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Nintendo Switch Lite, One Year On

May, marked one year since I bought my Nintendo Switch Lite, so, I thought I would give an updated review about what I think one year on. 

I bought the Nintendo Switch Lite because it was a bit cheaper then the big one as well as being more portable for me to travel with. I don’t regret getting the smaller one because I’m still not fussed about putting it through the telly. Also only one set of my friends have the bigger Switch and I don’t see them often so I don’t buddy play with anyone, it’s just me that plays. Overall, I’m still very happy that I got the smaller one but I have thought about getting a bigger one at some point purely so I can play Pokemon on the through the telly but if I get one it'll be a second hand one. Honestly, I do dip in and out of playing it, I don’t gravitate towards playing it that much at the moment, I think this is also down to trying to find out what games I like playing.

I’m currently playing Pokemon Sword which I borrowed off my sister as I wanted something new to play and didn’t want to pay the money, if I didn't enjoy it. I love it, it is such a good game, it's more up to date but still has the good old Pokemon vibe to it. We've only got to defeat the Champion now and whatever comes after that. I am considering getting the expansion pack for it once we have completed the game.

 

I have a few games for my Switch, albeit they are just the Switch version of some of my favourite all time games.


My favourites are:

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I think everybody was playing this during the first lockdown and after a lot of deliberation and hesitation, I gave in and gave it a go using my sister’s copy. Eventually, I got my own copy and built my island, Neverland. It gave my the escapism I didn’t realise I needed. However, I haven’t played this now in a long time but my fiancé actually started enjoying it so we visit the island every so often.
  • Let’s Go Pikachu, was the first game I had for my Switch and I loved it so much. We love Pokemon and this was the perfect nostalgia. It was harder than I expected but still enjoyed playing. It’s an updated version of Pokemon Yellow where you go around the various gyms and get badges to take on the Pokemon league, as well as going around collecting all the Pokemon you can. I haven’t quite completed it I just have to defeat and catch Mewtwo which is nearly impossible to do. 
  • Spyro Reignited Triology, this is one of the games I bought because it is an old favourite. I really enjoyed this as I had never played the first Spyro game but I have the second and third. This game really helped me get through moving house as for the first week of living there we had no WiFi and I was off work so spent all my time playing this. It’s a great nostalgia game and I really enjoy it.

Other games I’ve got but not really played regularly are:

  • Lego Harry Potter Collection, this is one of my all time favourite games and probably the only one I’ve ever completed 100%. I bought this as I have it on all the consoles I’ve owned as it’s a comfort game.
  • Crash Bandicoot N sane trilogy, again this is a nostalgia game for me but I just haven’t really gravitated towards playing it. I love the fact these old games have been remastered and we can now play them on consoles again.
  • Rayman Legends, this is one that I’ve played before and just wanted a silly game I can play when I’m bored. This isn’t one I can binge play and I can get bored with it quite easily but it’s there if I want to play it and it’s fairly inexpensive.
One game I have played and didn’t enjoy was Luigi’s Mansion 3, I wasn’t gripped by it all and found it quite boring to play. Unfortunately, I thought it would be my cup of tea but it wasn’t. Would still recommend checking it out though.


These are the games I have on my current wishlist:

  • Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. I love Lego games and Star Wars so it’s the perfect game for me to play. However, the release date for this keeps getting pushed back but we’ll get it eventually and I can’t wait.
  • Pokemon Snap, these just seems like an escapism Pokemon game. Basically, you go around in a little buggy and take photos of Pokemon in their natural habitat. It’s inspired by the original Nintendo 64 game. This only just came out so I’m going to wait a little bit until it has gone down in price.
  • Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/ Shining Pearl, this was announced this year that the original Nintendo DS games are being remade for the Switch. I didn’t play either of these but nonetheless I’m looking forward to them coming out. I’ll have to research which version I want based on the Pokemon available in the games. This is available for pre order and coming out in November.
  • Pokemon Legends: Arceus, I don't know much about this game really apart from it's set in the Sinnoh region a long time ago. Arceus is one of the founding legendary Pokemon, kind of like a Pokemon God, he helped create the Pokemon race. This is available for pre order and coming out January 2022.

Overall, I’m very glad I bought the Switch Lite even though I don’t always gravitate towards it but it’s provided me with a lot of escapism through gaming when needed. 

 

Stacey

 

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