Best Nintendo Switch Shooter Games of Each Category

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Nintendo Switch Shooter Games

So you’re looking for a new game to pick up. Specifically, in the Nintendo Switch Shooter Games category, a light category quite honestly. Nintendo has not been best known for games from the shooter genre, unless you count Goldeneye 007 on the N64! While the graphics on the Nintendo Switch may be lacking compared to Xbox, Playstation, and PC, Nintendo has really stepped up their game on the Switch.

The Switch has some great shooters in all kinds of styles. You have some first-person shooters and some 2D side scrollers, and everything in between. This list of games we present to you is meant to be a timeless list of Nintendo Switch Shooter Games. We will keep this list updated as new games come out that deserve to be on this list. We will also go through what makes each game a great choice as your next shooter.

First Person Shooter

Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2 Gameplay on Switch

Borderlands 2 is a classic. One of the favorite games of so many shooter game fans of Switch and Xbox, this game stands out. It has been perfectly added to the Switch and plays like a dream. If you like looter-shooters and also happen to have some hilarious characters and voice lines, this game is for you.

Pros

  • Awesome world
  • Enticing loot and experience rewards
  • Intriguing skill trees
  • Big, beautiful gaming world
  • Huge diversity in characters, weapons, and enemies
  • So many powerful guns to shoot so many creative enemies
  • Cohesive, well-paced story with a strong antagonist
  • New Gunzerker and Assassin classes are fun to play
  • More aggressive enemies act intelligently

Cons

  • Sharing loot in multiplayer
  • Disconnect between online co-op and your campaign
  • Side quests are uneven
  • Occasional texture pop-in
  • Underdeveloped visual customization
  • All of the loot is shared
  • Spoken messages sometimes interrupt each other
  • No instant saves

Pros and Cons list from techspot review.

Third-Person Shooter

Splatoon 2 – Arena Coverage

Platoon Gameplay on Switch

Splatoon 2 is one of the very few shooter titles that has actually been developed by Nintendo. Splatoon 3 is also rumored to be released later this year. You can decide for yourself whether you’d like to wait for the new game or try out the 2nd iteration first.

The multiplayer in this game is phenomenal, as you race against the other team to cover the arena in ink. The goal of this game is to cover more of the play area with your colored ink than the enemy team. There is a campaign mode as well, and multiplayer has a ton of customization and progression to work through.

Pros

  • Single-player campaign provides a skill challenge that showcases Splatoon’s unique mechanics
  • Looks gorgeous both on Switch and TV screen

Cons

  • Interesting new mechanics from single player don’t really show up in multiplayer
  • Can be slow to get into a match

Pros and Cons list from techspot review.

Fortnite – Battle Royale

Fortnite Gameplay on Switch

Love it or hate it, Fortnite is still kicking and still very popular. Luckily, Fortnite is still a free game, unless you count microtransactions. The purchases you can make allow you to use different skins in the game to customize the way your character looks. The now-classic Battle Royale is a great way to dip your feet into the genre. With crossplay enabled, you can play with your friends from Xbox, Playstation, or even mobile.

Pros

  • Fast-paced ‘PUBG’ alternative
  • ‘Battle Royale’ game mode is free-to-play
  • Fast matchmaking
  • Updates and timed events keep the game fresh

Cons

  • Undercuts the tension of Battle Royale
  • Inaccurate shooting mechanics
  • Resource-gathering and map traversal grows tiresome after several consecutive matches

Pros and Cons list from techspot review.

2D Scroller Shooter

Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread Gameplay on Switch

The long-awaited Metroid game for the Nintendo Switch was finally released and has had raving reviews. This is a different take than you might think of when talking about shooters. This 2D game is a fast paced shooter where you need to maneuver around levels and shoot your enemies. You can update your weapons and your suit, including all kinds of abilities to use to your advantage.

Pros

  • Wonderful gameplay; the 2D Metroid we know and love
  • Has a great feeling of speed
  • Surprisingly difficult between boss fights and EMMI encounters

Cons

  • Story is told in a few, exposition-heavy segments
  • Frame drops present in some areas of the game

Pros and Cons from slashgear.com review.

Single Player Shooter – Short Playthrough

Superhot

Superhot Gameplay on Switch

Superhot is a fantastic first person shooter. The single player is captivating and challenging, but certainly beatable. This game is arguably even better in VR on the Oculus. This game brings a great twist unlike anything you’ve seen before.

When you move in Superhot, times moves. If you do not move, time is stopped. This mechanic becomes vital to master as you play through the game. You will learn to plan ahead, stop moving and think of your next vital move before you continue. Will you pick up a bottle or ninja star and toss it are your enemy? Will you shoot them, or will you pistol whip? The choice is yours.

Pros

  • Excellent gameplay twist
  • Ingenious strategic slow-mo gunplay
  • Deviously dark narrative
  • Challenging puzzles

Cons

  • Too many levels rely on route behavior
  • Can feel pre-scripted or trial and error
  • Cheesy story

Pros and Cons from techspot review.

Best Sci-Fi Nintendo Switch Shooter Game

Warframe

Warframe Gameplay Nintendo Switch

Warframe is an excellent Sci-Fi shooter. If you are looking for a game like Destiny 2 that is available on the Nintendo Switch, this is your answer. Warframe has gained millions of players since its launch. The players love the third person view, customizations available, and pure action.

The game also happens to be free, so thats an extra bonus! You don’t have to use any money if you don’t want to, and there is certainly no reason to. Make sure you check out the gameplay video above to see what the game plays like.

Pros

  • Great visuals
  • Great weapons
  • Cool Warframe designs
  • Fast-paced combat

Cons

  • Cooperative online play doesn’t encourages players to play as a team
  • Lackluster mission objectives
  • Repetitive soundtrack
  • A lot of bugs

Pros and Cons from techspot review.

Now if we could only get our beloved Deep Rock Galactic on the Switch!

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