So, you’ve saved up enough cash and finally bought a Nintendo Switch. The problem is, you don’t know what games you should buy and play first. It can be a daunting task, selecting the first few games for your brand new console, but worry not. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best exclusive games on the Nintendo Switch that are not only great games on the console but are some of the highest-rated games of all time. From action-adventure titles to racing games, the Nintendo Switch is a console that screams fun. So, read on and check out our list of the top exclusives for the Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is probably one of the greatest open-world games ever. Nintendo spent 7 long years developing the game which is why it is so highly rated with both critics and fans. You start the game with pretty much nothing and over the course of the first half of the game, you’ll start getting stronger as you solve puzzles, fight monsters and open up the map. The game doesn’t function as a linear experience, instead, it asks the player to play the game the way he or she wants. If you’re looking for an action-adventure title that’ll grab your attention for hours on end, then The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must-buy game.
Mario is probably the most famous videogame mascot in the world. Anyone who has touched a game console knows the character. So, if you’re looking for exclusive games for your Nintendo Switch, you can’t go wrong with the critically acclaimed Super Mario Odyssey. Join Mario and his trusty sidekick, Cappy as they journey through magical worlds and even possess a few denizens of said worlds. The platforming is crisp and tight as the gameplay is smooth and responsive, as you’d expect from a high-profile Mario title. Obviously, people don’t play these games for their stories so if you like games that feature an iconic character with tight and responsive controls, check out Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch.
If you’re a fan of fighting games but can’t take the ultra-violence and gore, then we’ve got the perfect game for you. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is essentially Nintendo All-Stars. We’ve got a roster of some of the most popular characters in the history of video games in Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Samus Aran from Metroid for you to battle with. Apart from the portability factor, the game has also been tuned to have a balanced roster of fighters. One of the best crossover games in history, Super Smash Bros Ultimate comes with 72 characters for you to do battle with. So, if you’re a game of light-hearted fighting games, then you’ve got to check out Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
Put the pedal to the metal and take your friends in the granddaddy of all ‘kart racing’ games. Mario Kart 8 Delux falls into the category of games that are just as fun as it is infuriating to lose to someone you know. Grab 3 other friends and race your way to victory as some of the most iconic characters in gaming such as Mario, Luigi, Bowser and many more. Perfectly ported over to the Switch from the Nintendo Wii U, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features a ton of different and varied tracks for you and your friends to explore. If you’re a fan of racing games and need a great racing game to play on the road, then you can’t go wrong with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.