Switch`s inaugural year was packed with arguably some of the best games Nintendo has ever made. Heavy-hitters like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey helped bring the console-handheld hybrid into the cultural consciousness, resulting in massive popularity and record-breaking sales. But when 2017 wrapped up, many wondered how the fan-favorite company could possibly follow up such a fantastic debut.Fortunately, you didn`t need to look hard to find great Switch games in 2018. Nintendo delivered a wealth of new games in some of its most iconic franchises, like Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, Pokemon, and Kirby. These new first-party games were each fantastic in their own right, but the real star of the show this year was the Switch`s substantial lineup of critically acclaimed indie games, which truly defined the console this year. With so many amazing games, there was more than enough to keep you busy--whether you were sitting on a couch playing at home or on the go. In no particular order, these are the five best Switch games of 2018.Dead Cells[Read the review]One look at Dead Cells and you might think it`s just another indie metroidvania game, but don`t let its 2D retro appearance fool you. Dead Cells elegantly blends the metroidvania, roguelike, and action genres for an experience that stands on its own. It`s tough as nails, and you`re likely to die hundreds of times in your journey to reach to the end, but that difficulty is precisely what`ll keep bringing you back. It helps that Dead Cells is so brilliantly designed, with a progression system that carries over from run to run, making even your worst attempts worthwhile. The action is also refreshing and often unpredictable; you`ll cross your fingers before each run hoping to get the right weapon and equipment allotments that`ll push you past that boss you`re stuck on. All the while, you`ll race towards time-gated doors in the hopes of looting their spoils, so that you might level up ...
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