Unlock the Fun: Top 20 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Games of All Time!

Nintendo did something special with the Switch. It combined home gaming with handheld play, bringing classic franchises back to life in a way that even rivals tough competitors. But perhaps its biggest achievement is highlighting the power of resilience—no matter how many times you stumble, you can always get back up.

This theme shines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The story follows Link, who awakens after a hundred years of defeat, in a strange new world. It’s a tale of fresh starts, where you can explore and achieve anything with the right mindset.

Unlike earlier games in the series that guided players down a more linear path, Breath of the Wild offers a vast open world. You can glide through the air or ride a horse, but your journey is entirely your choice. Sure, there are major regions to conquer and allies to make, but players can also head straight for the final boss. You might fail, but that’s part of the adventure.

So many games say they give players choices, but often, those choices feel limited. In Breath of the Wild, if you spot a smokestack on a mountain, there are no guides to lead you there. You might build stamina to climb it or cleverly start a fire to catch a thermal draft for your glider. The creativity is endless.

The triumphs in Breath of the Wild lie not in grand stories or epic battles. Instead, it’s the small challenges that matter, like surviving in a cold environment or chasing a dragon. The game isn’t about following a cinematic narrative; it embraces what it truly is: a fun and engaging video game.

And this video game isn’t just a standout on the Nintendo Switch; it might just be one of the best games ever created.