3 new Nintendo Switch games you should try this weekend (May 10-12)
If you only tend to follow the biggest video game releases, it may seem like the Nintendo Switch is currently in a game drought. The system has only gotten a handful of niche releases last year, like Endless Ocean: Luminous, that haven’t been Zelda-level hits. Zoom out a bit, though, and you’ll find that Nintendo’s aging system is still thriving. That’s thanks to vibrant indie and third-party scenes that are keeping the platform engaging.
If you’re looking for a new Switch game to play this weekend, you actually have more to choose from than you might realize. The system got several games this week, from a chaotically fun Pac-Man game to a genuine game of the year contender. Here are three games to check out on Switch, all of which are worth picking up this weekend.
Animal Well
The biggest new release this week isn’t a first-party franchise game, but a deceptively deep indie platformer. Animal Well is a new Metroidvania in which players navigate a labyrinthian environment full of mysteries and animals. It almost feels like a modern Atari classic, with screen-based platforming challenges and seemingly simple controls that put an emphasis on movement over combat. Its distinct retro style and eerie atmosphere make it worth picking up on its own, but there’s an even more compelling reason to dive in on opening weekend.
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Animal Well is loaded with secrets. I’m not just talking about some hidden collectibles that you’ll find while wandering. No, the mysteries here are much grander and will take a full community to solve. I’ve been playing the game for about a month now, working with a Discord full of other reviewers to unravel it. Without spoiling much, all I can say is that you will be shocked when you discover how deep the secrets here go. Jump in this weekend if you want to experience that before everyone else solves them
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