Topic: The Switch Recommendations Thread

....So, it turns out that I had an older trade-credit card from Gamestop that still works, and it had about $8. So I used that along with my current card and bought a digital $10 eshop card and used that to get Luigi's Mansion 3.

...Now I have about 1,100 coins...not sure what to get that $10 or under. I WANT to support the Senran Kagura Switch games...but...eh. I really don't want that "petting simulator" game and I already have the pinball one. Maybe get DLC for that?...Is it worth it?...Meh...

Then there's this game I bought on Steam a long time ago (Knock Knock) and I kinda want to try that again on Switch, and that's only like...$6 I think?

Yeah, no idea what to do here. xD

Which region of eShop are your coins for, North America, Europe, elsewhere?

Looking at the deep discounts on EU I'd suggest you strongly consider: RIVE: Ultimate Edition, an awesome 2D action game. Outlast: Bundle of Terror, first person horror/adventure, just in time for Halloween. Or the gorgeous platformer Gris that is on 40% discount.

I'm in NA, and I decided to go with Knock Knock last night, wanted to try that game again. Bought it on Steam and kinda forgot about it after a little bit. I'm not into horror games at all but...this game isn't exactly scary....just creepy. Also I'm wondering if it'll have surround sound, lol

Anyone try Destiny Connect?

Now im struggling with my next big purchase; re triple pack or witcher 3?

Any good strategy/warfare games for the switch? Would love something along the lines of Koei’s old P.T.O series or even a good command and conquer style game.

I know my options will be pretty slim but worth a shot

The RTS genre is pretty thin on Switch. Battle Worlds: Kronos, Northgard, and Bad North are the only ones that I know of. And of those, Bad North is the pick of the litter.

@Ruthless4u does it have to be RTS? Otherwise Civilization VI would be a great option. I assume you're aware of that one though...

It does not have to be RTS, and I’m planning on getting Civ 6 but hoping for more options as well. Thanks guys.

I was really hoping for a romance of the 3 kingdoms or Nobunaga ambition title.

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Are there any couch co op RPGs similar to diablo 3 on switch? We already picked up diablo 3 just wondering if there are others.

@Ruthless4u have a look at Titan Quest. Medieval type of game.

I'm looking for casual puzzle games ala Piczle lines DX, Sudoku Universe, and Picross S3. These tend to get overlooked for the flashier titles, but they make great time wasters and something to occupy my mind while watching TV.

I was wondering if anyone would recommend the two open world games Red Faction: Guerrilla and Saints Row 3. I heard Red Faction was good and Saints Row 3 wasn’t as good, but I read on the subreddit it got an update that improves it drastically. Can anyone confirm if these run good on handheld/lite? Also recommendations based on those, I’m really interested in the open world genre on the Switch.

@SuperSpaghetti - I'd recommend Saint's Row 3, it's one of my favourite games on Switch, 80 hours played.

Haven't tried it since the update, but even before I thought it ran perfectly serviceable in docked or handheld. I've never been that worried about FPS, and while there is a little slowdown occasionally it's not game breaking.
It's a fun game, daft and over the top with plenty to do.

I'd also recommend the other (obvious) choices for open word games Breath of the Wild, Skyrim is an amazing world and of course The Witcher 3 - an incredible game on Switch.

@Ruthless4u I assume you have already considered Wargroove? That’s probably the most obvious strategy title on the eShop.

If you are interested in strategy RPGs, however, there are loads now. Fire Emblem, Mercenaries, Disgaea, Wasteland...

Castle Crashers, I suppose. I personally adore that game. Obviously not the same vibe as Diablo 3, but it's couch co-op and a ton of fun.

Moon Hunters is a wonderfully odd title, but not to everyone's taste. I personally really like it. Don't expect anything too grand and you might enjoy it too. Basically you and your friends are warriors that fight and and camp for 5 days, which are very short, and after that you try to defeat the final boss, and then your characters become part of the history of the land and you try again. So each playthrough is about an hour's worth.

I also got Hammerwatch, but it wasn't for me. Thing old school Gauntlet and you have a pretty good idea what you are getting.

Wondering is there any games like Stargunner with many power-ups and enemies for Switch? Thanks in advance for possible answers.

E: Wasn't a fan at Ikaruga, too hard.
There are just too many, but which ones have "novice/newcomer" difficulty mode.

Shmups eh? There are several classic shmups to pick from. The Aero Fighter series and Blazing Star are some of my favorite Neo Geo ports. Or eShop search for "psikyo", a developer best known for their shmups, Zero Gunner 2 being the one I enjoy most. Then you have R-Type Dimensions, a cosmic horror-inspired horizontal shmup.

Thanks. I have now Aero Fighters 2, Strikers 1945, Rogue Aces (from sale), and most recently Strikers 1945 II and Sturmwind Ex. Watched videos and read reviews.

Is there a way for me to filter somewhere what open world games are on the Switch?