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10 Must-Have Nintendo Switch Games to Escape Quarantine {Animal Crossing Giveaway}

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April 19, 2020 By Autumn Rose Reo 22 Comments

Ready to get away? While you can’t open the door, you can get away virtually! Here are 10 Must-Have Nintendo Switch Games to Escape Quarantine.

Thank you to Nintendo for this amazing reminder and giveaway to make this getaway possible.

Oh, the irony – we’re all ready to get away more than ever, but we’re all lawfully committed to staying indoors and close to home. I know I have had more than one dream about white sandy beaches with my feet in the sand sipping a margarita lately. While the only surfing we can do is on the couch for a bit, Nintendo has made it a little bit easier to travel via its SWITCH console.

Quarantine Games


Need proof it works? Then check out the sales of its newest release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. People are using it for weddings, dates, as well as just creating their own tropical paradise. But that’s not the only game that will relieve the tension. Best of all, you can download these at home and be ready to go in no time, completely contactless and without delivery woes. 

Now before you say, hey aren’t you normally all about limiting device time? Well these are extraordinary times and maybe it’s not the kids that needs the getaway, right?  And besides, some of these are really fun (I know from experience.) And the ones I haven’t played – I trust my 11 year old that they rock (because he says so.)

Ok – we aren’t saying this is a replacement for a trip, but if you need to get away, there is a way! 

10 Must-Have Nintendo Switch Games to Escape Quarantine

1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Escape to an island and make it your paradise!  Or explore a city and enjoy the moment. Not only can you go somewhere, but with Animal Crossing: New Horizons you can do some things a few weeks ago that you might do happily now and in a non-rushed state like drink coffee in your favorite coffee shop (after you create it, of course.) Best of all you can invite people to do it with you in your own virtual world. 

(See below to see how you can enter to win your own Animal Crossing: new Horizons.) 

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2. Overcooked 2

Ready to throw down Chopped-style without all the mess? It’s time to get Overcooked 2! Travel the land cooking up a range of new recipes that are sure to cater to any tastes, including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas as you remote play with others! Food and travel, sign me up! (Plus this one is on sale right now!) 

Overcooked

3. Luigi’s Mansion

Luigi has long been exploring worlds with his other half, but this time he takes off on his own adventure and you’re in for the fun with Luigi’s Mansion! Head to a beautiful mansion and things don’t exactly go as expected with ghosts, ghouls and more surprises. Hey it may be a haunted mansion, but check out that pool! Go with Party mode and you and the whole family can explore safely from your sofas. 

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4. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Is it obvious that we’re huge Super Mario Bros. fans over here? No doubt it may stem from my retro-love from my own childhood. Whatever it is, this is one thing we’ve handed down. But that’s not all who’ll you’ll see in  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pacman, Sonic the Hedgehog, Megaman and so many more, you can kick it old-school alone, with family or with friends online challenging each other or storymode. 

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5. Just Dance 2020 

This game has also taken the place of P.E. for my kids and family entertainment. Just Dance 2020 is a workout while you dance party – and now with the free subscription for April, you can dance for hours to favorite songs not just to 2020, but also all the volumes before it. Challenge me anytime for Backstreet Boys – I’ll kick you into 2021. 

Just-Dance

6. Untitled Goose Game

Cue the “it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…” and then a crazy goose (you) comes to town. That’s the premise of this game that is actually called “Untitled Goose Game.“ For those of us that are just missing things like just going to town and shopping, this might seem like your game, except you’re the prankster. Need to get out some pent-up anger and frustration to vent, this is really your game. 

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7. ABZÛ

If you need to really escape from the world, it’s time to go below into the sea and find nature’s wonders without leaving your home. The animation in ABZÛ is beautiful with vibrant, colorful ocean world bursting with color underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Swim in the water, interact with specifies under the water including fish. 

ABZÛ

8. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 

You may be trekking for treasure as a toad(stool), but this is one fun fungi in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Based on new kingdoms in the Super Mario Odyssey game, you can transport through islands, desserts and my personal favorite, what looks like NYC. Right now a walk through Times Square does sound like an adventure I’m down for – even if I’m a mushroom. 

Toad

9. Stardew Valley

Own a small plot of land and expand it to huge proportions are the goal of Stardew Valley. Are you the type that has been wanting to start tilling your own farm or orchard? Stardew Valley gives you the ability to raise animals, craft useful machines, fish and more. Plus you’re helping to make a community and can reap the fruits of your virtual labor.) And yes, you can play this one together with the multiplayer update. 

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10. Minecraft 

Like Animal Crossing, Minecraft has long been the leader in being able to create basically anything you want to create. My son has been a fan of this one and recent stories have shared there are students working together online to recreate their schools. Kids miss school almost as much as we parents do. Considering the number of classes I’ve seen on this one, 

Minecraft

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Comments

  1. AvatarWill G says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Jackbox Partypack.

    Reply
  2. AvatarSara Zielinski says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Reply
  3. AvatarKelly D says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    My kids play most of the games, like Sims and Minecraft but I have been playing Goat Simulator with my daughter because she loves when I try to play.

    Reply
  4. Avatarlivivua chandler says

    April 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    I have been playing lego marvel superheroes 2

    Reply
  5. AvatarMiranda Fox says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    I love Luigii’s Haunted Mansion and the other game I’ve been playing a lot of is CTR.

    Reply
  6. AvatarSarah Walsh says

    April 25, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    Just Dance

    Reply
  7. AvatarLeidy Ruiz says

    April 25, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    My kids have been playing Minecraft and Captain Toad lately. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  8. AvatarAmy Kryzak says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:27 am

    Love all of these! Will have to try Captain Toad next!

    Reply
  9. AvatarSonia Williford-Gill says

    April 27, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    We’ve been watching a lot of fortnite around here, but adding in some Just Dance for exercise and laughs!

    Reply
  10. AvatarAmy Greene says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    I have been playing Tiny Tower.

    Reply
  11. AvatarAngela Tracey says

    April 28, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    Roblox

    Reply
  12. AvatarBrittany Chadwick says

    April 29, 2020 at 10:33 am

    I’ve been playing the sims 4 😁 I used to play the original sims growing up.

    Reply
  13. AvatarAmanda Whitley says

    April 29, 2020 at 11:32 am

    we have been playing super smash bros.

    Reply
  14. AvatarLisa says

    April 29, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    I have been playing Sonic Mania.

    Reply
  15. AvatarJessica says

    April 29, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    We have been playing the Mario Brothers Racing game as a family.

    Reply
  16. AvatarEdward says

    April 29, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    I’ve been playing BoxBoy and BoxGirl on the Switch. Fun little puzzle game!

    Reply
  17. AvatarTamara Regan says

    April 29, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    I have been playing Luigi’s mansion. It is so great and some of the parts are pretty difficult to complete.

    Reply
  18. AvatarDaisy says

    April 29, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    My son has been playing the Mario The Rabbids Kingdom. He just got his Nintendo Switch last month and loves it.

    Reply
  19. AvatarTyler G says

    April 29, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Mario Kart 8. The best multiplayer game

    Reply
  20. AvatarKristin W says

    May 1, 2020 at 11:27 am

    I’ve been playing Luigi’s Mansion with my son. It’s a fun game!

    Reply
  21. Avatarae minx says

    May 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    I’m in healthcare, so I’m not playing much.. my son is all over overwatch..still lol

    Reply
  22. AvatarCassandra D says

    May 1, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Sonic at the Olympic Games.

    Reply

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Taken from @beardfoundation:

INGREDIENTS

1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch of cilantro)
1⁄2 cup olive oil or neutral oil, such as organic canola or grapeseed
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

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