games to play on the go

The holidays are almost here. For many people, that means travelling to see loved ones or just getting away. Naturally, when you are travelling, you’ll want to bring some games to play on the go to keep you busy. This year we saw an overwhelming amount of fantastic video games.

However, some of them are better suited to gaming on the go than others. Whether you’re planning a trip across the country or to someplace warm and sunny, these are my picks for the best Nintendo Switch games to play on the go.

games to play on the go

Pokémon Violet and Pokémon Scarlet

Developer(s): Game Freak
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Genre: Adventure-RPG
Mode(s): Single player
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet allows you to experience the iconic gameplay of the Pokémon series in a fully realized open world environment. Set in the Paldea Region, you can catch, battle, and train Pokémon as you explore a diverse landscape filled with lakes, mountains, cities, and towns. Both games offer a unique open-world experience that is accessible to players of all skill levels, whether they are new to the series or seasoned veterans.

Harvestella

Developer: Live Wire
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Role-Playing, life simulation
Modes: Single player
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

In the world of Harvestella, four giant crystals known as Seaslight are responsible for the changing of the seasons. However, abnormalities in the Seaslight have caused a fifth season known as the Quietus to occur, during which crops die and people are unable to go outside. The Quietus has been getting longer each year, and the adventure in the game begins as you try to discover the cause and stop it. Playing Harvestella on the go is the perfect chance to level up your characters. And a great way to gain that extra XP for the big battles that await!

games to play on the goPersona 5 Royal

Developer(s): P-Studio
Publisher(s):: Atlus USA
Genre: Role-playing
Modes: Single-player
ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)

Persona 5 Royal is an expanded version of the original Persona 5 game. It adds new characters, gameplay features, and deeper storytelling. You’ll follow the Phantom Thieves, a group of stylish and enigmatic characters, as they face personal challenges and try to uncover the mysteries of Shujin Academy. In addition to the content included in the original game, Persona 5 Royal includes an all-new third semester at the academy.

Live A Live

Developer(s): Square Enix
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Genre: Adventure, Role-playing
Modes: Single Player
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

LIVE A LIVE is an RPG game that features seven different stories that take place in different time periods and feature different protagonists and gameplay styles. You can explore the Wild West as a wanderer with a bounty on your head, or journey to Twilight of Edo Japan as a shinobi on a secret mission. The battles are simple and fast, making it a perfect game for travel. It allows you to experience whimsical adventures in just a few hours, which can easily be divided into multiple gameplay sessions.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Developer(s): Omega Force
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Genre: Action, Strategy, Role-playing, Simulation
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer (1-2 players on a single system)
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you join characters such as Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude in epic battles across a war-torn land known as Fódlan. The game features real-time combat in which you can use devastating combos and special moves to take down hordes of enemies. You can use various weapons, such as Edelgard’s axe, Dimitri’s lance, or Claude’s bow, to slash, swing, and spear their way through enemy lines in the battle for a better future for Fódlan. This is a great game to play on the go when you have a little bit more time to really sink in and play.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Developer(s): HAL Laboratory
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Genre: Platform
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)

As Kirby, a powerful pink puffball, you’ll move through 3D stages and discover a mysterious world filled with abandoned structures from a past civilization. Using Kirby’s powers, you can copy the abilities of enemies, like the Sword or Ice, to attack and explore the world around you. Level’s aren’t long winded and generally can be completed in a few minutes. This makes Kirby and the Forgotten Land perfect for on the go play.

games to play on the goLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Developer(s): Traveller’s Tales
Publisher(s): Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Genre: Action-adventure
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone)

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the ultimate video game experience for Star Wars fans. Told through the lens of hilarious LEGO humour, you’ll explore the galaxy using your holoprojector to map out your journey through all nine Skywalker saga films. And, as you progress, you’ll unlock new planets to explore. On your epic journey you’ll encounter enemy ships and pilot iconic Star Wars vehicles like the Millennium Falcon and X-wings in explosive battles.

Best Nintendo Switch games to play on the go

I hope you enjoyed my list of the best Nintendo Switch games to play on the go. The Nintendo Switch family of systems allows you to play at home and on the go, which is a great way to progress in certain games. Regardless if you’re playing in short gameplay or extended gameplay sessions when travelling, it’s very relaxing.

Let me know in the comments section below what your favourite games to play on the go are.

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1 COMMENT

  1. Jon, you have some great ideas here! I loved Link’s Awakening, but it is a remake of my favourite game so I’m not surprised by that. I’ve played a little Mario Maker 2 and the DQXI demo, I’d love to play more of those. I’ve also been really interested in Super Lucky’s Tale since it came out so I think it would be great to play while travelling. There are so many great games to play!

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