Nintendo just announced 13 new games coming in 2018 for its wildly popular Switch console, including a new 'Smash Bros.'
As 2018 rages onward, Nintendo is pulling back the curtain more and more on its plans for the future of the wildly popular Switch console.
This year is looking like another biggie for the Japanese gaming giant.
More than just new entries in B-tier franchises like "Kirby" and "Mario Tennis," a huge new "Super Smash Bros." game is apparently in the works and scheduled to arrive at some point in 2018.
That's before we start talking about the mess of other heavy-hitters that were just revealed in a Nintendo video presentation on Wednesday afternoon — here's the full rundown:
1. "South Park: The Fractured But Whole"
UbisoftIf you're a "South Park" superfan, you probably already own "The Fractured But Whole" on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or PC. It's pretty good, right?
If you're anything like me — a casual "South Park" fan at best who just wants to play a good game — "The Fractured But Whole" is a surprise gem. It might not be one you have to rush out and grab this minute, but it's one to keep in mind as you seek out great new games for your Switch.
Even if you hate role-playing games, you can turn the combat difficulty way down and just enjoy a rare, hilarious gaming experience. Check out our full review of the game right here.
Release date: April 24
2. "Little Nightmares: Complete Edition"
Namco"Little Nightmares" is a gorgeous 3D puzzle game that looks as creepy as it is pretty.
Players control one of two playable characters, each with their own distinct storylines and puzzles to solve in the horrific world of the "Maw." The game's narrative, built around a fictional world filled with abstract, disturbing creatures, is seemingly interwoven with the puzzle solving.
If you haven't already played the game on other platforms, it arrives with more content than ever on the Switch this May. For instance, check out this super weird Pac-Man mask you can wear in-game if you have a Pac-Man amiibo:
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Release date: May 18
3. "Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition"
Nintendo"Hyrule Warriors" — a third-person action game set in the world of "The Legend of Zelda," but more focused on action than narrative — is another example of Nintendo resurfacing games from its Wii U library on the Switch.
In "Hyrule Warriors," you can play as a whopping 29 different characters from the "Zelda" universe, including Link and Zelda. Instead of traversing dungeons and meeting interesting characters, you're hacking and slashing and shooting and magicking your way through hundreds of enemies at once on battlefields. If you've ever played a "Dynasty Warriors" game, you'll be right at home.
"Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition" comes with all the paid downloadable content from the original release, plus a couple of new characters from Nintendo's most recent Zelda game for the Switch, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild."
Release date: May 18
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