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The Best Nintendo Switch Games Released So Far

December 10, 2018 by Dennis Patrick

The best Nintendo Switch games so far in 2018.

#20 Fortnite
  • Developer: Epic Games
  • Publisher: Epic Games

Fortnite quickly gained popularity when it first launched and continues to see new players daily. The video game is a survival title but the main focus people seem to enjoy is Fortnite Battle Royale.

Within the game mode, players must face against each other to be the last man standing. Most of the game will force players to scavenge items, create teams and laying down traps. Overall, the game is similar to other battle royale video games such as PUBG.

#19 Xenoblade Chronicles 2
  • Developer: Monolith Soft
  • Publisher: Nintendo

Xenoblade Chronicles was a big hit for the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo Switch received a sequel not long after. Much of the game mechanics make a return though the story will star a new character. Overall, the game is set within the world of Elysium which is made up of mostly clouds. Right from the start of the game players will be introduced to a war between kingdoms Mor Ardain and Uraya.

#18 Splatoon 2
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Publisher: Nintendo

The sequel to the much beloved third-person shooter, Splatoon, is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 2 is still retains the cartoonish and kid friendly shooter experience where teams attempt to cover the map with their team’s color. Likewise, Splatoon 2 also features a narrative journey single-player mode with other online game modes to face against players and friends.

#17 The Banner Saga Series
  • Developer: Stoic Studio
  • Publisher: Versus Evil

The Banner Saga is a critical acclaim tactical role-playing video game by developers Stoic. This viking-themed title has players leading a caravan where choices may lead to grim consequences. Overall, the video game centers on the return of a warlike race known as the Dredge. As players go through the campaign, their decisions will determine the fates of both man and Varl.

#16 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
  • Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Skyrim is the fifth game in Bethesda’s ever popular series of role-playing games, The Elder Scrolls. Like its predecessors, Skyrim takes place in an open environment which is full of exploration, wonder and a whole slew of quests. You can easily spend countless hours within this fantasy world and we’d honestly be surprised to find a gamer who has yet to experience this journey. If you have yet to do so, pick up The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition as it comes with past DLC and begin to weave your very own tale.

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