These games are the best that the Switch has to offer in terms of graphics and speed.
In 2017, Nintendo added a hugely popular home computer game to its handheld games, which made them even more popular. The Nintendo Switch is the third most popular system of all time, having sold more than 129 million units around the world. But it’s running on hardware that was out of date when it came out, and performance problems have been a cloud over the system for all of its cleverness and Nintendo charm.
Many Switch owners have had a hard time finding games that regularly run at high performance, whether it’s in terms of resolution or frame rate. There are some games that don’t always work well on a docked Nintendo Switch, but these are some of the best ones that do.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
People think Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the best fighting games ever, and you can’t miss it on the Switch. It has a huge amount of material and 89 playable characters, which go well with the crazy fighting that the series is known for. Putting in hits to do damage to the other player until they can be thrown off the stage is still the main way to play, and it’s still fun.
Nintendo gamers are given a lot of options and fan service across the 104 stages in both single-player and online modes. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still the best-selling fighting game of all time. It won multiple “Game of the Year” awards in 2018.
Cuphead
It’s not for the weak of heart, but Cuphead is one of the hardest games of its time. In 2017, this great run-and-gun game was only available on Microsoft. But after it became a huge hit, it was ported to all platforms. Cuphead lost a game at the Devil’s Casino and now has to run and shoot his way through other debtors to pay off his own. The story is simple but interesting.
The art style looks like it was made in the 1930s, the boss runs are addicting, and the controls are tight. This classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up is not one to be missed. Along with the multiplayer and DLC that are already available, Cuphead’s Switch version makes it even better because it can be played on the go.
Fast RMX
Nintendo fans have been able to play fast driving games set in the future since Fast driving League came out on the Wii in 2011. If you like games like Wipeout and F-Zero, you’ll like how the gaming works: you switch between colors to do boosts and jumps. This is a real tribute to racing games from the future, and going around tracks at crazy speeds is one of the best ways to test your quick reflexes.
Fast RMX, a 2017 Switch launch game, is an improved and expanded version of Fast Racing Neo for the Wii U. This is one of the best racing games on the Switch. It has a lot of tracks and cars, and the graphics and performance are very good.
Doom 3
Fans of the series didn’t really react to Doom 3 when it came out in 2004, but now it’s seen as one of the best first-person shooters of its time. In the year 2145, the game takes place on Mars. The player is put in a corporate research center where teleportation experiments open a door to hell. Soon after, Demons invade Mars.
Many people were upset that Doom 3 changed the fast-paced, blasting-through-hordes style of gameplay. Instead, it gave players a unique claustrophobic horror experience. It still has some of the best lighting ever made, and there is still a lot of run-and-gun chaos, scary settings, and jump scares for all time.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
This return to the Donkey Kong Country series brings smooth platforming and great level design to the Switch in 1080p beauty. When the Snowmads invade Kong Island and freeze it over, Donkey Kong’s birthday party is cut short. This calls for the Kongs to help. Like the games that came before it, Backrooms Game is a fun and tough platformer with pitfalls, vines, springboards, buzzsaws, and minecart mazes that demand the best from players.
One of the best things about Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is the bright art style, which makes a tough game both appealing and addicting. If you find the challenge too hard, you could try Funky Kong, a character you can play as who makes the game easier.
Quake II
The Quake II remake is the best way to play this famous first-person shooter, and it has been praised by everyone. The player takes on the part of Bitterman, a space marine sent on the offensive against the Strogg, an alien race that claims to be at war with humans. Every level is full of fast, crazy, and bloody action, and the music is heavy industrial metal.
This remaster is definitely a product of its time. It’s full of content and has great changes to the quality of life. This is a great remaster of a famous sci-fi first-person shooter that costs less than $10 and comes with endless customization options, 5 campaigns, and both cooperative and competitive local and online multiplayer.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
When Mario Kart 8 came out for the Wii U, it got great reviews and was rightfully called the best game in the series. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, on the other hand, adds a lot more content to what that game already had. There are now tracks and cups, Battle Mode has been given a much-needed makeover, and small changes to the game play have been made, like being able to hold two things at once.
The list of Deluxe cars has grown, and players can now customize their karts in even more ways. But the most important thing is that the number of tracks has only grown since the game’s release. The Booster Course Pass DLC is well worth the money for Mario Kart fans who want even more. It includes updated courses from all the games in the series.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
When it came out in 1999, Star Wars Episode I: Racer was a child’s dream come true: it let you race pods. The game was a great mix of futuristic racing games and the Star Wars license. It had all the characters, podracers, and places from The Phantom Menace and more. The game is fun to play because you can boost at top speed for long stretches, get good at making tight turns, and do amazing jumps.
When it comes out again in 2020 in HD on the Switch, the game’s amazing fast speeds will be at 1080p 60fps. Even though the textures are a bit old, the high-octane thrills and winding tracks are still there, and the Switch motion controls can make the experience more immersive than ever.
Ori And The Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind Forest is a great Metroidvania game that every Switch user should play. It has been praised by critics for its beautiful art direction and moving story. The player moves through environmental level design as the guardian spirit Ori. She has to deal with the weather to get the forest back to its original state. With the help of “soul links,” the player can set their own goals, making exploring the forest fun and never too hard.
Even though it was first launched on Microsoft platforms, the Switch version is the best-reviewed. Being portable adds another layer to this dream-like story. Ori and the Blind Forest, which won “Game of the Year” in 2015, is one of the best Switch games, and its follow-up is just as good.
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
When Rayman Legends came out in 2013, it may have been the best game in the series. Legends was originally only going to be available on the Wii U, but it has since been launched on almost every platform because it is thought to be one of the best 2D platformers ever made. With more than 120 levels, including time trial “invasion” levels and many levels that can be unlocked by playing Rayman Origins, this game is great for playing over and over again.
Original level design, creative music choices, and smooth controls make this a must-play for anyone who likes games in this genre. This short but very sweet experience will stick with you thanks to its rhythm-based levels and loud multiplayer.
