Last week, Nintendo held its third Direct presentation for the year, offering fans exciting announcements and updates on Switch games. Shortly afterthe Direct presentation, the Nintendo eShop opened aBlockbuster Salethat offers irresistible discounts on select digital Switch games.
Unfortunately for players looking for deals on first-party Nintendo games, the Blockbuster Sale only offers third-party games. However, players will still find noteworthy titles in the sale, and here are the best games available on theNintendo Switchright now for cheap.
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps - $19.49
Headlining the Nintendo eShop’s Blockbuster Sale isOri and the Will of the Wisps, a platform-adventure Metroidvania game developed by Moon Studios.Ori and the Will of the Wispswas released on the Switchin September 2020, six months after the game’s initial launch on PC and Xbox One.
Shortly after its release,Ori and the Will of the Wispsreceived universal acclaim thanks to its gorgeous visuals, intuitive gameplay that includes seamless combat mechanics, and exploration of vast environments.Unfortunately, a minor technical issue revolved around frame rates and visual bugs, but these were resolved with a day one patch.Ori and the Will of the Wispsis currently available for $19.49, which is 35% off its current price of $29.99.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition - $35.99
Next up isThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,which is no doubt one of the biggest games on the Switch, taking up 28GB on the console’s system storage.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Editionis available now for $35.99, or 35% off its current price of $59.99. Apart from the base game, which will already give players tons of hours of gameplay,this edition ofThe Witcher 3also includes all 16 DLCs and the two expansion packs: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.
Of course, one of the primary reasonsThe Witcher 3takes up an enormous amount of storage is itsvastly detailed open-world environment. Initially, many were skeptical whether the Switch could runThe Witcher 3. Still, apart from some minor differences, players can expect to experience the fantastic story of Geralt of Rivia on the go.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 - $29.99
It is no secret thatone of the biggest surprises of 2020is the announcement ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, which is a remake of the first two Pro Skater games by Neversoft. Players on the Nintendo Switch can now purchaseTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2at the Nintendo eShop for $29.99, which is $10 less than its normal price of $39.99.
This War of Mine: Complete Edition - $3.59
Lastly,This War of Mine: Complete Editionoffers the biggest savings on the entire sale. Switch players can now purchase the game for a low price of $3.59 or 91% off its current price of $39.99. For the uninitiated,This War of Mineis a survival video game that revolves around the civilian experience of war rather than front-line combat.
Players facedifficult decisions to survive everyday encounters, and the game features various endings for all characters, depending on the decisions made by the player. Apart from the base game, the Complete Edition includes the Anniversary Edition update, which introduced new characters and locations to explore. It also includes The Little Ones DLC andThis War of MineStories, which consists of three new stories set in the world ofThis War of Mine.
The Nintendo eShopBlockbuster Saleis live now and will run through July 10, 2025.
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