The Nintendo Switch is a great handheld console with a variety of games to suit all gamers’ tastes. The latest in the line of Nintendo Switch consoles, the Switch OLED, comes with an improved display, notably, an OLED panel, which allows for deeper and more life-like visuals. It also cuts down on the side bezels, which were quite sizable on the original Nintendo Switch. The display lends a new breath of life into the games available for the handheld console. If you’ve just got a new Switch, here are some of the best games to help you get started.
Super Mario Odyssey
This is one of the most iconic games in the Super Mario series. Mario and Cappy embark on an adventure to thwart Bowser's plans and rescue Princess Peach. Together they travel to various kingdoms like the Lost Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom to gather Power Moons and defeat different bosses. Apart from a single-player story, the game also comes with a co-op mode where one person controls Mario while the other controls Cappy. Also, those who have Nintendo's VR kit can experience the game in the world of virtual reality.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Zelda's story continues in this nineteenth installation of the series. Breath of the Wild is a single-player, action-adventure title where players have the freedom to freely explore the game's massive open-world while completing different quests. It's considered not only one of the best Nintendo Switch games but also one of the best video games of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold over 25 million copies and collected various awards, including Game of the Year at the 2018 D.I.C.E Awards.
Animal Crossing New Horizons
One of the most well-known Nintendo Switch games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, is the fifth main entry. It takes players to a deserted island where they must develop a community with other NPCs by gathering resources and crafting different items. The game features an immersive single-player mode and a co-op mode that supports up to 4 players online and eight players locally. Since its release in March 2020, New Horizons became a massive success for Nintendo and won prestigious awards like Game of the Year at the 2020 Japan Game Awards.
Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread is a part of the Metroid action-adventure video game series. As bounty hunter Samus Aran, players will visit Planet ZDR to take on a breed of dangerous parasites. It's a 2D side-scrolling experience with platforming and stealth elements complemented by the game's stunning visuals. As players explore new areas, they can obtain new items, weapons, and more. Since its release in October 2021, the game has sold more than 800,000 copies, and it was awarded the Nintendo Game of the Year at the 2021 Golden Joystick Awards.
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