The top ten Nintendo Switch games since launch
Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu has been celebrating the Nintendo Switch’s fifth anniversary in its latest issue and has revealed the best-selling software in Japan since the March 2017 launch. The best-selling Nintendo Switch game so far is Animal Crossing: New Horizon which was not only a great game, but something fun to play during the COVID-19 pandemic when countries where in their respective lockdowns.
The second best-selling Nintendo Switch game is Super Smash Bros Ultimate which creator, Masahiro Sakurai, won a special award yesterday for Most Valuable Creator. Here’s the top ten best-selling Switch games since March 20217.
1. Animal Crossing : New Horizons – 7,183,333
As in previous Animal Crossing games, New Horizons is a life simulation game played in real time. Weather also adjusts to the seasons of the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, depending on the player's real-world location, a first for the Animal Crossing series.
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 4,764,379
Super Smash Bros. is considered one of Nintendo's fighting game series with a long and storied history of over two decades. It stands as one of the most successful and top-rated fighting game series in the world, beloved by fans. The series remains popular and continues to achieve remarkable sales figures throughout its existence.
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 4,429,626
The Mario Kart series is one of Nintendo's most highly successful game series, with consistently strong sales in almost every installment. When a new Mario Kart game is announced, it immediately garners attention, even if it's not an entirely new game, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
4. Pokemon Sword / Shield – 4,309,812
New Pokemon games always come with fresh sets of Pokemon, new gameplay mechanics, and new regions to explore. You can expect to encounter a new region called Galar, filled with vibrant life and mysterious places to explore. The games feature complex and deep exploration, a strong motivation for battles, epic battles, and familiar gym battle mechanics.
5. Splatoon 2 – 4,031,223
After achieving tremendous success with the first Splatoon game, which sold millions of copies despite being released on the less successful WiiU console, its unique and enjoyable gameplay earned it numerous accolades from various gaming institutions.
6. Ring Fit Adventure – 3,074,777
The Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure is a fitness game that involves physical movement and exercise. Players perform various exercises that target different muscle groups through in-game actions like fighting, running, walking, and climbing stairs. The game utilizes the Ring-Con accessory and leg strap to track and respond to the player's movements.
7. Momotaro Dentetsu : Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 2,597,078
This game is a board game in which each player has to earn money by operating businesses related to trains, ships, and planes. In addition to competing against each other, players must also compete against formidable AI business competitors. The game's theme is based on a popular Japanese folklore character named "Momotaro," which has garnered a significant fan base in Japan. The game bears some resemblance to classic board games like Monopoly and Sugoroku.
8. Minecraft – 2,514,952
This is a 3D game where characters can create 'cubical blocks' (referred to as cubes in the game) to build structures using materials like dirt, stone, sand, trees, minerals, water, and more. The game offers a high degree of freedom, allowing players to explore and build in the open world of Minecraft.
9. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 2,502,926
It's not unusual for the Pokemon series to receive remakes because The Pokemon Company has a penchant for dusting off old classics and giving them a fresh coat of paint. This trend has been ongoing since the Gameboy Advance era, and most recently, with titles like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, which are modernized versions of the original Nintendo DS games released in 2006, now available on the Nintendo Switch with updated graphics.
10. Monster Hunter Rise – 2,357,260
The wait is finally over for Capcom's legendary game, Monster Hunter Rise, on the Nintendo Switch. This marks a return to Nintendo consoles after the release of Monster Hunter World on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. What's even better this time is that players can enjoy the game both on their TV and in portable mode, offering more flexibility and convenience.
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