The Best Side-scrolling Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

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Gourmet Warriors QUByte Classics (2023)

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Gourmet Warriors is a surrealistic side-scrolling beat'em-up originally released in 1995. The year is 20XX, World War III has occurred and decimated the planet. It is imperative to ingest proteins in whatever food you can find on your journey.

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  • side-scrolling
  • multi-directional
  • rpg
  • shooter
  • privacy-policy
  • fight
  • beat-em-up
  • dinosaurs
  • scrolling
  • ninja
  • romance
  • arcade

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Funtasia (2023)

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Funtasia, a colorful paradise being polluted by airborne garbage. Only a handful of heroes and their goofy wheel machinations can help fend off the trash. Push pedal to metal, drive fast, and survive the Furry Road in this physics-based, side-scrolling racing game for single and co-op shenanigans!

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  • 2d
  • racing
  • local
  • side-scrolling
  • cooperative
  • scroller
  • hand-drawn
  • pvp
  • cartoony
  • multiplayer
  • colourful
  • platform
  • physics
  • funny
  • fantasy

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020)

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a beat-em-up game with deep combat mechanics and varied level designs. The story follows Daokong, a man who joins a Shaolin order to seek revenge on the Japanese pirates that attacked his village. With generous parries, special attacks, seal moves and skill points to customize your abilities, you will feel like an unstoppable warrior!

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What we like:
  • Deep combat mechanics
  • Varied level design
  • Generous parries and special attacks
  • Plenty of voice acting options
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short runtime
  • By-the-numbers plot

  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • martial
  • fight
  • pirates
  • side-scrolling
  • local
  • brawler
  • online
  • ninja
  • arts
  • combat
  • old-school
  • hack-and-slash
  • action

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Clockwork Aquario (2021)

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The long thought lost arcade treasure by the legendary Westone team is finally being brought to light after 30 years. In cooperation with Strictly Limited games, the unfinished ROM has been dug up and finished with the input of the original developers. Jump and run through a colorful fantasy world, pick up and throw your enemies, hit multiple at the same time to get a multiplier and rack up your high score.

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  • platform
  • arcade
  • side-scrolling
  • boss
  • retro
  • classic
  • cooperative
  • sprite
  • boss-fight
  • old-school
  • action
  • pixel

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Commander Keen: Keen Dreams (2023)

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Commander Keen is back. In the modernised Definitive Edition of the lost episode "Keen Dream". The game structure has been reworked to make the game a more modern experience without sacrificing any of the original charm!

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  • nostalgia
  • retro
  • side-scrolling
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • 2d
  • casual
  • scroller
  • adventure
  • compilation
  • non-linear
  • subscription
  • tile

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Gynoug (2021)

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In an era between the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the demons have grown in power by feeding on the evil ambitions of the people. Led by a being known as The Destroyer they plan their attack.

The angel Wor stands up for the survival of the entire tribe, and heads to Iccus to prevent the spread of the evil spirit.

Take control of Wor and shoot down every grotesque enemy in your path. Defeat the demon boss at the end of each area to advance onward.

Features:
* Improved modes available with accessibility features and modern controls
* Glorious and grotesque art and sound
* Epic mid-stage and end-stage bosses
* Multiple power-ups to increase your shot
* Legacy title from the 1990s!

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  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • demons
  • shooter
  • retro
  • classic

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Arcade Archives TRIO THE PUNCH (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

"TRIO THE PUNCH" is a side-scrolling action game released by Data East in 1990. The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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  • side-scrolling
  • arcade
  • classic

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The Wonderful One: After School Hero (2023)

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SUPER-DUPER-FUN SIDE-SCROLLING LASER SHOOTING ACTION!!! JOIN LUKA IN HIS JOURNEY TO BECOMING A FULL-FLEDGED HERO! Important note: A copy of The Wonderful 101: Remastered is not needed to enjoy this standalone version.

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  • action-adventure
  • full-fledged
  • scroller
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-em-up
  • action
  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • networking
  • classic
  • shooter
  • controller-support
  • superhero

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Shing! (2020)

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Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

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  • beat-em-up
  • demons
  • cooperative
  • ninja
  • fight
  • rogue-like
  • swordplay
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2.5d
  • spectacle
  • scroller
  • character
  • side-scrolling
  • colourful
  • arcade

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Valis II (2022)

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The side-scrolling bishojo action game series "Valis", which was first released in the 80s and gained popularity, celebrated its 35th anniversary in December 2021. In commemoration of this, three of the series' most popular titles have been completely ported to Nintendo Switch.

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  • bishojo
  • side-scrolling
  • alternate
  • action

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