
Updated January 26th, 2020 by Chris Littlechild: With so many more new and unique games available on the Nintendo Switch, it just makes sense to add more titles. From Cuphead to Super Mario Bros., from Snipperclips to Pokkén Tournament DX, there's something for every age group (and combination of gamers and non-gamers) to enjoy together. The family-friendly funsters at Nintendo seem to be one of the last bastions of that sort of thing, which is why we’re taking a look at some of Nintendo Switch’s best local multiplayer and couch co-op options.

Don't worry, though, nostalgic Switch owners. Find out the number of players supported and check out ratings of multiplayer games. See if the games support online, couch, and split-screen play, whether the game has a cooperative campaign or separate multiplayer modes. Captain Toad is one of my favourite Nintendo characters, and the meteoric rise of this mycelial mascot - from a side-character in Super Mario Galaxy to the star of his own game, Treasure Tracker. So many of us grew up with that sort of experience, and it's a shame that it seems to be being neglected these days.Īll of this connectivity comes at a cost, then: more and more, developers and publishers are seemingly forgetting about good ol’ fashioned couch co-op and split-screen play. Read about Captain Toad Treasure Tracker and 1000’s of other multiplayer games. Sometimes, though, it seems as though people never game with/against each other in person anymore. This is all well and good, and being connected to a vast network of gamers around the world has entirely changed the industry.

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