Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games from Q4 2017 to Q1 2018

We already know by now how popular Nintendo’s most recent console, the Switch has been, ever since it was released back in March 2017. Unlike other gaming consoles, the Switch isn’t releasing as many games as them, and one very likely reason behind this is because of the partnerships Nintendo has with gaming industries, and that most games released on the Switch are developed by Nintendo themselves.

Nevertheless, the Switch has released highly successful games to date, and this includes titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, ARMS, and even the Nintendo Switch port of the award-winning sandbox game, Minecraft. The console may be slow in releasing games, but they are making it sure that every game is able to make an impact; think of it as the Daniel Day-Lewis of video games.

On this page, we have gathered some of the best and most anticipated games that are coming on the Nintendo Switch, and while it wasn’t easy to come up with this list, considering that most of their upcoming games are very highly anticipated, we looked at all angles just to be able to get down to only 15 games. Who knows? We might make another list of more upcoming games for the Switch in the near future. For the games that have already been released, here is a list of the ten best games for the Nintendo Switch from March to August 2017.

Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon

Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon, or The Land Without Light 2: The Bride of the New Moon when translated literally from the Japanese romanization of the title is developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo. It is planned for release on the second half of October 2017. The game is a sequel to Nights of Azure, which was initially released in Japan last October 1, 2015, re-released in the United States and Europe in 2016 and then as a port for Windows in early 2017.

Similar to its predecessor, the game plays as a fantasy action RPG with a fast-paced battle system, including a new Servan type which allows players to help each other during battles and also bonuses at post-launches. There is also a battle party system on this game and some leveling up of characters. Players will be exploring dungeons in this game, fighting alongside allies, and taking advantage of abilities of friendlies to overcome tough situations and be able to progress through the game.

The story of the game takes place in a world where humans are left with only sunlight as their ally, and that creatures known as “Fiends” come out during the dark hours. This is the result of the battle with Nightlord, who is a very powerful demon king responsible for bringing out the night. As the agent, Aluche, you must come up with a party of four members and set off to look for the Moon Queen, and stop her for good.

Just Dance 2018

One of the highly-acclaimed dance rhythm games on consoles is about to be released their 9th entry to their Just Dance franchise sometime at the end of October 2017. Just Dance 2018 is the latest installment developed and published by Ubisoft for the PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and Switch. Speaking of Xbox One, here is a list of some of the most awaited games for the Xbox One console.

Just like its predecessors, the game involves a player to actually copy the movements and dance steps of the on-screen dancer in mirror image. For some consoles, this would require the use of motion controllers for the system to detect your movements, while some consoles have a special sensor that specializes in detecting body heat and movements.

There are over 40 built-in songs that you can choose from, which are mostly modern, with a few oldies that include “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”, “Another One Bites The Dust”, and “Footloose”, and the game even has an overture composed by the French composer, George Bizet, in 1875 called “Carmen”. However, for the Nintendo Switch version, there will already be up to 300 songs at launch with other additional content available.

Super Mario Odyssey

As the next entry to the Super Mario game series, Super Mario Odyssey is an upcoming 3D platform video game developed and published by Nintendo exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console. This game is being scheduled for release worldwide on October 27, 2017, and marks the return of our favorite Italian plumber, Mario. This platformer features an open-world, exploration-based gameplay which was previously used in Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64) and Super Mario Sunshine (Nintendo GameCube).

Once again, the player takes control of Mario as he travels from one world to another in order to save Princess Peach, and stop Bowser from marrying her. On this game, Mario will be using the “Odyssey”, which is his ship that resembles the shape of his hat to travel across different worlds known as “Kingdoms”. As mentioned earlier, the game brings back the open-world mechanics that was first introduced in Super Mario 64, and Mario needs to accomplish objectives and collect items from each Kingdom known as “Power Moons” to power up the Odyssey and gain access to more Kingdoms.

Just like previous Mario games, in which the titular character is able to perform a variety of moves such as triple jumping to wall running, Mario can now use his cap as a weapon and throw it to attack enemies. The reason behind this is that Mario’s cap is being possessed by a spirit named Cappy, and aside from simply using it as a weapon, Cappy can also be used as a temporary platform, as well as for “capturing” enemies and allow Mario to take over their bodies temporarily. What’s even more unique about this game is that it allows cooperative play, with the second player taking control of Cappy to take down enemies independently.

Sonic Forces

Sonic Forces is the upcoming 3D platformer video game developed by Sonic Team and Hardlight and published by Sega. This game falls under the eighth generation video game consoles which started in 2013, the same year when Sega established a partnership with Nintendo that allowed them to develop and release their next three Sonic titles on Nintendo consoles; specifically, the 3DS, Wii U, and the Switch. This game also commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Sonic franchise and is scheduled for release in November 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch.

The player can play as either Classic Sonic or Modern Sonic, which are two different versions of the titular character. This mechanic was first introduced in the previous installment in the series, Sonic Generations. Classic Sonic would feature 2D side-scrolling stages that resemble those from the old games, and Modern Sonic would feature 3D stages similar to those seen in Sonic Unleashed. Aside from this, Modern Sonic can also do homing attacks, while Classic Sonic now has a drop dash move that was first introduced in Sonic Mania.

The plot behind this game began when Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik was able to gain victory over Sonic with the help of an army of gigantic robots and a new power that he was able to acquire from Infinite, a powerful being that serves as Eggman’s new right-hand man. Together, they are able to employ a team of Sonic’s villains that include Shadow the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic, Chaos and Zavok. It is now up to Sonic and his friends to rise up and put a stop on Eggman and Infinite’s reign.

Snipperclips Plus: Cut It Out, Together!

Simply an updated version of Snipperclips which was released on March 3, 2017, Snipperclips Plus features new worlds, game modes, and shapes. This game is being developed by SFB Games using the Unity Engine and is published by Nintendo. Snipperclips Plus is scheduled for release on November 10, 2017. For those new to the game, you may be able to purchase this updated version by itself, but for those who already own the original version, you only need to download the new contents on to your system.

The game follows two paper pals, Snip and Clip, as they try to cut each other into the shapes required to solve tricky puzzles. You can partner up with at least 2 to a maximum of 4 friends or family members for a co-operative play, solving mind-boggling puzzles involving shapes. This game allows players to work together to cut the paper pals into shapes and use their imagination in order to solve puzzles. Aside from the main World mode, players can also team up to solve challenging puzzles in Party mode, or they can also enjoy other kinds of competitions in Blitz mode.

For mobile game players, we also have a list for you of the best mobile games released in 2017.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. This Lego-themed video game is the sequel to Lego Marvel Super Heroes, and the third entry in the Lego Marvel video game series. This game is scheduled for release worldwide on November 14, 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch.

Same as its predecessors, Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 allows the player to take control of a roster of Marvel characters, each having their own unique skills and attributes that may include the ability to fly or climb on walls. Many characters featured on this game are taken from multiple realities over the Marvel Universe, opening the doors to such characters as the Medieval Hulk, a Cowboy Captain America and also Spider-Gwen. There is even a rumor that a total of more than 300 characters are playable on this game.

This game is an action-adventure type which is played from a third-person perspective with some areas that require you to solve puzzles in order to progress through the game. It has also been said that this game is going to have the biggest open Hub World of Chronopolis than in any other Lego games to date. Another new feature of this game is its four-player competitive super hero battle mode, which lets players go head to head to fight each other in battle arenas.

The game takes place four years after the events of the first game, with Kang the Conqueror traveling across various realities to conquer cities and bringing them together in one place, the Chronopolis. Because of this, many superheroes were brought together in that one place, and must work as one in order to prevent the Conqueror from fulfilling his mission, which is to take over not just the Chronopolis, but the entire universe.

If you are looking for a separate list of games that have still yet to be released for the PlayStation 4, here are some of their highly anticipated video games that people are looking forward to.

RiME

Rime, sometimes written as RiME, is an adventure-puzzle game developed by Tequila Works and published by Grey Box and Six Foot. The game was initially released worldwide for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows on May 26, 2017, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch version is scheduled to be released on November 14, 2017 in the United States and November 17, 2017 in Europe.

RiME is played in a third-person perspective, in which the player takes control of a little boy who has been washed ashore on an abandoned island. The player may command the boy to do basic actions that include running, climbing, and lifting objects from one place to another, and he or she can also command the boy to do other actions such as shouting and singing to trigger certain events. In this game, the player will encounter various puzzles involving the environment that he or she will need to solve in order to make progress.

As mentioned earlier, the unnamed titular character of the game is a young boy, who wakes up on a mysterious island. While exploring the island, the boy will encounter a magical fox, who will serve as his guide throughout the game. The boy will also come across a man in a red cape but could never reach him in time. Throughout the game, the boy will slowly recall how he got to the island, but not without some unexpected twists at the end.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an upcoming RPG-style video game developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo for their Nintendo Switch console. While serving as the second entry to the Xenoblade Chronicles arc, it is actually the tenth installment to the Xeno video game series that started with Xenogears which was released for the Sony PlayStation back in 1998. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is slated for release worldwide on December 1, 2017.

As for the game play, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 plays as an open-world RPG which follows a similar mechanic as its predecessor, such as being able to roam freely and explore Alrest, and it also marks the return of the Arts battle system which allows players to toggle auto-attacks for their characters and a cooldown timer after each attack. But the difference between this one and the previous games is that you will be required to do some upgrading of your characters before you can build up your Arts, and this can be gained through the auto-attacks. The Arts for this game has been divided into Driver Arts and Blade Arts, and executing any of these will fill up a Special gauge which, when full, lets you unleash a very powerful attack.

The player will take control over a new protagonist named Rex, who is a young salvager and his friend Pyra. Together, they go on a quest to search for the world of Elysium, which is the ultimate paradise for all humans and the place that Pyra considers as her home. The game takes place in the world of Alrest, where it is surrounded by an ocean of clouds and the last group of inhabitants seek shelter on the backs of giant creatures known as the Titans.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, or just simply called Skyrim is an open-world action RPG developed and published by Bethesda. It is the sequel to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and serves as the fifth installment to The Elder Scrolls video game series. This game was initially released worldwide in 2011 for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and the Xbox 360, then in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. It is scheduled for another release at the 4th quarter of 2017, specifically on the 17th of November, and this release is for the Nintendo Switch video game console.

Skyrim can be played from either a first or third person perspective and allows the player to freely roam the open-world landscape, just like previous Elder Scrolls titles. To be able to navigate the world faster, the player is allowed to ride horses or utilize a fast-travel system that involves them warping to different locations on the map, considering that these have already been discovered. For this game, there are a total of eighteen different skills that you can learn, with some used specifically for combat and some for crafting items or making enchantments.

The story takes place two hundred years after the events of Oblivion, wherein the High King of Skyrim has been murdered, and a threat of a Civil War on the land of Skyrim is present. It is now up to the player’s character to undergo the quest of putting a stop to Alduin the World-Eater, who is actually a dragon born to bring destruction to the world.

L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire is a neo-noir style action-adventure video game which is developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. The game was originally released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows back in 2011 and is being scheduled for another release on November 14, 2017. This time, it will be for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

The game is an action-adventure crime game with neo-noir themes and is being played from a third person perspective. To be able to progress through the game, players need to complete scenarios with set objectives, which are also known as “cases”. The game also features an open-world mechanic, which allows players to freely roam the world in to do side quests or other optional activities.

L.A. Noire takes place in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, during the late 1940’s, with the player taking control of Cole Phelps, who is an LAPD Officer, and later detective.  During this time, corruption has become rampant, and murder rates have gone alarmingly high. It is now up to Detective Phelps to solve the case regarding a series of arson attacks and brutal murders, and also uncover a secret that could bring shock to the unsuspecting people.

If you also want to know a list of Xbox One’s highly-acclaimed video games, we have come up with ten of the best Xbox One games that were released in 2017.