I think ARMS is actually the best game on the Switch.

There.

I fucking said it.

I get the argument for Arms being the best game, certainly not my favorite

Not sure about it, as the Nintendo ID and account thing is one of the most confusing things that exist. My mother in law managed to completely mess it up when she tried to get a Switch Online Family thing going.

I wouldn't remove the account linked to your ID, just to be save (mil managed to do that and now she can't link it back to her own account. She's also not the best in explaining so I'm still not sure what happened).

Just make a new Nintendo ID for your daughter on the Nintendo website, and set up a new account on her Switch and link her own ID . Afaik you can always change the name of the one on the Switch.

It doesn't matter which account on the Switch buys anything, everyone can play that game, even if it's a different region. Switch Online is bound to an account though, so you might need to get that for her as well if Animal Crossing needs it.

Finally taking the plunge and getting a Switch next week (well, the kids are pooling their Xmas vouchers and cash hoard and I'm chipping in some too). Getting the full version, not the Lite one and so I'm looking for advice on essentials.

Kids want Zelda and I'm looking to get Slay the Spire. I'd also love Witcher 3 but Jesus suffering fuck it's expensive - as, it seems, is everything on this. Is the switch shop any cheaper for digital versions of games? I don't know how Nintendo continues to be able to sell software at 2-3 times the price of any other console.

Any ideas for good Multiplayer games?

Heave-Ho is a good shout, as Moot says. I'd also recommend Overcooked 2 (1 is good, too). Both great multiplayer games.

Looking at my library:

Two player tandem mode in Trials Rising is, believe it or not, great fun regardless of whether the players are any good at the game or not.  But you'd be better off with any other console version if you're playing on a TV though (Switch port is merely functional).  

Super Mario Bros U supports four players iirc.  As does Kirby Star Allies, but I struggled to enjoy that one.  Depends how young your kids are. 

Mario Kart 8 is great in split screen, even with four.  

Mario Tennis Aces is underrated imo. 

I'd like to recommend Smash Bros but I can't because it's shiiiiiiiit.

Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time is half price until....shit, today is the last day.  Great with four players though.    

I haven't played Nidhogg 2 yet, but it's available on Switch.

I’d suggest snipper clips - which is exclusive to switch. Mario Tennis is also great.

Don't think I can justify £50-£60 for Witcher when I've already practically played it to death on xbox, as much as I'd like to.

Get Golf Story, its great. 
Dark Souls. Get Dark Souls.
Oh and Stardew Valley.

Witcher was £35 (physical) on Amazon pre xmas, sure it will come down in price again

I got Futuregrind in a 90% off sale as well. About £1.50 I think. It's a shame they if they had to do that, but TBH I doubt I would've heard of it otherwise.

I can't see the price but The End is Nigh is on sale too.  It's near enough on par with Celeste and Meat Boy imo, and I think Muzzy rated it a little higher than I did.  Might be one for Jon.  It's disgustingly difficult but very rewarding.

'Shmuproidvania twin stick run 'n gun platformer' Rive is on sale again.  

Skip to 10.39 for the bang on bottom line:



So good I played it twice, easily one of my top 15 games this gen.

Never heard of them.  If I had to guess I'd say it'll give you 30p of EShop money.

I'm no moot