Over the course of the last six months, I have played a number of games for the Nintendo Switch. I do not want to create a dedicated post for each game, so I have a list of Switch games I have played recently, and I will give my thoughts about each game in a paragraph or two. Without further ado, here we go...
Untitled Goose Game - Untitled Goose Game is one of the more charming games on the Nintendo Switch. Obviously, the main selling point of this game is that you play as a goose, one of the most annoying animals to many people. Untitled Goose Game is a puzzle game where you would need to complete a to-do list of tasks in order to progress to the next area. Honestly, I spent more time making the goose terrorize the local population through stealing items and scaring children. I enjoyed the animated style where the game feels like one big drawing, and I enjoy the minimalist piano riffs that crescendos as the residents become more suspicious of your actions.
Untitled Goose Game is a rather short game, with only a few areas to clear before the main game ends (although there is some post-game content). With the game priced around $20-$25, I also feel like the lack of game content justifies the price tag. I still recommend giving this game a go, simply because you get to play as a goose.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - This game is a remaster of the original Xenoblade Chronicles, released for the Nintendo Wii in 2012 (in North America). While I was playing this game, I kept thinking to myself "Where has this game been all my life?" Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has an interesting and engaging story, lovable characters with some playful banter between them, an outstanding soundtrack, and an expansive open world. This game reminded me of Final Fantasy X in many ways, which is a game that is close to my heart. In a different life, Xenoblade Chronicles could have been my favourite RPG that is near and dear to my heart instead. My only issue with the game is that the graphics are not very good at all. This could be partly because the game was originally on the Wii, but I think there should have been more of an effort to make the graphics at least acceptable for the Switch.
Luigi's Mansion 3 - I have never played a Luigi's Mansion game prior to playing this game, so I did not know what to expect. I knew this game is a puzzle game and that was it. After playing, two things stuck out to me. The first thing is that the level design is fantastic. You have all these tools and abilities at your disposal and the levels enable you to use everything you have, but without the frustration of being stuck. The second thing is that Luigi's Mansion 3 strikes a good balance between being a family-friendly video game and having the atmosphere of being in a haunted hotel. There was the execution of horror and suspense in a family-friendly way. In addition, there was something about Luigi being scared out of his mind that amused me.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - This game is a remake of the original Game Boy game of the same name released back in 1993. I do not have much to say about this remake other than this remake successfully captures the spirit of the original Game Boy game. I felt like I was playing a classic Zelda game, which is the most important thing about this game. The only major difference is that the graphics are suitable for the Nintendo Switch. I enjoyed the art style and direction of this game, and the colors make this game pop. The original Link's Awakening was a classic, and the remake will deserve that title as well.
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