Game Scoop! Game Scoop! 830: Our Favorite Nintendo Switch Games
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Oct 22, 2025 The hosts dive into the best Nintendo Switch games, passionately debating Mario Odyssey's unique design. They compare Breath of the Wild with its sequel, highlighting improvements and potential Switch 2 upgrades. Praise flows for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the ultimate racing experience. They reflect on Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a cultural phenomenon from 2020. Indie gems like Hades and Dead Cells get their time in the spotlight, and they also discuss intriguing new titles like Mega Bonk and Against the Storm.
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Odyssey's Design Delivers Constant Delight
- Mario Odyssey blends puzzle, platforming, and surprise moments into a consistently delightful 3D Mario experience.
- Its capture mechanic and varied transformations create a flexible Metroidvania-like loop of exploration and return.
Design For Both Casuals And Completionists
- Replay and completion options let Nintendo satisfy both casual and hardcore players in the same game.
- If you want depth, pursue 100% content; casual players can still enjoy the core loop without it.
Tears Improves Breath's Foundation
- Tears of the Kingdom refines Breath of the Wild with superior dungeons, storytelling, and systemic tools.
- The building and rewind mechanics expand player expression without dominating playtime.