2017 has been a great year for gaming, especially with the release of the Nintendo Switch. We had great titles like The Legend of Zelda, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 9, Splatoon 2 and even more! But it is now time to turn ourselves to 2018. While there is still many games that will be release in 2018 that haven’t been announced yet, Nintendo made sure that the first half of the year will be filled with amazing games.
Over 50 games are set to realease in 2018. Here is our top 5 most anticipated Nintendo Switch games of 2018!
Fe
Publisher: EA
Release Date: 2018-02-16
Price: 19,99$
Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.
Fe is a new type of platform adventure where the story is up to you to discover, without handholding, told wordlessly through the discoveries you make during gameplay.
Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creature.
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Fe is probably the less known game on our list but it doesn’t make it less amazing. By looking at Fe’s trailers and demo, the game just look amazing. The music and graphics are on another level. If you are looking for a new genre of platform adventure and simply relax while being immersed in the game, you will definitely like this game. A good plus is the low price of 19,99$. Perfect for the gamers that doesn’t have much money to invest in the big titles.
More information at:
Fe Official Website
Read more on Nintendo’s Website
Kirby Star Allies
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2018-03-16
Price: 59,99$
Kirby™ is back—and he’s finally on the Nintendo Switch console in HD! But this time, he’s not alone. Recruit enemies by hitting them with hearts and gather helpers for a party of up to four characters. On top of that, you can join with up to three friends for a different kind of team-up action!
Features:
- The newest Kirby title comes to the Nintendo Switch console in HD
- Recruit up to three enemies as helpers by hitting them with hearts
- Returning copy abilities include, Sword, Fire, Water, Bomb, Broom and many more!
- Imbue copy abilities with different elements, such as wind, water, fire and electricity, by borrowing or giving them to helpers to add more attack power, unleash powerful attacks, or solve puzzles
- Up to 4 players can join in with the horizontal Joy-Con™ controller configuration, or 8 Joy-Con with 4 Joy-Con Grips
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If you haven’t played the previous Kirby games or don’t know what this game is about, you really need to get it. Kirby is among the best games ever made on the Nintendo’s consoles in the last decade. Take control of Kirby a small creature that can swallow anything and gain its powers. Use these powers to beat all the enemies and save the world!
More information at:
Read more on Nintendo’s Website
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2018-05-04
Price: 59,99$
Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch!
This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a new beginner-friendly mode that lets players enjoy this critically acclaimed adventure as groovy surfing simian Funky Kong. Funky Kong can double jump, hover, perform infinite rolls and even perform infinite underwater corkscrews. Thanks to his sturdy surfboard, even spikes can’t slow him down.
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Yes, you heard it! The extremely hard to complete Donkey Kong Country is back with a new adventure! With new characters and new levels. Donkey Kong Country is a game not to miss!
More information at:
Read more on Nintendo’s Website
Dark Souls: Remastered
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainement
Release Date: 2018-05-25
Price: 59,99$
Then, there was fire.
Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning detail. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Deep and Dark Universe
Delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design – full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets – and uncover its deeply rooted lore.
Each End is a New Beginning
Each playthrough surprises you with new challenges and unexpected facets of the game. Don’t bet on completing the game only once.
Gameplay Richness and Possibilities
Hundreds of unique combinations of weaponry, armor, magic and crafting options to create your own playstyle and gaming experience.
Sense of Learning, Mastering and Accomplishment
From your first steps to mastery, build your character while refining you playing skills. Learn to strategize freely and experience the rewarding taste of overcoming daunting foes.
The Way of the Multiplayer (up to 6 players with dedicated servers)
Whatever your motivations are to play online – collaboration or confrontation, support or betrayal – you’ll find your true home among the nine covenants. Which allegiance will you choose?
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Dark Souls, one of the most popular game on PlayStation and Xbox of all time will now be on the Nintendo Switch! Relive the original game with brand new graphics. Dark Souls is a RPG game that include dodge mechanic and is extremely hard but extremely amazing! You will fail many times but you will get better and you will love this game. The feeling when you finally beat a boss cannot be explained.
More information at:
Read more on Nintendo’s Website
Yoshi
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2018
Price: 59,99$
Lead Yoshi on a brand new adventure that will turn everything you’ve come to expect from side-scrolling games upside down! Explore a great, big world decorated like a miniature diorama in a new art style for the franchise, where each side-scrolling stage has the traditional front side as well as a flip side with different views and surprises. Look for items throughout the stage as Yoshi makes his way to the goal. You can even join up with a friend!
Features:
- Join Yoshi in this new action platforming game
- Each course offers both a main path and a hidden path that offers different views and surprises
- The lively art style looks like a minature diorama
- Enjoy simultaneous 2-player action
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If you don’t know what Yoshi is, I don’t know from which world you are coming from. Just like Mario, Yoshi is a classic of Nintendo. This game looks amazing and well done. The good news is that it can be played by two person at the same time!
More information at:
Read more on Nintendo’s Website
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I’m such a sucker for the Yoshi and Kirby games… although I don’t know if they’ll ever top the classic versions on the SNES. Speaking of classic games… Virtual Console on the Switch when?!