3 Nintendo Switch Games to Have On Your Radar in October 2017

Super Mario Odyssey

Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. Without a doubt, Super Mario Odyssey is the biggest game to look forward to this month if you’re the proud owner of a Nintendo Switch. We knew that a Mario game would be released for Nintendo’s newest console at some point, and it’s finally here. From all that we’ve seen so far, Super Mario Odyssey seems like a throwback to Sunshine, where the Italian plumber is tossed into a semi open world environment, and players are let loose to explore and discover collectibles.

The platforming in Odyssey probably won’t be as demanding or hardcore as some of the other Mario titles, but that isn’t the focal point here. The main new gimmick in Odyssey comes in the form of Cappy, a sentient hat that Mario wears on his head. At any point in time, players can throw the hat onto an inanimate object, and Mario will assume control of that object. From the game’s released footage and materials, Cappy’s ability also works on certain live species. Like a dinosaur, for instance.

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge made quite the splash when it was originally released back in 2015. The game is clearly inspired by titles like Metroid and Contra, and it puts players in a high-tech world where they’re tasked with exploring their environments and collecting power-ups while overcoming 2D platforming challenges.

Players will take control of Trace, a scientist who wakes up in a strange, futuristic world after suffering from a crippling injury. Axiom Verge’s 2D side-scrolling style lends itself well to the story and plot, The game is infested with weird robotic enemies, and the world itself features tons of labyrinths and secrets for the player to discover. Aside from the plethora of items and weapons to discover, Axiom Verge also boasts a good number of exciting environmental puzzles that will require you to think outside of the box if you want to solve them.

Syberia

The first Syberia game was released back in 2002, with the latest entry from Microids launching earlier this year. Though the series isn’t exactly a major AAA hit, it does have a bit of a cult following with its gripping narrative and story.

Syberia follows the story of Kate Walker, an American lawyer who is one day tasked with investigating a French village to complete the takeover of a factory. However, the job isn’t as easy as it appears to be, and Kate is soon forced to track down the factory owner’s brother to finalize the deal. Her job soon takes her across Russia, and we learn about the mythical land of Syberia, where the last mammoths on Earth are rumored to live.

Syberia is a narrative-driven adventure game, meaning that players will be going through a relatively linear story while solving environmental puzzles and other logic obstacles to progress. With the way the game is structured, it might just be a great fit for Nintendo’s hybrid console.