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Switch 2 game recommendations
Posted on 11/10/26 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 11/10/26 at 1:01 pm
Borrowed a buddies Switch 1 because my daughter has been interested in playing some games. (Some older girls on our street have phones that she likes to play games on, but I'm not getting her a phone so figured this was a good option). Wanted to borrow a system to make sure it's something she'd actually do before buying one. She's 6, and while currently learning to read a "read heavy" game isn't on the menu yet.
Well she's had it a while and enjoys playing it and hasn't given up on it, so I'll probably buy her a Switch 2 for Christmas if she's still into playing it a month from now.
Zelda BOTW and New Mario Bros U Deluxe were on the system so that's what she's been playing. She loves Mario Bros UD, we've played it together and I've helped her with sections she couldn't get past and we've beaten the game. She uses the pink toad which is easy mode. Zelda is a bit much for her yet, maybe OOT will be easier (If i get her a Switch I'm getting that either way for her/myself).
Looking for other game recommendations. I'm sure most of the Mario's are worth getting, anyone have a tier list or or recommendation for the best 2d platformer and a 3d one? I've seen Wonder, 3D world, Galaxy and Odyssey recommended quite a bit.
I've seen Mario Kart World a lot, what's the deal with an open world racing game?
Anyone recommend any of the others? DK Bonanza, Kirby & the Forgotten Land, Starfox, etc.
Looking mainly for the classic Nintendo games rather than 3rd party stuff at first.
I do plan to get the Sports Resort game for the motion sports games.
Well she's had it a while and enjoys playing it and hasn't given up on it, so I'll probably buy her a Switch 2 for Christmas if she's still into playing it a month from now.
Zelda BOTW and New Mario Bros U Deluxe were on the system so that's what she's been playing. She loves Mario Bros UD, we've played it together and I've helped her with sections she couldn't get past and we've beaten the game. She uses the pink toad which is easy mode. Zelda is a bit much for her yet, maybe OOT will be easier (If i get her a Switch I'm getting that either way for her/myself).
Looking for other game recommendations. I'm sure most of the Mario's are worth getting, anyone have a tier list or or recommendation for the best 2d platformer and a 3d one? I've seen Wonder, 3D world, Galaxy and Odyssey recommended quite a bit.
I've seen Mario Kart World a lot, what's the deal with an open world racing game?
Anyone recommend any of the others? DK Bonanza, Kirby & the Forgotten Land, Starfox, etc.
Looking mainly for the classic Nintendo games rather than 3rd party stuff at first.
I do plan to get the Sports Resort game for the motion sports games.
This post was edited on 11/10/26 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 11/10/26 at 1:31 pm to DukeSilver
Zelda ocarina of time is a switch 2 exclusive and is fantastic.
Odyseey is the Mario game I'd go for
Mario kart world is fine
Star fox is also a good remake.
DK is a lot of fun
Odyseey is the Mario game I'd go for
Mario kart world is fine
Star fox is also a good remake.
DK is a lot of fun
Posted on 11/10/26 at 3:20 pm to DukeSilver
Hmm if she’s 6, personally I would probably make sure it becomes a thing long term and buy her games and controllers if she needs them instead of a switch 2. There’s a good bit of games for it but being a newer system, a lot of the games she might be interested in are Switch 1 games. She will be the coolest little girl of her friends with a Switch 2 though!
-Mario Party Jamboree is a blast!
-if you go Switch 2, Mario Kart World is fun, easy to pick up and play. Although some hardcore fans have returned to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe if you can find it cheaper.
-Idk her personality, but girls do seem drawn to games like Animal Crossing and Pokopia (Pokopia is only on Switch 2)
-Mario Wonder is a must play if she likes that style of game
-With Nintendo Switch 2, she will have access to some awesome older games on the GameCube if you have the online expansion subscription. (Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine, Legend of Zelda Wind Waker)
-Mario Party Jamboree is a blast!
-if you go Switch 2, Mario Kart World is fun, easy to pick up and play. Although some hardcore fans have returned to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe if you can find it cheaper.
-Idk her personality, but girls do seem drawn to games like Animal Crossing and Pokopia (Pokopia is only on Switch 2)
-Mario Wonder is a must play if she likes that style of game
-With Nintendo Switch 2, she will have access to some awesome older games on the GameCube if you have the online expansion subscription. (Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine, Legend of Zelda Wind Waker)
This post was edited on 11/10/26 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 11/10/26 at 4:19 pm to DukeSilver
Buy both of the recent Yoshi games.
Then the Princess Peach game.
NSMB and Mario Wonder
Mario Kart
Luigi's Mansion 4
Pikmin 4
If you want her to play Zelda, but not OOT, go with Link's Awakening Remake or Echoes of Wisdom
Then the Princess Peach game.
NSMB and Mario Wonder
Mario Kart
Luigi's Mansion 4
Pikmin 4
If you want her to play Zelda, but not OOT, go with Link's Awakening Remake or Echoes of Wisdom
Posted on 11/10/26 at 7:32 pm to DukeSilver
Echos of Wisdom was damned near made for her.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 7:43 pm to TigerFanatic99
Such a good rec, gotta 2nd Echoes of Wisdom
Posted on 11/10/26 at 8:51 pm to TigerFanatic99
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Echos of Wisdom was damned near made for her.
Had never heard of that one. Just scoped out a quick overview video and that’s a good recommendation.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 6:21 am to DukeSilver
At 6 I’d be getting her animal crossing.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 9:27 am to DukeSilver
First, if she likes Mario and is into that word, she would probably enjoy Princess Peach Showtime. It's not a very deep game and is very straightforward, but Peach is the main character and you get to dress her in different outfits based on the different worlds. It's right in the wheelhouse of a 6 year old girl who loves Mario. Maybe a little heavy on the reading, but not terrible.
Another fun game is Untitled Goose Game. You play as a goose and go around annoying people. It's hilarious. There is no dialogue, but there is reading of "hints" to figure out which tasks to perform in each area. Not first party Nintendo though.
If she likes this, she would like Super Mario Wonder. Mario Odyssey is also solid, as others have mentioned, but is a third person 3D world perspective so just depends on her level of comfort with those. The Mario Maker games are also side scrolling games and you can make your own levels. Both Mario Maker games have a story mode also so it's not just 100% making your own levels.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a Zelda game where you play as Zelda and is more in the top-down style of the original Zelda games. Might be more her speed, and is a pretty good game. Every Zelda game is going to be heavy on reading though so you may get a lot of "dad what's this say" questions.
Get Mario Kart 8. Mario Kart World is fun, but 8 is better and has a lot more characters. I hear Sonic Crossworlds is also very good, and it definitely has some cool crossover characters, but I have not personally played it so cannot recommend.
This game is great fun! I think she would enjoy it. You essentially just go around breaking stuff everywhere.
Kirby games are fun, but can also be very deep. Some of the boss fights are definitely not tuned for children. At 6 years old, she probably wouldn't get to those.
I get that, but as a dad of 3 girls I can tell you that the only game in my house that they've never gotten bored of that still gets played every day is Minecraft. This game will apparently never die, and they keep coming out with updates to it. My girls get excited every single time they hear news of an update. Also, it's awesome to see what they can come up with in this game.
Parent to parent warning: never get Roblox. It's a haven for child predators. Roblox actively prevents law enforcement from accessing information to hunt child predators while also banning people who set up honey traps to arrest them. Unless you intend to play on Roblox with her 100% of the time she is on there, you should stay away from it completely. You can find YouTube videos that show how predators use Roblox if you don't want to just blindly take my word for it.
Another fun game is Untitled Goose Game. You play as a goose and go around annoying people. It's hilarious. There is no dialogue, but there is reading of "hints" to figure out which tasks to perform in each area. Not first party Nintendo though.
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New Mario Bros U Deluxe
If she likes this, she would like Super Mario Wonder. Mario Odyssey is also solid, as others have mentioned, but is a third person 3D world perspective so just depends on her level of comfort with those. The Mario Maker games are also side scrolling games and you can make your own levels. Both Mario Maker games have a story mode also so it's not just 100% making your own levels.
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Zelda is a bit much for her yet, maybe OOT will be easier (If i get her a Switch I'm getting that either way for her/myself).
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a Zelda game where you play as Zelda and is more in the top-down style of the original Zelda games. Might be more her speed, and is a pretty good game. Every Zelda game is going to be heavy on reading though so you may get a lot of "dad what's this say" questions.
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I've seen Mario Kart World a lot, what's the deal with an open world racing game?
Get Mario Kart 8. Mario Kart World is fun, but 8 is better and has a lot more characters. I hear Sonic Crossworlds is also very good, and it definitely has some cool crossover characters, but I have not personally played it so cannot recommend.
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DK Bonanza
This game is great fun! I think she would enjoy it. You essentially just go around breaking stuff everywhere.
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Kirby & the Forgotten Land
Kirby games are fun, but can also be very deep. Some of the boss fights are definitely not tuned for children. At 6 years old, she probably wouldn't get to those.
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Looking mainly for the classic Nintendo games rather than 3rd party stuff at first.
I get that, but as a dad of 3 girls I can tell you that the only game in my house that they've never gotten bored of that still gets played every day is Minecraft. This game will apparently never die, and they keep coming out with updates to it. My girls get excited every single time they hear news of an update. Also, it's awesome to see what they can come up with in this game.
Parent to parent warning: never get Roblox. It's a haven for child predators. Roblox actively prevents law enforcement from accessing information to hunt child predators while also banning people who set up honey traps to arrest them. Unless you intend to play on Roblox with her 100% of the time she is on there, you should stay away from it completely. You can find YouTube videos that show how predators use Roblox if you don't want to just blindly take my word for it.
This post was edited on 11/11/26 at 9:31 am
Posted on 11/11/26 at 2:51 pm to DukeSilver
Super Mario Wonder would be my first suggestion
Super Mario 3D World probably 2nd
The two Yoshi games
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Animal Crossing or Pokémon Pokopia
Super Mario 3D World probably 2nd
The two Yoshi games
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Animal Crossing or Pokémon Pokopia
Posted on 11/12/26 at 9:19 pm to DukeSilver
I just got Super Mario Odyssey and I’m loving it
Posted on 11/12/26 at 9:57 pm to DukeSilver
There will be people here the day GTA 6 launches asking if there's anything new on PS5
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