5 Must-Play Nintendo Games for a Weekend Marathon

Sure thing, let’s dive into the chaos. Oh, and fair warning – this is gonna be all over the place, but in the best way possible.

So, you’ve probably heard about the Switch 2, right? Nintendo’s latest and greatest. It’s like having a shiny new toy that hasn’t quite found its groove yet, but hey, who’s judging? Meanwhile, the old Switch is sitting there with this massive crowd of games – like a party that never ends. Some folks have jumped ship to the new one, and I get it, the hype is real. But others? Still chillin’ with the OG console. Can’t blame them with that epic library.

Now, the Switch 2, bless its heart, is kinda like that student who skips class but still gets the study notes. It’s got backward compatibility with the Switch 1 library. Sneaky, right? But it’s still finding its footing. So, you’ve got all these games available across both consoles. Honestly, trying to decide on something to play? Good luck. It’s like when you stand in front of the fridge and can’t decide what to eat even though it’s packed full. Been there.

Oh, and about what to play this weekend – like you need more choices to stress over – but here we go anyway:

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay

Ever played the original on PSP? Maybe? Used to be big on those rhythm games back in the day? Well, this is taking that and giving it a full remix. Like, the kind of remix that makes you wanna dance but also fight side-scrollin’ monsters with drum beats. And it’s on Switch now, so you can do it on the go. Multiplayer too, just saying.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

Speaking of old school – System Shock 2. Now, I didn’t play this on PC back in the day, mostly ‘cause I didn’t want the nightmares. An absolute sci-fi horror classic, they say. Now it’s all polished and shiny – or, you know, as shiny as a horror game can get without losing its charm. Pro tip: don’t play it right before bed.

Super Mario Odyssey

Ah, Mario. Just seeing his face is like a warm hug from your childhood. This was one of those “you gotta have it” games on the original Switch. And can we talk about the levels? Just genius. Nintendo is dropping another game soon, Donkey Kong Bananza, apparently from the same team. But for now, Mario’s your guy. Go on, give it another spin.

Super Mario Strikers

Okay, so this one’s a crowd-pleaser but only if you’ve got that Switch 2. It’s like soccer slapped with Mario’s special brand of chaos. Soccer plus mushrooms? Sure, why not. And people say it’s one of the best multiplayer experiences. Call up some friends, or hey, just play against strangers online if that’s your vibe.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Skateboarding, anyone? It’s like bringing the early 2000s back but with way better graphics. Dive into it on either Switch model, new graphics, controls, and all that jazz. They’ve even added online multiplayer. Just don’t expect to pull off those crazy moves on your first try – or do, and surprise yourself.

Anyway, those are just some picks for your gaming weekend. Why did I pick them? Who knows. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Maybe it’s just that need for a little chaos and fun. Either way, happy playing!