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6 Classic Nintendo Series That Need to Make a Reappearance on the Switch

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Metroid

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2016 saw the release of a new Metroid game on 3DS with Federation Force, but the new title certainly didn’t have the impact that others in the series did. Unfortunately, it also didn’t feature the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran, meaning the last time the character had a game of her own was back in 2010 with Other M.

Metroid is one of Nintendo’s most well-known franchises, helping to craft an entire sub-section of games known as Metroidvania. The Switch could provide new life for the series, with either a 2D sidescrolling title or a brand new FPS like Metroid Prime. Looking back at the co-op gameplay of Federation Force, there’s no reason you couldn’t put some kind of multiplayer in a new Switch entry as well as a single-player campaign.

Nintendo is well-known for their action/adventure and platforming titles, and Metroid has always provided some nice variation to their stable of iconic franchises. Besides Splatoon, there aren’t any other shooter games to speak of on the Switch at the moment, a void that a new Prime game could help fill. Plus, the appeal of having a full-blown Metroid Prime that you can also take on the go is incredibly tempting.

Nintendo had a big showing of first-party content coming to the Switch this year, and E3 would be the perfect opportunity to set the stage for 2018 with titles like Metroid.

Pikmin

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Back in 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that a Pikmin 4 was already in production. Since then, we’ve yet to see hide nor hair of the new title, although a new Pikmin 3DS game was announced last year. Nintendo’s Switch presentation seemed like the perfect time to bring the adorable little Pikmin back, with a system that has more power than ever.

Pikmin is a title that would play perfectly on either the TV screen or the Switch’s tablet, as you command the little creatures around. A simple control scheme that uses some basic buttons could also fit the Joy-Con controllers well.

So far we’ve seen the graphical power of the Switch working wonders with the colorful aesthetics of Zelda, Mario, and Splatoon. Pikmin is no different, and could really benefit from the visual upgrade. Nintendo has a pretty diverse lineup announced, but a new strategy-focused Pikmin title could help round things out even more.

WarioWare

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WarioWare is an absolute perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, with a wealth of weird and wacky minigames to play. The reveal of 1-2 Switch proves just what a WarioWare game could be, and the new title honestly could have been given a coat of character paint and counted as a Wario game.

A new title could go the route of 1-2 Switch and create minigames more focused on interacting with other players and using the technology of the Joy-Con. It could also give a Joy-Con to multiple players and just have them focus on the screen for new minigames. The potential really comes when you think about how up to eight Switch systems can connect together for multiplayer, and how a game could use that in creative ways for some huge, multiplayer minigames. Maybe Nintendo looks at the Jackbox Party Pack for an example too, and finds some way to bring smartphone integration into the mix. We already know that the Switch is getting some kind of dedicated smart device app, so that’s not completely out of the question.

There’s been at least one WarioWare title on every Nintendo system since the GameCube, so it seems like it’s only a matter of time before one appears on the Switch.

Animal Crossing

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Animal Crossing is one of Nintendo’s most popular series right now, and it’s one of the titles that needs to come to the Switch the most. The portability of the Switch means you can build you ideal town at home or on the go, and share it with others while you’re out and about. Since the system immediately comes with two Joy-Con controllers, you could have drop-in co-op at any time in an Animal Crossing game, whether you’re at home on your couch or waiting for the train with your tablet.

Obviously, the added power of the Switch would give a new Animal Crossing an advantage over its handheld counterparts. Towns and islands can be more intricate, larger, and with more activities to keep you occupied. Better online systems would make it easier to visit other people’s towns and trade items with you. Nintendo also just added a ton of amiibo support to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, something that could easily be carried over to Switch.

With an Animal Crossing mobile game also in the works, maybe we could see an app that has some kind of integration with a console version. The Switch really opens up a world of possibilities for this beloved series.

Donkey Kong Country

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Since releasing Donkey Kong Country: Troical Freeze at the start of 2014, Retro Studios has been pretty quiet. The studio has to have something in the works, and hopefully it’s a brand new entry in the Donkey Kong Country series.

With every Nintendo system there’s usually some kind of throwback title, whether that’s a new 2D Super Mario Bros. game or a new Kirby. With the Switch, however, there’s nothing of the sort. Considering there’s a brand new 3D Mario on the way, why not fill the 2D slot with Donkey Kong Country? Again, the two Joy-Con controllers would make a new title the perfect experience for drop-in drop-out co-op.

The visual upgrade certainly wouldn’t hurt Donkey Kong either. We already saw how eerily realistic Mario’s hair and moustache look in Super Mario Odyssey, so just imagine what Nintendo could do with Donkey Kong’s fur.

With Mario and Zelda both on the way, it’s time for the other Nintendo mascots to start making their way to the Switch as well.

F-Zero

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All the cards seem lined up for a new F-Zero game, and yet we still haven’t gotten one since the days of the Game Boy Advance. If there’s one single game that could benefit from modern hardware, it’s the absurdly fast sci-fi racer. Previous games in the series, like F-Zero GX on GameCube, already pumped up the speed and adrenaline rush to absurd levels. A 1080p, 60fps F-Zero title on Switch could really be something to behold.

To add even more support, there are already two games announced for Switch that are virtually spiritual successors to F-Zero from third-party companies. Fast RMX is an upgraded version of Fast Racing Neo, a game featuring futuristic racers that released on the Wii U. One look at any trailer for Fast Racing Neo illustrates the similarities it has with F-Zero, even down to the music. On top of that, Nicalis announced Redout after the Switch presentation, another sci-fi racer with cars that almost look like Podracers from Star Wars.

There are talented developers out there making games like F-Zero, and yet Nintendo doesn’t have a new F-Zero title. The Switch is absolutely the perfect place for the series to make an appearance, with more powerful hardware and expanded options for multiplayer racing.


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Hayes Madsen
A connoisseur of all things RPG related, and always looking for the artistic expression in gaming. His love of Gundam is only matched by his love of Pizza. Playing Games Since: 1991 Favorite Genres: RPGs, JRPGs, Strategy,