Nintendo's catalog of games is not only made up of the different titles of Super Mario, Pokémon, Zelda and some other popular franchise. There are also other proposals that offer fun in abundance and that if you haven't played them yet, you should try now that with the summer holidays you probably have more free time. So take note, because you will surely like them.
The hidden gems of the Nintendo Switch catalog
Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch has been one of the most attractive consoles on the market due to its portable spirit and a success for Nintendo that even today continues to sell very well, even with the rumors of an upcoming renovation.
However, the Nintendo laptop still has a hard time getting rid of that idea that many have about its catalog of games. They think that they only have games for children, but this is not the case. As much as Mario, Pokémon, Zelda or Animal Crossing may seem like they are only for the little ones in the house, the truth is that they are playable by anyone who loves the world of video games.
Of course, beyond the wrongness of the sentence, what many are unaware of is that in the Nintendo Switch catalog there are proposals with a very different approach and that are authentic. hidden gems inside the platform. Video games that on other consoles are sweeping and on the big N console they don't because it is not known that they are also available in some cases.
So for all this we have come up with the idea of discovering some games that will make you enjoy the Switch even more and even want to buy one.
Astral Chain
Astral Chain is a game where the main attraction is in the fighting that you will have to keep up with the different enemies that come your way. In them you will have to combine in a coordinated way, as if you were dancing, the different combinations of movements, defense and attacks that you will learn throughout the games.
When you do, master the moves, the game becomes very enjoyable and makes you have a really good time. But if it's not like that, you'll have problems to overcome the different final enemies that will appear. However, it must also be said that the story is one of the weakest elements, but if you like this type of game, it is very likely that this one is too.
Celeste's
Celeste is a platform game one of those with an indie touch that catches you within a few minutes of starting to play it, especially if you are one of those who loves the genre.
So you will have to help Madelaine, whom you will control and with whom you will have to go jumping and taking advantage of the new abilities that you are gaining to reach the top of the Celeste Mountain. All this with a series of controls quite accessible when jumping, climbing, etc.
Taking into account that there are more than 700 screens with challenges, you will also have a B-side that unlocks other challenges for all those who always want more after finishing a game of this type.
Along with some pixelated graphics, don't think that because of this detail it is less than others with a more realistic design. So don't be fooled by appearances, because it is worth giving it a try.
Hades
The title developed by Supergiant Games was one of the biggest surprises of the past 2020. Since it was announced (it's available on different platforms) the game has become quite a game that you should try if you're into the roguelike genre and even if you're not. Because it is a proposal as striking as it is enjoyable.
With a high-quality graphic design and very much in line with the type of proposal it proposes, Hades is a game that any user who has the opportunity to do so should really try. Because it doesn't disappoint, because it hooks you and because when it's over you want more.
In addition, we could practically say that everything it proposes is good from the start. And if we add the story that tells much more. There is no better way to recommend it than with a simple "try it and tell us". You will not regret it.
Hollow Knight
With an appearance that again may not seem like much, something similar to what happens with Celeste, Hollow Knight is one of those games in the Nintendo Switch catalog that, despite the time it has been available, few have been paying the attention it deserves.
If the genres or ways of defining the different games are familiar to you, this title could be said to be from metroidvania type. That is to say, a mixture between what Metroid and Castlevania offer or, in other words, an action game and 2D platforms that makes use of a more or less open world where the different obstacles serve as limits.
With great gameplay, a good sound section and very well designed levels, this game is one of the jewels of Nintendo Switch. A perfect game to enjoy those afternoons in which you are somewhat idle and without many alternative plans. What's more, even if you still have plans, you may not want to do anything else until you finish it.
Into the Breach
If you are more of leisurely games, one of those proposals that have to mature and to which you have to pay a little more attention and not go so crazy throwing swords right and left, pay attention to Into the Breach.
This game puts you in front of a board on which you will have to intelligently move your troops in order to kill the enemies that are also on it. Although it won't be as simple as sending them on the attack, you will also have to take into account the elements that are inside the virtual board.