Summary
TheNintendo Switch 2takes a console design that worked and updates it for the next generation. With magnetic controllers, a bigger screen, and a power boost, this console has plenty going for it right out of the gate. The question on everyone’s mind is, which games will get a sequel?
The original Switch not only had their fair share of original titles, but remakes of existing titles as well. This sparks debate as to which games are on Nintendo’s mind. If there is interest, there might just be another installment. So which games should get sequels to keep us glued to the Nintendo Switch 2?
Yoshi games wildly range from stressfully difficult tocute and cozy. If you go back to the era of the Super Nintendo, Yoshi’s Island can give you memories of Mario crying as a baby as the timer goes down. With Yoshi’s Crafted World, you just enjoy the scenery, find some Poochies, and spin the cute little gacha for some costumes.
Yoshi’s Crafted World gets the craftroom aethstetics down perfectly. The aesthetic and vibe is something Yoshi nails down perfectly each time it gets a proper entry. So it’s about time Yoshi steps up once more to show off how creative it can get on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Mario is, of course, Nintendo’s mascot. Because of this, we have expectations for a 3D Mario title on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s weird it didn’t come at the console’s launch. Super Mario Odyssey is a true game-changer for the series with excellent variety in the gameplay, and a follow-up should do the same.
This3D platformernot only utilizes Mario’s skillsets, but it allows you to use the skills of enemies and NPC such as frogs and humans. Cappy’s ability to posess just about anything allows you to experiment with the gameplay by making each puzzle solveable in a dozen different ways, depending on who, or what, you make use of.
Luigi’s Mansion has come a long way since the GameCube era. With Luigi’s Mansion 3 and an HD remaster of the second entry, it seems like Luigi himself is never too far from our thoughts. So how about taking the series beyond remasters and 3DS sequels, and something a bit more substantial?
There are many ways the series can approach a sequel, whether it’s sending Luigi on another fake vacation, or stranding him on an island and calling it Luigi’s Mansion 4: Luigi’s Haunted Island. The possibilities are endless, but as long as we can keep capturing ghosts, the next Luigi’s Mansion will be a real treat.
Super Smash Bros. needs a sequel to continue the legacy of the series. This is one title that would definitely cause commotion if it never receives another release, but where do you go when the last game had every character ever introduced?
Some of the best moments come from when new characters were introduced to Smash. Would the same hype even work if characters are cut from the core experience and introduced back later as DLC? Regardless, a sequel is inevitable in the eyes of fans.
Pokemon is a staple of Nintendo consoles, whether it’s for hanheld devices, mobile, or mainline consoles. It’s inevitable that we get a sequel to Scarlet and Violet in the form of a tenth generation of Pokemon.
Imagine for a second if Scarlet and Violet truly was the end of the line for the mainline games and that the Switch 2 just didn’t get that next generation. This would be one sequel that Nintendo can’t skip out on under any circumstances or all the trainers out there will be asking for a battle.
While Donkey Kong has an updated look and a fresh entry in Donkey Kong: Bonanza, there is always going to be that craving for a pure Donkey Kong Country sequel. As Super Mario Bros. Wonder proved,the side-scrolling genrecan coexist with the Odyssey-like titles.
With the previous entry being Tropical Freeze, it proved a challenging game that forced players to master their side-scrolling skills. From art direction to music, Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze is proof that there is still a market for more traditional entries in the series.
The Mystery Dungeon series hasn’t seen an entirely new entry since the days of the Nintendo 3DS. However, the original entries do have a remake on the Nintendo Switch as Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX.
It seems like the perfect opportunity to revive a subseries that offered unique challenges and perspectives in the Pokemon world. Not only would a sequel light the fires of dungeon crawling, but give hope to other subseries that have been dormant for way too long.
It always feels like a dozen JRPGs are announced during each Nintendo Direct. You even get Fire Emblem characters flooding the Smash roster. Yet the Fire Emblem fanbase is massive, and simply skipping it out might actually make players drop the console.
It’s not just an opportunity to make new characters but to continue the challenge that the series is known for. Mastering your strategy skills is fun because there is always the consequence of losing characters permanently. If you enjoy the characters, then you feel the extra motivation to make good decisions in battle.
Metroid Dread is a return to form for the Metroid series. While Metroid Prime is in the spotlight after being dormant for so long, gamers still want to see more of Samus. After all, the Metroidvania genre is pretty big and who else can do it better than the OG?
Metroid Dread itself is already a sequel to Metroid Fusion, so making it a trilogy is not beyond reason. With excellent stealth mechanics and enemies that manage to scare you even in 2D, it would be a shame to have this kind of format available and never using it again.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons kept friend groups together during the 2020 pandemic. It also worked as a substitute for going outside. Like VR Chat, it’s another step closer to living in the Matrix but with cute animals you can kick out if they don’t match your aethstetic.
With the Nintendo Switch 2, a sequel to the game is to be expected. It’s one of the best cozy games of all time and the thought of not getting another entry during the Switch 2’s lifespan would be unthinkable.
