The best Nintendo Switch games for 2025

The Nintendo Switch is undoubtedly a less powerful games machine than the PS5, Xbox Series S/X, or a top-of-the-line gaming PC. But for Nintendo, power has never really been the point. Games developed for the Switch series never lacked for visual innovation or the artistic flourishes necessary to create inarguably beautiful worlds whose visuals fully justify playing on a really large TV. From 2.5D to watercolors, living animation to sci-fi universes, the Nintendo Switch can easily be a feast for the eyes. Almost three years ago, the Nintendo Switch OLED upped the aesthetics ante for handheld gaming. Now, with the Nintendo Switch 2 (and its backward compatibility) officially confirmed for a 2025 release, you’re revisiting the age-old question: What are the best Nintendo Switch games that justify playing on your big screen? Well, we’ve collected the best games to buy now right here.

The best Nintendo titles for the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo’s first-party games are legendary for their quality and often take advantage of their respective consoles better than most third-party titles. The Switch has no shortage of games designed by Nintendo, and most rank amongst the best this system offers.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Finally, after nearly 40 years, there’s a “Legend of Zelda” game that actually stars Princess Zelda. Echoes of Wisdom puts you in control of Zelda as she saves Hyrule from destruction caused by Ganon. Link, the green tunic-clad hero who typically takes care of the job, has been imprisoned, which is why it’s up to the princess to set things right. While he’s not totally absent here, Zelda is absolutely the protagonist. Her weapon of choice is called the “Tri Rod,” which allows her to absorb and summon “Echos” of hundreds of objects–including enemies you’ve defeated in combat. The emphasis here is on puzzles, which is a great change of pace for the typically action-combat-oriented series. Don’t worry, there’re still plenty of common enemies and bosses to take down, but navigating and progressing through the world will require thinking on your feet. 

Nintendo distilled the sense of freedom found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom into a top-down entry in the series. In most instances, there are multiple ways to solve a puzzle, so it’s up to you to figure out which one will work best given the echoes you have to work with. You’re limited by how many echoes you can have active at once– that number grows throughout the game–which adds another layer of fun and complexity. We were very pleased that Echoes of Wisdom never felt like a watered-down or lesser entry in the “Legend of Zelda” series. The story deals with the same themes but with a fresh gameplay style and perspective. There’s always a new area to explore, optional challenges to complete, and a story section to unlock. The world of Hyrule feels alive, and it’s great to see Nintendo bring back the same art style it developed with its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a “Legend of Zelda” game that requires a little more brain than brawn, you’ll find it here.

Super Mario Party: Jamboree

The latest entry in Nintendo’s take on a board game is a breath of fresh air. The main gameplay loop is the same: Roll a die, land on a space, play a mini-game at the end of each turn, buy items, and eventually buy more stars than other players to win the game. However, Jamboree augments this by introducing a number of different mechanics, including the presence of “Jamboree buddies,” optional characters that can become temporary companions. Getting a jamboree buddy requires winning a longer-form mini-game that’s unique to each optional character; once they’ve been acquired, they offer a number of benefits. Each jamboree has a unique ability, such as the ability to buy items at the shop for a lower price or automatically get an item at the beginning of each turn. However, every jamboree buddy has identical benefits, such as the ability to buy two items or stars at a time. The instruction of jamboree buddies makes each round of Super Mario Party: Jamboree feel more dynamic. 

Similarly, Nintendo has addressed the criticism that too many minigames are reliant on luck to win by introducing a new “pro mode,” which removes these minigames from the game for the following round. You also have the option to remove any motion-based minigames before playing a round. The biggest change to Super Mario Party: Jamboree is the introduction of different game modes. For example, “Koopathlon” allows you to play mini-games against 20 CPU players to see who can collect the most coins, while “Bowser Kamboom Squad,” has you playing with people in person or online to shoot cannonballs at Bowser. The game incentivizes you to play these modes by offering up achievements, which ultimately lead to unlocking new characters and game boards. If you’ve waffled on “Mario Party” games because they feel one-note, this is the entry that may change your mind.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A flagship series for Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild helped sell the Switch when it launched in 2017. Even in 2025, its graphics still impress. The expansive vistas and intricate boss designs set the tone for a fantasy adventure that players find highly addictive. Additionally, the ability to climb on nearly every surface in the game means that if a little mountaineering feels like it should go on the agenda, it can, giving the player an opportunity to appreciate a graphics style that is part anime, part fairy tale, and part coloring book. A truly beautiful game that you’ll want to play before you enjoy the equally beloved sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Luigi’s Mansion 3

Luigi’s Mansion is an under-appreciated franchise for Nintendo, just as the taller, more slender Mario brother doesn’t get the love he deserves. While the puzzles and action of his franchise can be an acquired taste, there’s no question that the graphics taste delicious, like cloying, artificial fruit flavors in 2-percent milk. Luigi’s Mansion 3’s graphics style espouses the most cartoony elements of Nintendo’s Mario aesthetic, with characters being pushed and pulled by supernatural (and super-suction) forces. Incredible transition and transparency effects give the Scooby Doo-esque g-g-g-g-ghosts a really c-c-c-c-cool look. Best enjoyed sitting cross-legged on the floor in underoos, this is one of the best Mario games for Switch by being different from the rest.     

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

A love letter to the family-friendly Nintendo franchise that has persisted for generations, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an updated and improved version of the Wii U Mario Kart 8, and features tracks from all the previous iterations of the games, updated with higher-definition graphics that really shine. The characters are big and animated, and the levels include many familiar foes and obstacles from Mario and other Nintendo series. The gameplay is a sophisticated evolution of classic kart racing with drift-boosting and the use of power-ups key to victory. In multiplayer, where Mario Kart 8 Deluxe truly shines, the signature balancing mechanics of the series give stronger power-ups to players who are lagging behind, allowing for some frantic finishes as players jockey for position. Good in single-player but great in multiplayer, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best and most beautiful games to bust out at a party, family game night, or sleepover.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

A series that has gone from cult favorite to big blockbuster, the beauty of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is that it’s entirely inoffensive and impossible to lose. You play simply to live in the space of the game, adding to your virtual home and interacting with your neighbors. The writing and animation make these interactions really fun, with great humor and wordplay sprinkled throughout. There’s nothing here that wouldn’t be appropriate for kids and nothing that wouldn’t appeal to adults. It’s a kid-friendly game that isn’t childish, and it encourages kindness, consideration, and community. Those are lessons kids of any age can afford to learn. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a warm hug and a great, cute way to spend 20-30 minutes a day—definitely one of the best Switch games for kids.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Fun for casuals and competitors, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the newest in the genre-defining platform fighting franchise. Featuring characters and stages from not only Nintendo but also Sega, Namco, SNK, Square Enix, and other big game-makers, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the, excuse the repetition, ultimate crossover game. Any player with a deep play history will want to try out the characters that they remember, and the frantic, fun, and fierce battles will make them want to improve their skills (and possibly upgrade to the best Nintendo Switch controllers to do so). A bit of a beautiful nostalgia trip as a single-player game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate blooms as a multiplayer game, blowing away the very stiff competition on a system known for great multiplayer gaming. While the game can be intimidating for first-timers against veterans, once you get the Smash bug, you’ll put dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into your battles.

The best role-playing games for the Nintendo Switch

Role-playing games have been a popular genre on Nintendo systems since the original Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games were released in the 1980s. The Switch is home to newer entries in those series, along with many others. If you’re the type of gamer who likes to get lost in lore, these are the games you should check out first.

Fantaisan: Neo Dimension

If you’ve been looking for an old-school-feeling Japanese role-playing game, no modern title will scratch that itch quite like Fantasian: Neo Dimension. That shouldn’t be surprising, considering it was conceived by the person who invented the venerated “Final Fantasy” series. Fantasian is set in a world that’s slowly being taken over by Mechteria, a robotic substance that’s slowly draining the world of its resources. It’s up to the protagonist Leo and his companions to figure out exactly what’s going on to save the world. Make no mistake, this game may look modern and gorgeous, but it’s got classic RPG roots, which means its difficulty curve is pretty sharp. Winning each turn-based battle will require you to know which character’s abilities are best for the job, and often necessitates equipping the correct equipment before a boss battle. 

You’re rewarded by watching an epic story unfold around you, with a surprising number of twists and turns. There’s a feeling of accomplishment as you progress through the game, especially if you elect to take on side quests for better equipment and other loot. The initial map looks small, but it expands thoroughly over the course of the 60 hours or so it’ll take to complete the game. We wouldn’t recommend Fantasian: Neo Dimension to those unfamiliar with Japanese role-playing games of the late ’90s and early ’00s because they may find some parts of the game to feel punishing or opaque. It requires persistence, especially if you find yourself running up against a quest or story objective that can’t be completed without a particular in-game skill. Overcoming these obstacles is part of the fun, and the excellent throwback to games of another era from one of the genre’s original architects has earned Fantasian: Neo Dimension a well-earned spot in this guide. 

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo waited nine years to revive the “Mario & Luigi” series with a new title, and it’s a good option for young role-playing game fans. The game follows Nintendo’s popular plumbers as they hop from island to island, helping inhabitants reclaim their spaces and reconnecting them to a central hub. The action-infused turn-based combat the series is known for returns, adding a little bit of challenge to each match. Pressing the correct button at the right time will allow you to deal more damage to enemies or reduce the effectiveness of their attacks on you. 

The “Mario & Luigi” games have traditionally been known for their engaging (and oftentimes very funny) dialogue, and that continues with Brothership. One character in particular speaks a little too much, but the interactions each brother has with NPCs are almost always pleasant. The art style Nintendo chose for this game is very sharp, and we hope they reuse it for the next entry. The colorful, comic book-like look made opening up new islands to explore new environments exciting. The one area where this game is lacking is challenge. You won’t have to try very hard to beat bosses or cruise through combat with lesser enemies. This is why we recommend it to newer players who may be unfamiliar with Japanese role-playing games before progressing to more difficult titles in the genre. Still, it’s good to see Nintendo resurrect a long-dormant franchise and reinvigorate it. 

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was originally released in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube and has been a cult classic for 20 years. This Nintendo Switch remake updates the visuals but leaves the rest of the game alone, which, in this case, is a very good thing. The paper-like world of The Thousand-Year Door looks beautiful, and its story and combat system have held up brilliantly. Mario (and a continually expanding group of misfits) explore the world looking for medallions hinted at on an ancient map sent to the mustached plumber from Princess Peach. The kidnapped princess has her own side story that makes the character—pardon the pun—less two-dimensional than the typical damsel in distress. Her deepening relationship with a robot in search of meaning is genuinely touching in and of itself, and the scenes between the two characters between major main story beats are satisfying in and of themselves.

It’s easy to progress through Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but we never felt bored thanks to the game’s incredibly brisk pacing, funny dialogue, and engaging combat. Hitting a button at the right time to inflict more damage or deflect an enemy’s attack will keep you on your toes. Game remakes can feel like an unnecessary cash grab, but that couldn’t be farther from the case with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Making the game easily accessible to new and old fans alike is a treat because the title isn’t bogged down by the trappings and tropes that befall other RPGs. There’s no inflated inventory system, necessary level grinding, or opaque game mechanics to bog down the experience. Whether you play for an hour at a time or in large chunks, you’ll always feel like you’re making a decent amount of progress without having to go on any wild goose chases. Whether you’ve played Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door before or not, the title has more than earned a place in your Nintendo Switch game library.

Octopath Traveler II

Octopath Traveler II builds on the success of the original title with an even grander story while maintaining everything people loved about the original title. Its turn-based battle system stays engaging thanks to a plethora of different spells, weapon types, and character classes. The sprites for both enemies and player characters are smooth and gorgeous, evoking the 16-bit era, but with some wonderful scaling and twisting bells and whistles to keep them from seeming staid. Lighting and spell effects, focus shifts, and particularly the tapestry-esque hues employed in the game’s color palette become a character unto themselves. Octopath Traveler II differentiates itself from most JRPGS by giving equal weight to eight individual stories that inevitably intertwine in continually interesting ways. While the game is just as lovely in handheld, your big screen will really allow you to savor the details.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Square Enix had its work cut out for it to bring the latest Dragon Quest game to the Nintendo Switch, but all that effort paid off. The beautiful, cell-shaded turn-based JRPG (Japanese Role Playing Game) never overstays its welcome, which is quite something considering its 100+ hour campaign. Quality of life improvements like increasing your battle speed and a tactical skill progression system will keep you engaged as the game’s story unfolds before you. A big part of what makes the Dragon Quest series special is its pacing; each section of Dragon Quest XI plays out like one story in a fantasy anthology. The characters in your party change over the course of the game, and you’re rewarded for doing optional side quests with an additional backstory for each. As if that wasn’t enough, a 16-bit version of this game is also available on the same cartridge, so you can have a truly old-school JRPG experience with you on the go.

Tales Of Vesperia Definitive Edition

Tales of Vesperia was the first entry in this long-running JRPG franchise to be released in HD, but this definitive edition adds an extra layer of visual polish that makes it even easier to appreciate. The standout feature of each Tales game is the fast-paced real-time battle system, which relies on constant movement and on-the-fly strategy to master. Special moves are mapped to different button combinations, and you can switch between the characters in your party to suit your play style. Melee characters will attack enemies up close with weapons, magic users can inflict damage from afar, healers will keep the rest of the party fighting fit, and so on. This version of Tales of Vesperia earns the “definitive” distinction by including characters and items previously exclusive to the Japanese version of the game, as well as improved graphics.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

There are three entries in the Xenoblade Chronicles series available on Nintendo Switch, but this HD remastering of the first title is the place to start. The game takes place on the Bionis, a giant biological warrior engaged in an all-out war with the Mechonis, a technological rival. As you progress through the massive open-world game, you’ll scale the Bionis to discover why the two warriors were fighting in the first place. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will awe you with its sheer scale, with huge environments that don’t require you to go through multiple loading zones. While the game’s story is great on its own, the Definitive Edition features an additional chapter that fills in some plot holes. By the end of the adventure, you’ll be happy there are two more games that continue the story even further.

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster

Both of the games included in this collection were relatively obscure upon their original release on the Nintendo Gamecube in the mid 2000s, but they’re JRPG gems well worth revisiting. The calling card of the Baten Kaitos game is, well, its card-based battle system. As battles progress, you’ll receive different cards, which allow you to perform actions (attacking, using spells, etc.) and use items. It’s up to you to build your deck so as not to be at the mercy of a lucky opening hand. Bandai Namco Entertainment did a great job overhauling the visuals of both games, which is great because the unique areas really benefited from the extra polish. Some may quibble with the fact that the original voice acting, which has admittedly aged poorly given the production value in games today, was left intact, but it has a sort of period-piece charm. There are a lot of excellent role-playing games on the Nintendo Switch, but the Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is well worth a look.

Star Ocean The Second Story R

Square Enix hit it out of the park with its HD2D remaster of the second Star Ocean title, which first debuted in the mid-1990s on the original PlayStation. The lovingly recrafted game improves not only the game’s graphics but also includes hours of voiced dialogue, an updated battle system, and quality-of-life improvements like auto-saving. The story picks up years after the original Star Ocean and centers on the story of Claude Kenny, the son of the first game’s protagonist. Over the course of a roughly 40-hour adventure, Claude and a cast of diverse characters that you can recruit uncover literal mysteries of the universe and seek to save billions of people in the process. The story remains engaging throughout, with solid pacing and enough unexpected twists to keep you on your toes. Optional sequences allow you to get closer to certain characters, which impacts the post-credits sequences—there are 99 of these vignettes, and you can unlock them all by replaying the game and making different choices. In an era where many game remasters are simply a nicer coat of paint on the original title, Square Enix went above and beyond to make Star Ocean: The Second Story R stand toe-to-toe with titles released this year.

The best indie games for the Nintendo Switch

Independent studios have done a fantastic job supporting the Nintendo Switch and filling out its library with titles that can stand toe-to-toe with games released by gigantic studios. Some of the system’s best indie games are downloadable only, which means you should be sure to keep a Nintendo Switch eShop card on hand so you can pick them up.

GRIS

The Nintendo Switch has been a boon to indie game developers. Tons of previously PC-bound titles made by small teams with shorter gameplay times have performed exceedingly well as download-only titles for the Switch. It has given gamers an alternative to Nintendo’s stream of AAA-budget dozens-of-hours-long mainline franchises. GRIS rises above the rest with a moving picture-book design that may be the best Switch art to date. The story of a girl and her magical dress (but much more than that, to not spoil anything), GRIS scales and moves like an animated film more than a videogame, with colors that are simultaneously luxurious, sad, and a little ominous. It’s the storybook combo that draws young and old alike to the works of Hans Christen Anderson, the Brothers Grimm, and the 1001 Arabian Nights. Of all the games in this list, GRIS may be the one that is as enjoyable to watch as it is to play.

Tunic

With Tunic, developer Finji managed to create the ultimate homage to top-down Legend of Zelda games while creating a unique, vibey game that can hold its own. While this is primarily an action game, much of Tunic’s fun comes from solving puzzles and traversing the mysterious environment. As you progress, you’ll begin to fill out a manual reminiscent of the ones that came with video games in the 1990s. The game relies on environmental storytelling to help you intuit how to solve problems rather than offering up a lengthy tutorial. There’s no voice acting and limited text—some of which is in an original language. There’s nothing quite like Tunic on the Nintendo Switch, and its ability to distill the best elements of classic games with some modern sensibilities makes it well worth trying.

Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars is the Japanese role-playing game that gamers have been clamoring for since Chrono Trigger was released on the Super Nintendo in the mid-1990s. In fact, the same composer (Yasunori Mitsuda) worked on the music for both titles. What sets Sea of Stars apart from most of the other indie JRPGs on the Switch is the sheer attention to detail. Its graphics pop, its story is compelling, and the game never feels like it’s overstayed its welcome. While Sea of Stars’ influences are clear, the game’s developers made quality-of-life tweaks that separate it from titles released in the original 16-bit era. Deaths don’t feel punishing, movement feels more fluid, and the game’s controls are smooth. Sea of Stars is a special game, and it’s earned its place among the best indie games released on any platform.

Fashion Police Squad

Fashion Police Squad is what you get if Doom was less about demons and more about denim. The colorful first-person shooter puts you in the shoes of a police officer who’s hunting down unfashionable people and upgrading their wardrobe with a belt whip, sewing gun, and assortment of other weapons. Making a lighthearted shooter is difficult, but developer No More Robots struck the right balance between gameplay and style. Fashion Police Squad feels like it belongs in the Sega Dreamcast’s library due to the sheer originality of its concept, its frantic-but-fun gameplay, and genuinely funny sense of humor. While the game is lighthearted, it still requires the same skills as any first-person shooter, so don’t expect a cakewalk.

The best retro collections for the Nintendo Switch

A big part of the Nintendo Switch’s appeal is its extremely deep library, which includes more than just the latest games. Retro game buffs, or those who want to learn more about the best games of yesteryear, are well served by the Nintendo Switch, thanks to a plethora of collections available on the system. Retro game collections are a bundle of several titles from the same series or franchise on a single cartridge. Having a few retro game collections in your Switch library will help you relive some of gaming’s previous glory days on a modern system.

Castlevania Dominus Collection

The Nintendo DS was home to three of the most venerated Castlevania games of all time: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. The Castlevania Dominus Collection makes these games accessible for the first time in a decade or more. These games were originally developed for a system with two displays, but Konami has found a clever way to deliver them on a single-screen system, as you see in the screenshot above. While all the titles in this collection are distinct, including the ultimate goal of preventing the resurrection of Dracula, each has a distinct set of locations and characters. Each game remains as engaging as ever, thanks to an engaging level progression system, weapon and enemy variety, and fun stories. 

It’s possible to run through the games in this collection in a dozen or so hours, but getting through every nook and cranny can double your playtime. Konami has augmented the original games with helpful quality-of-life improvements, like the ability to rewind time if you make a mistake or save your game at any point. These changes make the games more accessible, though they’ve aged very well on their own. The Dominus Collection is a must-have for anyone who played the Nintendo DS-era Castlevania games or younger gamers interested in checking these titles out for the first time. 

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

Capcom’s Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a love letter to fighting game fans who have been clamoring to play these long out-of-print titles. The collection includes Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, The Punisher, X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men Vs. Streetfighter, and Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter. There are two astounding features that set this collection apart from most retro compilations. First, getting the rights cleared for all of the Marvel characters, which is a lot more difficult now than it was in the pre-Marvel Extended Universe era. Each title is oozing with creativity and allows you to create dream faceoffs with dozens of characters in the Marvel and Capcom character rosters. I mean, how often would you see Mega-Man and Spider-Man face off against Wolverine and The Hulk?

Second, and most importantly, the immense effort taken to present these games with as many options as possible to give players an authentic experience with modern amenities. If you want to enable scanlines to replicate the experience of playing on a CRT TV or arcade cabinet, there’s a setting for that. If you’d like to play the Japanese versions of these games, complete with changes to a game’s box art in the main menu, you can. If you want to play any track from a game’s soundtrack, there’s a digital jukebox. A move list in the options menu makes the games more accessible for non-fighting game players like myself. You can even customize the action for each button if it makes the games more comfortable to play. What makes this collection so fun to play is that there’s an enormous amount of depth, regardless of the size of each game’s roster. Putting in dozens of hours to memorize the move list of your favorite character will pay off immensely, especially if you plan to face off against players online. That said, you don’t need to be a fighting game master to appreciate the creativity that went into the creation of each title.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection

Mega Man’s Battle Network Legacy Collection is a one-stop-shop for playing the first six games in the series, which were all released on the Game Boy Advance in the early to mid-2000s. Unlike traditional Mega Man games, the Battle Network series is more than an average platformer. Battles take place on a grid system and incorporate strategy and light RPG elements. Outside of battle, you’ll control a character who can walk around freely, advance the story, and “jack in” to computer terminals computers to engage in battles. Fans of the original Mega Man series shouldn’t expect more of the same from this game, but the Battle Network Legacy Collection lets players experience one of the franchise’s most successful spin-off series.

Sonic Origins Plus

Sega has repackaged early titles in the Sonic The Hedgehog series a number of times, but Origins Plus is a worthwhile pickup, even if you have an earlier collection. This collection contains the first four Sonic The Hedgehog games and allows you to play them in their original 4:3 aspect ratio or newly remastered in widescreen. Quality of life improvements from earlier collections—like the ability to spin dash in the original entry—are present. Additionally, Sega has included new modes and the option to play as different characters in the original games. We’re grateful Sega allows you to switch between the original and remastered versions of these games for the sake of preserving the classics while tastefully modernizing them, too.

Collection of Mana

The Collection of Mana is another important game for fans of JRPGs who want to bone up on some classics. This collection contains Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy: Legend, and, crucially, Trials of Mana. That final title went unreleased in the United States for over 20 years but is finally accessible through this game—it was also remastered as a standalone title a few years later. These games are well-loved because of their action RPG mechanics, charming stories, graphics, and, in some cases, local multiplayer. If you find turn-based role-playing games boring or want to find the missing links between Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger, you’ll find it here.

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Bundle

The first six Final Fantasy games are responsible for keeping Squaresoft (now Square-Enix) afloat and popularizing JRPGs the world over, and they’re essential for fans of the genre. The Pixel Remaster collection features these games with easier-to-read text, updated translations, and tweaked visuals. These games retain their pixelated iconic look but sport a widescreen aspect ratio. Other quality-of-life improvements, like the ability to fast-forward through battles, make level grinding a lot more manageable. Gamers returning to these games for the first time in 30 years will feel immediately at home playing these titles, while those who are new to the franchise won’t feel lost. This collection wasn’t available on the Nintendo Switch for a long time, but we’re very pleased it has finally come.

The best Nintendo titles for Switch

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The best retro collections for Switch

 

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