Top Nintendo Games That Met Their Hype

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Ah, Nintendo! The name itself gets me all giddy. It’s crazy how they just pop up with a game and, boom, the world’s buzzing. Remember when Mario Kart Wii hit the scene? Or is it just me who gets overly excited about these things? Anyway, those motion controls — some loved ’em, some… not so much. But the steering wheel? Top notch. Felt like cruising on a Sunday, except I rarely drive. Weird analogy, I know. But those tracks, like Coconut Mall, were chef’s kiss levels of fun.

Switching gears — remember Pokémon Black & White 2? Damn, that was a glow-up. The sprites, the charm! Last time they used sprites, did you know that? Made me feel nostalgic yet modern… how do they do that? Black and White already had fans in a chokehold, so expectations were sky-high, and they delivered. Those epic battles in the World Tournament? Legendary! I mean, fighting past gym leaders? Talk about a nostalgia trip.

Then there was Super Mario Galaxy 2. Now THAT was a sequel. First one was great, sure, but the second? Whole other planet. Literally. They threw in Yoshi, more planets, more everything — a stellar encore performance!

And Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The social sim elements made it feel fresh — and the storyline, it’s like a soap opera mixed with strategy. Grab some popcorn and a controller. Splendid while tackling heavy themes like classism. Who knew?

Now, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was kinda like the universe’s gift during the pandemic. A virtual hug when the real world seemed upside down. Planting trees, catching fish… therapeutic escapism at its finest. The updates? Constantly kept it fresh. Serendipitously timed, right?

Further down the lane, Pikmin 4. It’s like, "Welcome back, Pikmin!" after a decade. The graphics? Mind-blowing! And Oatchi? Made zipping around feel like a breeze. The series deserved this spotlight moment.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate felt like a festival. Old and new fighters? Just a packed party on one tiny cartridge — nuts!

And then, there’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which redefined open world for Zelda. The reveal trailer was etched in my memory. Link atop a cliff watching sunsets… sorta poetic, right? It was all about freedom, exploration, and some more exploration. The epitome of what a launch title should be!

These games, they didn’t just drop, they cratered into the gaming landscape, in a good way! It’s like Nintendo had the Midas touch. Who knew, right?

There we go! A chaotic, memory-driven trip down nostalgia lane.