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Got a Switch today, need some recommendations. (midwest.social)
submitted 5 months ago by ConstableJelly@midwest.social to c/gaming@beehaw.org
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This is my first Nintendo system since the NES. I've never been a big fan of their first-party properties when I've played on others' consoles, although I am interested in the Switch Zelda games.

We got Mario Kart 8 and Let's Go Pikachu for my son (the Switch is for his birthday). I might try Let's Go Pikachu but don't really care for Mario Kart. I'm keeping an eye on the Ori games too.

What I'm mainly interested in is Switch games that you can't play on the PS5 (which is my main platform). I don't really do mobile gaming so the Switch will pretty much be a home console for all intents and purposes, so I'm also not really affected by games that are "good for Switch mobility" like Hades (as an example--I already own that on PS5).

Thanks!

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[–] drcouzelis@lemmy.zip 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu

FYI we got this game when we we got our Switch and it sat, untouched, for YEARS, until I finally picked it up a few months ago. Honestly, I REALLY enjoyed it! BUT... the first 30 minutes to an hour are very poorly done, and are soooo boring. After that it hooked me.

As someone who's favorite game in the series is the original Pokémon Red, I think this remake was quite well done. It looks great (much better than Sword / Shield in my opinion), and really trims out a lot of the fluff and grind of the classic games.

Also if he's playing, you can use the second controller to join him and casually help him catch and battle Pokémon. It's cute. :)

Let me know if you want any more in depth review or info.

[–] ConstableJelly@midwest.social 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks, he's obsessed with Pokemon and has been glued to the game so far. I'm interested in checking them out myself and will try popping in as second player!