The Nintendo Switch is an excellent console that deserves all the plaudits in the world for being a highly innovative console that bridged the gap between portable and home consoles in a way that no one could've imagined before. The idea of playing full-blown AAA experiences on a portable platform still feels like a pipe dream to this day, showing just how far the landscape of gaming has evolved from its humble roots.
It helps that Nintendo has absolutely loaded the Switch with a bevy of amazing games that are all pretty incredible in their own right. The base games are pretty fun as is, but players can also download a wealth of DLC to enhance the experience even more!
7 The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
After Nintendo decided that their illustrious Legend of Zelda series needed to be modernized extensively, the company decided to veer off into a bold new direction for Breath of the Wild. While fans were worried that the game wouldn't really adhere to the core of what made Zelda such a beloved adventure series, Breath of the Wild smashed expectations and set the standard for what open-world games should achieve.
If the base game wasn't already a fun challenge in its own right, Breath of the Wild also features two DLCs that are pretty engaging in their own right. The Champions' Ballad DLC is certainly the most engaging of the two, but The Master Trials also have something great in store for hardcore fans of the game.
6 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Smash Bros. series is known for its high-profile DLCs, adding new characters to the game with unique movesets along with OSTs, stages, and everything else along the same lines. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is no exception to this golden rule, which is especially impressive given the fact that the base game's roster was already pretty jam-packed as is!
From Joker to Sephiroth — the sheer number of high-profile inclusions in the game has been nothing short of staggering. Fans love controlling their favorite gaming characters as they unleash a wealth of powerful moves to take out their opponents, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate serving as one of the very best games in the series to showcase the same.
5 Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a return to form for the series, with many people feeling that the previous game in the series didn't do a great job of continuing the excellence of the first game. Thankfully, all of these issues were swept under the rug with the release of the third game, which was an excellent showcase of the strengths this series possesses.
If the main story wasn't enough for fans, then the Future Redeemed DLC is a great way to spend some time with the series' classic characters while learning more about the lore of this engrossing world. It's the perfect piece of DLC to satiate fans of the Xenoblade franchise, which has blown up in no time at all!
4 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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The launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons couldn't have come at a better time, with players needing some form of social interaction during a pandemic. The game allowed players to relax as they decked out their virtual island while spending quality time with their friends too.
New Horizons may not have received the post-launch attention that it deserved, but that doesn't mean that its DLC wasn't a blast to engage with. Happy Home Paradise allowed players to create amazing vacation homes that allowed them to push their creativity to new heights!
3 Pokemon Sword & Shield
There's no denying that Pokemon Sword & Shield is one of the most disappointing video game releases of all time. The game finally featured the improvements that fans wanted, but the perceived lack of effort and technical issues really pulled the game back from being a good entry in the series.
Thankfully, its DLCs understood what makes Sword & Shield click, improving on its strengths despite their lengths being pretty small. Both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra are fun to explore in their own right and are must-haves for players who own these games.
2 Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise continues the trend of excellence these games have held up when it comes to helping players get lost in massive fantasy worlds that is rife with an amazing ecosystem. Hunting down massive monsters using effective strategies is a huge part of what makes these games so engaging.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an excellent way to rack up more hours in this title, with the DLC being just as fun and engaging as most people would expect. The DLC ups the ante when it comes to the challenge and forces players to kit themselves out with the appropriate equipment to tackle these monstrosities.
1 Cuphead
After what felt like eons, Cuphead finally released a DLC that was well worth the wait. Given how long it took to nail the animations of the base game, it's easy to see why this additional content also took its sweet time despite not being all that lengthy.
The Delicious Last Course is about as challenging as most people would expect, with players needing quick reflexes to deal with the many enemies that come their way. It's a great sendoff to one of the most beautiful and engaging indie games out there.