I Bet You Haven't Played These Nintendo Switch Metroidvanias - But You Should!

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • The Nintendo Switch boasts a huge library of Metroidvanias, many of which are considered classics. Yet, there's a good chance some titles have slipped under your radar. Join us as we dive into 15 exceptional Metroidvanias you might have missed, spanning from retro throwbacks to science fiction adventure. Get ready to discover your next Metroidvania obsession!
    0:00 Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvanias You Haven't Played
    0:28 Sci-Fi Hacking Adventure
    1:30 Roguelike Robotic Rampage
    2:24 Defying Gravity's Bounds
    3:13 Warping Through Time
    3:54 Ancient Ruins Exploration
    5:04 Rebellion and Mechanics
    5:47 Divine Battles Await
    6:32 Retro Realm Resurgence
    7:13 Apocalyptic Trio's Quest
    8:00 Post-Apocalyptic Robotic Quest
    8:48 Gothic Horror Unleashed
    9:40 Anime Hunter's Journey
    10:49 Echoes of Forgotten Lore
    11:17 A Movie Curse
    12:13 Race Against Time
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    Games Featured:
    Ghost 1.0
    A Robot Named Fight
    Dandara
    Timespinner
    La-Mulana 2
    Iconoclasts
    Lost Epic
    Aggelos
    Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    Haiku the Robot
    Vigil: The Longest Night
    HunterX
    Cathedral
    The Mummy Demastered
    Unsighted
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  • @SwitchCorner
    @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +5

    Thanks for watching, liking, and subscribing! What are some Metroidvanias you would recommend to everyone that are maybe lesser known? Can you back up any of these on today's list?

    • @strangertodeath
      @strangertodeath Před 4 měsíci

      Excellent job as always, you make things simple for me when I need the best game

  • @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137
    @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137 Před 4 měsíci +4

    My list, in no particular order, of top tier MVs on Switch:
    Hollow Knight
    Metroid Dread
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    Blasphemous & Blasphemous 2
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    Unsighted
    Afterimage
    Gato Roboto
    Islets
    HAAK
    Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
    The Messenger
    Yoku's Island Express
    Super Metroid & Metroid Fusion (on NSO)
    Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
    Vigil: The Longest Night
    Steamworld Dig 2
    Haiku the Robot
    and thats all I can think of at the koment bur im sure theres others I liked. Here are some that either didn't do it for me (but might for you) or I havent played yet:
    Ender Lilies
    Guacamelee! 1 & 2
    Touhou Luna Nights
    La Mulana 1 & 2
    Dandara: Trials of Fear
    Sundered
    Moonscars
    Ghost Song
    Salt and Sanctuary
    Salt and Sacrifice
    And, lastly, here are a few that dont run well on Switch and one that will crash constantly and erase your saves:
    - Aeterna Noctis (performance, crashes)
    - Grime (performance)
    - Souldiers (crashes, save wipes)
    - The Last Faith (performance)
    Apparently these are 4 GREAT MVs but not worth playing on Switch. Grime hasnt been out long, so it may yet be able to be patched to an accepable point, but the rest have been out long enough that there is very little hope.
    Also, several of the games in your list were strictly Action Platformers and one was a Roguelite, but I guess they are all at leasr Metroidvania - adjacent.

  • @pc4135
    @pc4135 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Unsighted is a true indie hidden gem... very very good. Dont let the time mechanic scare you off, you can play the game without it on.

  • @poneymagique5978
    @poneymagique5978 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I would add Afterimage, Astral Ascent (though maybe not a metroidvania), and Ghost Song.
    I know that Ghost Song received mixed critics. In my case, I loved it, its music, story, world design... The entire experience :) it reminds in my mind as a special memory

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I loved Ghost Song, Astral Ascent just went into my library, I'm looking forward to checking that one out

    • @poneymagique5978
      @poneymagique5978 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SwitchCorner I started Ender Lilies yesterday, that I had bought after watching your review
      Thanks for the videos ❤️

    • @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137
      @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Astral Ascent is not a Metroidvania, it's a Roguelite. Some other Roguelites that mistakenly get called Metroidvanias simply because they are 2D games with platforming:
      Dead Cells
      Rogue Legacy I & II
      A Robot Named Fight
      and there might be others, but those immediately come to mind.

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I would argue for robot but agreed on dead cells and rogue legacy (incredible games though!)

    • @kcant65
      @kcant65 Před 4 měsíci

      A Robot Name Fight is absolutely a Metroidvania.@@SwitchCorner

  • @MetroidvaniaGuru
    @MetroidvaniaGuru Před 4 měsíci +1

    Solid list. Love the Astalon love. It's seriously one of the best MVs out there.
    Someone may have pointed this out, but Vigil: The Longest Night was delisted. But it's back up on Steam, so it's only a matter of time before it's back on the eShop. Hopefully...

  • @jeffgreen5429
    @jeffgreen5429 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Some excellent choices here. Specifically loved Dandara, Aggelos and The Mummy Demastered.
    Iconoclasts... I got stuck in, which sucks, because i was absolutely loving it. I should just watch awalkthrough, but i'm too proud.
    A Robot Named Fight... I played once, and realized it was a rougelite and never picked up again. Maybe I need to go back to it.

  • @johnnytrash2839
    @johnnytrash2839 Před 4 měsíci

    THANK YOU for this video! Exactly why you're my favorite channel curator. I was just wishing someone would make a "deep cuts" Metroidvania video after seeing another channel release yet another genre video that highlights the usual Hollow Knight / Ori / Metroid Dread / Blasphemous entries. All great, but there are so many more that deserve attention, especially for those of us that have already experienced those.

  • @nuggethumanperson5566
    @nuggethumanperson5566 Před 4 měsíci

    Definitely reminded me of a few I need to pull out of the backlog. Great list!

  • @Ser-Smiley
    @Ser-Smiley Před 4 měsíci +6

    I love metroidvania games!
    Time Spinner looks great. Into my wishlist it goes!

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Timespinner is well worth it

    • @ComputerOyyy
      @ComputerOyyy Před 4 měsíci

      If you like castlevania games from the DS, you're gonna enjoy this. It's heavily inspired by Order of Ecclesia

  • @Mr.Vetkoek
    @Mr.Vetkoek Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great List! I love metroidvanias and only own three of them (yet) 😀

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      They just keep dropping new ones, it's difficult to keep up

  • @gostreiver8036
    @gostreiver8036 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Still no word on If or When Vigil the longest night will be coming back to the switch Eshop. But I’m praying
    It recently came back to steam after months of not being allowed to sell the game

  • @fallen_tsu
    @fallen_tsu Před 4 měsíci

    Timerspinner and Iconoclasts are absolute bangers, highly recommend

  • @ymarksthespot
    @ymarksthespot Před 4 měsíci

    The La Mulana series are some of the most brutal games I've ever played.

  • @Chubby-chinZamboni
    @Chubby-chinZamboni Před 4 měsíci

    I haven't heard of some of these. Well done, sir!

  • @calerawlings3879
    @calerawlings3879 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for talking about Iconoclast and Unsighted! They are some of my favorite games that don't get talked about enough

  • @zaceno1556
    @zaceno1556 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Unsighted was excellent! I’d also recommend Ender Lillies.

  • @Gunthera1
    @Gunthera1 Před 4 měsíci

    Almost every single one of these was brand new to me! I love learning about new-to-me games.

  • @jewcedman2074
    @jewcedman2074 Před 3 měsíci

    Found a couple I was on the fence about but will def download thanks to your recommendations. Have you tried Phoenotopia or Elliot Quest? They are more in the adventure genre but I thoroughly enjoyed and feel they don’t get a lot of attention. Thanks for the video!!

  • @kylehunter
    @kylehunter Před 4 měsíci

    Afterimage was a metroidvania I loved way more than I planned. I kind of got it on a whim and that game is so fun. A new one I’ve mentioned that I want to try is Worldless

  • @Skruffee
    @Skruffee Před 4 měsíci +1

    I recommend Tails of Iron for this list too. Love the art style and story.

    • @giovannicalvo2576
      @giovannicalvo2576 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Playing it now and absolutely loving everything about it. Not sure whether I’d call it a metroidvania but this game is a proper gem!

  • @josemauriciodiazulloa2348
    @josemauriciodiazulloa2348 Před 4 měsíci +3

    So many good games to play and so little time

  • @ericn945
    @ericn945 Před 4 měsíci

    Some other titles that everyone should try
    1. Grimvalor
    2. Forgone
    3. Superepic
    4. 8 Doors
    5. Sword of the Vagrant
    6. Bladed Fury
    7. Metal Unit

  • @nickspiers7791
    @nickspiers7791 Před 4 měsíci

    My two fav games which go under the radar is Horace and Ender Lillies. Both amazing games and highly recommended

  • @user-de9sc1us5l
    @user-de9sc1us5l Před 4 měsíci

    This list is chefs kiss but seriously awesome list i watch alot of switch videos and some of these never heard of them

  • @Nedwig747
    @Nedwig747 Před 4 měsíci

    You almost had me and I didn't recognize any of these games, but thankfully a late game rally with unsighted saved me!

  • @user-wz2xi5we7h
    @user-wz2xi5we7h Před 3 měsíci

    Vigil: The Longest Night is delisted from the Eshop

  • @giovannicalvo2576
    @giovannicalvo2576 Před 4 měsíci

    I have most of the games in the list, with Timespinner and Haiku The Robot being two notable exceptions, but I will fix that. Thanks for the great video. And maybe give Catmaze a try if you haven’t already, it’s a nice little metroidvania that does everything well and packs great controls, great music and visuals and a surprisingly good story. And it’s shorter than the average metroidvania, too 👌🏼

  • @martindion4846
    @martindion4846 Před 4 měsíci

    One of my favorite metroidvania is Blast Brigade vs the Evil Legion of Dr Cread. It's colorful and funny.
    A must play in my book!

  • @kennethfelipe823
    @kennethfelipe823 Před 3 měsíci

    Astalon Is one of the best metro Vania games I played in years. I would definitely pick this one up. For me it’s a 10 out of 10.

  • @DB-vi7jb
    @DB-vi7jb Před 4 měsíci

    This just introduced me to more backlog games. You know how I know? Because I forgot I got Unsighted before looking it up in the EShop.

  • @Actionfigure_fit
    @Actionfigure_fit Před 4 měsíci +12

    I might be in the minority but as a lover of metroidvania’s I think the Mummy Remastered is OVERRATED. I would recommend Narita Boy, Steam World Dig 2, Islets, Monster Sanctuary, and Gato Roboto as some fun MV’s

    • @jeffgreen5429
      @jeffgreen5429 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Gato was awesome, only downside was how short it was.

    • @Actionfigure_fit
      @Actionfigure_fit Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@jeffgreen5429 💯💯💯 I was lucky to catch it on sale for 4 bucks and it took me about 4 hrs to beat it so it wasn’t a bad deal

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Gato is fantastic, honestly I skipped Steamworld thinking it was a little more obvious and then Islets, monster, and Narita were on my list. I intend to follow this up if the reception is decent

    • @jeffgreen5429
      @jeffgreen5429 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Actionfigure_fit No, I felt the same having gotten it on sale.

    • @mikedl1105
      @mikedl1105 Před 4 měsíci

      Gato Roboto is tons of fun

  • @kylehunter
    @kylehunter Před 4 měsíci

    Anyone see Lost Epic and just get reminded of Muramasa the Demon Blade? I’d love to see that game get a remaster come to think of it

  • @jonk4255
    @jonk4255 Před 4 měsíci

    Of course right from the start of the switches life I tried cavestory, brilliant. Dandara and The Mummy are both great metrovanias

  • @mikesmfc
    @mikesmfc Před 4 měsíci

    You got to try Omega Strike! It's like a metal slug metroidvania!
    Also loved the 2 Alwa games!

  • @kcant65
    @kcant65 Před 4 měsíci

    Just a warning about Cathedral. While I found the difficulty perfect throughout the game the last boss has such a spike I never finished it. Still very much worth a play and I loved it but just a warning for people that might be bothered by that. As for games not mentioned the Salt games are good though I never played the second I will eventually get it on sale. The first game let's you build your character in a lot of ways and has a really good ng+. Also Death's Gambit Afterlife.

  • @Axeru_777
    @Axeru_777 Před 4 měsíci

    Yes you're right I haven't played any of these metroidvanias

  • @johnnytrash2839
    @johnnytrash2839 Před 4 měsíci

    My 2x favorites that aren't super obvious but also not here are TIMESPINNER and CHASM.

  • @ppbunt
    @ppbunt Před 4 měsíci

    I haven't played them myself, but HAAK and Islets seem to be getting good reviews!

  • @vincentaiken1990
    @vincentaiken1990 Před 4 měsíci

    I want to get Lost Epic but I can’t get it until it goes on sale. I’m getting Unicorn Overlord first. I pre-ordered it. If Lost Epic goes physical. I’m 1000% getting it. Afterimage is on my list too. I just have to wait. Great list btw. Keep up the good work!

  • @erikalexander3085
    @erikalexander3085 Před 4 měsíci

    The new prince of Persia: The lost crown should be here. Its only been out for a few weeks sure, but its a great MV and probably will make alot of top lists of 2024. Super thight and high quality and lets you play as casual or hardcore as you want.

  • @gostreiver8036
    @gostreiver8036 Před 4 měsíci

    Aeterna noctis easily the hardest game ever made. Especially on noctis mode
    Probably one of the best metroicvania hidden gems tbh
    People complain about crashes on the switch. But it’s been patched even recently to perform much better

  • @MrJimithee
    @MrJimithee Před 4 měsíci +1

    Metroidvanias are one of my favourite genres, but I still don't think any game has surpassed Super Metroid, the Daddy! I feel like an addict whose always trying to recapture that first high...
    Perhaps this list holds the answer somewhere?

    • @johanandersson8646
      @johanandersson8646 Před 2 měsíci

      The Daddy? The Mother would be more fitting since you have Samus, Mother Brain and the Queen Metroid

  • @shier_it4956
    @shier_it4956 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Is Lost Epic available in English? It looks beautiful!

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 3 měsíci

      Yep all games are available in english, I just didn't have any footage

  • @thomasbalzer3179
    @thomasbalzer3179 Před 4 měsíci

    Was wondering if the new game Ebenezer would end up on these lists.

  • @jbinminot
    @jbinminot Před 4 měsíci

    Have you tried Afterimage and Kunai?

  • @AwRy108
    @AwRy108 Před 4 měsíci

    Kunai is a great “metroidvania”, though it’s just a tad shorter than I typically prefer games in this genre to be (not as short as Gato Roboto, tho!).
    Would the Teslagrad games count as “metroidvania” games?
    Oh, and The Messenger is an absolute MUST PLAY-one of the best games on the eShop!

  • @Apache-Helicopter
    @Apache-Helicopter Před 4 měsíci +6

    Vigil is a good netroidvania. Sadly it's delisted in the eshop. Dont know why though. -_-

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Seriously! I did not know that! Hopefully it comes back. Doing a quick search, seems arguments with the publisher

    • @kcant65
      @kcant65 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I was just going to go download it! Hopefully it gets resolved.

    • @Godzilla1982
      @Godzilla1982 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah this enraged me. The stupid ass publisher needs to get over whatever they are pissy about and put the game back up.

    • @Apache-Helicopter
      @Apache-Helicopter Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@Godzilla1982 agreed. They should just put the game back up.

    • @johanandersson8646
      @johanandersson8646 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@Godzilla1982 China never get over nothing. They don't even talk about it. They are right, end of discussion 😂😂

  • @georgesodre
    @georgesodre Před 4 měsíci +1

    There's a game that has you controlling a rogue AI trying to escape but I can't remember the name.
    Not sure if it's a metroidvania though

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I can think of a few, but not metroid, maybe Vesper? Or moonrider

    • @georgesodre
      @georgesodre Před 4 měsíci

      @@SwitchCorner Thanks for the reply! Neither actually. I remember is one where you can infect other machines or devices and you move around like that.

  • @r_apt_ure
    @r_apt_ure Před 4 měsíci

    I'm missing Lost Epic and Astalon, the rest I have. Momodora is a great Metroidvania and I actually had fun with Hunters Legacy which I never hear anyone talk about, good for cat lovers and not too difficult.

    • @jeffgreen5429
      @jeffgreen5429 Před 4 měsíci

      Hunter's Legacy is a serious hidden gem. It's easy to overlook, but once I started playing it, I couldn't put it down.

  • @Yourmomgoestocolledge
    @Yourmomgoestocolledge Před 4 měsíci

    Afterimage is a great Metroidvania if you haven't played it. Goes on sale alot.

  • @AZ23MJ
    @AZ23MJ Před 4 měsíci +1

    La Mulana…man I gave up on that game. Not because it’s not good but just was so hard to figure out lol. Maybe one day I’ll go back to it.

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah it's a game that I recommend you have a notebook handy, it really is that difficult. Same with the first game

  • @juanpecan7089
    @juanpecan7089 Před 3 měsíci

    Tails of Iron!

  • @slipstream7324
    @slipstream7324 Před 3 měsíci

    i cannot find Vigil: the longest night on eshop

  • @JDizzle333
    @JDizzle333 Před 4 měsíci

    Infernax is really good

  • @neilmcdermid8799
    @neilmcdermid8799 Před 4 měsíci

    Too bad Vigil: The Longest Night has been delisted on the eshop. I've always wanted to play it, but I stupidly waited too long :/

  • @ecchigo1177
    @ecchigo1177 Před 4 měsíci

    Yeah i haven't even heard of them 😂 I'm not that big a fan of metroidvania though. Interested in Timespinner and Lost Epic.

  • @roro4572
    @roro4572 Před 4 měsíci

    I haven't seen a lot of these games before but this whole genre is not for me. I might give The Mummy game a shot though!!

  • @JeffreyMery
    @JeffreyMery Před 4 měsíci

    These all look too difficult for me. What's the easiest one? 😆

  • @normanl.6891
    @normanl.6891 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thumbs down because Vigil is no longer in the US e-shop.

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci

      Someone else pointed that out, seems it's not any unfortunately and the devs are working to get It back on. Appears arguments with the publisher. When I put these together I look at my library, not the eshop sadly

  • @rickymcdonald2669
    @rickymcdonald2669 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice video but I don't play games without save points

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Metroidvanias nearly always have save points unless it's crossing over with roguelike such as robot named fight

    • @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137
      @knivesoutcatchdamouse2137 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Any game without save points is 100% not a Metroidvania though 🤔

    • @SwitchCorner
      @SwitchCorner  Před 4 měsíci

      I'm a little lost on this comment. Maybe getting confused with roguelikes

  • @ralphiecifaretto8961
    @ralphiecifaretto8961 Před 2 měsíci

    I refuse to play any game that is referred to as a "metroidvania". It's a horrible, cutesy term.

  • @Christophoronomicon
    @Christophoronomicon Před 4 měsíci

    I've heard so many good things about Iconoclast, I think I might finally put it on my wishlist. I must say I love the art style, but have always been a bit worried about its difficulty. But maybe I'm overthinking it.