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28 Feb, 10 tweets, 4 min read

As the roster of first-party and indie games grows deeper and deeper, it’s getting harder and harder to choose what’s best. But worry not. Our buying guide has got you covered.

If you buy something using our links, we may earn a commission. 1/
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Luigi's Mansion 3
In this game, Luigi has to rescue Mario and the gang from ghosts using a tricked-out vacuum. It's a tough game at times, but it's so packed full of secrets and cash that it never gets too repetitive. 2/
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Spiritfarer
This is a game about death. In it, you spend your time caring for the spirits of the recently dead. The game feels like a Miyazaki film—from its breathtaking art to the thoughtfully written characters—this game will make you cry. 3/
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
If you tend to like 2D Mario games more than the big 3D adventures like Mario Odyssey, you may like this one. Since this is an upgraded port of a Wii U game, Nintendo also included an extra game called Bowser's Fury. 4/ wired.trib.al/mSrL5F2

Hades
While we prefer playing Hades on PC, it's a great game for the Switch, too—especially in docked mode, with a Pro Controller. Honestly, we'd play it on any device, because the game is fast-paced, beautiful, and hard as hell (in a good way). 5/
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This is a stunning reimagining of The Legend of Zelda series. The linear story of previous Zelda games is gone entirely, replaced by a wide-open world with dungeons and hidden secrets you can tackle as you wish. 6/
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Pokémon Sword & Shield
This is the first original Pokémon game on the Nintendo Switch, and it's both a departure and a return to form for Game Freak. It's the first mainline Pokémon game on a home console, which is new and exciting. 7/
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
This is another one of Nintendo's enhanced Wii U ports, and it still holds up. Its spectacular tracks, colorful karts, and myriad of dirty tricks make it a marquee multiplayer experience on Nintendo’s hybrid console. 8/
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Party Pack
Jackbox games are riotously fun. Each "Party Pack" comes with a few different minigames you can play solo or with a crowd. Instead of using Joy-Cons or other controllers, players use their phones or tablets and a web browser. 9/
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Have a great time gaming and make sure you get a spacious MicroSD card to store all your game files. We recommend this one: 10/ wired.trib.al/vnZVLIo

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