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Nintendo Switch Adult Players

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snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 10:14

Hi All,
Adult female gamer here!- with no gaming friends! (I say gamer, but I'm certainly no expert- just enjoy my switch!) I have online membership but probably don't get the bestbout of it!
I am currently playing mostly Mario Wonder and Dreamlight Valley.
I adore games like animal crossing/ wylde flowers/fae farm.
I have just downloaded Palia but don't have a clue about it!
Anyway, if anyone (adults,) would like to exchange friend codes, I would like to have a few online friends to play with from time to time.
Thanks :)

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EddieVeddersfoxymop · 07/01/2024 18:59

Adult gamer here with switch, ps5 and xbox. On switch, I love ALL the pokemon games, animal crossing and splatoon 3. Glad to see I'm not the only one 🤣

Nttttt · 07/01/2024 18:53

Pokemon girl through and through, I’ve got all the games available on switch. Totally different style of game but if you wanted something cute and relaxing I’d recommend Let’s go (eevee/pikachu) if you wanted to play a simplified version of any of the Pokemon games (it’s also a remake of the original games so very nostalgic)

I’m very tempted to get animal crossing as I didn’t originally get it during lockdown and feel like I’ve missed the train, but also feel it would be great for my maternity leave and cosying up with new baby!

StuffLoriThangs · 07/01/2024 18:48

I love Animal Crossing!

I kept getting Cult of the Lamb recommended so ive still to try that.

skyeisthelimit · 07/01/2024 17:57

I borrowed Animal Crossing from a friend and found it so boring. I couldn't find the animals/whatever it was I was supposed to be looking for and nothing ever seemed to happen, maybe I missed something somewhere.

I only really play with DD and we play Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart and Lego Harry Potter. I did download Alex The Kid in Miracle World though as spent hours playing that on my Sega Master System as a teen Grin. DD loves playing Fortnight on it with her friends.

I am thinking of getting Super Mario Wonder.

ollypollymolly · 07/01/2024 17:53

hey all, so Stardew valley is really fun, tho the graphics are retro. I am really enjoying it, and enjoying the fact it's not in really time so you don't have the animal crossing panic that you missed an event.

There is a bit everything in it really. It's dead cheap too.

Mario wonder - I have it but don't really like it much, is that just coz I am quite bad? I haven't played many platform games and my timing is atrocious.

UnalliterativeGeorge · 07/01/2024 09:41

msmatcha · 07/01/2024 08:43

Another adult switch fan here. Got overcooked for Christmas but it's so hard - apparently was designed to be played with others but I can't get mine to find other players. Anyone had any luck with overcooked?

We play it locally with multiple controllers. I had to enroll the kids because DH is rubbish at it

EnglishGirlApproximately · 07/01/2024 08:51

A recent gamer here - DP bought me a switch last year as DS thought I'd like animal crossing and I like playing games with DS on his.
Pretty much finished AC so looking for a new game to get invested in - will check out Stardew Valley.
I loved Mario Wonder and at the moment DS and I are playing Kirby and the Forgotten land which is really fun.
Also recommended Legends of Zelda Breath of the Wild if you haven't done it, I know it's a few years old now. I have Tears of the Kingdom lined up next.

msmatcha · 07/01/2024 08:43

Another adult switch fan here. Got overcooked for Christmas but it's so hard - apparently was designed to be played with others but I can't get mine to find other players. Anyone had any luck with overcooked?

UnalliterativeGeorge · 07/01/2024 08:38

All villagers like fruit as gifts. Get in the mine asap so you can upgrade your tools as it makes life so much easier!

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snowlady4 · 06/01/2024 23:25

ollypollymolly · 02/01/2024 18:03

Just got star dew valley as the kids told me too, I loved loved loved animal crossing but had done all of it bar four bloody fish.

Any tops for SDV?

Haven't played it but tempted! Let us know if you like it.

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ollypollymolly · 02/01/2024 18:03

Just got star dew valley as the kids told me too, I loved loved loved animal crossing but had done all of it bar four bloody fish.

Any tops for SDV?

DontLeanOnTheKeyboard · 20/12/2023 22:35

Not Switch, but I’m Tink in State 1236 on State of Survival…

age 56 and officially a gamer girl!

SilverShadowNight · 20/12/2023 22:24

I've also got a Switch. Love playing on it. Have several of the Mario games, am getting Wonder for Christmas. Enjoy Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, Luigi's Mansion and am currently working my way through Lego Harry Potter.

XmasPartyhat · 20/12/2023 22:23

TBH I've not been on my switch much lately.

If you didn't already know, you can get retro SNES and N64 games with the deluxe online package (can't remember what it's called!). I have been reliving my youth with Doctor Mario 😀

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snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 22:19

GonksAreNotJustForChristmas · 20/12/2023 22:12

I'm going to buy it. I love Mario.

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Do. The graphics are gorgeous. Wait till you see the singing piranha plants!

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GonksAreNotJustForChristmas · 20/12/2023 22:12

snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 22:05

Yes. It's got very mixed reviews because it's 2d, so quite classic in some ways. I like it though.

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I'm going to buy it. I love Mario.

UnalliterativeGeorge · 20/12/2023 22:08

I love stardew valley. Currently I'm obsessed with trying to finish Spelunky 2 but constantly dying 😆

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snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 22:05

GonksAreNotJustForChristmas · 20/12/2023 13:27

@snowlady4 is Mario Wonder the new one?

Yes. It's got very mixed reviews because it's 2d, so quite classic in some ways. I like it though.

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snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 22:04

FoFanta · 20/12/2023 13:22

Love Animal Crossing, couldn't get on with Stardew Valley at all. I would recommend Spiritfarer as a lovely, gentle adventure game. You play a character called Stella who captains a boat. You have to build up your boat, and then have to help lost souls (who are all animals) make their peace so they can cross over to the other side. Eventually, by helping all these other souls, Stella herself is able to cross over. Lovely graphics, really beautiful music, easy gameplay and engaging story.

Oh i have spirit farer.. i forgot about it actually. Think i played it for 10 minutes and got stuck! I might go back to it one of these days!

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snowlady4 · 20/12/2023 22:03

tapdancingmum · 20/12/2023 12:31

I play animal crossing but go through phases of wanting to start again, then realising how much I would have to give up, so I am redesigning my island. I downloaded rollercoaster tycoon but can't figure out how to play it, but now I'm on holiday I may have time to dedicate to it 😀

I'm the exact same with ac! One of these days i might restart it but i feel so invested!
I also downloaded it and couldn't figure it out!

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henrysugar12 · 20/12/2023 13:39

I love Dreamlight valley!

GonksAreNotJustForChristmas · 20/12/2023 13:27

@snowlady4 is Mario Wonder the new one?

FoFanta · 20/12/2023 13:22

Love Animal Crossing, couldn't get on with Stardew Valley at all. I would recommend Spiritfarer as a lovely, gentle adventure game. You play a character called Stella who captains a boat. You have to build up your boat, and then have to help lost souls (who are all animals) make their peace so they can cross over to the other side. Eventually, by helping all these other souls, Stella herself is able to cross over. Lovely graphics, really beautiful music, easy gameplay and engaging story.

DaftFlerken · 20/12/2023 13:11

Quite enjoying it so far but I have only recently started it so a long way to go. It's quite like Skyrim (which I love) in terms of menus, upgrading skills, outfits etc

tapdancingmum · 20/12/2023 12:31

I play animal crossing but go through phases of wanting to start again, then realising how much I would have to give up, so I am redesigning my island. I downloaded rollercoaster tycoon but can't figure out how to play it, but now I'm on holiday I may have time to dedicate to it 😀