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So, here’s the deal — the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, and my gaming world? Yeah, it’s a bit of a mess. Why? Because those old games I loved (or maybe just tolerated?) are back, shinier and louder, just when I thought I’d moved on. It’s like running into an ex who’s got a new haircut and suddenly they’re everywhere.
Here’s one for you: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which hit the scene back in 2017. No lie, that’s like eight years and an eon in gamer years. Fast forward to 2025 and boom — it’s right there, headlining again as if it never left.
Nintendo, those sly dogs, didn’t just plop it onto the Switch 2 with a shrug. Nope, they jazzed it up with fancy upgrades, all dolled up for the new console. Oh, and it’s not just Breath of the Wild. Its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, got a makeover too — not free, of course. It has a trendy new name: Switch 2 Edition or some “Upgrade Pack” nonsense if you already shelled out for it. And yep, still misses some DLC. Typical, right?
So guess what happens when you slap a fresh coat of paint on an old classic? It rockets up those critic score charts, suddenly a contender again. Breath of the Wild now ties with this newbie, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. No idea who named that, but here we are. It’s even edging out Blue Prince, a solid release for 2025 — no small feat.
Metacritic’s 2025 lineup? Breath of the Wild’s sitting pretty at 93, right up there with Expedition 33. Then there’s Blue Prince at 92, and hey, Split Fiction with 91. Despelote sneaks in with an 89. Crazy times.
Of course, when the new/old guys show up, someone’s gotta go. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy bit the dust, kicked out of the top 20. Ouch.
And hey, brace yourselves because Tears of the Kingdom’s next. It’s gearing up to nudge its way into top dog status once it gets a shiny upgrade. I mean, it’s rocking a 94 even now. Wild, right? That’s about to make it the best of 2025 despite being born much earlier. What a time.
Anyway, if you’re grabbing a Switch 2 and going for those Zelda remakes — welcome to the club. Trust me, dust off the old guides, or check ours, because I bet you’ve forgotten half of it. Or maybe you’re diving in fresh? Either way, I won’t judge. Enjoy the chaos.
