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There are over 15 awesome Nintendo Switch games released from August to November 2019 you should play including the Resident Evil 5 and 6 horror titles, the dancing workout Just Dance 2020, a new Tetris, a The Legend of Zelda remake, and so much more.
I created this guide by curating the best Nintendo Switch releases of 2019 in order to help you find quality, fun games for you to play.
Specifically, this guide covers upcoming Nintendo Switch games releasing in August, September, October, and November of 2019.
Now, get ready to learn about fun Nintendo Switch games you might have missed and jump into this in-depth guide.
NOTE: Release dates, ratings, game details, etc. are subject to change at the publisher’s discretion and all info is current at the time of publication.
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New Nintendo Switch Releases You Should Play: Summer/Fall 2019
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August New Game Releases
View new Nintendo Switch releases from August 2019 I personally curated and am looking forward to.
Perhaps you will find a new game to play from this list as well.
YU-GI-OH! LEGACY OF THE DUELIST: LINK EVOLUTION
Rating: Teen | Release Date: August 20, 2019
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is an anime-inspired card game based on the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! series.
Why You Should Play Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution?
Yu-Gi-Oh! was one of my favorite card games as a kid, and I am glad a video game version is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch.
If you don’t know what Yu-Gi-Oh! is, it is a long running and hugely popular anime show about a card game of monsters, dragons, and spells.
Cool stuff! And of course there are heroes to root for and villains to despise.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution specifically covers the entirety of the anime series up until 2019 in its story mode and allows for both single and multiplayer gameplay (which is a must for a multiplayer card game).
The last Yu-Gi-Oh! video game I played was for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance which had maybe 1,000 cards at best if my memory serves correct.
This game, though? It includes over 9,000 cards, an updated play area, updated terminology, and many of the characters from the various Yu-Gi-Oh! seasons.
But don’t fret.
The developers of the game have said the story mode provides tutorials, information, and cards at a steady pace as not to overwhelm newcomers or fans that have drifted away from the series (such as myself). This is definitely my most anticipated game of the month by far.
Get ready to duel with Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution and clear 1.4GB of space for this single and multiplayer digital card game.
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| PLAYERS | 1-2 |
| GENRE | Card game |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Konami |
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ONINAKI
Rating: Teen | Release Date: August 21, 2019
Oninaki is an action based role playing game about protecting Life with a striking visual style and a rich story.
Why You Should Play Oninaki?
Oninaki is a brand new game from role playing game veterans at Square Enix (the creators of the popular Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest series).
And it is developed by the developers of I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear, two other modern day role playing gems.
I have always adored Square Enix’s role playing games because I enjoy being transported to a fantasy realm full of monsters and magic.
And Oninaki hits all of these hard.
The game is set in a fantasy realm about a “Watcher’s” journey to protect Life after Death.
Combat is flashy, fast paced, action oriented, and carried out in real time–this means that with every button you press, your character will slash his sword and strike any enemies your battling.
The game is also heavily story-driven with text, voice overs, and characters with depth to get behind, care about, and root for.
All of this is presented with unique almost watercolor, hand drawn, cartoon inspired visuals that will be sure to catch your eye as it has done mine.
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| PLAYERS | 1-2 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital |
| PUBLISHER | Square Enix |
ASTRAL CHAIN
Rating: Teen | Release Date: August 30, 2019
Astral Chain is a futuristic, story-driven action game about mankind’s last stand against an alien invasion from another dimension.
Why You Should Play Astral Chain?
Oh, boy! I have been waiting for this one. August ends with a bang.
An action packed bang in the from of Astral Chain, a big-budget action game published by Nintendo itself and developed by acclaimed developers at Platinum Games (creators of the Bayonetta series, also on Nintendo Switch, among many other fast-paced games).
Astral Chain oozes production value which is a great thing. The game looks like quality and is prepared to serve a giant story ripe with intrigue and exciting combat.
Humanity is fighting inter-dimensional aliens and teams up with a living weapon called Legion to stop the the alien invaders.
The game has a futuristic setting which you may love or hate as well as a heavily anime inspired (yet realistically proportioned) character designs.
But, the combat is what attracted me the most to this game.
It is fast paced action at its finest with quick button presses equating to a flurry of moves on-screen that look like a brutal but beautiful dance.
The game promises to let players control two characters at once in which it has termed “Synergistic Action”.
Combos will look stylish as players use a variety of different Legion to fit each scenario.
I, for one, am looking forward to trying out a variety of the living weapons to find the best ones that works for me and my play style.
The game also allows players to pick their character’s gender, skin color, and hair as well as other customization features.
This is a great feature for those looking to personalize their gaming experience.
Astral Chain requires 9.6GB of storage space for its promising gameplay experience that is primarily a single player game.
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| PLAYERS | 1-2 |
| GENRE | Action |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Platinum Games |
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August 2019: More Nintendo Switch Games To Play
There are many more games coming to the Nintendo Switch this month.
Check them out here.
| Release Date | Games |
|---|---|
| AUG 1 | Solo: Island of the Heart Shinobi Spirits & Legend of Heroes Dungeon Warfare Sudoku Relax 2 Summer Waves Illusion of L’ Phalcia Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries Hamsterda STANDBY |
| AUG 2 | Swaps and Traps Burger Chef Tycoon The Church in the Darkness |
| AUG 29 | Bubsy: Paws on Fire! |
September New Game Releases
View new Nintendo Switch releases from September 2019 I personally curated and am looking forward to.
Perhaps you will find a new game to play from this list as well.
Tetris 99
Rating: Everyone | Release Date: September 6, 2019
Tetris 99 is a one-versus-98 online, competitive puzzle game.
Why You Should Play Tetris 99?
Tetris 99 already launched on Nintendo Switch, and I raved about it in my review that I highly recommend you read.
Tetris 99 is “battle royale” Tetris, a form of the popular puzzle game that pits you versus 98 other players in an online death-match arena.
Only one can win, will it be you?
Most of the times, it won’t be–unless you are a Tetris pro. But, that only makes this game more fun as starting a new match only takes seconds.
This game is a blast to play. “Just one more game” is the mantra here, and you may find yourself saying this for hours on end. Just don’t forget to sleep.
The physical edition of Tetris 99 releases in September 2019 and comes with 12 months of the Nintendo Switch Online Subscription (NSOS).
You will need the NSOS to play this game. If you already are a subscriber, the game is free to download. Yup, free!
The physical version comes packed with an offline mode as well, whereas the offline mode is a paid add-on for the free digital version, for your information.
Just make sure you have about 250MB of storage before you download.
Tetris 99 is one of my top 10 games on Nintendo Switch, so I hope you enjoy the physical or digital version of this gem just as much as I have.
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| PLAYERS | 1-99 |
| GENRE | Puzzle |
| RATING | Everyone |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Nintendo |
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DAEMON X MACHINA
Rating: Teen | Release Date: September 13, 2019
Daemon X Machina is a sci-fi mech shooting game about piloting large robots and battling other large robots.
Why You Should Play Daemon X Machina?
Daemon X Machina is a brand new concept about fighting corrupted artificial intelligence with big mechanical robots.
Yup. Take control of giant battle suits that are highly customizable, from their weapons to their paint job, and take part in varying missions to rage ware with enemy battle suits.
I played a bunch of the demo on the Nintendo eShop and came away impressed.
This game has a unique look and combines anime inspired designs with a barren, sci-fi landscape.
I also enjoyed the deep customization options available. Battle suits can be equipped with arm and shoulder weapons along with an additional reserve weapon.
All of which can be changed to the player’s liking.
And I also enjoyed flying around the game world, taking shots at distant enemies, landing, destroying my foes, and stealing ammo and weapons from those who opposed me.
This game just makes ya feel powerful, you know?
If you enjoy robot battle games, give Daemon X Machnia a go when it releases this month.
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| PLAYERS | 1-4 |
| GENRE | Action |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Marvelous Entertainment |
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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Rating: Everyone | Release Date: September 20, 2019
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a remake of a classic GameBoy Zelda game with bright and cute visuals.
Why You Should Play The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening?
You must play this game! The end.
Seriously, this is a remake of the classic GameBoy game by the same name that released over 25 years ago.
And that game was super fun then and it remains super fun now.
This is tried-and-true Zelda gameplay at its best with a lot of charm and unique elements I do not want to spoil here.
Let’s just say you will stumble upon a handful of recognizable cameos if you are a seasoned Nintendo fan.
The original Link’s Awakening was my very first GameBoy game so I hold this entry near and dear to my heart.
The music is enchanting and memorable, the game world is an interconnected joy to traverse, and the world is filed with oddball characters that only a Zelda game can pull off.
Enjoy exploring dungeons, collecting musical instruments, and fighting bosses in this charming remake.
This remake also includes new features such as a dungeon creator where we players can make and share our dungeons with other players online. Neat!
Finally, the visuals have been given an almost claymation-like overhaul that really makes this game standout in the modern era of video games.
Just look at the pictures. Stunning.
If you can’t tell, this game is my most sought after game in September.
So many memories.
If you enjoyed past The Legend of Zelda games pre-Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening will be a great pickup for you.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Adventure |
| RATING | Everyone |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Nintendo |
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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: September 20, 2019
Ni No Kuni is a role playing game with anime inspired visuals from acclaimed anime studio Studio Ghibli and developers Level-5.
Why You Should Play Ni No Kuni?
I missed out on Ni No Kuni when it originally released on the PlayStation 3 in 2010, but I won’t miss out on this much beloved gem on the Nintendo Switch.
And you shouldn’t either.
This is especially true if you are a fan of Level-5 ( the game’s developers), Studio Ghibli (the game’s visual style), and traditional role playing games.
Level-5 has created popular games such as the Professor Layton, Inazuma Eleven, and Yo-kai Watch series; Studio Ghibli has created world renowned anime such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
The two forces came together to create Ni No Kuni, a game praised for its visuals, characters, and musical score.
Finally, this games is coming to a Nintendo platform.
Explore a fantasy world as Oliver who adventures to bring his mother back by teaming up with allies and fighting enemies in a treacherous world.
The gameplay is standard role playing fair where battles are fought with menus and monitoring your health and stats are vital to success.
Obtaining items, exploring a vast world, and navigating battles will be your fun for hours on end in Ni No Kuni.
Free 5.7GB of storage if you are looking to download this role playing game in September.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Everyone 10+ |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Level-5 |
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Rating: Everyone | Release Date: September 27, 2019
Ori and the Blind Forest is an action game with platforming elements with a story about love and sacrifice from Microsoft Studios.
Why You Should Play Ori And The Blind Forest?
Talk about surprises.
Ori and the Blind Forest is one of 2015’s best video game releases, and it is making its way to the Nintendo Switch in a all-ion-one definitive edition that includes dozens of new features.
But, that is not the surprising part.
This game is published by Microsoft and is a XBox and PC exclusive. Say what?!?
We officially live in a bizarre world when one of September’s top Nintendo releases is coming from its competitors.
But is is us gamers who reap the benefits and get to experience a true gem. So, thank you to Microsoft and Nintendo for playing well together.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a story about an orphan who must fight evil and find the courage to become a hero.
The game is an action game with platforming elements about traversal and exploring an interconnected fantasy world (think interconnected like Metroid and Castlevania games).
Obtaining new powers and abilities will open up new areas to explore so there will never be a dull moment.
The music has been applauded for its orchestrated quality, while the visual art style is simply beautiful: the game world backgrounds are hand painted and look like water color paintings of the highest caliber.
All in all, this game is stellar in all three major categories–gameplay, visuals, and music. What isn’t there to like?
Download Ori and the Blind Forest (a Nintendo Switch eShop exclusive) late September for a good time.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Everyone |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Microsoft |
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
Rating: Teen | Release Date: September 27, 2019
Dragon Quest 11 is the eleventh entry in the long running role playing game series with anime inspired visuals and hundreds of hours of gameplay.
Why You Should Play Dragon Quest 11?
The Dragon Quest series is the granddaddy of all role playing games, and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (man that is a long name!!!!) is the latest installment of a beloved franchise.
Dragon Quest 11 is an epic quest (pun intended) that can take hundreds of hours to complete.
The game’s demo alone–which can be downloaded now and its save file will work with the main game–includes the first 10 hours of the game.
That shouldn’t be called a demo, that is comparable to many full-sized games. I applaud you, Square Enix, for given us a meaty taste of what is to come.
After all, Dragon Quest 11 has a lot to offer.
Explore the fantasy world of Erdrea, take on quests, gain party members, acquire better and even better gear, ride mounts, and grow stronger as you take on countless enemies in traditional turn based battle (you take a turn to hit and then the monster gets a turn to attack).
Dragon Quest 11 for Nintendo Switch takes the original game that came out in 2017 and adds tons of new content, new to Nintendo’s release.
This Definitive Edition includes 2 separate graphic styles (2D and 3D), fully voiced events, a faster battle system option, additional monsters to ride, new equipment, a photo mode to take pictures, higher quality music, English and Japanese audio, extra quests that adds more story, and many more tweaks.
Take my money now!
If you are new to Dragon Quest 11 or want the best way to play this game, this version is the way to go. Go ahead and grab the game later this month.
ATTENTION: Are you downloading Dragon Quest 11? Make sure to grab a microSD card or empty approximately 14GB of storage for this hefty role playing game.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Square Enix |
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September 2019: More Nintendo Switch Games To Play
There are many more games coming to the Nintendo Switch this month.
Check them out here.
| Release Date | Games |
|---|---|
| SEP 3 | Final Fantasy 8 Remastered |
| SEP 5 | Hyperforma Space Cows Headliner: NoviNews |
| SEP 6 | NBA 2K20 |
| SEP 10 | Blasphemous Gun Gun Pixies |
| SEP 13 | Star Wars Pinball |
| SEP 17 | LEGO Jurassic World AI: The Somnium Files |
| SEP 24 | Contra Rouge Corps Dead By Daylight |
October New Game Releases
View new Nintendo Switch releases from October 2019 I personally curated and am looking forward to.
Perhaps you will find a new game to play from this list as well.
Spirit Hunter: NG
Rating: Mature | Release Date: October 10, 2019
Spirit Hunter: NG is a horror-based visual novel with anime artwork about finding clues about your sister’s disappearance.
Why You Should Play Spirit Hunter: NG?
October gives us horror fans an excuse to celebrate spooky games all month long. And what better way to do that than with Spirit Hunter: NG, a supernatural tale.
This game plays out as a visual novel, where the bulk of the gameplay comes from reading dialogue, interacting with characters, visiting different environments, finding clues, and making decisions all within a slide-esque presentation perspective.
Yup. Prepare to read your way to spooky-ville in this game.
Luckily, the anime-inspired artwork is well drawn and grotesque: one scene you will come across shows a man with his eyes bulging, lying in his own blood.
This game is definitely for mature audiences only and will satisfy those looking for a horror game throughout the month of October.
The premise centers around searching for clues to find your missing sister while spirits roam the streets, the parks, and even your very own home. Shivers!
I love horror games so this sounds great to me. And perhaps Spirit Hunter: NG will sound great to you, too.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Visual Novel |
| RATING | Mature |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Aksys Games |
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
Rating: Mature | Release Date: October 15, 2019
The Witcher 3 is a critically acclaimed, adult-oriented, and open world fantasy adventure experience about a mercenary monster hunter.
Why You Should Play The Witcher 3?
Looking for a mature oriented game to play after you finished The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? The Witcher 3 is the game for you.
This game tells a mature oriented, gripping tale set in a fantasy world where monsters are real.
The realistic visuals and voiced characters make the large open world come alive.
You’ll probably stop and enjoy the scenery from time to time as you should in large open games like this.
Speaking of large open worlds, this game has a large world that will make fans of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild feel at home.
Players will travel across bodies of water, fields, forests, and towns by foot, ship, and horseback from one quest or story event to another.
I want to play this game so much, and it make me feel overwhelmed in a good way to say that The Witcher 3 has over 150 hours of total content. That’s insane!
Yes!
The Nintendo Switch version of The Witcher 3 is the complete edition that includes the base game and all extra content rolled into one package.
New quests, items, and story components previously released as extra content come standard in the Nintendo Switch release.
If you are looking for an action role playing game that takes you on a very long adventure with tons of content and side quests to accomplish (along with a gripping narrative), The Witcher 3 says hello.
I cannot wait for this game to launch in October, as it will be the perfect meaty game to play throughout the entire month.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Adventure |
| RATING | Mature |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | CD Project |
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Little Town Hero
Rating: Teen | Release Date: October 16, 2019
Little Town Hero is a role playing game (with anime inspired visuals) set in a single town from the developers of the Pokémon games that includes a unique battle system.
Why You Should Play Little Town Hero?
If you are a fan of the Pokémon games, you might want to pick this up. Why?
Because, the Pokémon developers (Game Freak) are making this brand new game unrelated to Pokémon, and it is called Little Town Hero.
It is a role playing game with bright, colorful visuals set in a a single town. Yup. The entire game takes place in one isolated place.
The goal is to defend the town from approaching monsters in a most unique way.
You will have to use your thoughts to battle monsters and maneuver throughout the town during battle to get a helping hand from townsfolk. Each battle is challenging and can be won with thought, care, and planning.
The game was created with modern gamers in mind which means mindless grinding (playing a part over and over again just to get stronger) has been mitigated, while strategic battles have been spotlighted.
The story is fun and centers around a town protected by a castle that one day falls prey to monsters, creatures the townsfolk never knew existed.
Luckily, one brave boy stands in the monster’s way: the main character with a hair that resembles red flames.
And finally, the game’s soundtrack is done by Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale.
Yes. If you enjoyed Undertale’s soundtrack, you are in for a treat.
I love when Game Freak does something other than the Pokemon games, a rare occasion in deed.
And Little Town Hero looks to be a fun, role playing game from them that release real soon.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Role Playing |
| RATING | Teen |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Game Freak |
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Ring Fit Adventure
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: October 18, 2019
Ring Fit Adventure is a exercise, role playing adventure game made by Nintendo and a spiritual successor of the Wii Fit series.
Why You Should Play Ring Fit Adventure?
Look no further for the spiritual successor to Wii Fit. Evolved. HD.
And with an entire adventure attached.
Oh. And a new workout instrument to use, too.
Ring Fit Adventure uses the included Ring-Con and Leg Strap accessories to track your movements while playing the game.
So, whatever you do in the real world will be measured while playing.
A pair of Joy-Con is needed to play, but every original Nintendo Switch comes with a pair (Nintendo Lite owners may find playing this game a bit more difficult).
One Joy-Con slots into the Ring-Con while the other slots into the Leg Strap.
The Leg Strap is attached to your leg while the Ring -Con (a sturdy round workout band of sorts) is used to perform different moves, stretches, lifts, and exercises during gameplay.
But, what is Ring Fit Adventure all about?
It is a workout game set in a fantasy, role playing adventure world.
Moving throughout the colorful, detailed game world is done by walking or jogging in place. To get to some far off distance, be prepared to actually walk to get there (this is a workout game, after all).
Luckily, the game allows you to move at a pace that is comfortable to you so running is not required if you prefer to walk.
Jumping and performing blasts of air requires pressing in on the Ring-Con. Point the device at the ground, press in, and your character will jump when needed.
What’s that?!? A monster approaches!
Yes, you will battle monsters throughout this game by using the Ring-Con to perform 40 different offensive maneuvers.
Each move belongs to one of 4 categories of attacks and each category focuses on strengthening a certain body part.
You can get a workout by playing this game, that is for sure.
According to Nintendo, the game will take months to complete by playing 30 minutes a day. That’s a lot of gaming goodness!
But if you rather focus solely on working-out in a digital format while skipping the adventure mode, you can do that, too.
The game also includes multiple other game modes to help you complete a full body workout including a more traditional
Sets workout mode, Quick Play, and Minigames.
Don’t like the workouts pre-made for you?
You can also customize your workouts to your liking.
Oh. And Ring Fit Adventure also allows you to compare your high scores with online ranking boards.
I love workout games and this one looks to strike a nice balance between fun while providing actual workout results.
I cannot wait for this game to be released.
If you are looking for an entertaining way to sweat, Ring Fit Adventure is the October game for you.
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| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Workout |
| RATING | Everyone 10+ |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Nintendo |
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Mary Skelter 2
Rating: Mature | Release Date: October 22, 2019
Mary Skelter 2 is a dungeon-crawling role playing game with anime visuals for mature players about controlling fairy tale themed characters called “Blood Maidens”.
Why Should You Play Mary Skelter 2?
Mary Skelter 2 is too nightmarish not to include in this October guide.
This game is all about nightmares and Blood Maidens with the gameplay of dungeon crawling role playing games such as the Nintendo DS’s Etrian Odyssey series
Gameplay centers around interacting with characters, reading tons of text while some lines are voiced, traversing through dungeons from a first person perspective, and battling strange monsters from a first person perspective.
Of course, you can power up and equip your Battle Maidens as well as change their jobs so they can perform in battle just the way you want them to.
Party members also learn skills and increase in stats as game progression is made.
The battle system contains depth with monsters having weaknesses, the visuals are high quality and anime inspired, and the music fits each environment to create a well polished game.
I always enjoy a quirky Japanese role playing game form time to time, and this semi-horror themed game called Mary Skelter 2 fits the bill.
I am definitely keeping tabs on this gem.
If you are a fan of role playing games or mature anime-inspired adventures, you should keep a tab on this game, too.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Mature |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Idea Factory |
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: October 29, 2019
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is an action, arcade game about rolling around stages as a monkey inside a ball.
Why You Should Play Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD?
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is a remake of a Wii game with updated high definition visuals.
The gameplay is fun and addicting. It centers around picking a monkey trapped inside of a ball and then rolling said monkey throughout a stage to get to the goal in as short of time as possible.
The trick? You do not control the monkey, you control the stage.
Yup.
Tilting the analog stick tilts the stage and propels the monkey in the direction the stage has been tilted to.
Sounds confusing, but it really is not after you wrap your head around it.
Maneuvering through stages that ramp up in difficulty as the game progresses is tons of fun.
Each stage is like a puzzle that has to be completed but with colorful graphics, cherry tunes, and banana’s lying around everywhere.
But what if you wanted to do something other than completing the over 100 plus stages?
Well, every Super Monkey Ball game comes packaged with extra content and this game is no exception.
Play 10 Party Games for up to 4 players for multiplayer fun, or try your hand at Time Attack mode for an extra challenge.
Whatever you pick, this is a great family friendly game in a long running franchise that is highly adored by gamers.
I started playing the Super Monkey Ball series when it debuted on the Nintendo GameCube.
And although I owned and played Banana Blitz on Wii, I am still really looking forward to revisiting this entry on the Nintendo Switch later this month.
Whether you played this game in the past, make sure to keep it on your radar.
It’s a bunch (pun intended) of fun!
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| PLAYERS | 1-4 |
| GENRE | Action/Party |
| RATING | Everyone 10+ |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Sega |
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Resident Evil 5 and 6
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: October 29, 2019
Resident Evil 5 and 6 are action oriented horror games in the long running Resident Evil franchise about fighting the undead as tough, iconic characters.
Why You Should Play Resident Evil 5 and 6?
Resident Evil 5 and 6 are THE games you are looking for if you want to celebrate horror games in October.
These two games are fantastic single player, action oriented survival horror games with tons of content.
I played through Resident Evil 5 many times across various platforms and I have also played through a bit of Resident Evil 6.
Each game revolves around one or more playable characters encountering infected enemies that include zombies and deadly zombie-like foes.
The action oriented Resident Evil titles of 5 and 6 rely less on horror and suspense and more on combat than previous entries in the series.
Gameplay revolves around rationing health packs, ammo, and items in order to get from one location to another as enemies pour out from all different locations.
If you are looking for a fun, thrilling adventure game with supernatural and horror themes, you came to the right place.
Also, both games include cooperative play which means us players will be able to fend off the hoard of undead with a friend or more.
Each game also comes with a ton of extra content which includes previously released downloadable content, modes, and costumes.
Resident Evil is one of my favorite franchises of all time, and I am glad to finally see these two titles make their way to a Nintendo system.
I will definitely be picking up the two classics as soon as possible. If you can only get one, I would highly suggest getting Resident Evil 5 first.
Welcome to the nightmare, friend!
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| PLAYERS | 1-4 (RE5)/1-6(RE6) |
| GENRE | Action |
| RATING | Mature |
| FORMAT | Digital |
| PUBLISHER | Capcom |
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Luigi’s Mansion 3
Rating: Everyone | Release Date: October 31, 2019
Luigi’s Mansion 3 is an adventure game about exploring a haunted hotel to save Luigi’s brother Mario and his friends.
Why You Should Play Luigi’s Mansion 3?
Lastly, we come to the heaviest hitter of the month and a game with a comical sense of horror, Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Finally!
We have another full featured, home console Luigi’s Mansion game.
This series plops Mario’s green-clad timid younger brother into a haunted location and forces him to adventure through the game world fighting ghosts and collecting items in order to search for his missing brother and friends.
Specifically, Luigi’s Mansion 3 takes place in a haunted hotel with many floors, each distinct and with its own characteristics.
Imagine each floor as its own unique world when compared to other Mario games: one floor may be Egyptian desert themed while another looks like a disco club.
Traversing the haunted mansion will never get boring as new puzzles, visual themes, and enemies await the players every move.
I, for one, am super excited for this game.
I thoroughly enjoyed playing the first iteration on the Nintendo GameCube years ago when it launched.
I still have fond memories playing that game alongside my brothers, knocking on walls, quivery through halls, and sucking up ghosts.
Thankfully, this game also includes a couple of multiplayer modes for up to 8 players for those with family and friends.
With that said, I cannot wait to jump into this third game to cap off a monumental month of games and celebrate the spookiest month that is October in style.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a huge Nintendo Switch title that is just waiting to be played by those who want something horror themed but is much more comical and family friendly in tone.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1-8 |
| GENRE | Adventure |
| RATING | Everyone |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Nintendo |
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October 2019: More Nintendo Switch Games To Play
There are many more games coming to the Nintendo Switch this month.
Check them out here.
| Release Date | Games |
|---|---|
| OCT 1 | 80 Days Lanternium Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition Super Crate Box YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world |
| OCT 2 | CASE: Animatronics Spooky Ghost Dot Com |
| OCT 3 | Galaxy Champions TV Cubixx Candleman Hexagroove: Tactical DJ |
| OCT 4 | Crossniq+ Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Rimelands: Hammer of Thor The Tiny Bang Story |
| OCT 5 | Double Switch – 25th Anniversary Edition |
| OCT 8 | Asphalt 8: Legends Burger Time Party! Call of Cthlhu Dodge Hard A Winter’s Daydream |
| OCT 9 | Mistover |
| OCT 15 | Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions The Eyes of Ara The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Editions |
| OCT 18 | Ice Age Scrat’s Nutty Adventure! Megaquarium Pig Eat Ball Safari Pinball ZikSquare |
| OCT 24 | Cat Quest 2 |
| OCT 25 | Into the Dead 2 |
| OCT 29 | Vampyr |
November New Game Releases
View new Nintendo Switch releases from November 2019 I personally curated and am looking forward to.
Perhaps you will find a new game to play from this list as well.
Just Dance 2020
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: November 5, 2019
Just Dance 2020 is a music, party, dance game where players dance to dozens of popular music tracks.
Why Should Play Just Dance 2020?
I am going to be honest with you: I enjoy Just Dance games.
I have enjoyed playing the series with my family, spouse, and niece since Just Dance 2 and 3 released for the Wii so many years ago.
Therefore, I am happy to see a new game in the popular franchise releasing for a new generation of dancers.
Just Dance 2020 includes 40 songs to dance to from a variety of musical artists, spanning many genres.
The track list includes songs from Lil Nas and Ariana Grande among many others.
Players who want more than just the 40 included tracks can also subscribe to Just Dance Unlimited, a subscription service that grants access to over 500 additional songs.
That’s a lot of dancing!
Dance alone or with a party of friends and check out a variety modes including a children-friendly mode that limits the songs to kid friendly tracks.
The dancing won’t stop when in Just Dance 2020 is released this month.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1-64 (online) |
| GENRE | Music/Workout |
| RATING | Everyone 10+ |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Ubisoft |
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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Rating: Everyone 10+ | Release Date: November 5, 2019
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is an Olympic themed party game that features an all-star cast of characters from the Mario and Sonic franchises.
Why should you Play Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
A new entry in the popular Mario and Sonic Olympic Games is coming out this month, and it looks exciting.
I played a bit of the Mario and Sonic Winter Olympic Games on the Wii U, and I am happy to see the new features this game adds.
I also know that this series has a lot of passionate fans that feel the same way.
Mario and Sonic Tokyo 2020 includes over 30 games based on classic Olympic events for single and multiplayer fun.
Events players can find included are surfing, skateboarding, karate, judo, boxing, gymnastics, football, track and field, and many more.
Even better?
This game not only includes colorful, 3D iterations of classic Summer Events, but this game also includes retro style games to play.
That’s right: Mario and Sonic Tokyo 2020 comes with 10 games that are played out in 2D with a retro art style. Totally awesome!
This game supports single, multiplayer, local, and online play. Button controls and motion controls–alongside a variety of other controller methods–are supported.
NOTE: This game requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play online. Online play and cloud saves are included.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1-8 |
| GENRE | Sports/Multiplayer |
| RATING | Everyone 10+ |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Sega/Nintendo |
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Pokémon Sword and Shield
Rating: Everyone | Release Date: November 15, 2019
Pokemon Sword and Shield are the latest installments of the popular monster collecting and battling role playing games.
Why should you Play Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokémon Sword and Shield is Pokémon, Period.
If you enjoy collecting monsters, battling other monsters, and embarking on an epic quest, this game is for you.
Pokémon Sword and Shield introduces a new region where professional battling and leagues are common along with a host of new places to visit and new Pokémon to see and capture.
The game’s stand out mechanic is called Dynamax.
This is a form of battle that includes gigantic Pokémon duking it out.
Standard battles are, of course, included in this game as well.
Raid battles are also included alongside new legendary Pokémon and advanced character customization options to help the player customize the character to the player’s liking.
Awesome!
And finally, if you have a Pokémon Let’s Go! save file on your Nintendo Switch you will gain access to exclusive Pokémon.
That’s cool!
A new set of Pokémon games are upon us, so be prepared to catch ’em all once more!
NOTE: This game requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play online. Online play is included.
View Official Game Details
| PLAYERS | 1-4 |
| GENRE | Role playing |
| RATING | Everyone |
| FORMAT | Digital/Physical |
| PUBLISHER | Nintendo |
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November 2019: More Nintendo Switch Games To Play
There are many more games coming to the Nintendo Switch this month.
Check them out here.
| Release Date | Games |
|---|---|
| NOV 1 | Perseverance Delta Squad The Mims Beginning Race with Ryan Spirit Roots Windmill Kings |
| NOV 5 | The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game Ships |
| NOV 7 | Juicy Realm puzzlement Headsnatchers ANIMUS: Harbinger Incredible Mandy MEANDERS Super Street Racer |
| NOV 8 | Super Street: Racer JUMANJI: The Video Game One Person Story New Super Lucky’s Tales Disney TSUM TSUM Festival Layton’s Mystery Journey STURMWIND EX Blindy |
| NOV 14 | Sparklite Rocket Wars Squidgies Takeover |
| NOV 19 | Munchkin Garfield Kart Furious Racing Zumba Burn It Up! WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship |
| NOV 22 | Doom 64 |
And more games will be released for Nintendo Switch in November 2019!
I hope you enjoy all the great games coming to Nintendo Switch in Summer and Fall 2019.
Dance with friends, collect monsters, traverse haunted mansions, and do so much more with the hundred plus games releasing this year.
Featured Image: Mario and Sonic | Image: Sega/TendoSource













