Adventure games, especially action-adventure games, are the hottest genre in the game industry now, first because of the continuous improvement of hardware and good graphics. The second is that the "The Legend of Zelda" series has had a huge impact on this industry. With the success of titles such as Breath of the Wild, the Nintendo Switch became a must-have for playing adventure games, combining portability and high-quality gaming. Although the Switch is approaching the end of its life, its portability will continue to be loved by gamers. Next, I will take stock of the 25 most fun Switch adventure games besides Zelda~ whole!
25. Sonic Unknown Border
2022-11-8
"Sonic Unknown Frontier" is not perfect, but it is the return of Sega's classic IP. The game's open world and platforming are fun, although sometimes it feels like the levels are a bit scattered. Sonic fans love the great game, though, and the future for Blue Hedgehog seems pretty bright.
24. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
2015-5-19
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world role-playing game that puts players in the role of monster hunter Geralt in search of his adopted daughter. The game offers a vast world including cities, mountains, and forests, accompanied by a wealth of characters and quests. In addition to the main story, there are plenty of side quests that immerse players and feel like part of Geralt's story. After the major version update, the picture is also reasonable, what is more exciting than holding it in the palm of your hand and playing 3A!
23. Dragon Quest 11: Searching for Lost Time
2018-9-4
Dragon Quest 11 S: In Search of Lost Times is a classic RPG that pays homage to tradition and introduces modern gameplay. The player takes on the role of a young hero tasked with saving the world from destruction, typical of JRPGs' royal plots. In the game, players will explore beautiful worlds and interact with unforgettable characters and monsters, while turn-based combat is easy to learn but rich in depth, making every encounter worthwhile.
22. Blade of the Otherness 3
2022-7-29
Sword Art Online 3 is a large, ambitious RPG that takes players to explore magnificent worlds with a sense of adventure similar to Breath of the Wild. The game's fast-paced combat requires players to think strategically and react quickly in changing situations. Coupled with the game's epic narrative, it makes for a wonderful JRPG that will lead players on the adventure of a lifetime.
21. Monster Hunter: Rise
2021-3-26
CAPCOM's action role-playing game where players are tasked with tracking and hunting massive monsters and then using those skills to upgrade their gear. As a hunter, players become stronger through multiple missions and explore different ecological areas. The game's depth and rewarding combat system allow players to choose weapons and equipment carefully. It's a lot of fun to team up with friends and explore the world while hunting giant monsters, which explains why the series is so successful.
20. Minecraft
2011-11-18
A sandbox game that gives players the freedom to create, explore, and fight in a vast and randomly generated world. I think everyone knows that collecting resources, building structures, interacting with all kinds of living things. The endless possibilities and repeated playability make it an addictive creation, whether players are going to build magnificent castles or go deep into underground caves, there is a sense of endless adventure.
19. Pokémon: Sword / Shield
2019-11-15
Many fans were disappointed that the gameplay was very similar to previous games. Still, Sword and Shield deservedly occupied the list, and while it didn't reinvent the series in the way fans expected, it still played a role in providing a visual and future change for the classic Pokémon formula.
18. Miterode: Existential fear
2021-10-8
Released in October 2021, Metroid fans are delighted to play with a modern title compared to the Pokémon Sword and Shield just now. In addition to the classic side-scrolling gameplay, Metroid: Existential Fear incorporates new elements from the series, such as melee attacks and free aiming, which were introduced in 2017's Metroid: Return of Samus.
17. Paper Piece Mario: King of Origami
2020-7-17
Paper Mario: King of Origami was released exclusively on Switch in July 2020. Although fans hoped that it would reach the high standard of the first game in the series, the actual performance was not as expected. However, Origami King is still a mid-stream title in the Paper Mario series, and it's still worth playing for Mario fans or general RPG game enthusiasts.
16. Hades
2020-9-17
Released in September 2020, the style is a mix of genres, including action-adventure, action-role-playing, dungeon adventure, and meat pigeon games. The story is based on Greek mythology, and the protagonist is Zagres, son of Hades. The game's excellent combat mechanics make it one of the most outstanding in dungeon games, and players feel refreshed when fighting against a large number of enemies and bosses.
15. The Gate of Death
2021-7-20
The Gate of Death is a great choice to love The Legend of Zelda's top-down era, clearly inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While the game is relatively simple in terms of gameplay and combat, it excels in graphics, level structure, and boss design, making it one of the most outstanding adventures of 2021.
14. Memory of Eddie Finch
2017-4-25
Representatives of walking simulators, this type of games usually have a deep storyline. The game asks players to delve into the history of the Finch family and investigate why family members always die in strange ways. It's no surprise that the game's narrative has been praised by fans and critics alike, earning it the 2017 TGA Award for Best Narrative.
13. Steam World Digging 2
2013-8-7
Steam World Digging 2 was originally released on multiple platforms in September 2017. Players explore unknown mines, use multiple abilities to obtain resources, and then trade in the center world. The game's levels have been carefully designed to present a sense of sophistication unique to non-programming areas.
12. Otherworldly Chains
2019-8-3
2019's Chains of the Other was developed by Platinum Games, a studio that continues to release high-quality ACT games. Set in a dystopian future, players take on the role of detectives from special police forces fighting against an alien invasion. The game has received more than 1 million sales and has been warmly received by players.
11. Axiom edges
2015-3-31
Edge of the Axiom is a well-crafted side-scrolling adventure game with excellent "Metroid-like" gameplay. Originally released on PS4 in 2015 and then on almost every console, it landed on the Switch in October 2017 and received an MC rating of 87, and Axiom Edge 2 is just as good as the first.
10. Block Soul: Reorganization
2018-12-7
A remake of the original game from '18, Bandai Namco did not try to reinvent it, but kept the core gameplay mechanics of Souls similar to the original. Players need to scroll through a cloud of items in each level while gradually collecting larger objects through a snowball-like effect.
9. Kentucky Route 0: TV version
2013-1-7
It takes players back to the early days of adventure games, much like the point-and-click adventure games of the 90s. Traditional adventure games are known for their complex puzzles, but these puzzles sometimes interrupt the game's story flow. In contrast to this tradition, this game completely eliminates the puzzles in the game, putting the story at the center and making it natural and fluid, thus creating an experience unlike the games of the 90s. There is a large number of texts, pay attention to choose the Hong Kong version, because there are Chinese.
8. Black L.A
2011-5-17
Originally released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011, it landed on Switch six years later. This R-star game puts players in the role of a detective from the 40s of the 20th century and solving crimes in the Los Angeles area. The enhanced version on the Switch has made significant progress in fixing the game's shortcomings by improving the graphics and changing the blurry "Truth", "Suspicion" and "Lies" buttons of the original to "Good Cop", "Bad Cop" and "Accusation".
7. Short trips
2019-4-5
A critically acclaimed indie game of 2019, it landed on the Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game requires players to look for golden feathers in a beautifully designed open world and offers a variety of quest activities. Although the game only takes about 2 hours to complete, it received an MC rating of 88 and won the grand prize at the 2020 IGF Indie Games Festival.
6. Hollow Knight
2017-2-24
Cherry's Hollow Knight is the best Metroidvania-like game in recent years, and with a beautiful and eerie graphics style and well-designed interconnected maps, Hollow Knight captures the essence of Metroid and Castlevania games while introducing enough innovative mechanics to make the game appealing to modern gamers.
5.Inside
2016-06-29
"Inside" landed on the Nintendo Switch in 2018 and received unanimous acclaim. The game was developed by Playdead, who also produced 2010's Limbo. On the Mc, the Switch scored very high, scoring 91 points. In addition to Mc's high score, it also won numerous awards at launch, including GCA Best Indie Game and D.I.C.E.'s Outstanding Art Direction Achievement Award, which is enough to prove the success of the game.
4. Luigi Haunted House 3
2019-10-31
Luigi Haunted House 3 is an action-adventure game released in 2019, developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo. The game received critical acclaim, receiving several awards and nominations, including the TGA's "Best Family Game" award in 2019. As of March 2023, 12.82 million copies of the game have been sold.
3. Ori and Hotaru's Will
2020-03-11
A "galactic castlevania" game, very high-quality. Many improvements have been made to the previous game, Ori and the Dark Forest, especially the introduction of open-world gameplay and side quests. In addition, the game improves the amazing artistic sense of Dark Forest, which was nominated for the Golden Joystick Award for Best Visual Design. Currently, it's the third-highest-rated game for the MC on the Nintendo Switch, with an excellent 93 points.
2. Okami Superb Edition
2006-09-19
God is one of the best "traditional Zelda-esque" adventure games, as well as one of the most underrated games of all time. Capcom's game swaps Helur for a reference to Japanese folklore. It received an extremely high rating with a Mc score of 93; However, it did not perform well in terms of sales, and was earlier considered a representative of a call that was not called. But after 15 years and multiple re-releases, the game finally got the sales it deserved.
1. Super Mario: Odyssey
2017-10-27
The Legend of Zelda seems to have weakened this list! But for Nintendo, they have more than one series to watch their home. Super Mario: Odyssey is Mario's best adventure since Wii's Super Mario Galaxy. Dramatically changing the tradition of Mario's gameplay, this time through hat-possessed control gameplay. Incredible gameplay is offered to players, making it one of the best titles in the Super Mario series.
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