Variety in First-Party Exclusives
One of Nintendo’s biggest attractions has always been their first party titles, which thankfully are giving a strong showing this time around. Some titles like Metroid, Kirby, and F-Zero were not present, but that didn’t dilute the quality of titles revealed. What was nice is the sheer variety of first-party offerings announced, as each one seemed to cater to a different genre and playstyle.
The new Mario is continuing the traditional platforming roots it helped create, while The Legend of Zelda is offering an action/RPG experience. Other titles like Splatoon 2 are more focused on chaotic multiplayer action, and for those looking for more party based titles, there is 1-2 Switch. Even with some major names missing, it’s nice to see that Nintendo isn’t just offering consumers several different flavors of platforming games.
