10 Best Nintendo Switch Games (So Far)
4. Kamiko
What an absolute gem Kamiko is. Retailing for only £5, it's a supremely polished blend of Hyper Light Drifter's art style, Diablo-esque group enemy-bashing and Zelda's item-based progression - complete with a sound effect when you unlock a new portion of the level.
Speaking of levels, there are a handful of them (plus a boss battle), each taking around 20-30 minutes depending on how fast you figure everything out, but the main point of replayability comes through characters, as there are three, all playing completely differently. A sword-wielder, archer and disc-thrower, your controls are literally a sprint, attack, charge attack and basic movement, alongside picking up or activating portions of the environment.
It might all sound minimalist to a fault, but that's honestly why it all works so well. There's a confidence to Kamiko rarely seen in many other smaller indie games; one that when you roll together solid combat mechanics, gorgeous visuals, a joyous soundtrack and puzzle elements that are pure, simplistic fun, this came out of nowhere and left a really big impression.
Have a listen, and tell me that's not a studio completely schooled in the ways of 2D Zelda: