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The best games you haven't played in 2019
by Philipp Rüegg
More must-have games for your Switch
1.4.2019
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
I recently gave some recommendations on Switch games. The all-rounder console does still have some surprises up its sleeve, however. Especially when it comes to indie games. So gather round and witness the second round of our glorious Switch extravaganza!
My colleague Phil and I have added the first article in this series (in German) here.
«Owlboy»
«Owlboy» tells the story of a mute half-owl half-boy called Otus. He’s clumsy and awkward, as can be expected. He also isn’t the most confident of animal-men. A real relatable everyman hero, then. This platformer was in development for about ten years. And you can tell. It’s been thought through to the nth-degree, and pixelated Otus’ animation is sheer genius.
«The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim»
Yes, I know, the game is old. Still, the Switch version delivers – be it with those classic bugs that you either love or hate. The ability to play on the move is especially cool. All those main- and sidequests will eat up your free time. It often happened that I could only complete one sidequest, if even that, on my one-hour train journey from Biel to Zurich.
«Doom»
«Doom» isn’t what you’d call a classic Switch title. On one hand due to its graphic nature, on the other due to its performance. The Switch’s abilities limp far behind other consoles and especially PC. You can really tell when comparing these versions side-by-side. But hey, if a sudden bloodlust grabs hold of me on the train, I’ve got something productive to do.
«Pokémon Let’s Go»
Speak of the devil. At long last there’s a main series «Pokémon» game on a home console. Admittedly the game is only a reskin of Pokémon Yellow. But that doesn’t take away from the entertaining gameplay. Who doesn’t feel nostalgic towards Pokémon?
«Crypt of the NecroDancer»
«Crypt of the NecroDancer» is a roguelike rhythm game where you lead the main character through dungeons to the beat. This is the first rhythm-based game to grip me since «PaRappa the Rapper». The gameplay always cheers me up.
«Final Fantasy 7»
No game has affected me more than Final Fantasy 7. I discovered it on the first Playstation, played it on PC, then as a PS3-download and finally again on the much-maligned Android port. As the remake is taking its sweet time, I’d rather spend the intervening moments playing the newest Switch port. I’ve got another date at the Golden Saucer with Yuffie.
«New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe»
More characters, more items and more modes. That’s what the new version of this Wii U classic offers. The multiplayer especially is really something special. It’ll no doubt lead to a massive screamfest, as my colleagues Philipp and Simon found out.
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