Whether they’re testing the limits of their hardware or focusing on gameplay rather than technology, our 2022 Nintendo Switch Games selections stand out for their mechanical polish and fun. Check out which games made the list below.
These awards represent the consensus of all Siliconera employees. For more award picks of the year, check out ours Game Archive of the year 2022.
Winner: Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Today, the phrase “fans of the genre” might be a maxim. Xenoblade Chronicles 3, However? It really seems to cover the concept. The game offers so much that JRPG fans want, it’s almost as if it’s making a list and checking it twice. And done right? That could be good. It’s for xenoblades 3 A unified focus keeps things fun for players. Also, when are we talking about JRPGs? “Fans of the genre” is basically everyone reading it right now.
Triangle Strategy
It’s been a great year for both tactical RPGs and the pixel-art revival, and Triangle Strategy Is one shining example of both. It can take a while to get started, and it needs you to care about its world to get past its text-heavy storytelling. But once you’re in? Not many games can match its depth.
Guardian of Gotta: Cart of Darkness
It sure took a sweet time to get it out of Japan, but Guardian of Gotta: Cart of Darkness combines the RPG style depth of the 3DS release with the same screen fun of Genuine Xbox 360. And localization? That’s really funny and that’s very hard to do even without the language complexities. If you missed it when it came out earlier this year, you owe it to yourself fix that now.
What’s Your Choice Nintendo Switch Game of the Year 2022? Let us know in the comments section! And stay tuned for more Siliconera’s GotY 2022 Award.
