There is a common perception regarding Switch (and hybrid consoles in general), that portability requires a sacrifice in playability. Basically, games must play and look worse in order to be in a compact form. While this may be true for some games, developers have proved that this is not always the case.

There are many games that have been ported from other more powerful consoles to Switch that show minimal to no downgrades in their gameplay experiences and graphics. These games range from huge open worlds to quick and snappy shooters, and regardless of playing handheld or docked, they still play perfectly.

Luckily for Switch owners, there are many games that have been ported this well, and a list of all of them could be very long. We’ve narrowed down the top ten Switch ports based on how well the games were reviewed (no one wants to hear about an amazing port of a bad game), and how well the gameplay and graphics were preserved. We have also selected games that were ported from the current generation at the time, as it’s slightly less impressive that a PS3 / Xbox 360 title can run on a handheld.

Without further ado, here are the 10 best Nintendo Switch ports.

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[Let’s Talk] Xenoblade Chronicles 3 impressions

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

After the Live A Live remake made it to Switch last week, the console just received another RPG in the form of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Although it’s only been about a day since its official release, it’s likely that many of you have started up the game already.

If you’ve had a chance to try out Xenoblade Chronicles 3, how are you feeling about it so far? If you’ve played other games in the series, how do you feel this new entry compares based on what you’ve experienced? Let us know in the comments below.

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[Review] F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch

Posted on 2 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release Date: July 12, 2022
Developer: TiGames
Publisher: Astrolabe Games

Metroidvania games have seen a small surge since the release of Metroid Dread. With no small sampling of offerings, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch arrives at a great time in the Switch’s life cycle – a point where the library of most players has been filled out with first-party titles and are itching for something new before the next big game drops. While the game has been out on other platforms since last year (with great ratings, even!) how does the Switch version compare?

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[Review] Azure Striker Gunvolt 3

Posted on 2 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release Date: July 28, 2022
Developer: Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost ten years since Azure Striker Gunvolt debuted on 3DS, having spawned sequels and spinoffs since then. All of these games expanded the universe and repertoire of Inti Creates’ expertise in 2D platforming that rightfully feels like a modern spiritual successor and take on the Mega Man formula. Now with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, the studio has bumped production up tenfold and created arguably the best in the series yet, with tons of optimization, upgrades, and options to make it the most approachable and enjoyable game so far.

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Mario Strikers gets new characters, Wii U/3DS shops get final closing dates, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 018

Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast | 0 comments

In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything refresh, join Luiz, Nicolas and Dennis as they discuss the two new characters that just arrived Mario Strikers: Battle League, including a highly-requested favorite. Then stick around for conversation surrounding the impending heat-death of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, recent leaks and rumors surrounding some high-profile Nintendo games (Pokemon, Xenoblade), and much more!

Our show is available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, or you can check out the video version below. Direct downloads are available here.

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Ranking the Nintendo and PlatinumGames collaborations

Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

Nintendo has a good number of partners developers that they usually work with, one of the most prominent ones being PlatinumGames. Ever since the Wii U era, we’ve always been look forward to seeing what the two sides are cooking up together. Just recently we saw a new trailer for Bayonetta 3, the next game coming out from their partnership.

In the video below you’ll find a small “top four” ranking all Nintendo and PlatinumGames collaborations so far. Of course this is just based on my own opinion – feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments.

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[Let’s Talk] Live A Live Switch remake impressions

Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments

After almost thirty years, Live A Live has just seen its first official western release in English with the HD-2D remake on Switch. Aside from redoing the visuals, Square Enix touched up other areas such as the UI, presentation, and gameplay itself.

Now that Live A Live has released on Switch, there’s a good chance that many of you have started up the RPG this weekend. If you’ve played the game, what are your thoughts thus far? Let us know in the comments below.

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[Review] Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Posted on 2 years ago by Elias in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release Date: June 30, 2022
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Monster Hunter Rise brought seamless zones to Nintendo’s hybrid console last year in the spring, shipping over nine million units between then and now. With our Hunter leaving Kamura for Sunbreak’s fresh new Elgado, how does the expansion for Rise fare?

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Kirby’s surprise new game, Bayonetta 3 release date, Nintendo acquisition, and more | Nintendo Everything Refresh Ep. 017

Posted on 2 years ago by Nicholas Serpa in Podcast, Switch | 0 comments

Any week a new Kirby game is announced is automatically a GREAT week, so fans of the pink puffball rejoiced when Kirby’s Dream Buffet was recently revealed to be floating over to Switch later this summer. On top of that, Bayonetta 3 got some big news by way of a new trailer announcing a release date and showing off more of the game. Join your hosts Nick, Nicolas, Dennis and Luiz as they discuss these exciting new reveals, Nintendo’s latest acquisition, and details on even more upcoming Switch games!

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Nintendo’s output on the eShop deserves more attention

Posted on 2 years ago by Luiz in Features, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Out of nowhere, Nintendo announced Kirby’s Dream Buffet last week as an eShop exclusive. This is a small and cute co-op experience perfect for Kirby. Although it doesn’t happen too often, I appreciate the fact that Nintendo still publishes some smaller games like that on the eShop. Most of the time these experiences show tons of creativity, bringing new ideas to the console.

However, I think a lot of the titles published by Nintendo could receive more attention and promotion. Sometimes I feel that great experiences like Good Job! or The Stretchers get a little lost in the gigantic amount of games published on the eShop. In the video below, I discuss why Nintendo’s overall strategy to promote these games could be more active than it is and I share some ideas as to how they could be in the spotlight a bit more.