Alex's Top 5 Nintendo Switch Games

[@TimBartja]

I love the shift that this channel is making to having more discussions. Don't get me wrong, you are all lovely on your own, but I love seeing(hearing) your personalities bouncing off each other

[@kmcsciguy]

Same, they are like a perfect trifecta

[@therealfodder]

Absolutely - getting Digital Foundry vibes from this. We need Alex doing Wichard hands!

[@Ai-nz4bd]

Yeah I have to agree

[@bunnyofthesea]

same, almost makes these like a podcast

[@Keanine]

I commented separately but I'll say here again for more chance of exposure. I really like the discussions, but I hope they can find a different delivery method. I personally like Top X videos that are fast paced and informative so they can help me in my purchases. I'm not looking for content when I click one of these

[@l_ark8504]

We need a Nintendo Life podcast with all three of you guys, I think it would be a great listen!

[@wozthescott2804]

Finally, BOTW makes it. I was beginning to lose hope.

[@colby_247]

i bought it 2 years ago still haven't touch it lol.

[@dakshrai]

@@colby_247 y u do dis???

[@madarasoun3018]

@@colby_247 you lack culture, man.

[@lucyx6904]

Colby you definitely should, you won’t regret it

[@SEiMEi_EXiSTS]

Welcome the Wottsburg

[@t.fernbach602]

Absolutely loved this trilogy.

[@thecompetitor4418]

Bayern the giants

[@chesterma6321]

Mia San Mia

[@Asparagus_stars]

I’ve asked once and I’ll ask again.... YOU GUYS NEED TO MAKE A PODCAST?? PLEASE?? IN THIS STYLE?? :”O

[@TheCoops119]

Omg a Nintendo life podcast with these 3, and occasionally guests like editors and journalists would be sick

[@Gudamangipo]

I'd def add it to my weekly listen.

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

I want this too, even if it's just casual discussion

[@logansaxby7224]

Yes please

[@user-sq6hn8yk6p]

Kinda sad Splatoon 2 didn't make it to anyone's list. Such a great game. Here's my top 5: 1. Splatoon 2 2. Zelda BotW 3. Hollow Knight 4. Mario Odyssey 5. Astral Chain

[@ryubaku]

Thanks

[@nicke.8622]

I just got Splatoon 2 a few days ago and im excited for the splatfest! What team are you on? Im on team super star : )

[@Quinnsula5]

I’m sad fire emblem three house did make any ones list

[@Quinnsula5]

I sold my copy of splatoon a year ago because I didn’t have switch online at the time and it was on secondary account so I would have had to pay for the family subscription which cost like 50 dollars Canada. The sad thing was that I was very good and carried my team so many times. I remember when they it it on free trial this year and how I was level 1 and was carrying my team and get like 10 kill per game lol. It is sad

[@sewersnake]

@@nicke.8622 Ive been playing Splatoon 2 since early 2018. Im probably going to choose team Super Star as well

[@Page1ommi]

These three videos were fantastic! First, I think you hit exactly on my top games on the system but beyond that, the interaction and discussion between you three is fantastic! Thank you for making these and please, PLEASE!!! Make this a regular thing

[@yungcitrus1673]

Finally someone else that loves Arms

[@flarfschnikelman6780]

Ikr?! Everyone seems to hate on that game. I love it and hate it when I hear someone hate on it

[@Saviorzlol]

@@flarfschnikelman6780 it’s a weird game Nintendo tried to make it good but it just got wayyyy to bad esports wise

[@Diamoondust]

I love the concept, I loved playing with friends, but it could use some more content, for its price at least. I would personally price it at like 25 for its content.

[@purpleheadache6455]

Such a great game! I loved it for the first month but It stopped getting updates and I fell off. I wish it got more updates so I could start it up again.

[@ARMSStudyLab]

@@flarfschnikelman6780 The Hate is underserved imo.

[@TheMm184]

Those were three top lists but I had hoped that Ori and Fire Emblem Three Houses would have been on one of their lists.

[@ericksuarez4232]

Great to see such variety among the 3 of you 👍🏻 Here’s my top 5 in no particular order: 1. Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle 2. Super Mario Odyssey 3. Luigi’s Mansion 3 4. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 5. Shantae and The Seven Sirens P.S: I was torn between Half Genie Hero and Seven Sirens but Seven Sirens to me takes the cake because of the interconnected world system, story, Metroidvania-Style gameplay and God-that Final Boss-I’m not going to ruin it for people who haven’t played it yet but OMG what a Final Battle-stellar indeed! Extra Credit: Yoshi’s Crafted World is an Honorable Mention I’d like to include in here; even though it didn’t ALMOST make my top 5.

[@dethskullcrusher]

The beautiful thing about the Switch version of The Witcher 3 is that you can play the PC version along side it, so it's basicly a mobile extension of the best version of the game. Just lovely.

[@colby_247]

i love the thumbnail! edit: 1:54 16:00 the sound is so funny. edit i love hollow knight!! waiting for silk song!!

[@Sir_Arsene]

Not sure if you know this but they are going to show silksong footage on Dec. 31

[@indexical1897]

Loved this series of videos! Nice to hear a bit of banter between the three of you as you’re all great hosts in your own right but together it’s something special

[@MouraGaa]

I wish seeing yours 3DS top 5 list!

[@Mac_Omegaly]

Seconded.

[@pearspeedruns]

Thirded

[@reggiedunlop2222]

Fourthed

[@yothatscrash3092]

I believe they did a video once the 3ds turned 10 years old this year their top played games of the systems I believe.

[@vslazer6728]

Mine would be 1. Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2. Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 3. Super Mario Odyssey 4. Undertale 5. Luigi's Mansion 3 Yeah I know I put the all three of the obvious "Big Three" Switch games but I put all three of them because they are just too dang good. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is probably the best fighting game of all time with insanely fun gameplay, amazing fighting game balance, and an extremely hype character roster making it feel like a celebration of gaming history. Breath of the Wild is probably the best game ever made, the game makes the open world feel free and alive which is a problem that like 90% of open world games have, and it nails it flawlessly, the game is truly a masterpiece and it's hard to see how anything will top it. And Mario Odyssey is true 3D platforming genius, the game wants you to explore all that it has and makes that very clear by removing the lives system to relieve stress of dying in you adventures and by making Mario control so smoothly and have great enhanced movement options, this feels like what 3D Mario is supposed to be and I love it. I put Undertale because I simply just love the game and all that it is. It kinda teaches you to unplay RPG's in that it encourages finding a non-violent solution to every fight and that's really cool. also the game has a lot of heart and a great sense of humor. It's unfortunate, however, that I have to bring up that I am in no way a part of the really weird fanbase of people that surrounds this game, not saying that all of them are bad in fact sometimes it's a compliment to be called weird, but some really take it to far with their love for the game and that has lead to the mention of the game or anyone who enjoys it being followed by cringes and laughter. Luigi's Mansion 3 is just a great time through and through. When I played it for the first time I played like a floor or two per session and that led to me really enjoying the time I spent with it. If you sit down and just play through as much as you can per session than this game will get really boring and repetitive quick, but if you play it in short bursts like I did it's really quite enjoyable and feels like a true accomplishment to finish. I love the unique theming that they put into each and every floor(even if some of them admittedly don't make sense to be in a hotel), and the visuals and style of the game are incredible to look at. But apart from all of this, the charm of the game really steals the show. Luigi himself is so funny and lovable at every interaction he makes and I love the strong character that he has, that even though he's scared of the situation he's in, he braves it out to save his friends which is really admirable.

[@BenSKG]

Excellent choices! Hugely excited for silksong news on the 31st in Edge

[@StuieHunter]

This trilogy of videos ended 2020 with a bang! Some of the best content all year. I got my switch this year, and subbing to this channel has been a real highlight of my year. Thanks for all the great content, and distracting us when we needed it this year :)

[@coreybarnett2158]

Loved watching this series! Would definitely watch more like this from you guys!

[@DragonSlayer030489]

My favorite Switch games: 1) Zelda BOTW 2) Mario Odyssey 3) Animal Crossing New Horizon 4) Baba is You 5) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

[@ignacio1280]

Title: Alex’s Top 5 Thumbnail: *58 SWITCH CASES*

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

They all had the same

[@cancercrab6487]

0:52 Their voices match the characters perfectly! 😂

[@literaryfirearms]

So good to see ARMS make this list!! :D I love that game so much.

[@garfreeek]

You three work so well together! I'm loving these discussions!!

[@s.tnguyen4468]

IMO 1) Hollow Knight- the art is amazing, the music is spine chilling, the combat is impeccable, the story is sad but beautiful at the same time, and the ending is UBER satisfying! 2) Xenoblade Chronicles definitive edition- absolutely amazing and unforgettable story with a ton of twists and turns throughout! The music is so memorable and so awesome I get goosebumps every time I run around the open world especially Gaur Plain:*) 3) BOTW- my first zelda game and it started my love for the franchise as well. So many things to do, any direction is the right direction to go in, the amount of content, the music, the atmosphere, the combat!!! 4) FE:3H- abundant amount of content, Fodlan Winds makes me feel like I'm a freaking emperor fighting in an epic battle every time I hear it, Edelgard is the ultimate waifu, and the storylines are heart jerking! 5) Celeste/Cuphead- sharp and precise gameplay, amazing art styles and animations, jaw dropping music and so hard you wanna yeet your controller across the room but for some god damn reason you come back for more:*)

[@blinkskull]

Omg I was looking for Alex’s and here it is!!!

[@Conpauleonina]

Nice to see a list for 2020 that doesn’t have to contain games of 2020.just games you love to play and still enjoy years later.

[@ATalkingSock]

THANK YOU FOR SPOTLIGHTING ARMS!!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only genuine fan.

[@ARMSStudyLab]

You’re not. Trust me! 🥊

[@djaysyn777]

400 hrs in and 30 AAA games later I'm still trucking away absolutely love botw!

[@pierrotcristian]

I really loved this series of videos! All the games you mentioned are amazing and still there are other extraordinary games out there that simply MUST be played, like Hades or Luigi's mansion 3

[@cheesychester9647]

Hollow knight! Yes! I’m wrapping up my first (complete) play through about 40 hours into this run after giving up on it after 12 hours a couple years ago because of the slow start. Game really opens up and becomes spectacular after you progress a little bit. It’s truly one of a kind.

[@nicke.8622]

I really need to start the God Master dlc but I keep getting distracted by other games lol

[@r.c.c.10]

My top: 5 - Ori and the Blind Forest / Shovel Knight 4 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3 - Fire Emblem Three Houses 2 - Super Mario Odyssey 1 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

[@Julio0o]

Dude, I’m glad someone’s talking about Arms! Bought it in 2018 and always find myself going right back to it. I do the same thing you do, where you don’t play it for awhile and totally forget about it haha. But I hope they can market the game better next iteration and get more people playing this game 🤞🏼😄🤞🏼

[@_CNT_]

ARMS is super underrated, glad to see it getting some love

[@singsongdan249]

Love having Jon and Alex on the same channel!!

[@Jamandabop]

Hollow Knight, Celeste, and BOTW. My three favorites are all here.

[@geoshmeo1900]

Loved this trilogy of videos, made me think of some games I still gotta finish. My top 5 games on the switch are 1) Breath of the Wild 2) Xenoblade Definitive 3) Mario + Rabbids 4) DQ 11 S 5) Smash Bros

[@fully6ixxx225]

1) Mario Maker 2 2) Luigi’s Mansion 3 3) Mario Kart 8 deluxe 4) 3D All Stars 5) Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze 3D World will replace 3D All Stars once that releases because I believe it’s more deserving than that title but there’s no other 3D Mario I enjoy as much on the system at a current moment than galaxy so for now it’s that.

[@dzmitryr6352]

1) Skyrim (main reason i bought switch) 2) Pokemon 3) YS Dana 4) Witcher 3 5) Valkyria Chronicles 4 Honorable mention Zelda Animal Crossing Persona

[@fully6ixxx225]

Dzmitry R cool list

[@PawlSLax]

Who's that handsome devil using Ribbon Girl?

[@VideoFeverShow]

Nice use of fireball!

[@literaryfirearms]

Parabola on Ribbon Girl? I dunno, man.

[@akaimizu1]

One of the things I love about ARMS, is that it takes a game style (which is from an existing series that I love) and adds its own twist to it. I heard the line, "There isn't another game quite like it". My answer, except one. Virtual On. And yes, this is also why I join Alex in how I started playing it with Motion Controls (since the Pre-launch Switch Preview Tour) and to this day, I never switched off them. If you ever played a Virtual On game in the arcades or on a Sega system, with the original Twin Stick controls (Yes, I still have my Dreamcast (2 of them, and a LAN connection cable), Virtual On Oratorium Tangram (2 copies), and the actual Twin Stick controllers). The motion control layout, and the way you use them, is as close any other game has ever come to Virtual On. Outside of obvious differences, when it comes to the "weapon systems", ARMS kind of simplifies some of the more advanced movement features from VOOT. That while, it does remove some of those interesting VOOT advanced player controller techniques like Swimming, or non-symmetric single stick wiggle+fire techs; it definitely opens more of an audience to utilizing better movement options in ARMS. However, that doesn't mean it doesn't add techniques of its own. I love how it adds the extra aspect of After-activation Aiming like how you can add directional english to your punches while traveling. That's a technique that did not exist in VOOT.

[@akaimizu1]

And oh. About Breath of the Wild, I had the same realization the moment I left the plateau as was mentioned around the 19 minute mark, and is something I always mention in terms of the significance BOTW did for Open World games. It's something so profound but many people (including devs that want to imitate it) don't realize why it takes the crown for achievement in an open world game. It accomplishes the very promise open world games wanted from the get go, but almost always fail at it. It's the reason why they throw a bunch of quest markers and other arrows and such at you. Once you step off that plateau, if you were to wonder what is the right direction to go, in order to make progress in the game? All of them, is the answer. There is not one way you can go and not progress in some fashion. You can turn off that HUD, not have to worry about any guidance other than seeing that far-off thing moving around and piquing your curiosity. Just wander how you feel like it, deal with whatever comes along, you are doing the right thing and are making worthwhile progression. You'll still be delighted by surprise and challenge, whether to your mind, reflexes, or both. It literally encompasses the feeling, Miyamoto mentioned, that inspired him to create the Zelda games, in the first place. The no wrong answers approach and yet still have a well-defined end goal, is something that is so uniquely Breath of the Wild. How it visually amazes you is that it somehow manages to allow you to see so far, with this insane (at least simulated) draw distance, and still manages to hide so many cool things from you, until you get there. It always answers the question, how do you hide stuff when you allow the player to see everything. Breath of the Wild does it. It makes you feel the freedom of being able to see more than you're used to seeing, and yet somehow hide surprises everywhere. I think some of the magic is that many surprises are right around stuff that looks like a normal continuation of everything you are seeing at a distance, but you need to be close to see that something is just a little *off*, and it is there where they can hide entire adventures in. Entire discoveries, and even whole locations and events. It's crazy. Koroks, the temples, certain entire topographical passages, they all play into that hide in plain sight theme. it's like discovering that final test in Indiana Jones, and the Last Crusade, every time, and in different ways.

[@MasterHand4444]

I knew Alex was classy people; listing ARMS as his first pick proves that :)

[@alexperaza9475]

I think you guys got to the heart of what makes BOTW one of the best open-world games. As Jon mentioned, the lack of waypoints leading you along every second of the game (like in pretty much every other open-world game) and the fact that every ability is available to you from the start combined with a rich, interactive world you can endlessly explore is what makes the game magical to me. I'll never understand the complaints from people who say the world is "empty" or that the story is bad... I always think "Did we play the same game?" It's not just my favorite Zelda game or my favorite open-world game, BOTW became my favorite video game of all time. And look, I'm in my forties. I've been playing video games since the Atari came out, and BOTW still changed everything for me. It made me feel like a kid again, it changed my expectations of what video games should be. Really looking forward to seeing what they can do with the sequel.

[@pamelahermano9298]

Unfortunately I always get motion sickness with these 3D open world games like Zelda BOTW. So unfortunately, I always miss out. So I’m really glad there’s been a good number of 2D quality games on the Switch like Hollow Knight, Cuphead, Shovel Knight, Celeste, Sonic Mania, Mario Maker 2 etc.

[@Auron710]

(unpopular opinion) Well if it makes you feel better, I personally find open world games to be unfinished and sparse, and feel more like a tech demo / sandbox than a real game. Its like "here's a bunch of things you can do! lets hope you forget we didn't really put a game in here we just made somewhere for you to walk around and 99% of the content is filler". I played MGS5 and BOTW for about 15 hours each before I was bored, and for the record, I love wind waker, oot, majoras mask, link between worlds / to the past.... I also love MGS1-4. Just cannot deal with open worlds they bore me. so maybe ur like me and in that case, u are not missing out at all! ;p

[@angela-uu9dv]

I relate to this especially when I’m tired! I’d get dizzy instead of unwinding. I hear Dragon Quest XI S can be switched from 3D to 2D mode if you haven’t checked it out

[@AintItJay187]

What bothered me the most is that it had 2 dlcs and it didnt add much to the open world.

[@scarlet8078]

You can try games that allow u to make your field of view (FOV) wide. Many games on PC will allow this. FWIW, I can't stand Zelda BotW. I found it boring & the world felt empty, whereas I love Immortal Fenyx. I detest the feeling of not knowing where I'm going in a game, but apparently some people love wandering aimlessly & call it "exploration." So, to each their own

[@VideoFeverShow]

I'm so thrilled to see ARMS get a little recognition from a big channel! This is THE underrated gem of the Switch library.

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Nice to see ARMS on here. 🥊 As someone who loves the game (I have 1,800 Hours in ARMS, and make advanced Video Guides for it), it’s always refreshing when it’s brought up in a more positive light. To me, ARMS is more in the light of a unique Sports game, like Tennis, more than a traditional Fighting game. Simple concept, but there are deeper mechanics and nuances to discover. I have that many hours in ARMS, and I’m still learning new things.

[@cocomon3403]

I’ve never beat breath of the wild but playing this it is amazing

[@pellaeon1877]

Everything you guys said about BOTW is so true. I don’t know if there’s anything I can add, besides to say it’s my absolute favorite game of all time.

[@A-DLS1]

My list: 1. Botw 2. Smash Ultimate 3. Sonic Mania 4. Mario Odyssey 5. Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity

[@fotografick]

In breath of the wild when you first meet Prince Sidon (after being directed there by other NPCs), he tells you to follow the river and you meet him several times along the way. That really captures the way finding in this game. Using visual landmarks and little cues, you can find your way around the world. I remember my first 15 minutes playing the game and thinking "if the rest of the game is as good as this it's going to be perfect" and it is. There is no point where it forces you into a different gameplay system to break things up, it's pure good gameplay. This something I always admired about Shadow of the Colossus too, and something that aggravated me about Assassins Creed.

[@Ben-jx1ys]

I loved this series. Please do your next 5 each, that would make a top 30.

[@Teslina4Studios]

Unlike the website, the KZbin channel is blossoming

[@pvawterpvawter]

Loved this set of videos, great to hear your opinions and your collaboration. Thanks guys. Maybe some more of these (favorites with friends) videos based around a genre? (hint)

[@LWAllen]

Witcher 3 is in my top 3 games EVAAAR!!

[@myrrkitt9636]

After watching all three vids. This is a great mini series!

[@JLchevz]

I am so glad I bought the OLED Switch recently, I had no consoles for years and I'm having an absolute blast playing DREAD and Mario 3D world and Bowser's trousers

[@smartlibra2965]

Dude. Your commentary. It’s passionate 👍

[@DIMITRIS_PLAYS]

Question: Was the Christmas dancing video (with Alex, Zion and Jon) the trailer for this top 5 video trilogy?

[@Cattensu]

My top 5 favorite Switch games are. 1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I have not actually beaten the game. I am slowly working on 100% it. It is one of two games I play whenever I feel like playing my Switch but have no other games in mind. 2. Spyro Reignited Trilogy. This is the other game I play all the time. I have played though these games so many times since getting the collection. And I almost got a PS4 instead of the Switch because of this collection. I am very happy that I chose to wait and hope it came to Switch, because the Switch is so much more my kind of game system 3. Okami HD. I know Okami is on pretty much every other system anymore. And I have it on every system I own that it is on. But it is one of my favorite games of all time. It is just such a good game. 4. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. I got this game for Christmas. And I have not at the time I am writing this finished it. But I am really enjoying it. And I know it it be one of my favorites by the time I am done with it. 5. Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition. I am a huge Digimon fan, and having not one but two great Digimon games in a single collection on a not buggy handheld system is amazing, and makes me so happy. (Had the first one on the Vita, and it struggled.) Hopefully more Digimon games will make there way to the Switch in the future.

[@blondmop92]

Great list! Here's my Top 5, in no particular order- 1. Super Mario Odyssey 2. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 3. Fire Emblem: Three Houses 4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 5. Doom (2016)

[@MrTulio517]

Some love to ARMS, yes!! I love ARMS to pieces, even if I don't play it anymore as well

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Love for ARMS is so refreshing

[@bctalicorn809]

YES ARMS I'M SO PROUD OF YOU FOR LOVING IT AS MUCH AS I DO TwT

[@ARMSStudyLab]

ikr. So glad to see ARMS on here! 😁

[@sasamiadachi]

My respect for Alex has unintentionally increased. He likes ARMS. I do too.

[@charliethecockatoo2159]

As opposed to... an intentional increase? 😐

[@Dopho]

@@charliethecockatoo2159 yes

[@sasamiadachi]

@@charliethecockatoo2159 You know it! xD

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Yep!

[@bizaster]

ARMS is criminally underrated.

[@brennanhart8145]

Would definitely have included Splatoon 2, Stardew Valley, and Moonlighter on my personal list.

[@AintItJay187]

Dude. I'm so into moonlighter right now. I've never heard anyone else talk about it it and idk why! It's so good

[@brennanhart8145]

Played it probably a year ago or so and really enjoyed it. Honestly better than Links Awakening - Both are good, but Moonlighter has a bit more depth with the whole shop management aspect. Apparently there’s DLC so I might get back into it at some point.

[@AintItJay187]

@@brennanhart8145 if you are, get it while it's still on sale

[@Doogie2110]

Was not expecting, and am so thrilled to see Hollow Knight on here! Dropped about 120 hours into just the Switch version myself (plus a few dozen more on Xbox and Steam), and always so pleased to see it on the eshop best sellers tab month after month almost nonstop since release. I'm so glad this game found the audience it deserves, and I hope even more people pick it up after seeing it on this video.

[@andrewg9107]

Thank you Alex for including and talking about one of my favorite games of all time: Hollow Knight! The game is just a beautiful work of art and so much love, passion, and care was put into it by Team Cherry. Cant wait for Silksong :)

[@k1ttyKaT808]

Awesome picks! Loved this series!!!! ♡

[@sandrakreiner9001]

You can feed carrots to sheep?! How did i never know that? I played well over 200 hours

[@bazilda]

You can do what? Feed squirels in BOTW. Omg I need to do that, like now.

[@OstianOwl]

Probably my 5 favorites that weren't mentioned in your videos: Fire Emblem Three Houses Splatoon 2 Luigi's Mansion 3 DOOM (2016) Xenoblade Chronicles Remastered The fact that these five games were left out of all three lists I think says a lot about how good the Switch's library has gotten.

[@MinkDaddy]

My favorites would have to be: 1) Fire Emblem Three Houses 2) Breath Of The Wild 3) Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana 4) Smash 5) Mario Odyssey Honorable Mention: Valkyria Chronicles 4

[@skx444]

Is Ys VIII a good introduction to the series? Have never tried one but I tend to like anime action RPGs

[@thecompetitor4418]

I have never heard of your no (3)

[@MinkDaddy]

@@skx444 Yes! It's a good entry point. There are small references to past Ys games and a character cameo, but the story is stand alone. Each Ys game involves Adol and his friend Dogi going on some new adventure. The action is fast paced, and the music is god tier!

[@phrankster909]

My sons are getting into games and asking me what my favorite is and as I thought more about it it's BOTW. Now they're playing it you can see it's a game where it's easy to find your own fun. There is so much to do and explore I spent a hundred hours and still never did a lot of stuff. It never overwhelms you, just gives you a huge world to explore. Just brilliant.

[@thefraseman]

Two key points: 1. Interesting how no-one chose Pokemon Sword and Shield 2. Loving the digital foundry style combined videos. Works very well

[@JonnyLu]

Yessss ARMS!!! It's one of my absolute favorites too!

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Mine too!

[@gumble808]

3:14 You know, there's something about actually physically punching yourself

[@gabrielfbcb]

Awesome series guys. I absolutely love Hollow Knight too. It is such a challenging game, good gameplay, it was money very well spent .

[@allegraalberoni]

This list represents me: hollow knight, cuphead, botw... nice job Alex!

[@Ai-nz4bd]

Breath of the Wild is the best switch game, the reason I bought a switch and the best Zelda game. I loved this game so much.

[@quag311]

Jon has the best voice in gaming. I adore him.

[@monicaboard4584]

I've sunk 70 hours into Hollow Knight and haven't even finished the main story...definitely on my top 5

[@craban3157]

Omg you included hollow knight. Thank you it’s just so good.

[@isaacquest]

Alex, it would be great if you gave a advanced-level tutorial on playing ARMS with the waggle controls, and what you find the best waggle button layout. I’d also love to watch you guys debate between waggle and pro controls, though I suppose that’s a bit niche. Do it for ARMS!

[@ARMSStudyLab]

For AARRMMSS!

[@isaacquest]

@@ARMSStudyLab Oh cool, you are already filling the advanced ARMS strat niche, I just subscribed!

[@spiritdancer36]

Was so excited to see ARMS on this list. I don’t know that it would be in my top 5 but definitely my top 10. I feel like it’s under appreciated.

[@ryanprice9841]

splatoon 2? Pikmin 3? Bug Fables? Dragon Quest 11? Mario Kart 8? There could easily be a "top 5 not on your lists"

[@meikahidenori]

Honestly, I was suprised they only picked five... That's a really tough choice when there's so many good games on the system

[@Gizfreek]

I really like those Top 5 videos and really hope we get more of that "podcast" vids with you three. Some more games I still missed and really enjoyed on the Switch: Mario + Rabbids: great and fun crossover and the fighting style feels awesome Crypt of the Necrodancer: best 4€ I've spent on the Switch, the soundtrack is just unbelievable! Ultimate Chicken Horse: our go to jump and run game, it's just an absolute blast if it gets going

[@madarasoun3018]

I'm not sure if I should call the below as favorite but I certainly enjoyed spending time on it. - BoTW - Billion Road - Mario Cart - Hades - Naruto Ninja Storm series.

[@NormendoTube]

Immediately went and smashed the like button when you added Hollow Knight to the list while also denouncing the purchase of ANYTHING Fortnite.

[@timbrosius]

Fun reading everyone’s top 5s. I’ll throw mine into the mix as well: BotW Witcher 3 Unravel Two Hellblade MarioKart 8 Close runner ups being both Hyrule Warriors DE and AoC

[@traceries5201]

I loved Hollow Knight as well. It is such a magical game that I regretfully have not completed. I was so close to surviving the Gauntlet challenge and then I stopped playing bc rage, ha! I want to go back to it but I’m afraid of relearning the controls and timing. This is a similar reason for not having purchased Cuphead yet. Oh the fear....and the back log.

[@dronessential]

I died twice and lost all my money. I was so pissed off that I never played it again. I feel that taking your stuff away is a cheap game mechanic to raise the difficulty level. There has got to be another way to make a game challenging...

[@traceries5201]

demonbre I can see that being frustrating if you aren’t expecting but coming from playing Souls games predominantly it is sort or whatever to me. You learn that you’ll earn more and at what thresholds you are willing to risk it for progress or back track to protect it. Eventually there are banks on Hollow Nest where you can store large sums for later use.

[@carlossolorzano8530]

I was getting worried because my favorite game wasn't on the lists but I trust Alex :") Hollow Knight is and will be my favorite videogame 💚

[@Grimgrin666]

Gotta say, in no particular order and keeping with the theme to not duplicate: -Fire Emblem Three Houses -Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom -Octopath Traveler -Divinity Original Sin 2 -Hades

[@ViperChief117]

I’ve been playing DOOM Eternal a lot on my Switch as well. XD

[@JeffGavinMusic]

ARMS is so much fun couch co-op. Love playing with my brothers 💪🏾 Motion controls baybayyy 🙌🏾

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Soooo fun! 🥊

[@bikuuuta]

just go switch this August, my top 5 games that I've played on switch would be: 1. Animal Crossing 2. Pokémon Shield 3. Undertale 4. Ni No Kuni 5. Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town my runner up would be: A Short Hike and Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition 🤗

[@DairunCates]

I forgot to listen to them talk about arms and just started jamming to that insane earworm of a theme song.

[@ARMSStudyLab]

It IS catchy! 🎵

[@lw1391]

Whoa @ 14:20 BOTW, what is the outfit that glows in the dark? Is that the hylian shield? Ganon's phantom armor? Looks badass!

[@laubowiebass]

Great list ! I agree with the choices .

[@schrottinator]

Alex chose ARMS, so I guess he wins.

[@ARMSStudyLab]

Yep, he wins

[@rpg_tai_yggdrasil]

Retro style thing you want to sink some teeth into; Salt and Sanctuary

[@DannyMexen9]

ARMS with motion controls is the way to go

[@ARMSStudyLab]

I personally don’t use Motion, but it’s definitely an accessible, flexible and still viable way to play. Some competitive ARMS Players do use Motion Controls.

[@DanielOfDuty]

I need to get Buy Breath Of The Wild, the first Hyrule Warriors and Age Of Calamity.

[@dairhat]

Try the demo for age of calamity to see if you like its gameplay. Also, Buy Breath of the Wild already, one of the best games, ever.

[@Na-ho2bu]

YES! Get BotW and Age of Calamity. Also, Link's Awakening. (in my opinion.)

[@DanielOfDuty]

@@dairhat I have played the demo version and I like it but I didn't get a enough to buy the full game earlier I will buy them all along with Persona 5 Strikers and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury and try them out.

[@DanielOfDuty]

@@Na-ho2bu I might work more hours and save up so I will buy all of them including Link's Awakening along with Persona 5 Strikers on both Switch and PS4 and also Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.

[@dairhat]

@@DanielOfDuty Have you played Super Mario Odyssey?

[@acido44]

My favorite Switch games: Botw Celeste Splatoon 2 Mortal Kombat 11 Mario Odyssey