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Even better, there are a few cool unlockables through Amiibos, like the Master Sword. We probably didn’t need another version of Skyrim, and the Switch port doesn’t look that much better than the original 2011 release, but as with other ports of older games, the ability to play one of the greatest RPGs anywhere is a good reason to double (or triple) dip. This is an excellent platformer to play with a friend, too! – CF The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

While Retro’s first Donkey Kong Country game on the Wii was a little too punishing, Tropical Freeze got the balance between challenging and frustrating just right. The game was originally released on the Wii U, and the Switch port adds Funky Kong as a playable character.

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It was only once Retro Studios took over the series that the franchise began to live up to its potential, with super smooth platforming and levels more creative than even some of Nintendo’s Super Mario games. The original Donkey Kong Countrytrilogy is a highlight of the 16-bit era, but in hindsight, it was more beloved for its graphics than its gameplay. It’s not an earth-shattering exclusive, but it’s an easy excuse to sink a few more hours into this game, especially since a Switch port of Diablo 4 remains far from guaranteed. The Switch version adds a handful of Legend of Zelda items, including a Ganondorf costume. The Switch port is late to the party, but if you really want to slay demons on the go and don’t have a laptop handy, this is the perfect way to play the classic action RPG. – CF Diablo III: Eternal Collectionĭiablo III is one of the best games of the last decade. It’s actually a visual downgrade from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions without the benefit of 4K resolution, but being able to play Dark Souls on the go more than makes up for that. This may not be the best version of Dark Souls, but the gameplay still stands up, and like a lot of Switch ports, being able to finally play the game on a handheld makes it a worthy port. Its tough-as-nails difficulty, foreboding atmosphere, and esoteric storytelling have made it a fan-favorite and critical darling. There’s not much more that can be said about Dark Souls that hasn’t been said about this revolutionary action RPG title already. If you’re looking for a 4X strategy game on the Switch, Civilization VIis the one.

It also works great with either a controller or touchscreen controls.

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This is an uncompromising PC port with 24 different civilizations available from the get-go, and all of the features from the original version. – CF Sid Meier’s Civilization VIĭespite the Switch’s early success, it’s still home to relatively few third-party console exclusives, but Civilization VI alone almost makes up for that deficit. Captain Toad also stands out as one of the better Wii U ports for the Switch, thanks to a number of new levels, although many of them are only available as paid DLC. Ignoring traditional Mario-style platforming for isometric puzzles that bar jumping, getting all the stars in every level of Captain Toadis genuinely challenging but rarely frustrating. Captain Toad: Treasure Trackerdelivered more of what people loved, this time for the 3DS. The Captain Toad levels were arguably the best parts of Super Mario 3D World. This is the perfect game to tie you over until Platinum finishes up Bayonetta 3.

Here, you control both your main character and a fully customizable tethered Legion to maximize combos.

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Everything that has made the developer’s past titles like Bayonetta and Nier: Automata instant classics is on full display here, from the massive set pieces to the bonkers anime-inspired story of humanity making its last stand against an interdimensional threat.Īnd while you’d think those previous efforts pushed combat in an action game to its limits, Astral Chain’s innovative gameplay finds ways to introduce new twists to the Platinum secret sauce. PlatinumGames’ streak of creating the best and most unique action games in the industry continues with Astral Chain. The ultimate appeal of Animal Crossing continues to be that it allows us to live our ideal lives.

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And yet you’re still free to play at your own pace, without any of the pressure of the outside world. Nintendo has been perfecting the franchise for two decades now, but this version of Animal Crossing is easily the best yet, allowing for near-limitless customization of your own little world. Birthdays, graduations, and weddings couldn’t be held in person, so many were celebrated within New Horizons.Įven without the specter of Covid-19, New Horizons would still be one of the best games on the Switch. New Horizons was always highly anticipated, but its release at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdowns made it a much-needed escape for millions of people. For a lot of people, Animal Crossing isn’t just a game.