10.Stardew Valley
If you’ve heard ofStardew Valley, chances are good that you already own it. That said, do you own it on the Nintendo Switch? Because playing this game on the go, or just kicking back on the couch, may be the best way to enjoy it.
Technically, you can finish this game in under 50 hours, but who would ever want to rush through a game likeStardew Valley?
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9.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Saying that you can play throughThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntin 50 hours is like saying you can survive on nothing but bread and water. Technically yes, you might be able to do it, but who would choose that?
This edition includes the game’sHearts of StoneandBlood and Wineexpansion packs, so expect to spend upwards of 100 hours.
8.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
If you’re remotely interested inSkyrim, you’ve already played it, but like so many games, it just feels different playing it in handheld mode on the Switch. Try running through with a different build or just play through it again. It’sSkyrim—you neverreallyfinish it.
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7.Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
If all you do is play through the main story ofDragon Quest XIon the Switch, it will take you roughly 50 hours.
That said, there are plenty of other things to do, and as has been the case for many entries in the series, these can easily double your playtime. Considering the extras in this version, you could play this for more than 150 hours without seeing everything.
6.Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
Monster Hunterisn’t just a series of open world games full of hack-and-slash grinding.Monster Hunteris a way of life.
WhileMonster Hunter Generations Ultimateis a return to what the series was like prior to the smash hitMonster Hunter World, anyone who’s been on board with the series from previous entries knows exactly what to expect here.
You’ll be working through the endless treadmill of killing monsters to gather loot to craft gear to kill stronger monsters to gather better loot to craft cooler gear.Monster Hunter Generations Ultimateoffers hundreds of satisfying hours worth of playtime.
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5.Octopath Traveler
Would you expect an RPG that follows eight individual storylines to be on the short side? If so, you’d be wrong.
Even moving through the storylines as fast as you can will take you up to the 50 hour mark, and if you want to do sidequests or simply enjoy the scenery, you’re going to need much more time.
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4.Fire Emblem: Three Houses
TheFire Emblemseries has never been known for short games, andThree Housesmay be the longest single entry yet.
One play through of the main story usually takes around 50 hours, and that’s only playing as one of the titular three houses. If you want to see everything, expect to spend much more time.
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3.Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Developer Monolith Soft has been creating deep RPG experiences that stretch well past the 50-hour mark since the originalXenogearsfor the PlayStation in 1998.
Even if you ignore the DLC and tons of side content available inXenoblade Chronicles 2, the main story should take you in the neighborhood of 60 hours if you’re not rushing.
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2.Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossingis always a system seller for Nintendo, and for good reason. This series has been addictive since the start, and each iteration adds even more reasons to keep playing.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis no exception with a new setting and new systems to keep the hours ticking by.
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1.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
First off, yes, you probably own this game if you own a Nintendo Switch. If you don’t have it, you should probably buy it—even if you’ve never enjoyed aZeldagame before.
Do yourself a favor: don’t look anything up. Just jump in and explore. It may take longer, but you’ll savor the experience more.
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