Bored of Overcooked and Mario Kart on your Nintendo Switch? Fret not! Here is a list of some of the current and upcoming Switch games carefully curated by our editor.
Monster Hunter Rise
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Released in March 2021, Monster Hunter Rise is an action role-playing game developed by Capcom, and the sixth main installment in the Monster Hunter Franchise.
Monster Hunter Rise is an action-RPG genre based game, which focuses on exploring the lush ecosystems and taking on quests to battle huge monsters with the goal of becoming the ultimate hunter.
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Monster Hunter Rise has received largely positive reviews and shipped more than 7 million copies worldwide upon it's release. Earning scores of 8/10 in IGN, 88% in Metacritics and 4.5/5 in PCMag makes this the most highly rated Monster Hunter game to date as well as going up on the list of best Nintendo Switch games of all time.
The developers have aimed to make this game stand out from the previous Monster Hunter Games by streamlining the more complex aspects, so there is no roadblock and unnecessary dialogues, keeping it as simple as possible for both newcomers and veterans alike.
An example will be the main functions of the game such as NPCs (Non-Player Characters that issue quests, provide equipment upgrades, trading of items and food) are all close to one another, so there is no need for players to spend time running around and searching for them.
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Monster Hunter Rise
Metacritic: 88%
IGN: 8/10
PCMag: 4.5/5
2. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
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Also part of the Monster Hunter franchise, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is set to release on 9th July 2021 worldwide on Nintendo Switch and on PC as well.
Monster Hunter Stories 2 differs from the usual action-RPG genre from the main game titles, which focuses on hunting down the monsters that you find. It is a turn-based RPG where you can tame & hatch monsters to fight against evil monsters.
Image Credits: Nintendo (Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin)
Similar to the first installment, you will take on the role of a Rider that befriends and trains with many new monsters, meeting NPCs along the way that can help you in your journey, striving to maintain the balance of nature. Each of the characters in the game are also created with rich backstories.
Image Credits: Imore (Monster Hunter Stories 2)
What makes this game distinctive is the rock-paper-scissors function during battle. You can exploit the enemy's weaknesses with elemental attacks or inflict status aliments. You can also analyse the enemy's attack patterns and use healing items to sustain your team during battle. Instead of just senseless brawling, you will have to strategize carefully before heading into each fight.
Image Credits: Imore (How is Monster Hunter Stories 2 different from a mainline Monster Hunter game?)
Image Credits: Imore (How is Monster Hunter Stories 2 different from a mainline Monster Hunter game?)
Image Credits: Imore (Monster Hunter Stories 2)
Although this game has many aspects that set Monster Hunter Stories 2 apart from the other titles in the franchise, there are also similarities that fans & players can relate to, such as the designs of the monsters as well as the weapons & armor. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will bring forth a new, yet familiar taste to Monster Hunter fans this coming July.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Scores to be advised.
3. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Needing no introduction, the next on our list is Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, introduced by one of the world's largest game & video franchises that has sold over 380 million units worldwide.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is part of the eighth generation Pokémon video game series. These games are both set to release in November 2021.
Like previous installments, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is another turn based RPG game. The objective of the game is the same as before. To catch 'em all and be the very best like no one ever was.
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The developers aim to preserve the experience of the 2 original games (Diamond & Pearl) released in 2006 but also colorfully revitalize it, allowing fans to relive the familiar places and scenes but in a fresh way.
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Despite the release of the first Pokémon title 25 years ago, the concept of the game still remains fresh in the minds of Pokémon fans. Such as the excitement of picking your very first Pokémon from the Town's Professor and embarking on a journey, capturing, training, battling and trading Pokémon with both NPCs and human players. The craze for Pokémon will not be ending anytime soon!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Scores to be advised.
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