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  • 11/18/2024
Although Nintendo is keeping a bit quiet about next year, there are some exciting games to look forward to. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for NIntendo games we can't wait to get our hands on in 2025!
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for Nintendo games we're excited
00:13to get our hands on in 2025.
00:17Although Nintendo is keeping next year's plans relatively quiet with a new console
00:21reveal on the horizon, there are still some enticing games to look forward to.
00:26While a few of our picks are also coming to PC, we prioritized console exclusives for
00:32this list.
00:33Together, we resolve to forge a new way of life here on Mira, come what may.
00:41Number 10.
00:42Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
00:48Nintendo is starting off the year by giving one of the best games on the Wii a new coat
00:53of paint.
00:54Those who missed out on Donkey Kong Country Returns, or players who just want to revisit
00:59this excellent platformer, will be able to do so on January 16th.
01:04The HD port obviously brings a nice visual upgrade, though it will also include the bonus
01:09levels from the 3DS version.
01:11Considering the original was also pretty difficult, there will also be an option to give DK and
01:17Diddy some extra health.
01:18While we'd prefer to get a new game and $60 for an upgraded Wii title is frankly ridiculous,
01:25there's no denying how fun this game is.
01:37Number 9.
01:38The Legend of Heroes Trails in the Sky The First
01:50Originally released only in Japan on PC in 2004, western players didn't get their hands
01:57on this RPG until 2011, when it was ported to the PSP.
02:01Trails in the Sky has since gained a passionate following through sequels, becoming a strong
02:06spinoff series of the Legend of Heroes franchise.
02:10Now a remake is coming to Switch, and since it's a worldwide release, we thankfully won't
02:15have to wait years to play it.
02:18The refreshed visuals so far look very impressive, and we're interested to see what new tweaks
02:23and changes have been made to mechanics.
02:26The story and characters are utterly charming, however, and we don't doubt there are new
02:31legions of fans who will fall in love with them.
02:41Number 8.
02:43Moth Qubit The first brand new game on our list is a
02:50satirical look at corporate life with a unique take on combat.
02:55Moth Qubit follows the titular bug protagonist as he navigates life as an office worker drone,
03:01but after accepting a big promotion, Moth will find himself at a turning point.
03:06Inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka and Albert Camus, it will blend anti-bureaucratic
03:11thinking, surrealism, and an RPG battle system reliant on dialogue.
03:17The top-down pixel art style looks great, and the imaginative take on office life has
03:22us intrigued.
03:23Although it will also release on Steam, Nintendo players can dive into the absurdity next spring.
03:34Number 7.
03:36Star Overdrive If you like delving into the secrets of mysterious
03:45alien planets, Star Overdrive is one to keep an eye on.
03:49Another indie game also coming to Steam, it'll task you with uncovering a planet's
03:54secrets after receiving a distress signal.
03:56What has our interest is the heavy focus on a hoverboard, which your character will use
04:01not only to navigate biomes and uniquely designed structures, but to survive in combat as well.
04:08There look to be plenty of creatures big and small for us to conquer, and if gameplay is
04:13as smooth and quick-paced as it seems to be, both the traversal and the fights should be
04:18exhilarating.
04:25Number 6.
04:27Fantasy Life I – The Girl Who Steals Time The Fantasy Life series from Level-5 gained
04:41a sizable following on the 3DS.
04:44Fans have been waiting quite a while for a Switch installment, which has suffered a
04:48few delays.
04:50But it seems The Girl Who Steals Time will finally be out in April of next year, barring
04:55any other setbacks.
04:57The role-playing life sim will place you on a strange, ruined island, where you'll travel
05:01between the past and present to uncover its mysteries.
05:05The cute art style has always delighted fans, but there's a lot of depth in what you can
05:09do in the upcoming game.
05:11Fighting, gathering resources, and crafting all come with a variety of sub-categories
05:17so you can live your new life as you see fit.
05:27Number 5.
05:28Rune Factory – Guardians of Azuma Rune Factory has long been a standout in the
05:41farming, social simulation genre, thanks to its implementation of fantasy elements.
05:47Next year, fans are getting a brand new installment in a spinoff, Guardians of Azuma.
05:52It will feature unique lore, chronicling the fallout of Azuma's land being broken up
05:57by a catastrophic event and the absence of its gods.
06:01It'll be up to you to rebuild and revitalize entire villages, bringing peace back to citizens.
06:07It won't all just be mystical farming and town construction, though.
06:11As the so-called Earth Dancer, players will combat fantastical creatures and choose a
06:16romantic path to follow as well.
06:19Fans of the series new and old can check it out in spring of next year.
06:27Number 4.
06:28Xenoblade Chronicles X – Definitive Edition
06:37With the Switch, there are several franchises that have grown more popular as the system
06:41has continued to sell well.
06:43Xenoblade Chronicles is one of them, and on March 20th, 2025, all entries will be available
06:50on the platform.
06:51This spinoff originally released on the poor-selling Wii U, meaning there's now a sizable fan
06:56base waiting to experience it for the first time.
06:59It follows the last remnants of humanity exploring a possible new home on the planet Mira, contending
07:05with its wildlife, and charting it for the first time.
07:09Those who played it adored the combat, art direction, and world design.
07:14The Definitive Edition will bring enhanced visuals as well as new additions to the story.
07:27Number 3.
07:29Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
07:40It's been a little while since we last saw Professor Layton, and we honestly can't
07:45wait for his return.
07:46The series gained popularity across the DS and 3DS due to excellent puzzles, wonderful
07:52art styles, and lighthearted yet tantalizing mysteries.
07:56The new story will be set after the original trilogy, following Professor Layton in a town
08:01in the midst of a technological boom.
08:03The locale's steampunk aesthetic is certainly alluring.
08:07Every single building we've glimpsed pops with personality.
08:10Plus, the plot revolving around a ghost cowboy definitely grabbed our attention.
08:16Level-5 has consistently delivered wonderful puzzlers, and we're looking forward to having
08:21our brains teased when the New World of Steam releases next year.
08:33Number 2.
08:35Pokemon Legends Z to A
08:372022's Legends Arceus was a great spin on the Pokemon formula, being even better than
08:50some recent entries in the main series.
08:53So we were more than happy to hear it was getting a follow-up.
08:57Where Arceus reimagined the Sinnoh region long before Diamond and Pearl, Z to A will
09:02focus on the urban redevelopment of Lumiose City, introduced in the 3DS's X and Y.
09:09There's a lot we don't know about the game yet, like what exactly the story is or
09:13what additions to gameplay Game Freak has made.
09:16However, the news of it releasing simultaneously on Nintendo systems means it's one to look
09:21forward to whenever the highly-anticipated Switch successor releases.
09:47Number 1.
09:48Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
09:54This one has been a long time coming.
09:57Announced back in 2017 before work was restarted with original developer Retro Studios, Nintendo
10:04grew hesitant to share many details on Metroid Prime 4.
10:08Thankfully, the wait is finally nearing its end, as a new trailer revealed it's coming
10:12in 2025.
10:14Much of the game is still shrouded in mystery, though we do know that Psylux, a minor villain
10:19in previous games, will play a key role.
10:22Metroid has reached new sales heights on the Switch, which also saw an HD remaster of the
10:28first Prime, much to our delight.
10:30That just means that there are more players anticipating this release than when it was
10:35initially announced.
10:36Whether it's on Switch or the new console, we'll be there on Day 1.
10:43What's the Nintendo game you're looking forward to the most in 2025?
10:50Let us know in the comments.
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