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First released all the way back in 2017, the Nintendo Switch took the gaming world by storm, by offering players a hybrid console experience where they can switch between handheld mode and docked mode. Six years later, the Switch is still dominating the handheld console market, selling a humongous 125 million units worldwide. Over the years, the console has amassed a library of some really solid games. Let’s take a look at the top five best first-party and third-party Nintendo Switch games for 2023.
New Nintendo Switch Games for 2023
Octopath Traveller 2
Octopath Traveller 2 is a turn-based RPG from the stables of Square Enix. This third-party title was released in February for several platforms including the Switch. The game contains the core element of the first game including its unique 2D-HD graphics which has a retro pixel art appeal to it. The game improves upon its predecessor by introducing a dynamic camera style with added details which is certainly better than the top-down style camera angle on the original. Apart from this, players are still allowed the freedom to customize their traveler’s jobs and skills.
Here’s the link to the game - https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/octopath-traveler-ii-switch/
Metroid Prime Remastered
The remastered version of the iconic 2002 Metroid Prime game is available exclusively on the Switch. Players take on the role of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran as she explores planet Tallon 4 which has been taken over by space pirates who conduct terrifying genetic experiments using the Phazon substance. The game has seen a significant graphical improvement with HD textures, re-designed suits, etc. If you are looking for a space RPG experience, Metroid Prime Remastered will certainly be a solid option
Here’s the link to the game - https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/metroid-prime-remastered-switch/
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This is a direct sequel to the Breath of the Wild, which was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. Being a successor to the 2017 Game of the Year award winner is no easy feat, yet Nintendo has certainly delivered what Zelds fans were looking for. Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom allows players to explore the world of Hyrule and the mysterious floating islands in the skies above. You also get to explore Link’s new abilities such as Ultrahand, Fuse, Ascend, and more.
Here’s the link - https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-switch/
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
This PlatinumGames-developed action-adventure title is a prequel to the popular Bayonetta series where players get to know the story of Cereza, a young girl who was born as a result of a bond between the Lumen sages of light and the Umbra witches of the dark. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon occur six hundred years before the events of Bayonetta. The game features a unique mechanic where players get to control both Cereza and the lost demon, Cheshire as they both embark on an adventure through a brutal forest in hopes of finding the power to cure Cereza’s mother.
Purchase Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon here - https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/bayonetta-origins-cereza-and-the-lost-demon-switch/
Super Mario Wonder
Super Mario Wonder aims to be the next evolution of the popular side-scroller genre by introducing a variety of new elements to the game. Players get to choose from familiar characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Toad and transform them all together with brand-new power-ups. The game also allows you to play with three friends through local co-op allowing for an enthralling Super Mario experience. The game will be out on 20th October exclusively for the Switch.
Here’s the pre-order link - https://supermariobroswonder.nintendo.com/
