5 Must-Play Nintendo Games for a Weekend Marathon

Sure thing, let’s dive into this Nintendo world with a bit of chaos. So, the Switch 2. Yeah, it’s out. Some folks are clinging to their trusty old Switches, probably because there’s a zillion of them floating around, like leaves in the wind. But then there’s those die-hard, can’t-wait-for-the-next-thing types who’ve already got their hands on the Switch 2. Honestly, it’s like they can’t help themselves.

Now, here’s the kicker – Switch 2 doesn’t have a ton of exclusive games yet. But hey, it’s backward-compatible, which means you can still delve into that sweet library from the original Switch. Funny thing, though, you’d think with a new console, you’d get new games, right? Yet, we’re kinda stuck in this limbo where cross-generation games are the norm. No big surprise there, I guess.

So, say it’s gaming time this weekend, right? You’ve got more games than you can shake a stick at, and it feels like choosing one is harder than picking a movie on a streaming service – you know what I mean?

Okay, let’s talk games. First up: Patapon 1 + 2 Replay. A nostalgia kick, right? From the PSP days when those games ruled. Now they’re spiffed up for modern stuff. And imagine, they even threw in multiplayer just for the Switch. That’s cool, right? Kinda feels like digging up an old treasure, dusting it off, and realizing it’s still worth a fortune. No official word on a native Switch 2 version, though. Guess we’ll survive with what we’ve got, thanks to the backward compatibility magic.

Next, brace yourself for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. A trip down memory lane with a horror twist. Revamped for today’s tech, and guess what? Multiplayer included. It’s like they knew we’d want our friends along for the scare ride. Sure, some bits seem a bit… dated. But hey, it’s retro, and retro can be charming, right? Especially with those high review scores telling us it’s still got game.

Oh, here we go with Super Mario Odyssey. One of those timeless classics. So much to do, it’s like a buffet that never runs out. Perfect timing too, with that Donkey Kong Bananza excitement in the air. Nostalgia level: Over 9000. Just jam-packed with creative levels – kinda makes you wonder if they’ll ever top it.

Speaking of nostalgia, Super Mario Strikers on Switch 2 is bringing back those GameCube days. Soccer, but make it Mario. Zany, unpredictable, basically the kind of chaos we love. And you can go online or old-school local co-op, whatever floats your boat. It’s just too good to pass up if you’ve upgraded consoles.

And boom, we land at Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Skateboard dreams for Switch or Switch 2 – your choice. They’ve given the oldies a slick new polish with graphics and everything. Plus, there’s that free upgrade if you decide to step up to the Switch 2. It’s like they knew not all of us are swimming in cash.

So, there you have it. A mess of options, something for everyone. Pick your poison and get gaming. Or, you know, just stare at your collection for a while in existential dread. We’ve all been there.