Speaking about games that make us happy is a lot more satisfying than talking about games that are disappointing or just plain bad. It just makes sense, right? Who needs more negativity in this world?
Our charming video host Alex Olney found this out first hand over the weekend. After initially wanting to talk about the most disappointing games on Switch, he realised that chatting about the Switch games that make him happy is a much more worthwhile use of his time. We agree; good on you, Alex.
If you're not currently in a position to watch the video, or just happen to really like lists, then here's a handy list of the games mentioned in the video - enjoy!
- Steamworld Heist: Ultimate Edition
- ARMS
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
- Toree 3D / Toree 2
- Banjo-Kazooie
- DOOM Eternal
Be sure to let us know in the comments which games make you grin from ear to ear with pure happiness!
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My choices :
Animal Crossing New Horizons
ARMS
Pretty Princess Party
Yonder the Cloud Catcher Chronicles
GO Vacation
Kirby Forgotten Land for sure! The game is just pure joy 😊
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Super Mario Kart 8
Stardew Valley
There's just something magical about the different worlds of Mario Odyssey (their designs, inhabitants, enemies and captures...) for me.
Every Mario game is a celebration of joy and creativity.
Great to see Banjo and Kazooie in there. 😀
Also completely agree with Kirby and the Forgotten Land, my game of the year so far...
Toree and Toree 2 are amazing games, simple but just fun with charm. Must haves considering they are so cheap...
Arms is good with friends, very wacky game. Nothing else quite like it.
Most Nintendo games do a good job of exuding positivity and wholesomeness. Other than those, I'd say PAN-PAN, Picross, and Sky are probably my top picks for games that just make me feel relaxed, and Just Shapes & Beats and Astral Chain are great for getting that hyper focused "in the zone" kind of energy.
Kirby is pure concentrated serotonin to the brain. Absolute joy 🥹
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
80 Days (by Inkle)
Untitled Goose Game
Super Mario Galaxy
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
LEGO City Undercover (and Skywalker Saga)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Animal Crossing
Miitopia
Yoshi's Crafted World
Smash Ultimate
Warioware GIT
Super Mario Odyssey
Part Time UFO
Super Mario Maker 2
Dragon Quest XI S
Okami HD
Space Invaders Extreme
All mahrio games
On the last world of Banjo-Kazooie, but it has been difficult to motivate myself to find the last few jiggies and finish the game. Probably the least fun I've ever had with a platformer. I'd never played B-K before, and I'm so disappointed in it.
I do understand the 'happy' feeling with a game, though. I had a similar reaction when I replayed the original Spyro the Dragon via the Reignited Trilogy.
I also have a similar reaction with Super Mario Galaxy.
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Banjo Kazooie
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Pokemon Pearl
Yoshi Story
Super Mario Sunshine
Spyro the Dragon (PS1)
Puyo Puyo (SFC)
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been keeping a big fanboy grin plastered on my face for the past week.
Other titles:
Earthbound
Actraiser
EVO: The Search for Eden
Super Mario Odyssey
Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
IDK, I guess Minecraft and Undertale.
Cuphead
Sonic Mania
Castle Crashers
Smash Bros
CTR Nitro Fueled
Honorable mention to Banjo Kazooie bc I haven’t beaten it yet.
Xenoblade chronicles DE
Mario party superstars
Paper Mario
Super Mario world / 2
I’m sure there’s more
Bug fables and oragami king. I was about to say ori but that just made me sad.
Luigi mansion 3
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Mario Galaxy
Pikmin 3
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Captain Toad
Nintendoland
Samba de Amigo
Just dance
Switch games that make me happy:
Mario Odyssey
Kero Blaster
Link’s Awakening
Captain Toad
Whip! Whip!
Mario 3D World + BF
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (after I fixed Y-axis)
Cave Story +
Cotton Reboot
Mario Maker 2
Rabi-Ribi (until it got hard lol)
I could probably improve upon this list ha.
Runners up:
New Super Lucky’s Tale
Pikmin (Just haven’t played it much yet)
Mystik Belle (Also haven’t played much)
Pocky & Rocky (Not out yet lol)
Mario Galaxy (Is it as good on Switch?)
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