It's easy to get caught up in the classics, but everyone who plays a lot of video games always has one or two members of their collection they consider to be guilty pleasures. Whether it's a game that did not do well with the general public or a game that some may consider out of their usual realm of games they play.
The home of guilty pleasure games for many gamers out there is the Nintendo Switch. But when looking at the whole library, which ones stand out as games people play, but that they also would never admit to actually playing them?
10 Nickelodeon Kart Racers
With all the fun racing games already on the Switch, why would people choose Nickelodeon Kart Racers over a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled? The game is not deep by any stretch, but the core gameplay is actually not as bad as some may think.
And for those who enjoy the shows that are heavily represented in the game, it's a fun drive down memory lane. People may judge those who play this game for a long stretch of time before moving on to something more popular, but hardcore Nickelodeon fans may find this game worth their time.
9 Scribblenauts Showdown
The Scribblenauts franchise has built a good following over the years, with plenty of hit games under their belt. Unfortunately, their Switch release, Scribblenauts Showdown, was a let down for a lot of players, because it stripped down a lot of the innovative features that made the franchise so successful and tried to make it work as a party game.
With that said, the party aspect of the game is rather enjoyable, and the game's famous large dictionary of items to spawn in can still be used by those who miss the old games.
8 House Of Golf
Some may have never even heard of this game, but for those looking for a fun mini-golf game to try and complete, House Of Golf is actually rather creative. Set inside of many rooms in a house, players must navigate 15 9-hole golf courses set in five different environments that use household objects as obstacles.
There's also plenty of customization for the golf ball itself as players conquer each level. There are better mini-golf games out there, but for the Switch player who has to urge to sink a hole-in-one, it's a good place to start.
7 Yooka-Laylee
Many people were excited when the creative team behind Banjo Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country were creating a brand new game, Yooka-Laylee. When it was released, however, it ended up dealing with many mixed reviews and came out in a year where other 3D platformers were stealing the spotlight.
While the game is tedious at times, major Rare fans may find it fun to try out the game for the nostalgia of old-school platformers. Many say the game's sequel, Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair, is a huge improvement on the first as well.
6 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Another game with a cult following, fans of the Super Monkey Ball series are longing for a new installment. In the meantime, the folks at Sega released a remaster of the Wii classic Banana Blitz for the Nintendo Switch.
The game has more options for controls than the last one, but the game still lacks a lot of depth and the mini-games are not fan-favorites either. However, for the hardcore Super Monkey Ball fan, there is no shame in logging hours into this game completing all the levels.
5 NBA 2K20
A lot of fans hate the latest installment of the classic NBA video game series, NBA 2K20, from the lack of good online play to the gameplay itself being inconsistent. But if someone wanted to play it, it may provide any basketball urges they have.
MyCareer mode has a fun story that allows players to customize their journey, while MyLeague allows players to try running the NBA with either the current franchises or with completely customizable ones. There is something to enjoy about the game, at least to hold people over until the next game comes out.
4 Yoshi's Crafted World
It's okay to admit that Yoshi's Crafted World is absolutely adorable. A successor to the disappointing Yoshi's Woolly World, the Switch game has a lot of fun platforming levels that use craft materials to create the landscape in which Yoshi travels on.
There's plenty of fun collecting mechanics for red coins and flowers, and players can go back into each level to find pups that have gotten themselves lost or find scenery items they can exchange for more flowers. It's a delight to play, even if some won't confess it.
3 Pokémon: Let's Go
Since Pokémon Sword and Shield came out, most Pokémon fans have been engrossed in the Galar region. So some may be scratching their heads when they hear people saying they are still playing Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go Eevee!
Remakes of Pokémon Yellow, the game uses Pokémon GO mechanics when attempting to catch Pokémon. There's even a co-op mode where a friend can grab a Joy-Con and pitch in to help wrangle up more Pokémon. This game is perfect for people first trying to get into the series.
2 Just Dance
The wildly-popular dancing game Just Dance has been successful for its loose dancing mechanics compared to other classic dancing games. Some may feel embarrassed to talk about taking part in what feels like interactive instructional dance videos, but there shouldn't be shame in wanting to have a little fun and get a good workout in as well.
There's a ton of songs available in newer versions of the game and the library keeps on growing with each installment that comes out. It's worth giving it a try.
1 1-2 Switch
Nintendo dropped the ball on 1-2 Switch. Instead of making it a launch title that came with the Nintendo Switch, players needed to pay $60 in order to get a game that many feel is worth way less. Some have made fun of the goofy mini-games, but for many out there who like a fun party game that is easy to laugh at, 1-2 Switch fits that billing.
Some mini-games use the Switch's capabilities quite well, especially motion detection and 3D vibrations in the Joy-Cons. Players may be judged for paying the $60, but it may be worth it to them.