Wargroove
5 Games From 2019 You (Probably) Passed On But Really Shouldn’t Have
Developed by Chucklefish, Wargroove is a wonderful spiritual successor to Advance Wars. It manages to capture what was so great about the gameplay, without forgetting to include the studio’s signature charm and style.
It is a turn-based tactics game that follows Mercia after her father, King Mercival II of Cherrystone, is assassinated. You progress through the lands, taking on the bad guys and learning more ways to approach combat.
While the visuals are vibrant and colorful, Wargroove is actually pretty tough, especially in the latter part of the game. It’s also full of content, with it taking a lot longer than you’d expect to complete the main campaign.
As we said in our review, “Wargroove is absolutely a must-play title for fans of the genre and just Switch owners in general.”
Walking Dead: The Final Season
5 Games From 2019 You (Probably) Passed On But Really Shouldn’t Have
Just a few months ago, we weren’t even sure if we’d ever see anything else from The Walking Dead, let alone the conclusion of Clementine’s story.
Telltale’s flagship series was saved by Skybound games, though, putting together a crew of ex-Telltale devs so that they could end the series how they planned while not letting down the loyal fans who had paid for the final season already.
You’d be forgiven, though, for being wary of the final season’s quality. It’s difficult to know what state the final episodes were in before Telltale’s collapse, but they were turned around quickly either way.
Thankfully, though, The Final Season has continued just how it left off, giving us a fascinating look at how Clementine has grown into a leader. The end is sure to be emotional, just as it was at the end of the first season, but giving up hope when all seemed lost is a bad idea.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
5 Games From 2019 You (Probably) Passed On But Really Shouldn’t Have
2019 isn’t the only time that gamers have missed out on New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Having originally come to the Wii U, a console that woefully underperformed, some of its best games flew under the radar.
Now that it has been released for the Switch, you need to make sure that you don’t miss out on it again, even if Smash Bros. Ultimate might have covered you for Mario action over the last couple of months.
It may be one of the easier side-scrolling Mario titles, but it is a lot of fun both on your own and with three other players. However, if you were one of the few players to pick it up on Wii U, there isn’t a lot of new content here to bring you back.
Just because it’s an older game, though, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe shouldn’t be ignored. It’s now one of the Switch’s best exclusive games.
Pikuniku
5 Games From 2019 You (Probably) Passed On But Really Shouldn’t Have
Pikuniku is an odd looking game, the strange characters being front and center and it not being clear at first glance what it is really about.
What Pikuniku actually is, though, is a charming puzzle adventure game that sees you move around the world, opening doors and moving objects to access new areas.
It’s funny and unique and even offers local co-op play. It doesn’t offer much of a challenge, nor are the mechanics particularly deep, but you’ll be smiling throughout your time with it.
It is fun on your own, particularly on the go on the Switch, but Pikuniku is some of the most co-op fun you’ll have since the likes of Overcooked and Snipperclips. There’ll be more laughing than arguing with this game though.
Olli Olli: Switch Stance
5 Games From 2019 You (Probably) Passed On But Really Shouldn’t Have
The OlliOlli games aren’t new in 2019, the first game releasing back in 2014, but the two titles have been put into a collection for the Nintendo Switch.
The OlliOlli games are some of the best platforming games of the last few years and are perfect on Switch. The tricky stages, satisfaction of nailing a combo, and constant stream of targets make both of the games incredibly difficult to put down.
The bitesize levels, although often tough, are perfect for playing on the go on the Switch. The second game is the best, tuning down the frustration that often came with the first, but the original is great to play if you want to learn the basics quickly or play new levels.
Also, with a name as perfect as Switch Stance, can you really say no?
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