The BEST Nintendo Switch eShop Games of ALL TIME!

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[@BeatEmUps]

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[@OrpheanOrca]

Hi can you review my favourite game streets of rage 4 for your next eshop vid

[@OrpheanOrca]

I love your vids btw

[@snap_duck1108]

Hopefully around Christmas time I can get all the radish Dad games I didn’t know about the games until I watched a video thank you for the videos I like watching them a lot❤And I hope you and all your family members have a good Thanksgiving

[@jasio9234]

6 videos in 12 days? You’re on fire!

[@TechOFSword]

Nice shirt!

[@SnoopyKendall]

I lost my wife earlier this year. She had a multitude of health problems and chose to medically end her suffering with the MAID program in Canada. She had been sick, disabled, and dying basically for a few years by this point already. We played Spiritfarer together when it released and I think even just that experience of playing that game together and discussing its themes and messaging and whatnot honestly really helped me start to prepare for what would be the inevitable end of our life together in this existence. All of those stories were heartbreaking but also really touching and brought about closure and healing. I really encourage anyone who has experienced loss or who will most likely experience loss like this in the near future to play the game. Beyond the heavy themes and whatnot it is honestly just a really good game too.

[@pepeshadilay]

She Gone

[@west3Dgaming]

All listed games: 3:28 Inscryption 5:34 Furi 7:58 Hollow Knight 10:08 Celeste 12:18 Spiritfarer 15:10 Scott Pilgrim vs The World 17:25 Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer featuring the Legend of Zelda 18:52 Untitled Goose Game 21:03 Eastward 23:32 Stardew Valley

[@eisasulemankhatri4677]

Thx

[@shawn5346]

Literally half of the games he listed are spelled incorrectly/named incorrectly in the KZbin chapter titles. Weird.

[@Camdyn_MTB]

@@shawn5346 can yu control it?

[@shawn5346]

@@Camdyn_MTB Yes, whoever uploads the video can set chapters and name them.

[@Camdyn_MTB]

Okay thanks

[@EtherealCatGames]

I really enjoy this series a lot because you really go into detail explaining what the game is about and I think it's mostly because of that, I've been finding a lot of games that look really interesting that I might not have thought it would be just by first impressions or what they show you in the eshop. I definitely enjoy Stardew Valley, as you can guess by the profile picture. I finished a playthrough (or at least as much as I could) quite recently, and it's one of very few games I might go back to on that save and do a completionist run because I just enjoy the game so much. I have to admit that I'm not familiar with a lot of these games, so I don't have a lot to comment on them right now. I really do enjoy Ooblets, and I've been playing a lot of that recently. I also have quite a few games that I have to go back to and play since I do enjoy them, like Red Dead Redemption, Kirby and The Forgotton Land, and I recently got Metroid Prime Remastered because I watched part of your twitch stream on the game and I enjoyed that. I do wish I could go back and watch your playthrough of it, but I haven't been able to find it again, so I guess for now, it'll just live on in my memories. I also really like the art for the shirt, Kim did an amazing job on it! I hope you guys enjoy your Thanksgiving!

[@SwartzSword]

These Eshop videos have opened me up to games that i would have never thought I would play, im pretty thankful for that

[@panriso]

Yesterday I was having a little anxiety attack and I remembered that back in 2020 I used to binge watch all these videos whenever I had one because they calmed me down so yesterday I watched both best eshop videos so far. The fact that you post this one today is a gift for my mental health, it’s been quite the journey, thank you so much Wood.

[@Nicole-zr1me]

This is a beautiful story ❤️ this is why art is so important.

[@timothystewart738]

The fact that you are genuine and have such contagious enthusiasm and passion for games I don't always agree with your assessments but I've learned about and discovered soooooo many games I have atleast 30 games I've purchased all because I saw it here and still think Nintendo made a horrible mistake taking you out of the ambassador program but still been watching since somewhere around 2018

[@Xenado22]

The best switch games by the best switch KZbinr!

[@TinyDancinKoi]

agreed!

[@k1n63d]

🤠👍 Trump 2024! 🇺🇸

[@husseinnaser5105]

@@k1n63dme 2024🎉

[@pixelwoman7335]

Based.

[@Benjamite7180]

Massive stretch

[@peeponfire9621]

congrats on the milestones for the eshop videos!!! love your videos ❤

[@Sean.m]

For me that enthusiasm in the old videos of yours makes the review so much better..it does gives me the “must have” games vibe. Best nintendo youtuber ever

[@bellatrixm98schannel99]

Can’t remember which one, but your eshop videos is what got me to find your videos! Now I share them with my sister, who bought a switch just for indie games last year! Stay amazing Wood and I hope you and Kim have a great Thanksgiving!

[@grass1077]

I love this video for the game content but I REALLY love you revisiting your old self! As a KZbinr and person I feel like you’ve really grown so much 🥹

[@VanHelvet]

I would throw in CrossCode and Phoenotopia: Awakening. Two of the most phenomenal games of the past decade, indie or triple A doesn't matter.

[@bbloomfield6497]

I managed to get CrossCode physical. A game of that length, isn't one to just casually play on a whim. The pixel graphics are perfect for Switch. The writing fantastic, just the right blend of fantasy and sci-fi. Engaging combat. Beautiful music. I'm not even a genre fan and it got me hook, line and sinker. Small dev team too, which just makes it even more of a work of art.

[@VanHelvet]

@@bbloomfield6497 Yeah, I grabbed it physically as well (lovely when the game launches physically the same time as it releases digitally!). It's funny how the best-written character in any video game in a long, long time is a mute girl in her particular circumstance that I won't spoil for innocent bystanders. A very demanding, but very rewarding game characterized by mechanical excellence and aesthetic brilliance.

[@statesminds]

Crosscode awesome id add River City Girls for me

[@west3Dgaming]

He did cover Crosscode in his August 2020 video

[@kengelina]

A great list - this feels like the end of an era though. Definitely need one of those shirts (amazing design, Kim!). Kinda hope you’ll keep this series going

[@colepolitzer]

10.my friend Pedro 9.shovel knight 8.boomerang fu 7.death road to Canada 6.black future 88 5.jack box games 5 4.hunt down 3.knight squad 2 2.door kickers action squad 1.bro force

[@Nintendofan91]

FYI, Scott Pilgrim is on sale right now for less than $5. I just bought it today after watching the new show on Netflix (amazing btw) and you’re absolutely right about the difficulty spike. As someone who grew up playing TMNT on the arcade, this is a TOUGH beatemup.

[@Benjiller]

All your videos are awesome and make me happy everytime!

[@rachelrezko4229]

I love this series and I love a lot of games on this list, including the honorable mentions. My favorite eshop game not mentioned is Gris. The story and the process of greif is beautiful. The gameplay, visuals, and audio/music are also 10 out of 10 for me.

[@west3Dgaming]

He did cover Gris in his December 2018 video

[@rachelrezko4229]

I'm not saying it was never mentioned. I'm saying it was not mentioned in this video and would personally make my list of top eshop games.

[@jarekbeebe893]

I'm so happy you put eastward on here :) love it!!!

[@peachesl8706]

I’m getting that tshirt. Omg this whole video had me …emotional? 😂 I landed on your channel in the early lockdown. It was your video about being let go of the partner program… and I was like “I like this guy.” Then I watched your eshop videos and I subbed bc I loved them, you opened me up to indies just as your remarked on in this video. And to come to your content and see how far you have gone and continue to go.. just so happy for you (and Kim!). Been subbed since 2020 and can’t wait to see your next adventure. Cheers!

[@jasio9234]

Another great video, keep up the good work!

[@BasilGab]

I found so many games from these eshop videos. I played and LOVED Bug Fables. Kittaria Fables, Raji, Cult of the Lamb and Jenny Laclue. Recently I gave been playing Cat Quest 2, Sea of Stars, Little Goody Two Shoes and Wild Flowers.

[@ch0cho]

to see two of my favorite games (eastward and CotL) get so much recognition makes me so happy

[@LegallyGaming]

My top 10!! 10: Children of Morta 9: Blasphemous 8: Ori and the Blind Forest 7: Overcooked 6: Dead Cells 5: Moonlighter 4: Enter the Gungeon 3: Stardew Valley 2: Hades 1: Slay the Spire (can you tell I like Roguelikes?)

[@west3Dgaming]

He has only covered about half of these games in his videos. Surprised that Moonlighter never made an appearance. It is phenomenal

[@AlanEggers-jq6ul]

Freakin' Awesome! We are buying 7 shirts, 2 for us, and the rest for friends! Thanks so much Kim!!

[@emymainor4985]

awwh such a nostalgic series. Can't wait to have the next Switch and embark on another top ten series adventures with Beatemups.

[@TheKopolanpoika]

That 2018 video shows how much you have developed over the years, your speak is so much relaxed and easier to listen. That 2018 video is like putting these day videos x1.5 speed. Kudos 👏

[@leboez3527]

I get so happy whenever he mentions Eastward. Its one of if not my favorite game of all time and i'm glad to see that my favorite youtuber loves it as well.

[@brettpardue8786]

Eastward is one of the best indie games I've ever played also and I got it at launch. I even bought at Eastward t-shirt that came with a sticker of John and Sam which I have on the side of my Switch lol

[@leogi7]

This was one of the best videos or yours. Great idea, I loved the concept. I enjoy when the youtubers I like are true to themselfs and do personal videos such as this one, keep up the good work ❤

[@MissAngelicable]

I've loved your series and added a lot into my wishlist. Thanks, Wood!! 😊 Was West of Loathing reviewed? The humor is awesome and the gameplay is so unique. 😊

[@west3Dgaming]

Yes West of Loathing was reviewed in July 2018

[@Nadav_Vardiel]

very solid list, my personal picks🥰: 10) Ori and the will of the wisps 9) Hades 8) The Messenger 7) Dead Cells 6) Bug Fables 5) Sea Of Stars 4) Stardew Valley 3) Crosscode 2) Celecte 1) Hollow Knight

[@west3Dgaming]

The only 2 on this list he hasn't covered are Dead Cells and Hades (as mentioned in the video)

[@NicholasHutchings]

Love this video. Especially watching the journey your hair style makes! Oh .. and yes, Eastwood and Stardew Valley !!!

[@dreadGodshand]

You screaming into the camera is what first drew me to you. You were so passionate, I loved it! 😀

[@ryanheemann3819]

Thank you for celebrating Spiritfarer! The writing and characters are extraordinary and the gameplay loop is addicting. The game is under appreciated

[@ryanheemann3819]

@-Beat_Em_Ups Awesome!! Could we talk about how the game mechanically is kind of like Zelda: Wind Waker meets Stardew Valley? But with an awesome art style, like the fast travel is with that awesome seal guy and oh, the dragons. The characters and writing are really what make it amazing though. And I love how the learning curve escalates from your friend and a mentor type figure, to an estranged couple, an eccentric collector, and finally a deeply skeptical recluse. The characters themselves go beyond those descriptions and are really memorable. Btw that t shirt is indeed awesome.

[@thechickenboi7524]

thank you so much for the constant uploads recently!

[@JacobVanasse]

Bought the shirt, amazing concept and aesthetic for that merch, and like always, great video Wood! Eastward would be my favorite and Im glad both John and Sam are on the design!!

[@THEDUDE--29]

Woods been posting so much lately and I love it!👍

[@percypringles4163]

Dude, awesome shirt! Kim did a fantastic job!

[@squirrelspectator]

Bro has been hitting the grind lately

[@arhernan2008]

Wow, yeah I’ve been watching you for like 6 years… I don’t remember you being so shouty. You really have mellowed out. It’s been a great journey

[@alexbiersner3350]

For some reason, this episode flew by. I was so excited to watch it, and before you know, blam it's over lol. Looks like I just gotta marathon the whole eShop series!

[@Hiruma_]

I usually don't like KZbinr merch shirts but this one is actually great. Good job on that one!

[@phortheman]

Using this video to build up my wishlist for the Steam sale to play on my new OLED Deck!

[@indievariety]

OMG I love that shirt ❤ I'm gonna get it asap~ Congrats, Wood! 🎉

[@revvvedrez546]

I love that Eastward got love! It’s been one of my favs

[@russellcunningham-yk4gr]

Another great video. Great shirt kim

[@connorwatson6766]

With the elements of buying stuff in stores to enhance your stats, and picking stuff and people up to use as weapons, Scott Pilgrim seems like a modern River City Ransom, one of my all time favourite games. Now that I've seen this video I'm thinking about getting it.

[@jcoon182]

Just bought one. Thank you for all your hard work and great videos!!!

[@krane5649]

Great vid, espeically since it contained old Red faced Shouty Australian Wood. I still watch your old vids from back then binge watching them during work. You can feel your warmt and honest efferts from those vids.

[@loreabiding]

Loved this video! Thank you!

[@shayminsan9397]

10 of my fav not in any order. Cult of the lamb, Hades, Celeste, Eastward, Deaths Door, Wildfrost, Moonlighter, Hollow Knight, Enter the Gungeon, and Stardew Valley. There are other great Eshop games naturally but these are ones that I have played at least 5 hours or more of and would say that even if you get it and only play a few hours its worth it because I’m sure you will enjoy it!!! Celeste I finished and was surprised that I did bc I’m not a huge plat-former so thats one I’d say was the most surprising.

[@CHed-yr8bc]

love your vids!😁

[@TOKO_key]

you are my favorite KZbinr rn

[@joshuahubble8936]

Love your vids

[@blackstar5867]

I like this screaming, makes wood sound more enthusiastic. Probably why I subscribed to be honest

[@nerdcoregaming6468]

I played Spiritfarer after my mom passed away and it was the most helpful experience I've had in gaming.

[@zerrot5302]

10. Celeste 9. Shovel Knight 8. SteamWorld Dig 2 7. Yoku’s Island Express 6. Cuphead 5. Limbo/Inside 4. Golf Story 3. Enter the Gungeon 2. A Hat in Time 1. Hollow Knight

[@nileshollowthorn]

Nothing can beat Night in the Woods for me when it comes to games you can get on the eshop. It changed my life.

[@coolgirlHK]

Love the videos Wood ! You made me want to buy a switch 3 years ago so thank you for that !! Now idk if I should get an olead or wait for the new console....

[@cmcknett]

I found you channel from the eshop videos. THX

[@WorryCard]

12:29 I've been watching your videos since 2020😂

[@lorebroker52]

The Messenger. One of the best games I have ever played. Perfect difficulty for me personally, wonderful graphics and an insane soundtrack, great humor and very good gameplay.

[@west3Dgaming]

The Messenger did appear twice already in the series - once in his Top 10 So Far video of December 2018

[@HardCoreGamer94]

The Switch is such a fantastic console with a diverse selection of games available in physical and online retail. Some of my favorite eshop indies include: Toem, Umurangi Generation, Steamworld Heist, Golf Story, Guacamelee 1 and 2, unpacking, A Short Hike, Chicory, Donut County, Florence, GRIS, Gato Roboto, Grapple Dog, Jenny LeClue Detectivu, Tangle Tower, Night in the Woods, Old Man's Journey, Murder by Numbers, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and Wandersong. I have so many more I have yet to play and even with the Switch 2 on the Horizon, I'm looking forward to playing my current one for a long while.

[@whonotme264]

It’s been a ride happy to be here with you🎉

[@pixcraft1995]

Earlier today I was watching the other videos in this series to see what I should but on the sale and I decided on dredge and now this comes out later today lol

[@angietrif]

Wood, I’ll support whatever you choose to do, but I really hope you continue to the podcast! I will continue to listen, because I’m interested in all you have to say gaming related! And there’s so much more to talk about than what can be fit into a video! You can still have guests from time to time but you would do great job solo!!!

[@Lexi-M]

Please never stop making these videos!!!!

[@barbaimbaraboom5233]

Oh my his hair was hairing in the beatem ups game review. GORG.

[@Ezonan4]

I can’t do a top ten but my top 1 is Yes, Your Grace. A massively underrated game and a must buy for anyone who likes point and clicks, story based games or game of thrones. It’s regularly on sale for only a few dollars/pounds. If you are reading this then just buy it, you won’t regret it.

[@dasduke8858]

Lol it's funny how you point out that you use to scream. I never noticed until you pointed it out, keep killing it you rule my dude

[@__3__834]

I literally came across u on Accendent now i love u man

[@Rugrat]

Love the tshirt mate 😁👍

[@rayda8647]

Nice video!

[@alrangelal]

I downloaded the Ori and the Blind Forest demo two days ago and absolutely loved it. Ordered the collection on Amazon instantly and got it yesterday. That's my holiday season made. I've only played that one and Cuphead. I'm not a heavy eShop user, so I'll look to get into games that have a physical version.

[@CZGames733]

Like the merch design it looks great

[@jl.4563]

That's love dude with the dates on the t-shirt, you better put a ring on Kim's finger 😅

[@SillyLooBird]

I’m buying a Switch in a few weeks. Your videos have been extremely informative.

[@Dangitjef]

Going to have to snag one of those tees! I missed out on your og Zeldies shirt sadly years ago

[@thewillham]

Now that you’ve reached 3” you should start doing best xbox game pass games. I would really love to see it and i hope other people would too. Congrats on the t shirt btw❤

[@feepants4495]

I've loved this series Wood! Keep making great stuff. Some of my favourite eshop games would be Stardew Valley, Risk of Rain 2, Spiritfarer (I cried to this one), and Blazing Beaks. :)

[@yomama5296]

Blazing beaks is great

[@west3Dgaming]

He covered risk of rain 2 in September 2019, but Blazing Beaks never made an appearance

[@PaulaWAgentP]

Ooh nice cool beans Kim! I'm gonna have to order me a shirt

[@AnthonyReagan07]

I saw your review/promo for viture xr glasses…. Man i want em!!!!

[@Nicole-zr1me]

The yelling isn’t as bad as you think 🤣 you’ve always had good content

[@YOJAYO]

That shirt is sick! And the games even sicker!

[@p_ttown1979]

i’m always in a loop of: playing switch games i missed out on throughout the 4 years i didn’t have the switch. then continuing to play catch up because i missed great games as they released😭😭

[@dappledleaves6715]

I have to say my top ten eshop games would be Tangle Tower, One Step From Eden, The Flame In The Flood, Super Crush KO, Jenny Leclue - Detectivu, A Short Hike, Signs of the Soujourner, In Other Waters, Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, and Transistor.

[@slowbrodragon6951]

My Nr1 is also Stardew Valley! I started a new safe file 3 months ago and now playing for perfection!

[@TurtleKwitty]

The old scream-y clips toned down like that sound like a news caster stuck in a wind storm it's kinda charming haha

[@fotografick]

A Short Hike really needs to be on this list. My favorite game here is probably Untitled Goose Game. Great list either way, there are so many good eshop games.

[@fotografick]

@-Beat_Em_Ups REALLY?! What is telegram?

[@west3Dgaming]

He did cover a short hike in his October 2020 video

[@Rubywing-ds3ki]

Untitled goose game is just the most wholesomely demonic game i have ever played 🎉

[@Tsunarmyy]

Merch design is very cool!

[@BeatEmUps]

Thank you!

[@mos25328]

Just started playing stardew myself and I completely understand it's so amazing

[@pdmd2]

The t-shirt design is brilliant! Any chance of a phone wallpaper version? Definitely need to add that into my wallpaper rotation.

[@GMAceM]

What a great list. There’s at least 2 games I want to try now. And that shirt, goodness that shirt is beautiful.

[@west3Dgaming]

which 2?

[@tomlion0116]

For me Into the Breach is my favourite Switch game ever. It got me hooked on turn based strategy games. Since then I played Pokemon Fire Red, South Park The Stick of Truth on my Switch and Monster Hunter Stories 1 on my 3DS! 😊

[@west3Dgaming]

He did cover into the breach in his February 2019 video

[@theinventorofobjects7192]

this could not be more perfect timing

[@Zany_Cartoon]

Great video! Have always loved these videos! You said there was a spreadsheet a sub made. Is there anyway we can have access to it or can someone link it for me?

[@yiovannividal]

That merch is awesome 😮

[@BeatEmUps]

Thanks!!!

[@1UpQuest]

I love the Jacket, were did you get it? I checked online but couldn’t find it.

[@Knmso]

I love you back then I'm sure I have been subbed since 2018. I liked the smaller channel feel of back then. I'll still be here tho

[@animemenga125]

1. moonlighter 2. spirit farer 3. stardew valley 4. cult of the lamb 5. grimoire groves 6. hades 7. ooblets 8. eastward (low because of ending) 9. potion party