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Best Nintendo Switch Games for a 9 year old

  • 12-10-2020 11:17AM
    #1
    OctoberGirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi
    I am looking to get my son a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. Can anyone advise on the best games to get for this age group? New to this, so would appreciate advice.

    Thanks
    OG


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Can't go wrong with Zelda Breath of the Wild


  • #3
    kingbowser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭kingbowser


    Super Mario Odyssey. Absolutely brilliant. Don't get swayed by Mario 3D All-stars (yet). This is the definitive Switch Mario adventure. And it's one of the cheaper Nintendo first party games. Pure joy.

    Super Mario Kart. This game that keeps on giving.

    Zelda breath of the wild is officially 12 cert. So might be slightly scary in places or maybe too involved for a 9 year old. Have a look at a video review online and see what's suitable for your kid. But it's definitely the best of the best. It's a wonderful family game that can go as deep and wide as you want. Plus, it's incredibly relaxing. If it's raining in the game or getting too intense you can transport yourself to a sunny hillside or a tropical beach.

    Rayman Legends is a brilliant 2d platform game. And it's cheap these days. I'd rate it above the recent Mario 2D games.


  • #4
    Fysh
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,203 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fysh


    Worth noting that you can also get Fortnite and Rocket League for free. Both have options for in-game purchases (not ideal, particularly Fortnite where you will be hounded for money to buy vBucks and Battle passes on a regular basis), but also have online multiplayer with crossplay (i.e. if friends play the same game but on PC/Xbox/Ps4, they can play together).

    Unlike most Switch games with online play, these games don't require Switch Online (a paid subscription service). There are several more free games on Switch (generally with the same model of "the game is free but you can/are encouraged to buy extras with real cash").

    It's worth noting that I have no idea how things like ingame communication works for crossplay, since Nintendo's approach for Switch Online is to make you use a smartphone app instead of handling it through the console...

    I second the suggestion for Mario Kart - it's a lot of fun, has options to make it easier to play for players who are learning/struggling with it, and if you have a full Switch (the version with the dock and removable controllers, not the Switch Lite) you already have 2 controllers so you can play multiplayer.


  • #5
    Rew
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    Off the top of my head:

    Minecraft Dungeons, Luigis mansion 3, Minecraft, mario kart, zelda links awakening, Smash Bros


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