Nintendo Switch Games Holiday Buying Guide & What To AVOID!
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00:00 - Intro and Explanation
02:50 - Must Buy $50 - $60
08:30 - Maybe $50 - $60
14:00 - AVOID $50 - $60
15:50 - Must Buy $30 - $40
16:50 - Maybe $30 - $40
22:10 - AVOID $30 - $40
23:55 - Must Buy $10 - $20
22:27 - Maybe $10 - $20
25:38 - AVOID $10 - $20
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Sinterklaas 🎁
Tomorrow I am buying Siralim Ultimate can't wait.
You just helped me to decide what game to buy! however I still need to save money to buy a Nintendo Switch OLED. I was saving my money to buy NSW ver2 then the OLED already came out but still I haven't come so far to buying one. I'm happy that I was just watching your videos just to satisfy myself looking on your NSW consoles. hope getting my 1st NSW next year.
Love these videos and you’ve finally convinced me to buy botw
As an active gamer who learned nothing from this video, this was one of the most pleasant and wholesome experiences and I gladly watched it from start to finish.
Always
You are a respectable person
yessir
Same here, at this point watching Wood go through his Switch buying guide is as much of a Christmas tradition as watching Home Alone!
Same
I love that he’s really trying this for parents. Like "remember that’s Pokémon SCARLET and VIOLET don’t get it confused with Pokémon SWORD and SHIELD". It’s so wholesome! 😂Happy holidays
I agree :) happy holidays ☺️
And the "not talking to weirdos" for splatoon 3
Tbh i want sword more thab scarlet
@@Zoro0158- based
Though it was kind of odd he recommended Bayonetta 3 to little Timmy and Jimmy.
I watch these each year because I enjoy seeing Wood organise his opinions into a concise list. And it also reminds me of games I may have forgotten.
This is literally the reason I watch these
This may sound silly, but for a couple of years now, this video has probably been THE thing that gets me into the holiday spirit the most. I'm sure this video format takes a ton of work and I just want to say how much I appreciate it!! Thank you for the Christmas feels, year after year!!🥰🎄❄️☃️
I second that 🎅🏻🎄🎁
Marry Christmas 😄
These Christmas what to avoid and buy videos are my favourite part of Christmas
yes haha
Same
Yall 8 or something? How do u not know all these games by now?
Feels like the holidays now!
@@packers12to80 I do know them its just fun to see his opinions about them
I loved how he spoke about not confusing the both zelda warriors games, but confused the two fire emblem warrior games
yeah i found that intersting despite one clearly having to do with 3 houses and the other not
I'm not buying anything, but buying guides in this format are just fun to watch. Looking forward to more!
@@SOLZandSAGE1 uhh wrong Channel?
I don’t know why I look forward to these videos so much every year. They’re just so wholesome and organized and fun.
One of your most beloved and helpful series. Very kind of you to take your time every year helping others on what to buy and avoid.
It's literally his job. It is a great series though.
@@Zx2Solomon He could still decide to stop this series.
Yeah...he cares so much...give me a break. It's content...easy content. Easy video..99% of utubers don't give a damn about ppl ..unless u make them money.
I love the way you organize these guides. So well done!
It’s weird that I look forward to these videos even though no one ever buys me games and I have to get anything I want for myself 😬 Merry Christmas, Wood!🎄
Same with me.. Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎁😄
@@leozar69 you too! 🎄🎅🏻
Same.
Nobody buys me games.
I think this series has become a holiday tradition for many. It certainly has for me. Thanks for making these! And Happy Holidays!
Your holiday buying guides are always helpful. Love your content Woods.
Defedently i even still watch the super old buying guides
I'm looking to pick up some more switch games and your list helps a lot! one note for the Fire Emblem warrior game you mentioned: you showed the cover and gameplay for the first fe warriors game which mixes a bunch of characters from older fe titles but your comments about it suggest you meant the second fe warriors game called three hopes which indeed ties into the three houses plot
Yeah, glad someone else noticed
Was about to comment this same thing as well
@@ilitsa Same
I has a question, is it a prequel? Because if so I'll play that and if I get into the story enough I'll give Three houses a shot haven played since Fates 😅
@@fevondisher2903 it's more of an alternate universe
Really appreciate the guide every year! In actual fact this year it’s more useful than ever because I find myself playing more switch than anything else and embracing the indies more and more.
There’s certainly some stuff here I need to check out, especially all the Zelda stuff as I’ve never played one
trust me breath of the wild is really good and has many hours in it
human rights violation to not play breath of the wild
As a zelda obsessed fan, definitely play Breath of the Wild or Links awakening. Personally links awakening is my favourite zelda game, but if you’ve never played zelda and only have a switch, I’d recommend botw over it and skyward sword.
@@yuulfuji Link's Awakening is arguably the best 2D/"top-down" Zelda. It's basically the perfection of that formula. And BotW is quite different from other Zeldas, but in a good way.
@@turntsnaco824 Agreed
You always do an excellent job with your videos, but this one is a step above in terms of organization, clarity, and the distilling it down to the info you need to know.
Great job!
I love watching these so I know what you recommend playing and then I know what I might want to get. The video is very well organized. You talk about a game and give your reasons for buying it or avoiding it and then you move on to the next game. I like that it's quick because there might be a review you already made and I just need a quick reminder of the game. I like how you talk about different types of games. Like even though I can read a good story in a video game, it doesn't mean I always want to play those types. I do wish the video was released before Black Friday because I saw some games on sale I thought could've been fun, but I wasn't too sure about. It would also be helpful if you could make a Google Doc and share a link to it so I can remember your tips when I'm at the stores or when I'm making my own list. Thank you. I love your content. It's fun and good information. 🎄
I love these buying guides, they're just a nice recap of all the games that came out this year
As a lifelong gamer, I watch because I get asked this question by a lot of people this time of the year. Most are parents with multiple Switch consoles in the house. So I just point them in your direction and go back to my little world of gaming. You help with small quality of life improvements for me around the holidays for which I am forever grateful. That is for certain. Thank you.
I bought my Son "It takes Two" for Christmas, and he is indeed an only child. But, I bought it with the intention of playing it with him. He says playing games with his parents is his favorite thing in the world. So I figured why not get a game that requires to be played with 2 players :). Plus if any game would get his mother to move outside of the realm of first person shooter games, it'd be a game that requires 2 people lol
HOW has it already been a year since the last one? I feel like I watched your last Christmas buying guide just a few months ago! Time really does fly.
Just wait for a bit and suddenly the 2023 holiday guide will feel like it came out in mere minutes!
im not currently looking to buy any games, as I'm saving up to fix my switch, but I still love to see these videos every year! love to see what dropped in price, what is coming out etc! have a great holiday month wood and kim!!!
I love these christmas videos you put out every year. I have no reason why but it feels amazing just seeing you (kind of) rank all the games on the switch up until now and help us make a choice on what to buy
u always find a way to build my switch library that much bigger whether physically or digitally and I love it
Thanks for doing this again! I always look forward to your holiday buying guides each year.
I'm glad you included both TMNT games that came out this year. Both great games!
It helps me by distracting myself from my depression. Lol. I don't have a switch anymore so entertainment is the next best thing for this channel
thank you for this! Im planning on giving my nephew my switch lite since I got a switch for my birthday last year and it's just been sitting there for a bit. I didn't want to give it to him with no games so this is really helpful!
A really great game within the $20-30 price tag if it wasn’t already mentioned is Portal Knights. A mix between a casual rpg and Minecraft with single player or multiplayer capability.
I'm so glad you're doing it this year I finally get to know what games to buy for my switch and what games not to buy thank you Wood
Thanks for making this video! I do play a lot of video games, but I didn't want to go through the laborious task of remembering every single game that I might want for Christmas this year! Thanks for helping to organize everything neatly!
I love this kind of videos! It organize really well on what to really buy and I completely forgot about Crisis Core, thanks for the reminder!!
My grandma has never played video games except for puzzle type games on her iPad. When I got Animal Crossing New Horizons I showed it to her and she fell in love with it and I got for her and a brand new Animal Crossing New Horizons Nintendo Switch and the game back in October of 2020 and she played it everyday for hours and I got the game at launch and she beat the main storyline before I did. She still plays it to this day.
That is awesome!
Thanks so much for this buying guide. I got a switch this year for the family and I'm slowly starting to collect some games. I'd love to see this video next year before black Friday. Some off the physical deals were so good that I think I've finished my game buying for this year. I bought Warioworld a couple of weeks ago and haven't opened it yet, but after watching your video, I decided to try the demo last night. I'm going to return it...
I only subscribed earlier this year so I’ve never seen an up-to-date Christmas buying video and I am very happy to have caught this one on time. Happy Holidays!
I like this as a reminder of games that came out that I either got distracted by other games or just got life busy and now that its the holiday season and there's sales I can go back and get
Yay, these videos make me so happy because its a Beatemups video and it means the holidays are here!
I love that you basically called me a great father as I bought just about all those games for my kids.
Waiting for these videos every year! Happy holidays!
Minor correction: fire emblem warriors is not tied to the story in fire emblem three houses, that would be fire emblem warriors: three hopes. Fire emblem warriors has no ties to three houses and can be played without knowing anything about three houses. Fire emblem warriors three hopes is played best with knowledge of three houses
Eastward was such a pleasant surprise. I hope that the duo behind that game are working on a sequel or a very similar new game.
Absolutely crazy to call Bravely Default 2 an avoid!! I think Wood is just not a traditional JRPG fan. If you like golden age turn based RPGs, especially FFIII and FFV, then you will most likely dig Bravely Default 2.
I already got myself all the games I wanted, haha, but this guide still excites me every year and might remind me of a game I forgot about! I love these vids so much!
I didn't even realize the Crisis Core game was coming up this December! Thanks for letting me know so I can add it to my wishlist. 😄
I picked up Bravely Default 2 for £20 over Black Friday and am loving it! Characters, gameplay, story and soundtrack are all brilliant. I'm surprised you said to avoid! If you are a big JRPG fan, you will enjoy it!
@SOLZandSAGE1 yoo merry month to you too Mr scammer
Thank you for making this video I’ve been needing ideas for gifts and this is perfect. Again thank you I really appreciate it
Great Content ever since i got my switch around 2018 i been watching your vids for updates ! 😊
Hey Wood, there's one (kinda big) thing that I noticed in the video: When you talked about Fire Emblem Warriors you mentioned how it's a new game and a spin-off of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. But the game you show on screen is the old Fire Emblem Warriors. I think you meant to put footage of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes in there!
Always love your christmas buying guides, Wood. I don't get any real "use" or new information out of them as I'm not the target audience of parents that aren't very familiar with videogames but, like you mentioned, those videos always put me in a very festive mood. Christmas season starts when this guide goes up! ;)
Always good to say that, when in doubt, you can always buy them an eShop gift card. It doesn't carry the same weight of a hand picked game, but it allows them to buy the exact game they want, and maybe something extra with the leftover credit.
YESS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO THANK YOU BEATUMUPS FOR MAKING HOLIDAYS BETTER
I love these videos way to much I always look forward to this one Every year
I usually watch these videos to buy for myself since I'm always on the hunt for new games to play. Thank you for the recommendations this year I'll definitely buy a few of these 🥰
This is why most people avoid Visual Novels like the plague. It is good, you just don't like reading.
These videos give me ideas of what to put on my wish list because I never know what to ask for. I'm a very casual gamer and not up to scratch with all the new stuff
Bro your videos are the most clearest and brightest I have ever seen on TH-cam whatever you're doing keep it up. Merry Christmas
even though i knew about every single game in this video, i still was really excited to watch it. i love this tradition of yours
I love seeing this video every year! I will say when you we talking about the maybes in the $50-60 you said Fire emblem Warriors. Did you mean to mention Fire Emblem Warriors 3 Hopes? Your script sounded like it but I was watching the old Fire Emblem Warriors play on my screen.
Potion permit is pretty fun, I have it on PC and love it. It's a bit on the short side, but scratches the harvest moon/stardew itch. No farming, but plenty of harvesting stuff so you can complete requests and make stuff.
Glad to hear this! I tried starting it recently and couldn't get into it. I'll have to try again!
I look forward to this video every year. Was getting a little worried that it wasn’t coming out this year cause typically you post it on the first.😂 Keep up the great work!
I just use these as a quick multi game review so I have a good idea of what to tell people I want and it's perfect. Thank you.
I have to disagree about Digimon, I mean even on the trailer they advertise it as a VISUAL NOVEL with RPG elements and to be honest you got a ton of digimon RPG games, so it's good to see they're trying to do something new with the whole you got to survive this thing instead of the chill regular version. Definitely something to buy if you love Digimon and want something different and more mature.
Agree 100%! I LOVE Digimon Survive (but I also love reading, lol)!
Absolutely, I dont know why he says its marketed as a Tactical RPG when it’s primarily marketed as a Visual novel. I guess he bought it without reading 😅
He's been hating on it since it's release because he didn't research the game and got upset that it didn't match his expectations. But he's just misleading people about it being a bad game at this point. If someone enjoys visual novels it's really good.
@@josephp2229 Yeah, that's pretty much it! He didn't pay attention to the marketing of the game. It's been marketed as primarily a VN since the BEGINNING! He should have said that just because it wasn't for him, that doesn't mean it's not for everyone! I love Wood, but that just seems really...not cool (I didn't like his initial video on the game because of that, too)! lol.
I really enjoyed this video. I don't have family to celebrate with (dysfunctional family), but it was nice to see what games you recommend.
I play mostly on Xbox Series X, so sometimes RPGs on the Switch slide under my radar. I found some titles I missed. I know some are on other systems (Persona 5 is my addiction on Game Pass), but if they are not on XBX, I might look at the Switch for them.
I’ve been waiting for this!!! Merry Christmas!!
brings me joy and gives me more of the christmas spirit every time you drop these around the year. ⛄️🎄
Mario + Rabbids, either game, is so fantastic that its easy to get lost in the story. Its not so hard that you're not going to have fun and it does allow for mistakes
I want to add that let's go pikachu/evee are great starter pokemon games, or great for the original red/blue nostalgia. Some pokemon are only available in one or the other version, trading is possible. And if someone wants to play docked or stand mode, there is an optional pokeball to use, joystick o move, clicks in for action button, and throwable with wrist strap, for throw motion.
Hey dude just want to say I found your channel about a year ago, now every morning at work I always listen to some videos when I’m starting the day. Best TH-camr around. 😊 also Yo from the UK 🇬🇧
I like how wood says not to mix up certain game to avoid bad ones and yet does it himself for fire emblem warriors
You know when it’s Christmas when beatemups puts out a buying guide
I dont watch wood all too often anymore ever since I lost interest in my switch, but I always make it a priority to watch the holiday buying guide every year even though I won't buy anything
Those type of videos are my favorite ones to begin December
I'm 26 and have played games my whole life but this year I'm getting my 4 year old a switch and considering how little older games decrease in price, a guide like this is very clutch for a young parent who loves games but has never owned a Nintendo console before
You did an awesome job breaking down the current Switch scene so that non-gamers can make informed decisions. Great job as always!
I just got the labo variety kit for my sister for Christmas LOL For 20 bucks I figured she'd have fun messing around with it then just toss most of it away. Kirby Star Allies has been great for amusing my younger cousins, they love that they can actually help beat the level instead of just floating around as a bubble or roaming around as a cap.
Thank you! First time commenting on your videos. Looking to buy some games for my kids and this was very, VERY helpful. Now I know what to look for and how much to pay! Keep up the excellent work!
thank you for this...although I am a big gamer and didnt need the info these videos are still always fun to watch
This was super helpful. I thought about getting digimon survive since it was announced but didn’t because of poor reviews but never knew why. Knowing what it is now it seems up my alley. Didn’t know cult of the lamb had a physical release either so I might pick that up as well.
I, personally, LOVED Digimon Survive (but I'm also a HUGE reader on top of a Digimon fan, lol)! If that's your thing, too, highly recommended! (I wish he wouldn't have put it in the Avoid category. I love Wood, but it seems unfair when he's the one who didn't pay attention. lol.)
@@7Write4This9Heart7 Yeah, I get it though. I more or less saw this as a "If the person you're buying for is anything like me, this is what I'd buy them" Most of his reasoning for these text heavy games though is that it wouldn't make a good gift for kids which I understand(I was like that too lol) It's nice to get some feedback on it though from a digimon fan :)
Personally recommend Triangle Strategy, Tactics Ogre: Reborn, and Fire Emblem Three Houses for any rpg fan. Some of my favorite Switch games I've played. Tons of fun and replayability to have with these. Triangle Strategy I would put at the top of this list.
I've had a lot of fun with Harvestella, as well. It was a pleasant surprise.
Hi! Would you recommend Octopath Traveler? Thanks
Really nice video, I've enjoyed these a lot over the years. One thing which did make me laugh though was how many of the must buy and mabyes I own. Clearly both have great taste 👌
I love it that you do this series every year i kinda relay on these videos to buy games
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I think it is a bit unfair to tell people to avoid Digimon Survive, with your soul reason being it is a visual novel so "it's not good"
You don't personally like visual novels, but that doesn't mean the game won't be enjoyed by people who DO like visual novels
Also saying it is 95% visual novel is a bit dishonest. Once you get through the prologue the split is closer to 60%
True. Even if it was a niche of a genre, it still had good content for digimon fans to enjoy. I know a lot of people were mislead by the marketing but if they make another iteration of a digimon game, hopefully they go back to turn base like cyber sleuth and hackers memory.
@@borntokillzz they definitely will. Digimon games basically have 2 long standing series that have finally solidified into set gameplay styles over the last decade. Digimon Story is the name of the turn based style that they started with "Digimon Story" on the DS, which was confusingly called "Digimon World DS" in the west despite not being part of the world series. This is the series that the cyber sleuth games are part of, and we already have rumors of a new one in development.
Digimon World was the first series, and it used to change gameplay style completely with each game, but starting with "Digimon World Re:Digitize" on the PSP, they settled on a consistent style similar to the first world game, which is a semi open world RPG with real time combat where you chear on and give commands to your Digimon partner, with a lot of systems designed around the series V-Pet origins such as needing to train your partner, keep them feed, and taking them to a toilet when they need to poop
The latest World game is World: Next Order, which was originally on the Vita and PS4, and is getting a port for Switch and PC in February
@@borntokillzz anyway, what I am meaning to say is that Survive was always just an experiment into a new genera, and it was never going to replace the two established pillar series of Story and World
Agreed! I, personally, LOVED Digimon Survive! Think it's AWESOME, one of my fave games I've played this year!
Hey Wood! Thanks so much for the guide! I've been trying to figure out what game to get for my cousin and this really helped me to narrow some down! Any thoughts on the physical for Taiko No Tatsujin without purchasing the drum?
I have majority of the must buy games and I am pretty confident when it comes to my instinctual selection when it comes to games. I just like watching these for all the sleeper hits and the fact that this is reminiscent of the "top 10" video format which I find generally enteratining. I didn't know it takes two came out for the switch and my girlfriend didn't have a PC so perfect gift right there! Just hope she doesn't take it the wrong way based on the premise of the game haha.
I needed this video so much and now it's here so I can check what I needed in my collection.
And the physical release of unpacking is a news for me... I love this game... have this game... and need it physical!!!
Thanks Wood! Mum of a 7yo gamer here. He loves Breath of the Wild and Minecraft, and your recommendations that caught my eye were Subnautica and Monster Hunter Stories 2 (and maybe Cuphead for myself...)👍
(I would also always recommend Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair as a Donkey Kong alternative for age 5-ish plus, although in the UK at the moment it looks like you can only buy the physical version second-hand.)
Oh and another oldie but goodie for young gamers - Lego Jurassic World (currently £25 new in the UK which is approx $30).
I just like listening to you talk about games I already have or are already on various wishlists of mine. You're so passionate about games when you talk that I just love to listen! Maybe sometimes there's one or two I haven't seen, but for the most part I like looking at how clean your format is and the way you have everything laid out has my brain making all the happy chemicals. Thanks for all for work you do making these videos, Wood. 🥰
I like the concise list and seeing what games I missed this year.
It is really well put!!! I think I've heard all of these games already and agree 100% of them are the ones from what you watched in this guide.
Thank you so much for this, Happy Holidays everyone!
Dragon Quest Treasures is the game of December I’m looking most forward to. It’s releasing on the 8th.
I was so mad on Black Friday, Walmart had Link's Awakening for $29 but every store I was in was already sold out. I still can't find a copy near me.
Thank you for making these. I personally watch these for myself so I can know what games to get and also so people I know know which games to get me lol. I hope you continue to do these even when the switch’s time is over and there is a new console.
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I own pretty much all of the first party published games and I still look forward to this video every year
I know it’s old, and it’s download only, but unmetal is hilarious. It’s 100% aimed at metal gear fans, so non mgs fans may miss some of the jokes, but it’s brilliant!!! Deffo worth a look!!
I cannot recommend Olli Olli World enough for this year. No physical release but it's 100% one of my favorite games this year
Honestly i dont usually watch these for buying tips. Mainly cuz its Wood and i love to support him on every video! Also love to see what makes your naughty and nice list 🤣
Again thank you a lot for these videos around Christmas. It really helps me pick out what to buy.
Hey wood just to let you know, Fire emblem three hopes is the one you need to play after fire emblem three houses for it to make sense, where as fire emblem warriors has no connection to three houses :) (hope it made sense my gammer is a nightmare right now I’m too tired to fix it 😅)
Edit: forgot to say fire emblem warriors three hopes (such a mouth full I don’t say it when talking about it sorry about that)
The old one ties to the new one releasing in january though.. as you get to know all the emblems already
The one thing with Mario strikers is if you treat it like a local player only version of smash bro’s it is super fun if your friends and/or family take it serious. The game is super fun.
I agree the game I fun even playing alone but even better with another person 🤝
Every year I anticipate this video the most 😄