30. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Switch eShop)

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is the latest in a fantastic series of games; it further cements Yacht Club Games's reputation as a developer capable of crafting experiences that are not only on par with, but often surpass the efforts of some of the largest studios in the world.

The game's excellent level design, charming art style and top-notch soundtrack hold up as well in 2017 as they did three years ago in the original Shovel Knight. If you haven't played a Shovel Knight game before, we would highly recommend you pick up Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove for your Switch instead of this, as it contains this as well, but if you'd rather save some cash you can't go wrong with Specter of Torment.

29. Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack (Switch)

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack gets a strong recommendation to anyone who hasn’t yet played these games. This collection presents a good opportunity to try both games in a format that can be played on both a big screen or a portable.

They stand tall on their own merits and, when you consider additions like HD Rumble and DLC, they certainly justify investigation on Switch. The porting job is a little sloppy; fans who have already played these out on the 3DS might want to think it over first before buying. If you haven’t played them yet, this is nevertheless the best way to go.

28. Resident Evil Revelations (Switch eShop)

This began life on the 3DS before getting ported to other platforms, including Wii U. The compartments of the cruise ship Queen Zenobia were a necessary design concession when the game ran exclusively on handheld hardware, and this gave Resident Evil Revelations a unique flavour in the modern RE era, recalling the contained spaces of the Spencer Mansion - although here the 'mansion' was a floater floating.

Despite some disappointingly blobby enemies and a laborious scanning mechanic, Revelations (or 'Revelaitons' as the famous box spine misprint called it) did a great job of cramming the series' tension onto Nintendo's handheld. It looked fantastic, and even scaled up on more powerful hardware, it holds up remarkably well.

Personally, its sequel edges it in a face-off, we'd say, but this is still definitely one to check out if it passed you by the first (or second) time around.

27. Resident Evil Revelations 2 (Switch eShop)

An episodic entry featuring Claire Redfield and the return of Barry 'Jill Sandwich' Burton from the original, we also got to meet his daughter, Moira, in Resident Evil Revelations 2.

Co-operative gameplay was served with a twist; of the four playable characters, only two use firearms. This forces you to approach scenarios differently and gives parts of the game a stealthy flavour.

Although it might lack the prestige of the mainline entries, this is a fine, full-fat addition to the lineup. And as fans of Barry from the original game, it was great to see him return in his new paternal role here.

26. Blaster Master Zero (Switch eShop)

Blaster Master Zero is a lovely addition to the Switch's library, a low-impact retro shot which helped fill the gap between major retail releases after the console's launch back in 2017.

A homage to Sunsoft's original Blaster Master on NES, Inti Creates did a fine job 'rebooting' the gameplay of the original and giving the 8-bit visuals a couple more 'bits' to make the sprites really pop on your Switch screen.

The result is a game which looks retro, but feels wonderfully crisp and vital. If you are looking for something old-new, we highly recommend Blaster Master Zero; it's a great homage to the original and one you will have a blast (sorry) playing.

25. Batman - The Telltale Series (Switch)

While Batman isn't Telltale's best comic book or graphic novel adaptation, Batman - The Telltale Series does a great job of balancing both the Dark Knight and the man behind the mask.

You get to see Bruce Wayne the man, not The Bat, more than in any other video game. And the developer's choice and consequence formula works in perfect harmony with the moral struggle Batman often encounters. The World's Greatest Detective had a pretty good home with Telltale for a while.

24. Resident Evil Revelations Collection (Switch)

Resident Evil Revelations Collection isn't really a collection, as such. There's no significant connective tissue between these two distinct games beyond a few common elements and a shared fictional history. It would have been nice to see some kind of effort put into presenting a unified front, with a common UI and a synced-up approach to controls.

A certain sense of porting laziness aside, though, these are two fine entries in the Resident Evil series. The original Resident Evil Revelations was a great 3DS game at the time, and remains a surprisingly solid, refreshingly breezy experience on Switch. Revelations 2 is where it's really at, though. The sequel is a full-fat episodic Resident Evil experience with a neat partner system and some terrifyingly tense set pieces.

23. Worms W.M.D. (Switch eShop)

Worms W.M.D. is a good example of a game that can use its original, winning design format, spice things up with a whole bunch of new features, and still come out as an impressive title. The introduction of crafting weapons between rounds adds to the complexity of the strategy in a good way – the game can’t be picked up as instantly as some, but with time and dedication, you’ll find a seriously rewarding tactical battle game.

Some niggling factors such as the awkwardness of moving your character around, the fact that your movement and weapon’s aim are frustratingly locked to the same control stick, and the unfortunate lack of ability to play online with friends prevent the game from being the amazing experience it could have been, though.

22. L.A. Noire (Switch)

L.A. Noire's development resulted in accusations of poor management at Team Bondi, the fallout of which was enough to effectively sink the studio. Despite its troubled history, it's heartening that players are being given the chance to revisit Los Angeles on Nintendo Switch.

While the game's myriad faults remain and the revised interrogation system fumbles its chance to fix one of the most egregious parts of the game, the great acting, stunning atmosphere and amazing facial animation all combine to make this a detective adventure that's worth experiencing, despite its rough edges.

It wasn't a flawless game back in 2011 and that hasn't changed, yet it somehow manages to be more than the sum of its parts. We suspect it will be regarded as a pioneering classic in the future; few games treat the player to such a grown-up and mature experience, and that's important for the video game industry as a whole.

21. Cave Story+ (Switch)

If you haven’t played Cave Story yet, you need to; it’s an essential title for any fan of Metroidvania style games. Its wonderful pacing, fantastic controls and charming visuals make it a must-have for fans of the genre, especially those that have yet to play it. If there was the equivalent of a required reading list for games, Cave Story+ would be on it.