# Nintendo Switch **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [October 20, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135 "2016-10-20T14:12:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/142 "2017-06-15T20:49:18Z")
> [@MyFootsZZZ](#): > > What will they do with F-Zero now that Mario Kart basically is basically the same thing? Probably drop it. There’s already a similar third party game that looks like it for the Switch called Fast RMX. ---
**Author:** ![ISiddiqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/97f17d/32.png) [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/143 "2017-06-15T21:41:38Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > They also announced there will be a Pokemon RPG coming out next year. Don’t forget about Metroid Prime 4 being in production as well. But, yeah, Super Mario Odyssey looks absolutely amazing. And the more they showed it in the Treehouse, the more amazing it looked. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/144 "2017-06-15T21:48:44Z")
> [@Hampshire](#): > > Probably drop it. There’s already a similar third party game that looks like it for the Switch called Fast RMX. Yeah… Or do something crazy with the franchise. But I don’t see much of a future it. ---
**Author:** ![ISiddiqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/97f17d/32.png) [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/145 "2017-06-15T21:52:58Z")
Well they could always do an FZero in like the 2nd-3rd year of the console. If they figure they won’t get a new Mario Kart out anytime soon (I heard that Mario Kart team was the one working on ARMS). ---
**Author:** ![Madmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cdc98d/32.png) [@Madmon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madmon)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/146 "2017-06-16T07:03:29Z")
This is my best gaming console. NINTENDO! ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/147 "2017-10-09T20:20:00Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > Okay, post-E3 I’m definitely picking this up when I get a chance. Super Mario Odyssey looks completely [bonkers](http://kotaku.com/the-new-super-mario-odyssey-trailer-has-me-messed-up-m-1796094704) in the best way. And Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle looks like Mario meets X-Com, which are two of my favorite franchises. > > They also announced there will be a Pokemon RPG coming out next year. I’m hoping for a new Mario Kart and Smash Bros sometime in the near future. Finally picked up my Switch along with Mario+Rabbids last week. I’m absolutely loving it. It’s definitely a simplified version of X-Com, but it’s so much fun. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/148 "2017-10-12T11:18:49Z")
FYI, the Wii U version of Breath of the Wild emulates pretty well on PC, **BPC**. And there are tons of mods that make it absolutely hilarious. ’ Now whether it’ll work on a five year old PC, I don’t know. My PC is so old that the GT 1030 was a 10x upgrade. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/149 "2017-10-26T15:03:47Z")
SMO is out tomorrow and it’s getting great reviews. It’s the first game I’ve ever pre-ordered and I’ve taken Monday off to basically play it all day. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/150 "2017-10-26T15:54:56Z")
I was hooked on SM 64 when it came out and completed every inch of that game. And I even played SM Sunshine to completion and enjoyed it even though others though it was lacking. I played Galaxy but never finished it. A cross between it became too difficult and I was bored with it. I never bother with Galaxy 2. I’m going to pick up Odyssey and I’m hoping it recaptures my interest in the series. ---
**Author:** ![borschevsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2017, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/151 "2017-10-26T16:02:52Z")
From what I’ve heard, Odyssey is more in the line of 64 and Sunshine, so it sounds like you’re in luck. I’ve loved all the 3D Marios so I’m really looking forward to this. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/152 "2017-10-26T20:10:48Z")
I can’t afford a new game now… I just hope it isn’t spoiled for me somehow before I can get my hands on it. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/153 "2018-02-26T18:05:48Z")
Bumping this up as we near the 1 year anniversary. For those who have one, how much are you using it? Pretty much every Nintendo Console I’ve had post-N64 has been bought pretty much just to play the exclusive games. I thought the Switch would be the same way. I was clearly wrong. Here’s the games I had in the 5-ish years of owning a Wii U: New Super Mario Bros. U Mario 3D World Super Mario Maker Mario Kart 8 Super Smash Bros Mario Party 10 Zelda: BotW (wish I had waiting for the Switch for it) Here’s what I’ve played in the four **months** of owning a Switch: Mario + Rabbids Super Mario Odyssey Rocket League Celeste Owlboy Steamworld Dig 2 Steamworld Heist The Bridge Toki Tori 2+ ---
**Author:** ![borschevsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/154 "2018-02-26T19:34:46Z")
We use ours all the time, but we used our Wii U all the time too so I’m probably not representative. I bought a Switch at launch, and the games we have are: Zelda Odyssey 1-2 Switch Lego City Lego Worlds Rayman Mario Kart Arms Splatoon 2 Overcooked Thimbleweed Park Thumper Picross S Golf Story Snipperclips Jackbox 3 Like I said, I was happy with the library on the Wii U, but the Switch is obviously on another level. I have a list of something like 30 games I’d buy if I had the time to play them. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/155 "2018-02-26T22:33:30Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > Mario + Rabbids > Super Mario Odyssey > Rocket League > Celeste > Owlboy > Steamworld Dig 2 > Steamworld Heist > The Bridge > Toki Tori 2+ How’s Toki Tori2+? I played the first and remember kinda liking it. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/156 "2018-02-26T22:47:25Z")
It is in constant use since we bought it last July. A truly great piece of kit. The main games we’ve played have been BOTW - possibly the most satisfying game I’ve played in my near 40 years of gaming. Splatoon 2 - excellent Mario Odyssey - haven’t played it yet but the kids have and loved it Mario+Rabbids kingdom battle - my current game and really enjoying it Arms - Meh, not my thing 1-2 Switch - one for the kids Rocket League - nicely done but bloody hell it is hard. The day we found Earth - cheap cheerful and cute King oddball - pick up and play casual gaming Snake pass - Good but not great. Snipperclips - really good fun Death squared - great for 4 players. It is a doddle to just pick up and find something to immerse yourself in or just pass a bit of time. The system and games boot pretty much instantly and when I look at the current catalogue plus all the upcoming releases I think there is enough there to keep me going for the next decade. The graphics are fine, as good as I’ll ever need, I really don’t give two hoots about 4k graphics because gameplay is everything. What I’d really like is to see remasters of some old classics imagine Portal and Portal 2 on the switch? count me in. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/157 "2018-02-26T22:54:22Z")
> [@MyFootsZZZ](#): > > How’s Toki Tori2+? > > I played the first and remember kinda liking it. Really fun. It’s sort of an open world 2D puzzle platformer, in that you can really go anywhere from the start, as long as you can figure it out. It’s a fairly short game (I already beat it) but there’s a lot of extras to explore and unlock. It’s on sale right now so it’s a good time to pick it up. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/158 "2018-02-26T23:08:35Z")
> [@AlsoNamedBort](#): > > Really fun. It’s sort of an open world 2D puzzle platformer, in that you can really go anywhere from the start, as long as you can figure it out. It’s a fairly short game (I already beat it) but there’s a lot of extras to explore and unlock. It’s on sale right now so it’s a good time to pick it up. Why thanks! 🙂 I have to get Celeste first tough, I hear it’s amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Kiros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/439d5e/32.png) [@Kiros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiros)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/159 "2018-02-27T16:16:03Z")
I go a couple of months without touching my Switch, and then a new game comes out, and then I have it by my side nonstop for a couple of months playing both that and all the other great games I forgot about. I’ve had it since release, and the “on” months have already made the purchase more than worth it. I’ve played about as much Switch as I have PS4, and I’ve also had that since release. The mobile gaming piece of it is just too perfect. In relative order of preference: \*\*Celeste \*\*- a great argument for doing something relatively simple, but doing it perfectly **Has Been Heroes** - LOVE this and have probably spent the most time on it, but I think it appeals to a pretty narrow target audience, so I wouldn’t recommend it unreservedly **Golf Story** - this, on the other hand, I would recommend to pretty much anyone **Mario Odyssey** - favorite 3D Mario game since 64 **Xenoblade Chronicles 2** - not as good as the first one, too much grinding, but good enough that I pushed through and finished the story **Mario Kart** - hadn’t played it on the Wii U. Enjoyed it here. It’s a Mario Kart game. **Steamworld Dig 2** - hadn’t played this yet, quite like it \*\*Zelda \*\*- it’s interesting looking back in this thread and seeing how much I loved it at the start. I kind of wish I had stopped playing earlier than I did: the more I played, the more I soured on it. It’s the best I’ve ever seen at a bunch of things that boil down to “creating a giant open world that has a lot of interesting stuff in it, and that you can interact with in any way you can think of”. Unfortunately, it is below-average or worse at combat, and the consumable-everything really doesn’t work for me psychologically. I just think I’m a simple person who would have had a lot more fun with this if it had a dozen proper dungeons and a sword that doesn’t break. When I have the time, I’m looking forward to Mario + Rabbids, Romancing SaGa 2, and replaying Darkest Dungeon (which I played on PC, but with none of the DLC). ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/160 "2018-02-27T16:43:12Z")
I completely forgot I also played Golf Story. Yes, I highly recommend that to everyone as well. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135/161 "2018-03-01T01:57:28Z")
Got Celeste. What an amazing game! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nintendo-switch/769135.md?page=9)