In need of some game suggestions!

[floatingzoo]

Hello! I've been looking for a new game to play (on switch,) but haven't really found anything. I'm looking for a relaxing and upbeat game to play that is appropriate for all ages. I love exploring and doing side quests! Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

 

[Dunquixote]

Paper Mario and the Origami King. I haven’t had much of a chance to play it but it seemed pretty upbeat and fun.

Pokemon Snap is fun and relaxing; also a bit challenging without looking up how to complete requests.

If you’ve played persona 5 on other consoles (I realize it isn’t appropriate for all ages), I’d suggest persona 5 strikers (sequel kinda but different gameplay). The music for P5 is really upbeat and the art is striking.

The only other Switch game I have is Fire Emblem Three Houses; I don’t think that’s the time of game you’re looking for.

Sorry that I couldn’t be much help.

 

[BluebearL]

In terms of games that fit "relaxing and upbeat" with sidequests and exploration... I would recommend the following:

I don't know what you already play but I love these...

-Stardew Valley: mix of old Zelda games, older harvest moon games, and animal crossing. It has an insane amount of content and choice as to how you play. You can explore mines/dungeons and enjoy some combat, fish, farm, develop relationships (all the way to marriage if you so wish), and shape your farm however you would like. It's criminally cheap for the quality you are getting. The best part of the game is discovery, there are so many surprises you can stumble upon in your gameplay.

-Fire Emblem 3 Houses: another great game with a huge amount of content without being overwhelming. Play how you want. There is a lot of replay value and hundreds of hours of fun to be had.

-Littlewood: a more simplistic but enjoyable and relaxing game. Very upbeat. Currently on sale.

-Dragon quest builders 2: tons of content, very relaxing and mostly upbeat. There is a "jumbo demo" available for free on the shop if you would like to give it a go, if you do so, keep in mind that the first bit on the ship is a tutorial more than anything and not indicative of the rest of the game.

-Paper Mario and the origami king: Agreeing with the person above, very upbeat and reasonably fun.

-Pretty much any pokemon game: I am not a fan of the series myself but it is certainly relaxing and upbeat.

-Mario+Rabbids Kingdom battle: Hillarious, relaxing and upbeat! Love this game, the graphics are gorgeous too. It is often on sale and worth the price.

 

[floatingzoo]

Paper Mario and the Origami King. I haven’t had much of a chance to play it but it seemed pretty upbeat and fun.

Pokemon Snap is fun and relaxing; also a bit challenging without looking up how to complete requests.

If you’ve played persona 5 on other consoles (I realize it isn’t appropriate for all ages), I’d suggest persona 5 strikers (sequel kinda but different gameplay). The music for P5 is really upbeat and the art is striking.

The only other Switch game I have is Fire Emblem Three Houses; I don’t think that’s the time of game you’re looking for.

Sorry that I couldn’t be much help.

Thank you for all the suggestions! I forgot about Paper Mario and should really start playing it again!

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In terms of games that fit "relaxing and upbeat" with sidequests and exploration... I would recommend the following:

I don't know what you already play but I love these...

-Stardew Valley: mix of old Zelda games, older harvest moon games, and animal crossing. It has an insane amount of content and choice as to how you play. You can explore mines/dungeons and enjoy some combat, fish, farm, develop relationships (all the way to marriage if you so wish), and shape your farm however you would like. It's criminally cheap for the quality you are getting. The best part of the game is discovery, there are so many surprises you can stumble upon in your gameplay.

-Fire Emblem 3 Houses: another great game with a huge amount of content without being overwhelming. Play how you want. There is a lot of replay value and hundreds of hours of fun to be had.

-Littlewood: a more simplistic but enjoyable and relaxing game. Very upbeat. Currently on sale.

-Dragon quest builders 2: tons of content, very relaxing and mostly upbeat. There is a "jumbo demo" available for free on the shop if you would like to give it a go, if you do so, keep in mind that the first bit on the ship is a tutorial more than anything and not indicative of the rest of the game.

-Paper Mario and the origami king: Agreeing with the person above, very upbeat and reasonably fun.

-Pretty much any pokemon game: I am not a fan of the series myself but it is certainly relaxing and upbeat.

-Mario+Rabbids Kingdom battle: Hillarious, relaxing and upbeat! Love this game, the graphics are gorgeous too. It is often on sale and worth the price.

Thank you so much for all of the suggestions! I played Stardew Valley a while ago, perhaps I should pick it up again! I believe I saw the trailer for Littlewood and it looks really cute. Thank you again for the suggestions!

 

[CylieDanny]

My Time in Portia, is a very lovely relaxing, fun game. Theres lots to do, the animation is pretty cute/fun, and characters are very likable

It's got a farming aspect, dating too. Like in Stardew you can date whoever you please. Theres also some treasure hunting aspects to it in caves, and more.

You might really like it

 

[BlueOceana]

I have to agree with several people. Stardew Valley and My Time at Portia are really great. I don't know if anyone has heard of Sun Haven but if I remember right it is on the switch too, it is kind of like Stardew Valley, it is one I was wanting to get myself.

 

[Autumn247]

Some of my favorites:
Stardew Valley
Littlewood
My Time at Portia
Cattails: This is an RPG, you're a cat and all the other characters are also cats, you hunt, fight, explore, build relationships with the other cats, and can raise kittens
Calico: This is a really cute relaxing game where you run a cat cafe
Little Dragons Cafe: A twin brother and sister learn to cook, and manage a cafe with their mother, you also raise a dragon. And you can go explore and find different ingredients for different recipes
Also the Lego games are a lot of fun, my favorite is the Harry Potter collection
Luigi's Mansion
Super Mario Odyssey

 

[Croconaw]

I’d recommend Stardew Valley, definitely. There are some gameplay videos of it on YouTube you can check out.

 

[kiwikenobi]

I love Stardew Valley and can't recommend it enough.

I also recommend Forager. Very cheerful game about gathering things to craft things to gather more things to craft more things. And there are a few dungeons with bosses in there, too.

Forager for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Forager and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

www.nintendo.com

And when Sun Haven comes out on Switch, I plan to get it. But it's still in early access on Steam, so it might be a while before it's on Switch.

And if we're on the subject of upcoming games, I'm very excited about Roots of Pacha, which looks like Stardew Valley, but in the stone age. And it will be on Switch when it comes out next year.

Roots of Pacha — farm in the stone age with friends

Be a part of a thriving stone age community. Join friends in this farming & life simulation game set in the early days of civilization.

www.kickstarter.com