Ive figured out how each Nintendo franchise should work on Switch 2 Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished January 19, 2025 9:00am We know about Mario Kart but what about everything else? (YouTube)A reader lists all the major Nintendo franchises and how they think theyll take advantage of the Switch 2 and its new features.Like everyone else I watched the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal on Thursday and like most people I was a bit disappointed that it didnt show more. I know the rumours said we wouldnt get much in the way of games but even so, a couple of seconds of slightly dreary looking Mario Kart 9 footage is not quite what I was hoping for.That doesnt diminish my interest in the console, its just obvious Nintendo dont want to say anything else at the moment and so were just going to have to wait till April when theyre actually ready to open up.Who knows what well see then but, in the meantime, Ive tried to come up with ideas of what their biggest franchise will look like on the new console and how theyll take advantage of its new features. Im sure Im wrong but lets see anywayAnimal CrossingConsidering how quickly they killed off New Horizons I imagine this one will arrive quite soon and for me the biggest area to improve is the online features and the AI of the villagers. Online does seem to be a focus for the Switch 2 so that should fit in nicely and having a mouse will be handy for house decoration.Super MarioThe only real rumour for the Switch 2 is a new Donkey Kong game that could also be the new game from the Super Mario Odyssey team. That means its going to end up using the consoles main gimmick but what is that exactly, the Joy-Cons as mice or the secret button? I like the rumours of a co-op mode too, with Donkey Kong vs. Mario, both online and local.Fire EmblemThe mouse Joy-Con idea doesnt obviously suit many Nintendo games, but it clearly does for a strategy game like Fire Emblem. Maybe that will mean that it moves beyond the grid-based battles of previous games into something more like a real-time strategy game?KirbyNot my favourite Nintendo franchise but you can guarantee it will show up sooner or later. Like Mario, Id guess it would make an effort to use as many gimmicks as possible and I could easily imagine controlling Kirby with a mouse.The Legend Of ZeldaHard to guess with this one, because were not going to see a mainline entry for something like five years. I would welcome remasters of the two Switch 1 games though, as theyd also work to show the graphical improvements since the last generation.Luigis MansionA very underrated series this, in my opinion, and the best-looking game on the Switch 1. I predict a new sequel fairly early on and that it will be the best looking game on the Switch 2. The last one already looked like Pixar movie so the next one should be amazing.Mario KartThe only game weve seen and the changes seem to be pretty major, with a much bigger number of online players and an open world or at least freeform tracks of some kind.Mario PartyThese games sell like hotcakes and with the new features therell be tons of new mini-games possible. In fact, it may be one of the best ways to experiment with weird ideas and actually make use of them as something people can play.MetroidWe all know about Metroid Prime 4, but we still havent had a follow-up to Metroid Dread yet. That did so well I cant imagine there wont be another one, but I also struggle to think how the Switch 2 can make it better, other than just improving the graphics.PikminThis is a super obvious one for using the mouse, since the original Pikmin is basically a real-time strategy anyway. Only problem is I dont how thats going to work given Pikmin 4 was the most successful one and that moved away from the original style of gameplay quite a bit.PokmonIm not much of a pokfan but Id say the priority here is dragging Game Freak out of the PlayStation 2 era and doing some actual good graphics. It already sounds like Pokmon Legends: Z-A is going to be an embarrassment if its Switch 1 only, so Im not sure theyve really learnt their lesson.SplatoonThe big question here is whether it will allow mouse control like a PC shooter, but if it does what acts as the keyboard? The controller would be a bit weird to hold like that. Im sure Nintendos thought about this though and Im very interested to see what they do, maybe a custom controller?Star FoxI dont know if they even bring this back, since it hasnt been big since the N64 days, but there wasnt a Switch game so it wouldnt surprise me if theyve been cooking something up. Previous games have had elements of strategy games so maybe they could double down on that with mouse control.Super Mario MakerThis one is an absolute no-brainer for using the mice. Plus, its a very online game so I would imagine seeing it quite early on and the obvious thing to do now is make it 3D, which will be easier to do with mouse controls.Super Smash Bros.One of the most difficult sequels to figure out. It could obviously do with better online, but I agree with the theory that a Deluxe edition of Ultimate is the way to go, just with a few extra characters.WarioWareNintendo is bound to have a weird mini-game collection at launch that shows off the Switch 2s gimmicks and Id much rather it was this (or Mario Party) then something like 1-2-Switch. I also wouldnt be surprised if Wario Land made a comeback, given the recent spate of indie homages.Xenoblade ChroniclesThis series seems to get more popular with every new entry and with the fuss made about the new Switch 1 remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X Im sure it wont be long before we get another mainline new entry.More TrendingBy reader Onibee Mario Kart 9 looks like itll probably be a launch title (YouTube)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you wont need to send an email.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy