Third time's a charm, as they say. Yes, we're back with our third and final look at our video team's top five Switch games of 2024.
It's worth repeating here that these aren't necessarily games that launched in 2024, but are merely games that the video chaps played in 2024. You'll see why we felt the need to reiterate that when you see what the lovely Alex has chosen for his list of games. Some new, some old(er), but all of them are absolute whoppers.
In case you missed our previous videos, here's a reminder of what Felix and Zion chose for their respective lists:
Felix
- Pentiment
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Return of the Obra Dinn
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Zion
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Neva
- Crow Country
- Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- Animal Well
So there you have it! What do you make of the chaps' choices for this year? Does your own GotY for 2024 feature in any of these videos? Let us know.
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"Playing all these games is gonna take a long time,
And I wonder which ones are already mine,
Can't buy no more!
Wonder if you'll understand,
My backlog is out of hand,
More than four score!
All I needed was the list you gave,
All I needed for another play,
And all I ever knew...
Olney you."
Nice that Felix and Zion's picks are listed in the article, here are Alex's (again between spoiler tags and based on the footage):
5. Thank Goodness You're Here!
4. Balatro
3. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
2. Stardew Valley
1. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic!
You all had some great picks, looking forward to playing myself the games you mentioned that I haven't already played - couldn't recommend more myself the ones I have played or am currently playing which are Ghost Trick, Jamboree, The Thousand-Year Door, Lost Crown and Echoes of Wisdom (technically also Stardew Valley, but I've barely played it so it doesn't count)!!
The list for those not wanting to watch the video...
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials
Food Truck Simulator
Eroblast: Waifu Dating Sim - 37 Waifus
Bunny Girls Go Wild 2 Directors Cut
Merry Cringemas, you lovely people!
Love,
Alex
This year I only bought echoes of wisdom. So guess that’s mine, by default.
Great shout with RCTC! I know my Switch yearly counts ended before this one came out because it’s my most played game on Switch all year. That says a little bit about how great that one is… and it also sort of says I didn’t play the Switch much this year, or at least not many long games!
Only list that matters
Alas! The subtitle disappoints! I expected better from you, Ollie. This is a calamity like no other, and one that will never be forgiven.
@eltomo That would be if Kate Gray made a list.
At least we still have the premier Senior Male Video Hostess (that's his self-description on Bsky) here!
@JohnnyMind thanks again for being the hero! You’re in for a wonderful ride between Stardew and Ghost Trick alone! Ghost is on the shorter side (think I completed in 3 days total), but it’s one of the best games I’ve played truthfully, and I’ve been playing since about 1985. Stardew is equally as amazing with super deep stories amongst the townsfolk! Stick with it, even if you hit a wall or feel repetitive sinking in. Trust that the end sights and stories are worth the travel!
Both 10/10 games in my book
@Dm9982 You're welcome, glad to be of help again!
Ghost Trick I've already fully played (the original, got the Switch version to eventually replay it other than supporting the developers) and couldn't agree more with you but anyway yep, so looking forward to properly playing Stardew when I can exactly for the reason you mentioned along with other ones!
@JohnnyMind I had Ghost Trick on DS, but never fully got into it back then, and then ended up trading it away to help pay for 3DS. Foolish move! I’ve gotten away from trading now and just amassing a backlog.
I was super thankful when it got remastered for Switch, and even more so once I completed it! I’m gonna have to play through again soon, got it on Steam for $5, and really looking forward to another run. It’s funny, I love the ace attorney games, but Ghost Trick just was so much more involving and drawing. Pinnacle of Takumi
@Dm9982 I feel you, I regretted all the luckily few trade-ins I did back in the day and that's considering they weren't games as good as Ghost Trick!
Speaking of, so glad they rereleased it for modern systems for all those who've never played it first and foremost and all those who wanted to replay it (in your case to finally complete it)!
@JohnnyMind That’s one thing I really wish Nintendo would incorporate fully going forward, retaining the ability to buy previous generations games on the shop. When I got my Series X I was astonished to see I could still purchase some OG Xbox and 360 games still, even more impressive it’s retained all my digital purchases over the years and I can still play them.
It’s the reason I bought into the Steam Deck this year. It’s insane being able to play something like Simcity 2000-3000 and Elden Ring on the same system. I haven’t been a PC gamer for about 15 years, and back then I was Windows only. I’d played the original Simcity on dos, as well as Leisure Suit Larry, but a lot of those games lost compatibility moving forward through the Windows iterations, particularly around the time of Windows ME. So yeah it’s absolutely bonkers that I’ve got LSL1-7 on Steam Deck, able to play them without issue, as well as Baldurs Gate 3, all on a handheld device to boot! Blows my mind where we’re at in gaming nowdays….
We need 24/7 video streams of old Alex videos playing on the channel.
Okay, this article deserves a comment from me just for referencing one of my favorite holiday movies.
@Dm9982 Fingers crossed that will be the case, with backward compatibility back after obviously missing because of the jump between 3DS/Wii U and Switch along with Nintendo Accounts/NSO being established and carrying over it's guaranteed at least on Switch's successor and likelier than ever on future ones as well (there could be unavoidable technical issues preventing it on those depending on how they will be, but we'll just have to see)!
Happy Christmas! I haven’t had a chance to play any 2024 games, but here are my top five that I’m excited to play when I get around to it:
5. Sonic X Shadow Generations
4. Animal Well
3. Mario Party Jamboree
2. Paper Mario: TTYD
1. Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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