For as long as its made consoles, Nintendo has delivered great first-party games. The Switch‘s first year on the market saw numerous examples, starting off with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in March, 2017, and concluding with Super Mario Odyssey in late October.
Nintendo’s output this year looks a little different, with fewer original Switch games and more Wii U ports. The DIY-centric Labo product line has also been a big focus, and after a period of silence post-launch, there’s a new Vehicle kit on the horizon. It’s not surprising to see Nintendo’s output of traditional, big-budget exclusives slow down for a period of time, but given the influx of third-party support, it doesn’t feel like the Switch is lacking in great games to play.
The most-recent reminder of this trend was the ‘Nindies’ Summer 2018 Showcase. The 22 games on display were a mix of old and new titles, and there were a lot of surprises among them. Ports of titles like Supergiant Games’ Bastion and Transistor were officially announced for the Switch, and there’s even an unlikely port on the way of Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP, an iconic iOS game from 2011. The biggest shocker was the simultaneous announcement and release of Into The Breach. This tactical mech-combat hit wowed PC players earlier this year and sure enough it feels right at home on Switch.
In this episode of We Chat, Mike and Peter dive into the excellent third-party support on Switch and discuss some of their favorite games for the system not made by Nintendo. If you’re a Switch owner who’s found their own enjoyment in the console’s ever-expanding library of ports and indie games, give a shout out in the comments section below to some of your favorites.
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