Nintendo has sold 50+ million consoles. It’s a brand that everyone knows about. A lot of gamers and parents reminisce about their time playing Mario or Zelda. And now, a lot of the older generations will buy an eShop gift card as gifts or even for themselves.

Nintendo is one of the only console manufacturers that has been able to sustain their brand for decades, and they also have several consoles instead of one like PlayStation and Xbox.

If you’re looking for a gift for someone, get an eShop gift card.

Why?

You can buy all the top ten games on Nintendo with an eShop gift card. You can even buy a lot of the timeless classics.

10 Irresistible Games Available on Nintendo Switch

You’ll find a lot of reasons to purchase a Nintendo gift card, but the key reason is the amazing selection of games. The best-sellers on Switch are amazing games, with a lot of playability and fun.

The games that you won’t want to miss are:

1. Animal Crossing: New Horizon

Animal Crossing allows players to escape to their own island paradise. You’ll be entering a desolate land that allows you to explore, create and customize your own little piece of paradise.

But this isn’t a game that is one dimensional by any means.

You can live in your own paradise exactly how you choose. If you wake up and want to run around catching insects, you can. But you can also act as your own decorator and choose to spend your day decorating the island.

Run off to the beach and watch the sunset, or take your fishing pole with you and fish the day away.

Since the game has seasons just like earth, you’ll find that each new season brings its own array of fun and excitement.

Every island has its own residents that you can mingle with and will help pass the time a bit. And since Nintendo always aims for group play, you can play locally with up to four players and online with up to eight players.

2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Fighting games are always a blast, especially when you have a group of friends together and want to pass the time. You can play with up to eight players, and the new Fighters DLC adds even more great fun to the game.

Be ready for a brawl with options of playing a lot of new fighters, including:

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[list_item]Dark Samus[/list_item]
[list_item]Chrom[/list_item]
[list_item]Mario[/list_item]
[list_item]Fox[/list_item]
[list_item]Yoshi[/list_item]
[list_item]Donkey Kong[/list_item]
[list_item]Kirby[/list_item]
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In total, there are 69 base characters that you can play and over 70 if you plan to purchase DLCs.

Play 1-on-1 against a friend or invite three other people to join you in a 4-player free-for-all for some real madness. There are also eight-person battles that allow you to really test your might. With over 900 music competitions and tons of boards available, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a timeless fighting game that is a lot different than Mortal Kombat or other leading fighting games.

3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Instead of fighting, why not use a Nintendo eShop gift card to race all of your friends in Mario Kart? You can race and battle your friends, with local modes allowing up to four players and online modes allowing up to eight players to play a once.

You’ll be able to enjoy all of the fun tracks from the Wii U plus many more.
You can play as a lot of fan favorites, including:

You can play as a lot of fan favorites, including:

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[list_item]Bowser Jr.[/list_item]
[list_item]Dry Bones[/list_item]
[list_item]Mario[/list_item]
[list_item]King Boo[/list_item]
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Battle mode has been revamped to allow for Balloon Battles, and smart steering can be enabled for new players that will make steering much easier.

Three new vehicles have also been added, and you can carry two items at a time to take control of the race at the opportune moment.

4. Rune Factory 4 Special

Rune Factory 4 is a journey into a legendary fantasy, with players entering a land that is ruled by Ventuswill, a native dragon. You’ll start life on a true adventure in the region of Selphia where you can:

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[list_item]Charm other characters[/list_item]
[list_item]Engage in seasonal festivals[/list_item]
[list_item]Raise monsters[/list_item]
[list_item]Craft[/list_item]
[list_item]Cook[/list_item]
[list_item]Grow crops[/list_item]
[list_item]So much more[/list_item]
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In-game cutscenes are crisp, and offer you the option to sit back and enjoy the story as it unfolds. Speaking of stories, there are new special story modes where you can play alongside your spouse in one mode, or explore the world in other modes.

A new, harder mode has been added to the game to make it even more challenging to players.

5. Goblin Sword

Goblin Sword is an epic adventure with one main goal: find the legendary sword. I know what you’re probably thinking: again? Yes, but the game is loads of fun and also goes into retro mode with RPG elements that will make the game a blast.

The story revolves around an evil wizard that has caused chaos in your hometown. Monsters are running amuck, ruining the peace and quiet that you’ve been used to your entire life. The monsters are not afraid to give up their lives for the wizard.

So, you better be prepared for battle with:

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[list_item]89 levels[/list_item]
[list_item]13 deadly bosses[/list_item]
[list_item]5 secret levels[/list_item]
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You won’t be alone in your quest. There are eight guardians that follow you around. Over time, you’ll be able to collect 30 relics that grant you abilities. There are thirty weapons and unique special attacks that you’ll have at your disposal to kill the wizard and his horde of monsters.

6. Just Dance 2020

Do you like to dance? If so, Just Dance 2020 is a game that encourages you to dance. You’ll be entertained with over 40 tracks, including songs from Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande, among many other top-charting stars.

Every purchase also comes with a free one-month trial of the unlimited version, which unlocks 500+ songs that you can dance to.

When playing, you’re able to:

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[list_item]Create your own playlists[/list_item]

[list_item]Play co-op modes with friends[/list_item]
[list_item]Play on kids mode which includes all kid-friendly songs[/list_item]
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Just Dance is a game that can be enjoyed by a single player or by up to 64 players at one time. If you plan on buying a game for someone that is working on their fitness or that wants to be able to party the night away, Just Dance is a great buy. The game also has high scores so that you can compete against friends to see who the best dancer is in your group.

7. Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection

Mega Man is a franchise that has over 50 titles and has been around since 1987. The Zero/ZX Legacy series is one of the top games in Nintendo Switch, and it brings together six of the classic games all into one game.

You’ll be able to play through:

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[list_item]Mega Man Zero[/list_item]
[list_item]Mega Man 1 – 4[/list_item]
[list_item]Mega Man ZX[/list_item]
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The game includes all of the originals plus a save assist feature so that you can save your game and start playing again whenever you want. No longer do you need to keep a console on all day and night to continue where you left off because a lot of the original games did not have a save feature.

A casual mode has also been added to streamline the game somewhat and make it more enjoyable.

But Capcom did not stop there with the Legacy Collection. The developer also decided to add a new leaderboard mode, which is called the Z Chaser Mode. The new mode allows you to chase scores and adds a competitive side to the game.

You can play some of these titles with two players, making the game great for sibling duos or for playing with friends.

8. DOOM 3

DOOM is a title that is plastered all over the top charts for the Nintendo Switch. You’ll find that DOOM 3 is the most popular title, but there are also other DOOM titles, including the classic versions which have been a major hit for the company.

DOOM 3 is a first-person action game that came out on the 25th anniversary of the original game. Loads of fun and monsters await in this critically-acclaimed version, which is filled with monsters and mayhem around every corner.

Your main goal is to battle through all of the demons in the facility before you enter into the final battle.

The final battle is apocalyptic, with you facing true horrors across the board.

A fight against the strongest warrior in hell is your only hope to stop the invasion that is plaguing your lands. You’ll also gain access to two main DLCs:

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[list_item]The Lost Missions[/list_item]
[list_item]Evil[/list_item]
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The game is intense, and it is rated mature because it includes a lot of blood, gore and violence.

9. Unravel Two

Unravel Two is an adventure game filled with vibrant graphics that will spark anyone’s imagination. The game is a little different than most and requires you to create what is known as a Yarny. The Yarny is your player, made of yarn, that you’ll control throughout the game.

And you’ll then start to nurture relationships throughout the game in:

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[list_item]Single player mode[/list_item]
[list_item]Co-op mode[/list_item]
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A lot of games do not put an emphasis on relationships, but Unravel Two does. These relationships will allow you to have some help when traversing the world around you. The support allows you to engage in the journey together.

The game starts off in a cold world that has lost all of its beauty because the spark of adventure is gone. As you traverse the world and seek out adventure, the world around you will start to come to life.

Your goal is to be fearless and bring the world around you back to life.

And of course, all it takes is a little adventure for all of the life to come back to the land. You’ll face many challenges and monsters along the way. Up to two players can play at once.

10. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

If you get an eShop gift card and are a big fan of action, role-playing games, the one game that you won’t want to miss is Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. The game is an epic adventure with a hunting season of monsters.

Epic hunts await, and you’ll have 14 weapon types to use and master.

All monster hunters have their own style and set of skills that allow them to master the art of hunting. You can mix and match these skills to overtake monsters before you end up being a snack for one of the ferocious dragons.

You can choose to play the game:

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[list_item]Alone[/list_item]
[list_item]With up to three other people[/list_item]
[list_item]Co-op[/list_item]
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Online mode is also available, and allows you to play with current and new friends along your journey.

All of these games offer endless hours of fun, but there are so many more titles (thousands) that can be purchased on the eShop. The games that came close to making our list but just missed the cut include:

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[list_item]Watermelon Party[/list_item]
[list_item]Dragon Ball FighterZ[/list_item]
[list_item]SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog[/list_item]
[list_item]Minecraft[/list_item]
[list_item]Celeste[/list_item]
[list_item]Sonic Mania[/list_item]

[list_item]Stardew Valley[/list_item]
[list_item]Sonic Forces[/list_item]
[/list]

eShop gift cards are versatile and can be used to purchase items on all of the current generation consoles available from Nintendo. We’re talking about thousands of games along with classics. You can also use the balance to purchase DLCs for games that you may already have and love playing.

Nintendo’s gift cards are some of the best in the industry, with small increments for cards so that you can always find the perfect card for your budget.

When it comes to multiplayer games, Nintendo is the absolute best console offering a lot of two or more player options.

If you’re scrambling to buy a last-minute gift for someone, buy an eShop gift card. You’ll want to read a few tips before you get an eShop gift card and will want to make sure that the source of the card is legitimate. There are a lot of scammers selling these gift cards that are scams.