9 Switch Games You Should Play And Probably Haven't Yet

As the Nintendo Switch celebrates it's 5 years on the market, I wanted to take time to talk about some gems in this console's libraries that went under so many people's radars! Let's talk about 9 Switch games you should play, and probably haven't yet!

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[smackdownsoup]

The fact that CrossCode runs at all on any console is basically a miracle. The came was originally developed for PC only and was coded in HTML. Due to the security measures in place on each console, this makes a straight port impossible.

[DesignDoc]

CrossCode is the best game that I just haven't sat down to play consistently. Every time I do play it, I love it I just never commit and get preoccupied with other stuff.

[michaelmallia]

Something I really loved about CrossCode is its setting. The whole game takes place within a VR MMO and the random people you run into feel like actual people playing the game. Each of the main characters has their own distinct personality quirks of course, but this even extends to a lot of the random side characters. My favorite example of this is Table Girl. She likes sitting on tables instead of chairs because she thinks it's funny. You see her and her friend periodically as you go through the story arguing about it and eventually Table Girl gets other people to start doing it too. It really does feel like someone basically started a meme. So much went into the world building of CrossCode and it shows. The game you're playing as Lea feels like it could be an actual game and there's a lot of meta stuff to it.

On top of their personalities, the characters in your party feel like real people. Each one has a distinct movement and attack style that are all subtly different from each other that matches their personalities. Emilie is very energetic and loves to dive straight into fights, which often rewards her with a death. Joern is a pretty laid back guy and doesn't typically move around too quickly in combat. This isn't even touching their random background dialogue quirks, like C'Tron pointing out biological inaccuracies with the monsters, Apollo flexing his obscure knowledge of CrossWorlds, or Emilie's love of LASER BRIDGE!!!

I also seriously love the puzzles (even in my peanut brain had to spend a few days on some of them). They're REALLY good at teaching you how to use new mechanics without overtly teaching you. Absolutely phenomenal and I might have to go through it again now. PS: Soundtrack and the style in general is absolutely amazing. Man I love this game.

[Trixiethegoldenwitch]

CrossCode is one of my all-time favorite games. Some of the most compelling storytelling, worldbuilding, exploration, and characterization I've seen in any game, and it's HUGE. I definitely will buy Toree 3D and its sequel and check out a few others of these!

[QKlilx]

CrossCode is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I say this as someone who has been gaming for 30 years. Adding to what was said in the video, the game also manages to milk every mechanic in order to test you in every way possible. Side quests go even bigger. Tower defense, puzzles, narrative-driven mini bosses, beer-brewing minigames, top-down platforming, the list goes on. And the skill. It's not only a matter of learning the buttons and when to press them. It's also learning when to change your fighting style between the various elements or melee/ranged. There's even a boss that features timed dexterity puzzles as a part of the fight. I couldn't believe that the game was still introducing new ideas all the way up to a certain beach boss. CrossCode is not just a game, it is an experience. I damn near clapped when the story was over.

[Flashboy]

A quick story on CrossCode. So the game finally released and came out of early access on PC and the developers said console ports would come eventually. However, everyone and their grandmother who has heard of this game wanted a switch port (the game is amazing, who wouldn't buy it twice?). The devs eventually answered this plea basically saying that although Xbox and PlayStation ports were definitely happening, a Switch port was unlikely due to how the game was coded. Porting the game over to switch wouldn't work, the game would have to be re-made from scratch for the most part. So the developers said it would happen when hedgehags (featured at around 17:45) learned to fly. So of course, when the trailer for the switch port came out, a special scene showed robotic flying hedgehags. For a while there was a sidequest exclusive to the Switch version that had you fight these flying hedgehags, although eventually all versions of the game got all the special platform exclusive quests. Also, CrossCode is an amazing game.

[antoriify]

I wanted for so long for someone to give CrossCode the love it deserves. Definitely, one of the best indies out there and a true hidden gem!

[Joswano]

I really thought the next video would be about Kirby, but this means he’s putting a lot of time and effort into the Forgotten Land video. I know he’s the Kirby guy on YouTube so he’s probably tired of hearing comments like this, and it’s not really fair to constantly expect Kirby videos, but if he makes one, it’s going to amazing considering how flawless and critically acclaimed the new game is

[ThermalShadow]

Having CrossCode's town theme play in the background hit me right in the feels. Game's come so far from when it debuted on Newgrounds!

[WCGamesOfficial]

I am so happy CrossCode, my favorite game ever, was finally reviewed (and enjoyed) by someone I enjoy watching

[MythicMachina]

Fun Fact about Toree: Toree was made as a part of the Haunted PS1 Demo Disc. For those who don't know what that is, it's a game jam where people make games in the style of PS1 games. This is the same project that gave us Bloodborne PSX!

[autumnorsomething]

so happy to see someone give crosscode the attention it deserves! one of my all time favorite games and im so happy more people know about it!

[KokkoroKai]

Mad Rat Dead was such an incredible game, I really wish more people gave it some credit but it’s good to see it here!

[ShadowsDragoon]

CrossCode is probably one of my favorite games. I've beat it 2-3 times on Steam and honestly would have no problem buying it on other systems. I suggest it to all my friends that are looking for a new RPG.

[aflacmcquacc]

Adding to the list: I HIGHLY recommend Songs for a Hero. It's a platformer where the MC literally sings the entire game, and he just sings whats happening and its so good.

[narcacuga]

I'm so happy that someone has finally acknowledged Cross Code. I remember playing this as a small demo on a random game website about 14 years ago. When it became a full game I couldn't wait to buy it.

[thegunnshow]

I remember playing Toree 3D when it first dropped cause I randomly found it on the EShop, and it’s a genuinely really great game that’s somehow become one of my personal favorite indies.

[JMenitta]

Super glad more people are getting to Crosscode! I played that last year and was shocked so few people made noise about it. It's such a fantastic charming game.

[tanookietoons]

I just picked up CrossCode like, a week ago, and it’s slowly becoming one of the best games I’ve ever played!

[TheBaxes]

Crosscode is one of those games that no one seems to know but once you mention it everyone that has seen it appears to say that it is one of the best games ever.

And I'm here to also say that it is pretty good.