Zelda is the standout amongst Nintendo Switch launch titles, but there are some others worth checking out too…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis one of the best video games ever.
Heres our guide to the rest of Nintendo Switchs launch titles.
The Best Exclusives
Fast RMX, $19.99
F-Zerowas brilliant, and this isF-Zero.
Well, its notF-Zero.
Its superfast space cars whizzing around bashing into walls and doing turbo boost shenanigans all over the shop.
Theres even a Hero Mode where boost energy is also shield energy.
Neo Geo Games
From games that spiritually emulate old games to actual emulation.
If you fancy one of each, wed opt forKing of Fighters 98andMetalSlug 3(giant crabs!).
Just Dance 2017, $53.37
No point me wasting any time on this one.
If you like these games, youll no doubt buy this and have a lovely time.
If you dont, there is nothing I could say that would make you part with $54.
1-2 Switch, $49.96
RememberWii Sports?
Great, wasnt it?
This is more the latter.
An isometric town-building simulation game is right up my street.
Start off with a bit of land and an axe, and end up with a thriving metropolis.
Ive played the tutorial three times, hoping I missed something.
Ive tried searching online.
Vroom in the Night Sky
Magical girl.
Flying in the sky!
I mean… is it …is it bad on purpose?
Is it hilarious if youre on drugs?
Is this what the young people like now?
I honestly have no idea whats going on here.
Maybe this is as popular with tweens as Ed Sheeran.
Your mileage may vary.
Othello
Do you like playing the board gameOthello?
If you do, this is the board gameOthello.
If you dont like playing the board gameOthello, congratulationsyou have just saved enough money to buy a pint.
To summarize…
GetFast RMXandSnipperclipsnow.
GetShovel Knightif youve not played it before.
GetVoez,I Am Setsuna,Just Dance 2017,Othelloand/or the Neo Geo stuff if they appeal.
BuyBombermanonce the bugs are fixed and the price drops.
Tell me how to throw away rubbish onNew Frontier Days.
Tell me whatVroom in the Night Skyeven is.
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