The Switch has been a hugely successful product for Nintendo, who have continued to turn out a number of original titles, alongside games that are also available on other platforms. When comparing consoles, there are simply some things that the Nintendo Switch can do better than other more powerful systems cannot.
Some games are a lot more fun on the Switch when compared to PC, PlayStation, or Xbox versions. Whether it's because of the controllers, the ease of the console's multiplayer functionality, the ability to switch the gameplay style, or perhaps even thanks to graphics updates to older titles, these games are definitely best experienced on the Nintendo Switch.
Honorable Mention - Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (2019)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is actually an original game for Nintendo Switch. However, the previous releases in the franchise were available on multiple platforms. They were a lot of fun to play, but received a mixed critical reception, despite the comic-book accurate storytelling.
Basic gameplay definitely held the titles back, but Team Ninja's take on the franchise includes a great roster of diverse Marvel characters, new locations to explore, and improved combat which plays to the strengths of the console. The game is best in co-op which the Switch always thrives in.
DC Universe Online (2011)
DC Universe Online has gone through a lot of changes, with the updates massively improving the title from launch. The move to Nintendo Switch gave the game new life and a different audience. The graphics actually look far better on the platform than on previous installments of the title.
What's more, Switch exclusive servers allow further name customization to become available to new players, alongside the benefits of free play despite a lack of Switch Online. What's more, DCUO absolutely thrives on handheld, and non-PC gamers may prefer the control setup of the Daybreak Game Company and Dimensional Ink Games project.
Mario Kart 8 (2014)
Mario Kart is a classic Nintendo title with Mario Kart 8 originally launching on the Wii U. The game was pretty good on the platform, but the console itself was flawed and not nearly as well-received as either of its predecessors; the Wii, or its successor.
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe edition of the game is far superior on Switch thanks to better graphics, plenty of unlockables at the beginning of the game, and improved controls. The flexibility of gameplay thanks to the options available on the Switch also work so well for Mario Kart; it's just as fun solo on the handheld device as it is docked and via co-op.
Ori And The Blind Forest (2019)
The Ori games are known for their position on Xbox Game , but the beautiful Moon Studios' titles may actually fit the Nintendo Switch far better. After all, the platform is known for how well it interacts with indie games and other smaller-scale adventures.
Both games in the series work well on Switch, but the appeal of the definitive edition of The Blind Forest cannot be denied. The award-winning games absolutely shine on both handheld and ported on the TV thanks to their stunning hand-painted artwork. The ability to take the title anywhere is a bonus so gamers can enjoy the stunning visuals anywhere they want to.
Cuphead (2017)
upon the traditional hand-drawn aesthetic gamers might be used to. Is there a better platform for a game like that than the Switch?
Cuphead is great in co-op which the Nintendo Switch is perfect for, plus strangely enough, it might be even more fun in handheld. The controllers feel as if they belong with this kind of title and the graphics elegantly work with the strengths of the platform, especially the OLED model.
Doom 64 (1997)
Doom 64 from id Software, Nightdive Studios, Midway Games, and THQ San Diego is really a classic of the series. Its return on Nintendo Switch definitely thrilled audiences, while also showcasing what the title looks like for a new generation on next-gen.
The controls are a little less clunky which definitely assists in the gameplay but it's the remastering of the visuals that shows why this is the best platform to play the game on. Doom 64 was never breathtaking but the resolution of the Switch certainly enhances the 8-bit display of the action hit.
Pokémon Diamond And Pearl (2006)
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are two of the most beloved games from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company in the history of the franchise. The Nintendo DS didn't exactly boast incredible graphics or groundbreaking controls, although the console version was still popular with video game and Pokémon fans alike.
Even with early reviews, it's clear that Shining Diamond and Brilliant Pearl are set to sur the originals. They look so much better on the Switch and are capable of enhanced gameplay options. The remake promises to bring even more additional features and customization options, making this entry in the storied Pokémon franchise a must for any gamer.
LEGO DC Super-Villains (2018)
The LEGO titles are a lot of fun to play and great party hits. They really are designed for co-op which ties into the Switch incredibly well. The graphics are not compromised by the move to the Switch at all, and the LEGO gameplay works really well on handheld devices.
huge roster of DC characters. Although the games are 3D in their design, they often feel like side-scrollers, a medium perfected by Nintendo and one that works perfectly with those controllers.
Disney's Aladdin (1993)
The Capcom platformer that was popularized by the SEGA Genesis and Super Nintendo is a complete classic that pays homage to the Disney film. But Aladdin plays smoother on the Switch thanks to better visuals and even plenty of behind the scene material to please fans.
Sold in the dual set alongside The Lion King, this side-scroller represents exactly what the Switch was designed to do. A retro arcade-style game is given new life on a console that celebrates the past. The screen is a little small on the handheld but works brilliantly when docked!
Rocket League (2015)
Rocket League is graphically limited on Switch it has to be said. But online play might be better than ever on the platform and the fact the game can be taken anywhere is definitely a bonus. It plays well on the handheld mode and of course, the easiness of co-op is a big win.
Some Nintendo exclusive vehicles for the Psyonix and Panic Button Games' original concept add to the idea of the Switch really highlighting the title and the genre. The free-for-all, chaotic soccer-style racer is certainly at home on the retro and yet stylish, modern device.
