4) Night in the Woods (Switch) – Metacritic Score: 87
Night in the Woods was one of the best games of 2017, winning our ‘Best Indie Game of the Year‘ award, and it has now made its way to Nintendo Switch. You play as Mae, a cat who has returned from college to her quiet town. As she reconnects with her family and friends, she goes on adventures to escape the impending stress of adulthood.
The strength of Night in the Woods is in its writing. Conversations can be witty, funny, emotional, or even mundane, feeling natural at all times. The characters are unique and a joy to spend time with, and different people will relate to different parts of the game, whether it be particular feelings or moments of fun. The bonds you form with Mae’s friends will be so strong that you’ll want to spend every possible moment with your favorite. Night in the Woods was a great game last year but it’s perfect on the Switch.
