It is common to review at the end of the year Metacritic, the reference portal for reviews, to see which releases have stood out. And the Nintendo Switch games of 2023 They are no exception, even less so when they are the ones with the most exclusives.
The hybrid console has featured a large number of titles that will be everlasting in the industry. Each video game has its score out of 100 on the right side.
It is worth mentioning that not all of the games on this list are exclusive.
12. StarOcean. The Second Story R
Its pixel art aesthetic suits it incredibly well. Star Ocean. The Second Story R follows the adventures of Rena, a girl with the ability to heal. An artifact fallen from the sky has spread terror throughout the world by bringing strange creatures.
An RPG game with deep and interesting characters. It can be really challenging at times. The combats are very entertaining thanks to its creative mechanics.
11. Pikmin 4
The most ambitious launch of the saga. Pikmin 4 it’s a strategy game for Nintendo Switch where the player has to know how to handle some small creatures to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Each color of Pikmin has a different purpose. For example, the yellow ones are resistant to electricity, so they’ll be useful when you need to knock down an electrified bridge or anything like that.
This time, you’ll have an adorable dog that will help transport you and the Pikmin from one place to another. He can even swim.
10. Dave the Diver
The premise is simple: during the day you’ll hunt with a harpoon and at night you’ll cook for a sushi restaurant. Graphically, it’s eye-catching thanks to its well-crafted pixel art.
The game itself is also quite simple. That’s why it’s accessible to any type of player. However, things will become a little more complex as you progress through the game. Dave the Diver. Perfect for those looking for a different experience and who like to play something where they feel they are progressing.
9. Vampire Survivors
It seems easy at first, but later the stage will contain a lot of monsters. Vampire Survivors It is extremely addictive because you can improve your character as the game becomes increasingly more difficult.
In addition, each stage has curious details. On a visual level, it is equally spectacular because the entire screen is completely filled with enemies and rays. For that same reason, it can be somewhat overwhelming and, consequently, it may not be a title for everyone. However, that does not mean that it is tremendously fun.
8. The Making of Karateka
It is not a game for Nintendo Switch as such really, although it deserves to be on the list anyway. The content of The Making of Karateka is as follows: documents on the history of the creation of the title, the original video games and two other remastered releases: Karateka Remastered and Deathbounce: Rebounded. Both look much smoother.
A must-have piece for fans of Karateka.
7. Persona 4 Golden
With Persona 4 Golden You will have many hours of fun. Solve a series of murders while experiencing epic turn-based combat. The story is very well developed and the final bosses are a marvel.
It is important to note that this is a remastered version of the version of PS Vita. Additionally, the fighting mechanics are complex.
6. Jack Jeanne
Visual novel fans should be in for a treat with Jack Jeanne for Nintendo SwitchAs is normal in this type of genre, its strong point is the plot.
The protagonist is Kisa Tachibana, a young girl who dreams of becoming a theater actress like her brother. Although at first she was going to give up on her dreams because the school she wanted to go to was only for boys. However, she manages to reach an agreement with the director to enter on the condition that she pretends to be a man for a year.
5. Sea of Stars
The art design shines above the rest of pixel art video games. Sea of Stars It is a turn-based RPG with a retro feel from the 90s. Its combat system is balanced, fun and, at times, challenging.
Two young people are chosen to put an end to an ancient evil that threatens to corrupt everything. The plot may seem somewhat cliché, but it manages to surprise at certain points and provide certain plot twists.
On the other hand, the characters are striking, charismatic and curious. The development of their personalities will make you grow fond of them easily.
4. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Futures Redeemed
Redeemed Futures is an expansion of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 which expands its universe even further by telling a completely new story. One of the most interesting points is its characters, who here feel really well-developed.
As for the plot, it takes place before the events of the base game. In fact, it works great to link the previous installment with the third part. In addition, the pace of this DLC is sensational.
3. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Video games of Super Mario side-scrolling games have their audience. This installment has demonstrated this by recovering the playability of those releases, although it came with many new features and a fascinating artistic design.
An adventure full of colors and even psychedelic visions through the Yellow Flowera new object that causes you to see the level in a different way. In fact, this will sometimes serve to access hidden secrets of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
As is usual in any plumber game, the gameplay is precise, addictive and extremely fun. It has a good variety of new enemies and power-ups. And the best of all is to play with friends in co-op.
As if that were not enough, this release has entered the best video games of 2023 according to Metacriticnot only of Nintendo Switch. Occupying the eighth position in the ranking.
2. Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime Remastered came as a surprise. It was exciting for both those people who played the original video game Nintendo GameCube as well as for those who wanted to try a first-person Samus adventure.
The graphics are impressive. This is not a shooter, but rather an adventure and platform game. To get a deeper understanding of the universe it presents, you will need to scan everything you see.
This remaster is just an improvement on the original. So it doesn’t add anything new and it copies everything, including the gameplay and levels.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nobody imagined that Breath of the Wild could be improved. However, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom It did. It featured all the good things from the previous game, but with many improvements and new features. This sequel was especially innovative in vertical exploration, having practically two new huge maps: the sky and the underground world.
It also added wonderful mechanics that have been very useful for the game, such as the “rewind” function that allows you to go back in time to certain objects. This works great for solving puzzles.
On the other hand, this installment offers endless possibilities for the corrupted arm. By sticking something to almost any other object, it allows you to create a ton of things if you’re creative enough. Among them, vehicles that you can move around in.
A release that has easily placed itself as the second best video game of 2023 according to Metacritic and the first of Nintendo Switch.
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