid the foundation for a rich game universe, which was replenished with numerous sequels and spin-offs. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is another such project, but far from a passing one. The player gets the opportunity to try on the role of Zack, an elite fighter of the Shinra mega-corporation.
The tragic story of Zack takes place seven years before the events of the original game — the plot of Crisis Core sheds light on many events that later became fateful for the game world and the characters inhabiting it.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a direct prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII, yet it stands on its own in terms of both story and gameplay. The classic semi-step-by-step mechanics were replaced by an active combat system, already familiar to modern games in the series.
The upcoming remake will introduce newcomers to one of the most unique games in the series. And the «veterans» of the series will appreciate the ennobled picture and the developers’ close attention to detail — despite all the improvements, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion remains as faithful to the original as possible.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will release in Winter 2022.
Splatoon 3
Nintendo is famous for its unique approach to game design — for all the seeming frivolity, the projects of the Splatoon series arouse the interest of even the most hardcore gamers from year to year. And the company once again chose a cautious but justified approach to the production of a sequel. Splatoon 3 is neither a triumphant conclusion nor a dramatic reboot of the franchise. This game is still the same fun, even perky, team shooter that everyone is waiting for.
In Splatoon 3, you will again have to «turn» into an informal hybrid of a squid and a teenager. The ultimate goal is to cover the entire map, and with it the enemies, with the colors of your team.
Splatoon 3 has something to offer gamers with completely different tastes.
In addition to several competitive modes, Splatoon 3 supports a full-fledged single-player campaign, which is not often found in modern competitive games. The project is not interested in making a genre revolution, offering, meanwhile, an unusual addictive gameplay and high-quality visuals. With Splatoon 3, Nintendo is taking the franchise to the next level without stripping it of character: a glance at the game is all it takes to know that the series isn’t going to slow down.
Splatoon 3 will be released on September 9, 2022.
Bayonetta 3
With a complex development history, Bayonetta’s action-packed hurricane series hardly needs an introduction — and many Switch users are familiar with its first and second installments. Getting Bayonetta 3 to launch on Nintendo took a long time, but along the way, the game hasn’t lost an ounce of its identity.
Bayonetta 3 offers users a look at the new adventures of a powerful witch named Bayonetta, who is subject to time itself.
Despite such outstanding abilities, the heroine prefers to solve problems with the help of a standard set of weapons — various swords, pistols and, of course, spectacular hand-to-hand combat techniques.
The plot did not let us down either: the cast of beloved heroes was replenished with fresh faces — some of them will take only a «background» part in the story, and some will become full-fledged game characters. Bayonetta 3 is a rich and dynamic slasher that no fan of the genre can miss.
The long-awaited release of Bayonetta 3 is scheduled for October 28, 2022.
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