I am just now about to turn on the Switch for the first time this weekend to play some Huntdown.
What about you? What have all of you been playing?
Nothing significant this week, afraid my mindset just isn’t ideal for gaming right now.
But I’ve been re-playing a bit Etrian Odyssey III, had forgotten how great this game is. Unlikely to play it through to the end, but it’s been a good time sink to help deal with stress/anxiety.
I’d also like to mention that I absolutely love the new super-smug portrait they added for the Princess/Sovereign class in the Switch version.
Feeling a little better already, thanks. Even got enough motivation to start a new game. 😅
I’m playing Batman Arkham Asylum.
Back into No Man’s Sky after a long break.
As a Zelda fan, I’m going to experience the CDi games via Arzette which was released recently.
Oooh, didn’t know about CDi games, and it seems Arzette is a spiritual successor to those games.
Would love to hear your thoughts about these games.
Just picked up an oled switch after a couple year hiatus and purchased Mario Wonder. I’m also enjoying the Mario Strikers demo. Any other recs for me?
Since you’re playing Mario Wonder one obvious recommendation would be Mario Odyssey, IMO the best 3D platformer ever made.
As for more recommendations, what genres/styles you like?
Thanks! I played a few minutes of Odyssey and was definitely intrigued — I’ll give that a go next. I have a good PC and steam deck, so I’m back with Nintendo for the experiences only they can provide. I’m not much of a platform gamer, but I have started to appreciate the higher fidelity variations. I should also add that I enjoyed BOTW and Golf Story.
For Switch exclusives I’d recommend:
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Fire Emblem Engage
They’re both great for opposite reasons - Three Houses has a more interesting story and cast, while Engage has some of the best gameplay in the franchise.
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
All Kirby games are good fun, and this is one of their games best IMO.
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Super Mario RPG
Excellent remakes, but keep in mind that both are kinda short compared to recent RPGs.
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
A really fun Mario game that got a bit overlooked due to the WiiU’s low popularity. Probably my favorite Mario game for coop play.
- Metroid Prime Remastered
Fantastic game despite its age, and the remaster is absolutely perfect. The atmosphere and OST are fantastic.
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Huge open-world JRPGs with very interesting worlds. Both game have some significant flaws, but the package as a whole is fantastic, with XC2 being the only game in the last decade I spent 200h+. Also, both have amazing DLCs, each including a 20h+ story with new cast, mechanics and world.
- Shin Megami Tensei V
Kinda surprised this is still a Switch exclusive, but it’s a fantastic Atlus JRPG. Unlike their more popular Persona series this one is more focused on gameplay and atmosphere as you explore a post-apocalyptic world and recruit demons to battle alongside you.
