With so many games of different genres that have come out so far, the year 2019 is truly a blessed one for video gamers. There’s the return of three highly acclaimed franchises like Ace Combat, Kingdom Hearts, and Devil May Cry. We’ve seen almost all of our favourite Japanese superheroes gathered in one single game in Bandai’s Jump Force. We’ve shot everything that can be shot, be they the Aliens in Anthem, Humans in Division 2, or Zombies in World War Z and Days Gone. Some of you have probably pulled out a spine or two in Mortal Kombat 11. Some of you probably still stuck in Sekiro Shadows Die Twice.
What a good year indeed for those who game on a PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. And since none of those games I mentioned are coming to the Switch, It sucks to be us, the Switch gamers, they said. But helllllll nooooo I say. We are perfectly capable of having fun on our Switch too this year! We’ve seen the launch of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes and there’s more coming!
With that being said, here are the top ten games that I have set my eyes on and for good reasons!
10. Mortal Kombat 11
Recently released for the Nintendo Switch with returning characters from the past and the present bouting it out for a new future. Here’s the below trailer featuring a klassic song:
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release Date: Now
For more on our previous coverage: click on the link provided.
9. Wolfenstein: Youngblood
This sequel is set 19 years after events from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus as a standalone title. William Joseph “B.J.” Blazkowicz’s twin daughters Jess and Soph are the main protagonists. The game can either be played cooperatively or solo. Here is the latest trailer below:
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks LLC
Developer: Arkane Studios, MachineGames
Release Date: July 26, 2019
8. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
Assemble once again with heroes and gain new abilities as you level them up. Prevent galactic destruction from Thanos and his ruthless lackeys The Black Order. With a new storyline, enter into the Marvel Universe in order to find the Infinity Stones before Thanos.
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: July 19, 2019
For more on our previous coverage: click on the link provided.
7. Pokemon Sword and Shield
Sets itself in a new map called Galar Region and with new starter Pokemon for players to choose; Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. The game will launch simultaneously worldwide in late 2019.
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo, Pokemon Company
Release Date: Late 2019
For more on our previous coverage: click on the link provided.
6. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
A tactical RPG playing as a professor mentoring 3 students from all houses, and then venture forth into the world together to put their skills to the test on a grand scale.
Opening cinematic courtesy by Game Player Link:
Developer: Nintendo, Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo
Release Date: July 26, 2019
5. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
An enhanced edition to the classic coming to Switch with an optional 2D 16-bit presentation, both English and Japanese voice-overs, fast forward options for battles, and new fully orchestrated field with battle music. It also comes with new story elements and side quests. For our review on the previous versions, click on the provided link.
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Square Enix
Release Date: Fall, 2019
4. Daemon X Machina
Fast-paced mecha action with a customizable powered suit. Choose various weapons which were obtained from killing enemy arsenals. All this for humanities last hope against the AI with a will of its own.
For previous coverage, click on the provided link.
Developer: MARVELOUS!
Release Date: Summer, 2019
3. Doom Eternal
Sequel to the award-winning DOOM. Experience another fast-paced FPS ultra-violent shooter with twice as many demons to destroy with new a new arsenal of weapons and potential player invasion mechanics as demons as well.
Developer: Id Software
Release Date: TBC, 2019
2. Astral Chain
From makers of NieR: Automata and Bayonetta™ series come a sci-fi mix of Xenosaga and anime Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Play as special police force Neuron against unknown creatures.
For more on our previous coverage, click on our provided link
Developer: PlatinumGames
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: August 30, 2019
1. Legend of Zelda, Link’s Awakening
Guide Link on a brand new adventure in the mysterious island of Koholint in this re-imagining/remake title. Set in an open world where you find dungeons scattered throughout, brimming with puzzle and boss fights.
Developer and Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2019
Top Ten Honorable Mentions
10. Luigi Mansion 3
Join Luigi in another haunted mansion in this new series that takes after the original Gamecube title.
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: TBC, 2019
9. Samurai Shodown
A reboot of the classic 2D fighting game in Unreal Engine with new and returning fighters totalling 16 revealed so far.
For more of our previous coverage click here.
Developer: SNK
Publisher: Athlon Games
Release date: Winter 2019
8. God Eater 3
Wield the God arcs in Joy Cons to eliminate Aragami either be it solo or online for a more unique handheld experience on Switch. Check out more on our previous coverage on the provided link.
Release Date: July 12, 2019
Developer: Bandai Namco
7. My Friend Pedro
Run and Gun in style killing anyone on behalf of a sentient banana. Split your aim wisely as you are constantly outnumbered while using your environments to gain an advantage on your enemies. For more on our previous coverage, click here.
Developer: Deadtoast.
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Release Date: June, 2019
6. Kunai
A world where human lives are almost extinct and mass robots roam free across the earth. Play as Tabby, a killer robot infused or downloaded with the soul of an ancient warrior. Killing and seeking for its true purpose in this desolate mechanical world. For more of our previous coverage, click here.
Developer: TurtleBlaze
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
Release Date: TBC 2019
5. Bloodstained
A game that clearly draws inspiration from the classic Castlevania by Koji Igarashi. Play as orphan Miriam scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. She must save herself and humanity by defeating summoner Gebel. For more previous gameplay coverage, click here.
Developer: ArtPlay
Publisher: 505 Games
Release Date: TBC 2019
4. Kill la Kill: IF
Looking more like a mix of Naruto fighting mechanics and Dragon ball crispy graphics WITH Scantily dressed heroines!. For more of our previous coverage, click here for more info.
Publisher: Arc System Works
Release Date: July 26, 2019
3. Cyber Shadow
I am all about ninja and retro. This hits the nostalgia button hard while introducing new concepts. Fall into a retro post-apocalyptic world that has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. This is turn sets our main character aka Shadow to uncover the mystery leading him to perpetual ruin while slashing around, leaping as you navigate the ruins of Mekacity. For more of our previous coverage, click here.
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
Developer: Mechanical Head Studios
Release Date: TBC 2019
2. Bayonetta 3
There has not been much revealed thus far except that it is coming and it’s coming this year (hopefully!).
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Platinum Games
Release Date: TBC 2019
1. Bloodroots
A Samurai Jack-inspired art style with fast-paced action gameplay. Play as Mr Wolf as you find yourself being outnumbered but unrelenting in enacting your revenge by using anything and everything necessary close by from wood plank fences, barrels, wheels, riding wagons, and swords!. For more on our previous coverage, click here for more info.
Publisher and developer: Paper Cult
Release Date: Summer 2019
And that’s it, folks!. Those are the most anticipated games to be coming out for the Nintendo Switch that I am looking forward to playing. Please do share your opinions and games of your own that you are most looking forward to playing this year on our Facebook page.
