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I finally got a Switch! What now? (self.gaming)

submitted 1 year ago by xorels to c/gaming

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After years of lamenting about the cost, I was gifted a switch recently (<3 to my friend). I haven't been following Switch games too closely, so I need to know what I should buy.

So far I've bought Neo:The World Ends With You, The First Tree, Katamary Damacy Reroll, and Final Fantasy VII. BOTW and TOTK are on my wishlist. What else do you recommend I get?

Also: I noticed a few things I want are on sale. Should I buy these now, or would they be on sale again soon? I know Nintendo is notorious for not discounting, but is it the case that the same games go on sale every few months (like Steam), or would I be missing out if I don't get them now?

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[–] Dominic 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Nintendo’s exclusives are where the Switch really shines. Unfortunately, they’re expensive. I’ll echo the DekuDeals recommendation for finding sales.

Other Nintendo titles that are worthwhile, aside from the obvious Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom and depending on your tastes:

Super Mario Odyssey
Mario Kart 8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Splatoon 3 (2 is good too, but 3 is an improvement and more active)
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Pikmin (the whole series)
Metroid Dread
Metroid Prime Remastered
Fire Emblem Three Houses
Pokemon Legends Arceus

There are also tons of great indie games that play well on Switch (especially handheld):

Hades
Dead Cells
Hollow Knight
Slay the Spire
Into the Breach
Shovel Knight

[–] hotchurkey 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’ll add Stardew Valley for indie titles as well. I have hundreds of hours between both switch and PC, and the Switch is a great platform for it.

[–] Dominic 2 points 1 year ago

Not sure how I forgot Stardew. I also have two copies.

[–] Souvlaki 1 points 1 year ago

Although, if you care for it, you lose access to mods if you play SV on the switch instead of a PC.

[–] limeaide@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Katana Zero and Hotline Miami are also great games

[–] Polo421@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Ori and the Will of the Wisps might be my favorite game. Beautiful all around.