The Best Switch Games So FarAfter the Wii U, the release of the Nintendo Switch marked the beginning of an new generation for Nintendo. The universally praised The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched alongside it, giving the Switch all it needed to quickly rise to the top of console sales charts and dramatically increase Nintendo`s revenue. In the year since its launch, there has been no shortage of fantastic games coming to the hybrid console, from huge first-party games like Mario and Kirby to indie darlings like Owlboy and Celeste. The library only seems to be expanding and improving with every consecutive release.In this feature, we`re taking a look back at the best Switch games so far. This includes games that have received a score of 8 or higher on GameSpot since the console`s release, as well as reviews for new games and updates to reviews of older games that were ported to Switch. Check out our choices for the best games released on the Switch. And with the console`s library continuing to expand, make sure to check back often as we update this feature over the coming weeks and months.For an analysis of Nintendo Switch`s first year, be sure to read our retrospective feature discussing the console`s various successes and failures. In addition, you can also check out our features detailingall the Wii U games we ported to Switch, 13 things we want to see from the console. Mario Tennis Aces -- 8/10`It`s not like Aces needs a gimmick like motion controls to win you over, anyway. The Tetris Effect is in full swing here; days after the credits rolled, I still crave the satisfying thwack from a Power Shot, mentally replay matches and imagine how I might do things differently given a bit more focus and know-how. Mario Tennis Aces does what this series has done best, and improves what it`s rarely gotten right prior. Fingers crossed that the online support stands up to the rest of the game after launch.` [Read the full review] -- Justin Clark West ...
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