The Best Ubisoft Games On The Nintendo Switch

Summary

• Trials Rising offers motorbike racing action with real-world landmarks, lots of customization, and a track-builder.
• The Mario + Rabbids games are exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.
• Rayman Legends Definitive Edition provides a ton of content in one package with up to four-player co-op mode.

French publisher Ubisoft and its development subsidiaries are responsible for some of the most critically and commercially successful video games of all time. First achieving worldwide acclaim with the legendary platform game Rayman, the company has gone from strength to strength with influential series like Assassin’s Creed and the many Tom Clancy games.

Despite some hardware limitations, the Nintendo Switch has managed to accommodate ports of many classic Ubisoft games and received a few popular exclusive titles, too. Here are some of the best of the bunch, ranked based on a combination of the game’s overall quality on Nintendo’s hybrid console and its popularity with fans.

10

Trials Rising

Over-The-Top Motorbike Racing Action

The first game in the much-hyped series to appear on a Nintendo console, Trials Rising takes the action around the world to test the mettle of burgeoning motorcycle racers and test physics too. Featuring multiple real-world landmarks and some very creative courses, it’s one of the most enjoyable bike racing games ever made.

Clothing and vehicles can be fully customized, with thousands of items available for purchase using in-game credits. The track-builder is extensive too, with over 8000 items available for players to construct their dream Trials courses.

9

Immortals Fenyx Rising

Battle Mythological Beasts And Save The Greek Gods

Often compared to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Immortals Fenyx Rising is strikingly similar to the classic Switch launch title but still stands up on its own. Taking place in an open world inspired by Greek mythology, players assume the role of the titular Fenyx as they seek to defeat Typhon and restore the powers of the Greek Gods.

The Golden Isle contains seven distinct regions to explore, each filled with mythological monsters like the cyclops to defeat. Fenyx can traverse the land by climbing, riding creatures, and even flying with the help of the Wings of Daedalus, and can gradually unlock incredible god-like powers to utilize in combat.

8

Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition

Override Tag NameA Two-Decade-Old Classic

Stepping into the shoes of reporter Jade once again, Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster of the classic 2003 action-adventure game. Making use of her martial arts and photography skills, the goal is to uncover a sinister alien conspiracy on behalf of the resistance.

Despite some criticism at the time of its original release, it remains a cult classic, regarded by many as one of the best games ever made. Apart from the updated graphics and quality of life improvements for modern sensibilities, the 20th anniversary remaster also contains some new features, like exclusive cosmetic items, a speedrun mode, and even a sidequest that links to the prequel.

7

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

A Story Of Survival Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Originally released to coincide with the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, Valiant Hearts: The Great War eventually made its way to the Nintendo Switch a few years later. Taking a step back from the action on the battlefield, this game approaches human stories on both sides during wartime. The four playable characters are soldiers from France, Germany, and the USA, plus a Belgian nurse.

It’s regarded by many as an invaluable way to learn about history, with the development team extensively studying firsthand accounts to maximize accuracy. There are some sections involving stealth and hostility, but progressing through the levels generally involves utilizing the dog Walt to solve puzzles in various recognizable locations on the Western Front.

6

South Park: The Stick of Truth

Fantasy Tie-In Of The Hit TV Show

Set in the universe of the popular animated TV series, South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing adventure with a fantasy twist. Featuring many of the characters from South Park, players control the New Kid in town, who participates in a fantasy Dungeons and Dragons-style war involving tropes like wizards and elves.

Assembling familiar characters into the playable party, each being one of four classes with their own strengths and weaknesses, players engage in turn-based combat against a diverse mix of enemies, such as gnomes, aliens, and hippies. The trademark boundary-pushing South Park humor is on full display, which was one of the main sources of praise from critics.

5

Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection

Become A Pirate And An Assassin Hunter

When it comes to Assassin’s Creed, every fan has their own personal favorite, and many Switch ports have sadly suffered from performance issues. The Ezio Collection is definitely worth trying, but Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection just edges it with most fans, containing two classic entries in the franchise, Black Flag and Rogue, plus all of their DLC.

Black Flag is the fourth numbered entry in the series, putting players on a pirate ship, sailing around the Caribbean, and engaging in famous naval battles, while Rogue turns players into assassin hunters as they betray the brotherhood. Both are excellent chapters in the long-running saga and can be enjoyed in handheld mode with no issues on the Switch.

4

Child of Light: Ultimate Edition

Carefully Crafted Story With Beautifully Stylized Graphics

One of the most visually striking games in Ubisoft’s back catalog, Child of Light: Ultimate Edition contains the base game and a few bonuses, like an extra mission and a new Healing Skill. As Aurora, the goal is to return to and save her ailing father by restoring light to the enigmatic land of Lemuria, where the sun, moon, and stars have been taken by Umbra, The Queen of Night.

Battles are turn-based, with many interesting characters joining Aurora on her quests, from a mouse archer to a guiding firefly. Everything about the game came in for heaps of praise, from its rich narrative and sublime soundtrack to the stunning graphics and enjoyable gameplay.

3

Rayman Legends Definitive Edition

Tons Of Rayman Content In One Tidy Package

An enhanced port for the Nintendo Switch, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition is the fifth entry in the classic platform game franchise. Rayman and his friends are sucked into mysterious paintings while wandering in the enchanted forest and must find a way through each one to uncover their secrets, battling enemies along the way.

One main source of praise was the sheer amount of content, with over 100 different maps to enjoy, including many from the prior game Rayman Origins. There are a host of different playable characters with their own unique abilities, and up to four players can join in local co-op, in both regular levels and the excellent Kung Foot minigame.

2

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Combining Tactical Battles With Super Mario

Building on the success of Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a Nintendo Switch-exclusive tactics game. Improving on its impressive predecessor, battle maps feature a more free-flowing movement system rather than the rigid grid system usually present in the genre.

The nine playable characters in the base game, now including Bowser, must travel to different planets in order to rescue Sparks and receive their unique powers. Unlike in the previous game, Mario can be swapped out, and the Rayman in the Phantom Shadow DLC even adds a whole new campaign starring Rayman as a playable hero, reuniting him with the Rabbids.

1

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

A 2.5D Metroidvania

Heavily inspired by Persian mythology, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown contains elements of Metroidvania games, with many shortcuts, secret rooms, and puzzles needing to be solved. The game is presented in a side-scrolling style with eye-catching 2.5D graphics as the protagonist, Sargon, seeks to rescue the kidnapped prince at Mount Qaf.

Exploration and combat are particularly enjoyable, as are the somewhat familiar mechanics of time and space manipulation found in previous Prince of Persia games. Despite the positive response from critics and players and several major award wins, sales were disappointing for Ubisoft, and the development team was disbanded.