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This holiday season marks the finale for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has indicated this by announcing that a long-anticipated successor to the Switch will be revealed by April 2025. Fortunately, Nintendo hasn’t experienced a lapse in quality as it prepares to transition to a Switch successor, with 2024 showcasing a multitude of outstanding titles for the nearly eight-year-old console. As such, we’re reflecting on some of our beloved games on the Switch for 2024. One of the remarkable aspects of the current lineup of Switch games is that all of them should be compatible with the successor to the Switch — as Nintendo assured that its next generation will support backward compatibility. (And fingers crossed, any performance problems present in games on the existing Switch will be fixed when played on the next version, if we’re fortunate.)
We all must exercise patience as we await the Switch’s successor, yet these games are undeniably deserving of your attention during the remaining months of your current Nintendo console’s spotlight.
I’m aware that a few of us on the team consider Balatro as our personal Game of the Year, and I doubt any of us are gamblers or enthusiasts of poker. That is the charm of this indie roguelike; you don’t need to be an aficionado of card games or be well-versed in poker to appreciate its distinct adrenaline rush. From the auditory elements to the retro graphics, Balatro resonates with all the right chords to captivate and ensnare you. You might find yourself whispering “just one more run” repeatedly. Before you know it, it’s 3AM and the baby will awaken in a few hours — or maybe that last part is just my situation.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
At last, Princess Zelda has her own adventure, allowing you to assume her role in a genuine Legend of Zelda. Although it may not be flawless in its implementation, it’s a worthy quest where Zelda engages in puzzle-solving and overcomes foes by summoning previously conquered adversaries and mundane items.
There’s an intriguing quality to Animal Well that may draw you in or utterly baffle you. If you’re someone who relishes skipping guides and discovering everything independently, there’s a strong possibility you’ll adore this pixelated 2D platformer. It merges Mario-style jumping challenges with a Metroidvania approach to open exploration and adventure — all infused with some enigmatic vibes.
Image: Fellow Traveller Games
1000xResist is set in a post-apocalyptic universe where humanity has been forced underground following the arrival of an extraterrestrial species. You take on the role of Watcher, one of the numerous clones of a young girl who remains mysteriously immune to the widespread illness instigated by the alien Occupants. Naturally, everything is not as it appears. It’s undoubtedly capital-S, capital-F science fiction.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
It has been a significant year-plus for Mario RPGs. However, subsequent to the remake of Super
Mario RPG and the revival of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, along with Mario & Luigi: Brothership, demonstrate that our beloved plumbing partners continue to innovate in the roleplaying genre. Brothership features a whimsical and light-hearted narrative, engaging turn-based combat, and a delightful visual style. You can encapsulate the game’s charm with a single, two-word game element: Luigi Logic.
Prepare to experience emotions. The latest indie offering from the creator of Gris, Neva is not just a beautiful piece of visual storytelling but narrates a poignant tale of looking after a baby fox that is bound to move some players to tears (particularly if you’re a parent).
“I want to take you for a ride.” And what a journey this iconic fighting game anthology is, encompassing various Marvel and Capcom crossover 2D brawlers and even featuring The Punisher beat-’em-up that initiated this enduring partnership. This compilation of classics is worth the expense solely for the inclusion of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on contemporary consoles, now with online functionality.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was one of the first treasures of 2024, releasing back in January. Fast-forward to October, and sadly Ubisoft has disbanded its development team. Nonetheless, The Lost Crown remains a fantastic side-scrolling Metroidvania / Soulslike hybrid that offers some challenging (yet incredibly enjoyable) combat and platforming. While the game world is extensive with plenty to discover, it is mindful of the player’s time by providing useful in-game features, such as the ability to pin screenshots to the map.
Pepper Grinder is a distinctive 2D platformer that allows you to navigate its vibrant sprite-filled universe with a drill, diving down into and springing up from the terrain. The game’s primary mechanic is exhilarating and profoundly satisfying as you skillfully navigate the world’s challenges through the brutal path of your drill and defeated foes. It later escalates the excitement by introducing a grappling hook. Hold my racing heart. (No, truly, the swift pace sometimes elevates my heart rate — in an enjoyable way, not in a worrying manner.)
Image: Annapurna Interactive
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
If you have ever relished an escape room experience, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will likely captivate you. Its elegant black, white, and red artistic style and haunting environment imbue the game with a sense of enigma, while its demanding puzzles are sure to challenge your intellect. Just be ready to jot down notes to avoid feeling swamped when the game prompts you to think creatively — or perform basic arithmetic.
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