Year after year, the Nintendo Switch continues to prove itself as the little system that could. 2019 brought new releases in fan-favorite franchises like Fire Emblem and Pokémon, not to mention third-party games like Astral Chain. 

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2020 looks just as good, because Nintendo is continuing the same strategy that brought them so much success this year. Their game plan consists of three parts: strong first party releases,  remasters of cult classics, and partnerships with the right third-party studios. These 10 games show that it's not just Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild that make the Switch worth the investment.

10 Gods & Monsters2/25/2020

The same team that created Assassin's Creed Odyssey is working on a brand new IP called Gods & Monsters. The Greek gods have fallen to one of their most dangerous threats, Typhon, and you have to venture across the Isle of the Blessed to restore their powers.

Like many Ubisoft games, this one has an open world, though it looks more Breath of the Wild than Assassin's Creed. Even the art style seems inspired by the former. It promises to blend puzzles and exploration between bouts against well-known Greek monsters like Hydras and Cyclops.

9 Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition2020

A cult JRPG classic if there ever was one, the original release of Xenoblade Chronicles saw limited reach due to originally only being released in Japan and Europe, and a scarce printing that left players scrambling for copies. Since then, the game's been credited for helping reignite the JRPG genre outside of Japan.

While the game saw a port to the Nintendo New 3DS in 2015, the Switch release promises to be a true remaster. Definitive Edition will have the high-definition graphics and global release that this beloved adventure always deserved.

8 Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore1/17/2020

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE was one of too many games that got overlooked because it was on the Wii U. In this crossover RPG, an interdimensional evil that has invaded Tokyo that must be battled through in turn-based combat that combines elements of both Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem. 

It's the latest in a series of Wii U games that are thankfully seeing ports to the much larger install base of the Nintendo Switch. After the success of Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze and Mario Kart 8, hopefully Tokyo Mirage Sessions reaches much farther this time. And that it will convince Nintendo to give us a port of The Wonderful 101. 

7 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition2020

Another lesser-known but beloved game that will hopefully find new life on the Switch. Crystal Chronicles was a new take on the Final Fantasy franchise, with combat reminiscent of hack and slash games instead of the series' traditional turn-based systems. It also marked the return of the series to a Nintendo console.

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Cooperative play was the game's big draw, but significant hardware demands kept many from playing it, as each player had to have their own Game Boy Advance and GBA to Gamecube link cable. While Square Enix hasn't detailed how multiplayer will be adjusted to fit the Nintendo Switch, the best part of the game should see more exposure with this release.

6 No More Heroes III2020

It's been ten years since the last numbered entry for the No More Heroes franchise. Directed by series creator Goichi Suda (also known as Suda51), No More Heroes III takes place two years after the events of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy to defend the world from a new threat.

While the game will be playable with a normal controller, it is also being heavily designed around the Joy-Con's capabilities, similar to the unique portions of gameplay that utilized the Wii's motion controls in previous installments.

5 Bayonetta 3 - 2020/TBA

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While this one isn't yet confirmed for 2020, the possibility is strong. The game was announced in December, 2017 and had an implied 2019 release date until earlier this year, when it was missing from E3 and saw its release dates change to "TBA."

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If a short delay means it receives the polish that make Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 so great, then it's worth it. After all, it's more Bayonetta. Who can complain about that?

4 Animal Crossing: New Horizons3/20/2020

Who knew a fanbase for such a cute series could be so rabid. Then again, apart from mobile releases, it's been eight years since the last Animal Crossing release, New Leaf. A release on the Switch combines both sides of the fan base too, from the lovers of console releases like the original and City Folk to the mobile die hards of Wild World and New Leaf.

Unlike previous installments, New Horizons is set on a deserted island instead of an established town in order to give players more customization options. The game also has an autosave function, so at least Mr. Resetti can't yell at you for resetting the game anymore.

3 Hollow Knight: Silksong

For a team of three people, it's incredible that Team Cherry was able to put out a game like Hollow Knight. Released in 2017, it's one of the strongest titles in the Metroidvania genre. Haunting music, stellar atmosphere, and an art style that manages to be both creepy and adorable helped propel this indie darling to deserved success.

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Their second game, Silksong, takes place in the same universe. The main character, Hornet, will be familiar for players of the first game. Silksong is designed for her from the ground up, with more acrobatic combat and platforming than the first game's and a trip ever upward to the kingdom's peak, instead of Hollow Knight's descent into the depths.

2 Metroid Prime 42020/TBA

This one also isn't exactly confirmed for 2020, but fans can hope. The last Metroid Prime game was released in 2007. The series has only seen spinoffs and remasters since then, which has done nothing to sate the need for a fresh, exploration-heavy adventure that mainline Metroid games promise.

Unfortunately, the game's development ran into trouble and was rebooted in January of this year. It was then passed off to the original developers of the Prime series, Retro Studios. While a 2020 release date might be a bit hopeful, every Metroid fan is itching to get their hands on it.

1 Untitled Breath of the Wild Sequel - 2020/TBA

The king in the mountain. The system seller. 2017 Game of the Year. The praises heaped on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are near endless. Well deserved too. The game was an absolute phenomenon when it came out, helping propel the Switch to immediate success as the system's main launch title.

The game's brief trailer showed at E3 2019 teased a darker, spookier plot and an active partnership between Link and Zelda. Other than that, details are few. No confirmed title, no gameplay insights, next to nothing at all. That kind of marketing might not even be necessary. After a game like Breath of the Wild, all eyes are already on the next installment.

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