I’ve all the time loved masking Nintendo Swap ports of video games from different platforms to see how the builders improve experiences with the Swap’s {hardware}, or what compromises are made to ship as a lot of the complete expertise as potential on the go for Nintendo Swap house owners. With the Swap in doubtlessly its closing yr(s), there are nonetheless many unbelievable video games hitting the platform alongside or later than different platforms. This function will spotlight the perfect ports and re-releasesThe Greatest Nintendo Swap Ports of 2023
Firm of Heroes Assortment
Firm of Heroes Assortment noticed the beloved entry within the collection hit consoles for the primary time on Nintendo Swap. I used to be shocked at how good it felt with a controller. Whereas it’s nonetheless finest on iPad, there’s no denying how good Firm of Heroes feels on Swap due to Feral Interactive’s new launch. I can’t wait to play the multiplayer when it arrives in 2024.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
Whereas many Falcom video games hit Swap in middling conversions, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure on Nintendo Swap is definitely the gold customary of how an older JRPG ought to be delivered to Nintendo’s hybrid system. It has large enhancements and upgrades over the PS4 model, and the developer even introduced in options we’d solely see in PC ports. That is the perfect console model of a necessary JRPG.
Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime Remastered is a necessary for each Nintendo Swap proprietor. It brings one in all Nintendo’s finest video games ever to Swap in an excellent conversion at a funds asking value. It virtually feels too low cost for the standard on provide, and I hope we see Metroid Prime 2 and three additionally come to Swap like this. Go purchase it now.
Persona 4 Golden
After Persona 5 Royal hit Swap with a number of technical points, I used to be a bit fearful about Persona 4 Golden. Regardless of being primarily based on the PS Vita launch, we’ve seen some ports of video games from weaker techniques hit Swap in lower than fascinating conversions. Fortunately Persona 4 Golden sees top-of-the-line JRPGs of all time get a stellar port on Swap. I’ve no complaints about this launch barring it not having a bodily launch that can be purchased worldwide.
Crimson Useless Redemption
Even in case you already performed or personal Crimson Useless Redemption on PlayStation 3 or Xbox, the Swap model is a unbelievable launch that could be a pleasure to play on the go. The shortage of gyro aiming is disappointing, however every thing else is healthier than I anticipated given that is Crimson Useless Redemption‘s first ever re-release. That is the perfect transportable model of Rockstar Video games’ traditional launch, and an excellent sport in its personal proper.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Assortment
It took a few years, however Atlus’ most persistently nice franchise returned with the Etrian Odyssey Origins Assortment on Swap and Steam earlier this yr. The brand new HD remasters convey unbelievable video games to Swap with high quality of life options, visible enhancements, and extra. They even assist a number of enter strategies and are the perfect variations of the traditional DS video games. Atlus even added accessibility choices to make them extra approachable by newcomers to the style.
Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors on Swap is every thing I hoped for in a port and extra. Whereas it has some body charge points, which model of the sport doesn’t at this level? Vampire Survivors is an ideal match for Swap, and I can solely hope we get updates on time for future content material. That’s my solely criticism with it proper now. In any other case, this can be your subsequent obsession on Swap, and poncle must do a bodily launch with all DLC included sooner or later.
GrimGrimoire OnceMore
Whereas most individuals know Vanillaware for Dragon’s Crown or 13 Sentinels, the developer’s 2007-released RTS sport GrimGrimoire has all the time been price enjoying. GrimGrimoire OnceMore, a remaster of it with new options, hit Swap and PlayStation this yr within the West, and it’s the finest model of the sport by far. It additionally acquired an excellent Swap port providing the flexibility to play this Vanillaware traditional on the go.
The King of Fighters XIII International Match
I’m glad SNK lastly introduced The King of Fighters XIII to fashionable platforms with netcode that makes it truly price enjoying on-line. Regardless of the few UI points, The King of Fighters XIII International Match on Swap is a straightforward suggestion so long as you don’t strive enjoying it with the pitiful d-pad on the Pleasure-Cons. Hopefully that is the beginning of the fashionable SNK re-releases lastly hitting Swap as properly. In the event you’ve by no means performed KOF13 earlier than, that is the model to get.
Threat of Rain Returns
Threat of Rain Returns does sufficient to really feel recent, however manages to nail what I beloved concerning the unique with my rose tinted recollections of it from again within the day. On Swap, efficiency isn’t good in the course of the late-game, however every thing else is great. I’ve had a ton of enjoyable enjoying it on-line and offline on each Swap and Steam Deck. That is how a traditional indie sport ought to be revived for contemporary platforms, and I hope it will get a bodily launch on Swap.
Bonus
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
I included Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana as a bonus as a result of it hasn’t been launched within the West but, and I performed by way of it in Japanese. Ys: The Oath in Felghana is one in all my favourite video games of all time, and I’ve performed it a number of occasions on PC and PS Vita through the years. I wasn’t going to attend for an English launch for this one, so I grabbed it from the eShop to play. It’s the definitive model of the sport with rock stable efficiency, nice visuals, and new options. I hope it involves the West in 2024.
Every year an increasing number of folks stored convincing themselves {that a} Swap Professional can be releasing, and it’s good to see many competent builders and publishers launch high quality ports, remakes, and remasters on the present Swap. I’m wanting ahead to see what 2024 has in retailer for the present Swap by way of re-releases and extra. What do you need to see in 2024 and what had been your favourite releases on Swap this yr?
