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With impressive sales numbers behind it, the Nintendo Switch console has been on a tear all of 2022 thanks to a number of high-profile first- and third-party games. From trusted franchises like Super Mario to niche games from the likes of Atlus and Spike Chunsoft, the Switch has been the Swiss army knife of interactive appeal, always having something on hand to enthrall someone.
This year has been heavy on Switch exclusives as well, which creates the best reason to buy one of the consoles, as Nintendo has introduced several first-party exclusives on its system. Almost every month had something unique to offer, and while global conditions have caused indefinite delays to games like the Advance Wars reboot, that gap has been quickly filled by dozens of other games on the market.
So which games were the best rated on this hybrid console? Interestingly, you won’t find some of Nintendo’s heaviest hitters here, as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Splatoon 3 didn’t make the cut. We’ve taken a look at the year’s best titles from sister site Metacritic, and below you’ll find a list of games that have received high praise from across the industry, with the top spot going to Port of Puzzle Perfection.
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