On 5 June 2020, 51 Worldwide Games will release exclusively on the Nintendo Switch from Nintendo. Straying away from their many beloved IPs and apparently sticking to a more authentic gaming experience, this is a collection of 51 games from those which have shaped cultures from around the world to some modern classics. To highlight some of what is on offer to players, Nintendo have shared the below “Overview Trailer”:
The video highlights the variety of game types available to players both locally with a single Nintendo Switch unit, locally with up to four systems via local communication, and through online multiplayer. If you are playing with a single console in portable mode, it can be placed flat on the table between players to turn it into a virtual game board for some head-to-head action, and the perspective also adjusts to provide the optimal view. Some of the games do require separate Joy-Con controllers, which will need to be purchased separately if you own a Nintendo Swith Lite.
All games come with short, narrated introductions to get players started with the basics, while step-by-step tutorials provide in-depth strategies and tips for more challenging games. There are also interesting facts about each game to check out, for example the fact that the boxing “ring” got its name, because originally it was formed by people standing in a circle and holding hands.
Also known as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, 51 Worldwide Games is due to arrive on store shelves from 5 June 2020.
