In the past two years, the Switch has gone from having a few solid titles to a really strong library, developing sequels to games such as Splatoon.
Indie games (especially) have found a home on Nintendo’s latest console, with the Switch being the best place to play most third-party games.
Although the Switch’s library is thriving as is, we can’t help but wonder about these 5 Nintendo games that still need sequels. We’ve been waiting patiently enough and would love to see these actually come out.
Pikmin 3
The fourth entry into the main Pikmin series is yet to appear, and it’s about time Olimar, Alph, Brittany and possibly some new adventurers travel to the Switch. Hey! Pikmin on 3DS was a short and simple spin-off, but ultimately it left behind the traditional and true gameplay in the main games.
In Pikmin 3, the organic, microcosmic world is soothing to traverse – we can only hope the same is true in the series fourth entry. Utilizing a variety of adorable and colorful Pikmin to progress through puzzles would be great on a handheld device like the Switch.
Although we are aware that Pikmin 4 is confirmed and in development – and has been for a long time – we just can’t wait to get our hands on it.
Paper Mario: Color Splash
The last entry in the Paper Mario series was Paper Mario: Color Splash on Wii U in 2016, so it’s about time we got our Paper Mario fix. The release pattern seems to be around every 4 years, so we could see an announcement in the coming years. Hopefully, Nintendo will release a new addition to the series first, rather than opting to port Color Splash.
Single player RPGs fit the Switch like a glove, and having a strong Paper Mario experience on the go would appeal to many – especially those who played the original games to only then fall off the Nintendo wagon with the Wii U.
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door on Gamecube is to some, one of the best games of all time, and a new sequel has the potential to reach the same heights as this predecessor on such a strong platform with a great track record with games like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey.
Wii Sports Resort
Yeah, I said it. Wii Sports is one of the best selling games of all time, coming packaged with the Wii console. Wii Sports Resort improved upon a lot of fun elements, adding a variety of sports to the mix.
The Switch is perfect for party games such as Overcooked and Mario Party, but the best selling sports/party game of all time could do with another successor.
Upon release, 1-2 Switch was available bundled with the Switch, but the game lacked replayability and missed the mark as anything more than a test of/introduction to the Joy-Con’s new features such as HD rumble.
Gameplay wise, the series wasn’t anything outstanding. There wasn’t a lot of challenge or a story of any kind, but the minigames themselves were pretty solid for the most part. The Wii Sports games offered replayability where Wii Play and others fell short.
A Wii Sports Resort successor on Switch of some kind may not be the first pick for a Nintendo sequel, but it does have the potential to reach a wide audience and show a range of players a good time. Plus, some of us just miss that catchy theme song.
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
We know Retro Studios are now hard at work on Metroid Prime 4, but a new Donkey Kong Country game is always a welcome thought. Considering Metroid Prime 4 likely won’t show its face for a long time (sigh), we can still speculate on what Retro studios might reveal in the meantime – if anything.
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze is one of the best Nintendo platformers on the Switch. Level design in the Donkey Kong Games is always impeccable, and the soundtrack is easily distinguishable and upbeat. Donkey Kong’s water levels and forest levels are at times mellow and calming, with catchy melodies such as Aquatic Ambiance.
No matter how long we might have to wait, a new Donkey Kong Country sequel is exciting to think about.
New Super Mario Bros. U
2D Mario games have a weird relationship with most fans in 2019. The New Super Mario Bros. era brought some solid games but saw the series hit a standstill visually – with the ‘New Super Mario Bros.’ sub-entries to the series being somewhat unrecognizable, other than in resolution change.
Arguably, the New Super Mario Bros. series has run its course, perhaps it’s time for a new era/style of 2D Mario. A true experiment with design and visuals could present something as creative as the levels in Yoshi’s Crafted World.
The 2D Mario platformers could make a welcomed return to form if the series continues, and we could see some truly great gameplay like in Mario’s latest 3D platformer Super Mario Odyssey.
We have high hopes for the next few years of the Switch’s life cycle, and although that Metroid Prime 4 delay was disappointing, we’d rather have a finished game than a rushed one so waiting for these sequels would be fine, as long as they come out with that Nintendo polish that we know and love.
Therefore, by all means, take your time with that Pikmin 4 release, we’ve got plenty to play and look forward to for the time being.
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