The Nintendo universe has always attracted countless fans. And the console provided us with some small nuggets in 2022, which is why we prepared a small list of the best Switch games to give away in 2023.
[Mis à jour le 20 décembre 2022 à 16h22] Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has made a name for itself in French homes. Attractive by its unique formula of hybrid console, but also and above all by its catalog of family games and its multiple licenses, the Switch has very good arguments to always survive against a new generation of consoles which manages to compete with the best PCs of the moment. . If you own the Nintendo Switch and want to expand your catalog of games, or simply give a very nice gift to a loved one, here is the list of the best Switch games according to our editorial team.
5 – Kirby and the Forgotten World
To start this list, what could be better than a small, completely classic platform game using the codes of a venerable license in the history of video games? Kirby and the Forgotten World is the latest creation from HAL Laboratory studio, and puts you in the shoes of the unforgettable little pink ball for a 3D adventure, with platform game elements. Sold no less than 5.2 million times since its release in March 2022, it remains a safe bet if you want to immerse yourself in an unpretentious adventure suitable for the whole family.
4 – Mario and the Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
Developed by Ubisoft, Mario and the Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is a turn-based exploration and action game that has made its mark since its release last October. Second volume of the famous crossover between the world of our favorite plumber, and that of the (yes) crazy leporidae, it offers you a grandiose adventure, to be done alone or with two players, in order to save the galaxy from a demonic entity. You will find all the most famous characters from the Mario universe as well as a great way to spend quality time with your family.
3 – Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple
The ninth generation of Pokémon games has arrived! After a relatively disappointing Pokémon Arceus in January 2022, The Pokémon Company had to raise the bar with the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple. These two new releases allow you to reconnect with the essence of the Pokémon license while benefiting from many improvements that greatly refresh a gameplay seen and reviewed. Add to that the opportunity to share adventures with up to four players, and the more traditional one of being able to exchange your Pokémon collection, and you have two extremely solid games that will appeal to all fans of the license.
2 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
It’s hard to list the best Nintendo Switch games without mentioning The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This masterpiece, available since the console was released in March 2017, has allowed many players to rediscover the world of Zelda games in an open-world that is as magnificent as it is captivating. Sure, the game has been around for almost five years, but it’s probably remained on the top step of the Nintendo Switch gaming podium ever since. Moreover, its sequel is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023, so what better than to dive back into this extremely ambitious adventure to warm up your memory a little?
1 – Bayonetta 3
The style of Bayonetta games is particular, we can agree, but the quality of Bayonetta 3 forces us to crown it in this top Nintendo Switch game. Bayonetta 3 is a beat’em’all, action-packed game that doesn’t skimp on grand effects and epic scenes. Rightly crowned by the press when it was released last October, it is for our editorial staff the most essential game of 2022 on the Nintendo Switch. With its gripping story, its colorful characters and its deeply enjoyable gameplay, it is in line with its excellent predecessors and constitutes a less traditional, and very pleasant gift.