STACK #150 Apr 2017

FEATURE GAMES

Samus Aran, like Yoshi, has somewhat been left behind as far as solo games go. We think the Switch is the Prime time for Samus to return to consoles.

Despite appearing in the Mario Kart and Super Smash games, Yoshi’s standalone adventures have petered out. Let’s rectify this on the Switch, bring back Yoshi’s Island , and shake it up by having each of the Joy-Cons controlling Mario and Yoshi independently.

Debuting in 1985, Ice Climber made its way to the NES, and its protagonists have since been featured in the Smash Bros. games. Each Ice Climber controlled by a different Joy- Con? The Condor with independent controls? Endless possibilities.

As popular as the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series is, we are well aware how unlikely it is for the franchise to get a Commonwealth Games instalment. However, since next year’s is on the Goldie, we are rallying behind it. For King and Country.

The Super Mario Galaxy games were an out of this world departure for Mario and very well received. The second one came out in 2010, so surely it’s reasonable to consider a third for the Switch seven years later? Fingers crossed.

Goldeneye 007 came out in 1997. That’s 20 years ago, which means it’s time for an anniversary revival. Though the Joy-Cons as controllers might be a strange addition, it’d be fun to watch.

Like Goldeneye , Duck Hunt is a classic that deserves a return to its heyday. Think how responsive the HD Rumble Packs in the new Joy-Cons would be every time you fired off a shot! Or is that too violent?

With the overwhelming success of Pokemon GO , Nintendo should definitely consider developing a Pokemon title – of any description – for their latest home console. Even a companion app that allows you to store Pokemon you don’t need, like My Pokemon Ranch on the Wii...

Essentially Nintendo’s own version of TETRIS , Dr. Mario could well do with a return to consoles - as it has every generation prior - and the touchscreen would make a fine control option. Maybe even using the gyroscopes?

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