TheNintendo Switchconsole has been available for over five years now, yet its momentum is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, theNintendo Switchhas been having one of its strongest years to date in terms of high-quality new software, and that’s thanks to a combination of multi-platform releases, new DLC for some of its best games, Switch console exclusives, and titles that are completely exclusive to the platform.
Many of thetop-rated video games of 2022are available on the Nintendo Switch, including puzzle-gameFreshly Frosted, which is one of the highest-rated games of the year, andNeon White, another highly-rated game.Neon Whiteis an even more significant release for the Switch as it’s a Switch console exclusive. While it’s available to play on PC, those who prefer consoles will have to get it on Nintendo’s home console/handheld hybrid if they want to see what all the fuss is about.
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Neon Whiteis one of fewgames to have a 90 or above review ratingin 2022 so far. Other 90 or above rated games released for the Nintendo Switch in 2022 includePortal: Companion Collection, which is a compilation of the first twoPortalgames, and theDead Cells: The Queen & SeaDLC.
As far as pure Switch exclusives go, the Nintendo Switch has had one notable release this year after another. The year started off strong withPokemon Legends: Arceus, a well-received game that significantly changed the corePokemongame formula.Pokemon Legends: Arceusis one of the highest-rated main seriesPokemongamesin the past decade, and the risky changes it made to the established formula is a big reason for why that is.
Nintendo has also published some new entries in other notable franchises withKirby and the Forgotten Landone of the strongest new platformers released this year, andXenoblade Chronicles 3one of the highest-rated new JRPGs to launch in 2022. Looking ahead, there’s even more for Nintendo Switch gamers to check out, and as long as those games meet expectations, it seems Nintendo will be ending 2022 as strong as it started.
Later this year, Nintendo Switch gamers can look forward to exclusive game releases likeSplatoon 3andPokemon Scarlet and Violet, plusmajor multi-platform games likeHogwarts Legacy. There should be no shortage of games for Switch owners to play, with 2022 making some significant additions to the console’s growing library.
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