Top 10 best ports on Switch
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Switch has been around for over five years, and we felt now was the best time to share what we feel are the best ports on the console.
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.
[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?
Disney Speedstorm dev on what sets the game apart from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Disney Speedstorm will be appearing on Switch later this summer, but as a kart racer, it has fierce competition on the console as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has proven to be a juggernaut. That being said, the team at Gameloft believes there are enough differences between the games to make the Disney and Pixar racer stand out.
Gameloft Barcelona game manager Aska Suzuki spoke to us about a few aspects such as how there are four character classes in the game and everyone on the roster has specific power-ups. Of course, simply having Disney and Pixar representation is a straightforward but appealing aspect. Updates and season passes are also planned, so players can look forward to additional content to follow after launch with new racers and more.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land devs on the pressure of getting 3D Kirby right
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Even though Kirby has been around for three decades, the series never really tried its hand at full-on 3D gameplay. That finally changed this year with the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. By all accounts, the team really nailed it – but that doesn’t mean turning Kirby from 2D to 3D was a simple task.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land co-directors Shinya Kumazaki and Tatsuya Kamiyama reflected on the game’s development in a recent interview of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream. Designer Yuki Endo was present for the discussion as well.
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher English version confirmed
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Original (6/29): Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher will be seeing an English release, Bandai Namco has revealed.
The company’s South Asian division often handles English localization of Japanese-only titles. It turns out that this will be the case once again. Thankfully, since Switch is region free, fans in the west will be able to import a copy and play through the game as they would any other title.
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The Pathless coming to Switch this winter
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Annapurna Interactive and Giant Squid have officially confirmed that The Pathless is making its way to Switch. It will be available this winter.
A rating for a Switch version of The Pathless popped up back in April. However, today marks the first time we’ve received proper confirmation.
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Thirsty Suitors, story-driven adventure with turn-based battles, confirmed for Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Thirsty Suitors will be released on Switch, publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Outerloop Games have confirmed. A release window has not yet been set.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022 live stream
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
With the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022 set to begin not too long from now, we’ve set up a live stream for the event. It’ll begin at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM in the UK / 9 PM in Europe.
The publisher has teased reveals, announcements, and more. Annapurna has shown a lot of love for Switch over the years, so we should be seeing at least some titles that are planned for Nintendo’s console during the presentation.
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Steam adds support for Switch NES, SNES, N64, and SEGA Genesis controllers
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Steam users can use a bunch of additional Switch controllers while playing games on the service as the NES, SNES, N64, and SEGA Genesis options are now supported. All of these products have been released as part of Nintendo Switch Online. Valve spokesperson Kaci Aitchison Boyle has confirmed the news officially.
Prior to today, Steam did already have a bit of Switch support. Back in 2018, support was added so that the Pro Controller could be used with the service.
