The Nintendo Switch has been out in the wild for over a month now and the Switch hype is still alive and thriving. The main game I'm playing is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but I've also played the Snipperclips demo, as well as the Splatoon 2 global testfire. Both of these games are now on my wishlist, among many more upcoming releases. Splatoon 2 was my introduction to the series and my first online multiplayer experience on the Switch, and it was seriously so much fun! Despite experiencing connection issues, I'm looking forward to playing more multiplayer games on the Switch, specifically Mario Kart 8 Deluxe later this month!
Although I don't have a lot of experience playing the variety of Zelda games that exist, I was intrigued by how unique Breath of the Wild was compared to any other game in the franchise. And it's nearly impossible to escape the game's 10/10 ratings and reviews. I have vivid childhood memories from over a decade ago of playing Ocarina of Time, but other than that the only other Zelda game I've played is A Link Between Worlds for 3DS. Although I never actually finished the game, I remember thoroughly enjoying it. The dungeons and puzzles were fun, challenging, and satisfying to play through, and the game's story and graphics also left an impression on me. I definitely want to get around to finishing the game one day. I'm also interested in playing other Zelda games such as Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess.
As for Breath of the Wild, I'm taking my time playing through the main story. As an absolute perfectionist I made sure to get the official guide. The game has such an expansive world and I want to make sure I explore and unlock every map area and complete every shrine before I even attempt to take on Ganon. Unfortunately for me, I'm also prone to headaches and motion sickness while playing games that involve a lot of camera movement. For that reason I generally play handheld rather than docked and connected to a screen. And even then I find myself playing for rarely over an hour at a time. The shrines can get frustrating and time consuming for a newbie like me, and more often than not I find myself consulting the guide. But despite my overall lack of story progression, I'm addicted to exploring and discovering this world. It truly is breathtaking. I have nothing but high praise for Breath of the Wild and I expect to be playing this game for hours on end.
I completely recommend the Nintendo Switch for even the most casual of gamers. Don't get me wrong, I still absolutely love and play my 3DS everyday. And although there are still several 3DS games I have in queue to play, I'm dying for an Animal Crossing or Pokémon game to come out for the Switch! Too many games, so little time!