Previously on the SwitchArcade Special, we’ve had our favorite fighting games, 3D platformers, JRPGs, action RPGs, and more highlighted for Nintendo Switch. Today, we are looking at one of my favourite genres of the last few years: rhythm games. For rhythm games, I’m going to be highlighting my favourite music and rhythm games on Nintendo Switch and there were a lot to choose from. While a majority of my playtime in the genre had been on PS Vita and iOS a few years ago, most developers have brought out Nintendo Switch versions of older games or moved to Nintendo Switch to support the variety of input methods and flexibility available on the system. In no particular order, here are our picks for the best of the bunch.
Superbeat Xonic ($29.99)
Superbeat Xonic from PM Studios and Nurijoy was a game that surprised me back when it debuted on PS Vita. Unlike most rhythm games I had played at the time where I was familiar with the music beforehand, Superbeat Xonic impressed me with its slick interface and with its eclectic selection of music. It is full of more relaxing tunes, upbeat and heavy music, and more. The best part about Superbeat Xonic on Nintendo Switch is that it plays brilliant on both touch and with a controller. The game was clearly designed for symmetric sticks like Katamari Damacy though so it will take a bit of time to get used to if you use a controller. There was a touchscreen issue at launch but it was finally addressed in a patch. The Nintendo S...