Nintendo Switch is one of the most sought-after gaming consoles these days. However, buying the console will be the least of your expenses as you will have to shoulder the price of each game that you want to play.
Some people may not know it but Nintendo is offering free Switch games. These are known as free-to-start games and can be downloadable without any initial cost.
While there are still in-game purchases for these games, it still gives you the freedom to experience the game without spending. In addition, it also gives you ample time to think if you have been eyeing the game to buy.
If you consider yourself thrifty when it comes to games, here are some of Nintendo Switch's free-to-start games that you can explore:
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Super Kirby Clash
Developed by HAL Laboratory, the game is centered on controlling Kirby, along with your teammates. You can invite up to three players to form a team either locally or online.
Players can choose different roles like Sword Hero, Beam Mage, Doctor Healmore, and Hammer Lord during the co-op multiplayer mode. Each character has their own abilities that can boost the team's chances of beating power bosses.
Tetris 99
Developed by Arika, Tetris has been a popular game on its own for several decades already. As for Tetris 99, players will enter a new challenge as they try to be the last player standing against 98 other players.
The game mechanics is still the same overall, every line you clear will be sent to other players as additional blocks. The game is free-to-play for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Pokemon Unite
Created by TiMi Studios, The Pokemon Company, and Tencent Games, Pokemon Unite is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). Players will have to form a team of five with various Pokemon.
The main goal of the teams is to defeat wild Pokemon and deposit Aeos energy into the opponent's zones. If you enjoy playing this, you can also invite your friends to play with you using mobile phones as it is also available.
Fortnite
Who would have thought that the time would come that Fortnite would be playable to other gaming consoles, right? Epic Games' biggest hit is also free-to-play on Nintendo Switch.
The game is the same as how you would play it on the PC. It offers the Battle Royale and Zero Build. It is also up to date as the new modes: LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival are now available.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades
Initially launched by Bethesda Game Studios on mobile devices, The Elder Scrolls: Blades offers an RPG experience. It is mainly a single-player campaign but it is packed with other game modes like arena mode to practice combat.
Players will have to go on an adventure to various dungeons. They can create their city and any character, equipping them with unique weapons, armor, and abilities.
What makes the game more exciting is that it allows cross-save so you can retain your progress across multiple devices.
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