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Nintendo Life spotlights 31 reader-suggested Switch games—ranging from indie darlings to upcoming Switch 2 titles—in a twice-yearly ‘Games We Missed’ roundup, inviting readers to vote via a poll and highlighting diverse genres and hidden gems.
Nintendo Life surveys its two-decade archive to list every game it gave a 10/10 score, totaling 69 titles after removing re-releases and ports. The piece highlights that this equates to roughly 3.5 flawless games per year amid a growing archive of 7,599 reviews, reflects on how the site’s criteria for a “10/10” has evolved, and notes that the list spans classic era titles through modern releases while explaining scoring philosophy and how reviews have shifted from a “we” to an “I” voice in later generations.
Pokémon Pokopia launched exclusively for Switch 2 and has earned praise as a cozy life-sim; its physical release is via a Game-Key Card download, prompting Nintendo Life to run a reader poll on whether players will buy, with options ranging from already owning it to waiting for a sale or a traditional physical release.
Nintendo Life is running a poll asking readers to rate Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, praising the port’s overall quality and smooth performance despite some 30fps downgrades, and noting a published 9/10 review as context; voters can update their scores as they play.
Nintendo Life’s Year In Review 2025 gathers staff playtime data across Switch and Switch 2, spotlighting the year’s top picks like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Hundred Line, plus other heavy hitters such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Xenoblade Chronicles X, and Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, while inviting reader participation and linking to Nintendo’s Switch Wrapped page for individual stats.
Nintendo Life celebrates the upcoming year with excitement for new game releases across various franchises and developers, highlighting the anticipation for Nintendo's 2026 lineup, including new entries in popular series and the launch of Switch 2, promising a vibrant year for gamers.
Felix Sanchez, a valued video producer at Nintendo Life since 2022, is leaving the team to work in Denmark. The article celebrates his contributions, shares a farewell video, and hints at future changes in the NL YouTube team, expressing best wishes for his next chapter.
Nintendo Life's Alternative Awards 2025 highlight diverse and unconventional game choices, including 'Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion' for best 'Game We Wish We Liked More', 'Squirrel with a Gun' for best game featuring a squirrel with a gun, and 'Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' for best retro remake, among others, celebrating unique gaming experiences from the year.
Zion Grassl, a beloved video producer at Nintendo Life since 2019, is leaving the channel to pursue new opportunities. He significantly contributed to the growth of their YouTube content with memorable videos and was highly appreciated for his passion and friendship. The team wishes him the best in his future endeavors and encourages fans to support his work on social media.
Nintendo Switch, known for its family-friendly image, also offers a wide selection of adult-only games that deal with mature themes. These games include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, DOOM, The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition, Sniper Elite 4, Dusk, Resident Evil 4, Dying Light Platinum Edition, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise. These games range from RPGs to first-person shooters and visual novels, providing a variety of options for adult gamers.