It only took five years for Nintendo to kill the Wii U. A lack of software, 3rd-party support, online services, and graphical prowess kept it from competing with their Sony and Microsoft brethren. But Nintendo does not give up easily, doubling down on multiple concepts that have worked for them over the years, like motion controls and portability, resulting in their new system the Switch. The console can be played via your television or while traveling in your hand or on a table, but what games are you going to play on it when it releases this Friday, March 3? Have no fear, we’re here to tell you the top five games to buy at launch!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Straight up, if you do not buy Zelda with your Switch you have made a poor decision with your money.
This is the definitive Nintendo franchise to show off the beauty, range, and capability of the Switch. But it’s not your grandpappy’s adventure, as Link is now fighting to survive in a gigantic open world while battling the elements as well as the foes that fill Hyrule. Yep, Princess Zelda is in trouble, Ganon is probably to blame, and your trusty steed will get you too and fro, but this is the first foray in voice acting for the series, adding even more evidence to show that Nintendo is definitely looking to modernize a few of its prized possessions. While we have to wait until this holiday for a proper Mario sequel, this should be the near-permanent cartridge in your switch for the time being.
Snipperclips
It looks like the Switch is primed for some fun multiplayer experiences, given the fact that each controller (known as the Joy Cons) both have buttons and a stick so they double as individual controls. Snipperclips seems to take advantage of that setup the most, with a cooperative puzzle experience packed with charm and style that should make a new Switch owner proud.
Up to four people play as some cute clippable characters that each other can modify in order to solve a puzzle. Need to jump somewhere with a small window? Let your partner cut you down to size so you can fit. Check out the trailer for another fun scenario and definitely pick this up if you have a friend (or foe) who wants to get in on some sweet Switch action on launch day.
1-2-Switch
While a legitimate case could be made for 1-2-Switch to be a free pack-in game ala Wii Sports, it is not. But like that seminal amazing mini-game collection that launched the Wii into a bazillion homes, 1-2-Switch proves how this device is truly different from everything else.The 28 games included show off various Switch features such as HD Rumble, which allows you to feel exactly how many balls are in a box or ice cubes in a glass.
The IR sensor on the end of the left Joy Con allows for insane games like a rapid fire sandwich eating simulator that is sure to entertain a crowd. There isn’t a ton of depth here, but you could do way worse at a party and it should make for getting comfortable with the overall system and features.
Blaster Master Zero
Sit around, children, and listen to the story of Blaster Master. Nearly 30 years ago, this Sunsoft gem made NES owners pretty happy, as the road trip meets Contra gameplay was immensly enjoyable. Fast forward all these years, and nobody has quite made the perfect sequel. Some have tried, all have failed, but Blaster Master Zero looks like it may actually have figured out what makes the original so great. The graphics are sharp, the frame rate appears to be smooth, and all of the classic car and ground combat looks as faithful as ever, even down to the 80’s cutscenes. And there is multiplayer and DLC!
Technically, this is a launch title in Japan and coming to the states less than a week later, but the Switch is a region-free console so you could import it if you couldn’t wait six days!
Shovel Knight
Yacht Games is actually giving a double dose of Shovel Knight on Day One for the Switch, with Specter of Torment and Treasure Trove both releasing on the 3rd. The former is the prequel to the original Shovel Knight, which you can buy standalone, or grab it and every single piece of Shovel Knight content in the Treasure Trove pack. Confusing? Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.
This is the only “old” game on this list, but it’s worth picking up even if you’ve dabbled with it before. While it is a modern title, it harkens back to the greatest Nintendo games of all time like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, and Mega Man. Those pixel perfect jumps you mastered on a black and white TV will come in handy in this sometimes brutal but always fun retro platformer. Many have tried paying homage to the 8-bit era but nobody perfected it the way Shovel Knight has.
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