What we like and hate

It's been two years since the Nintendo Switch was launched for the first time in two years.

What used to be a promising machine but devoid of any substance, Zelda, has become Nintendo's greatest success over the years, with more than 32 million units sold worldwide. Since its launch, the system has accumulated a huge library of exclusive exclusives such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon Let's Go, as well as tons of independent games and outstanding AAA titles.

Nintendo also launched its Switch Online service at $ 20 a year last fall, placing its online securities for the first time behind a pay-board, while offering benefits such as cloud backup and a growing library of classic NES games.

To celebrate Switch's second anniversary, the Tom's Game team has come together to take stock of what we love and what we hate about our two years with the new Nintendo console and what we look forward to.

Mike Andronico, Editor-in-Chief

Change owner since: April 2017

Favorite Games: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Celestial, Bayonetta 2, Splatoon 2

Most anticipated game: Super Mario Maker 2

What I adore: My obsession with the Switch can be summed up in four words: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The cheerful star fighter from Nintendo, stuffed with content, has captivated me more than any other Switch title before, and I have not stopped crushing my friends online (and at office since its launch last December. But Smash is just one example of the excellence and robustness of the Switch library: with great indies like Celeste, great multiplayer games like Super Mario Party and constant online games evolution such as Splatoon 2, the choice overwhelms me. And although I have some problems with Nintendo Switch Online, the growing NES library of this service and the highly addictive Tetris 99 have been well worth it to shell out $ 20 for the inexpensive entry.

Smash is just one example among so many of the excellence and robustness of the Switch library.

What I hate: Although Switch Online offers a decent amount of features for the price, it does not solve the problems I have with the basic console infrastructure. Why can not I send messages or invitations to games to friends? And why can not I just start a group discussion from the system itself instead of using Nintendo's awkward mobile app? The slow trick of entertainment applications of the system has also been frustrating. Although I am happy to have Hulu and YouTube, adding Twitch and Netflix applications could turn my favorite console switch into the only entertainment machine I need in my living room.

Henry T. Casey, Senior Writer

Change owner since: Christmas 2017

Favorite Games: Gray, Celestial, Ape Out, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Most anticipated game: Pokemon Sword and Shield

What I adore: As our lab tester, Jorge Jimenez, said, I'm an "independent bastard" and that's what makes the switch the perfect console for me. Of course, I like to crush my colleagues when we can all find the time, but the game is for me a more single-player experience, with titles such as Celeste, Gray and Ape Out, all offered at the perfection. I am also more and more enamored of the Pro controller because I continue to use the switch primarily in docked mode. These three independent games that I've told are perhaps not CGI wonders like God of War, but they are gorgeous on a 55-inch 4K screen, especially with hand-drawn aesthetics by Gray.

What I hate: I will echo all that Mike A has said about Switch Online's failures, but add that I need a WWE Network app for the console (but, please, do not WWE 2K games). On top of that, I am less and less in love with Joy-Cons's joysticks and hope that they will get closer to the Pro Controller sticks in the next edition. Finally, I'm just pissed that the wonderful games Persona 4G and Persona 5 are not reissued on the Switch (at least not yet), especially that the Vita is at the end of life.

Marshall Honorof, publisher

Change owner since: June 2017

Favorite Games: The Legend of Zelda: Wild Breath, Bayonetta 2, Mario + Raving Rabbids: Battle of the Kingdom, Tales of Vesperia: Final Edition

Most anticipated game: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

What I adore: At the risk of being seduced by the same thing two years in a row, I am always delighted with the basic concept of the Switch. Stowing and unmounting the console is really effortless, as announced by Nintendo. I think I'll never get tired of playing a game on my couch, taking the system to take it with me on the subway, then pick up where I left off when I get home. Game selection has also been steadily increasing, with a healthy mix of new favorites (Breath of the Wild, Mario + Rabbids), Wii U ports (Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors) and latest generation remasters (Dark Souls, Tales of Vesperia). And while this is a personal preference, the fact that Nintendo does not focus on achievements / trophies makes it easy to use games on its own terms, without feeling compelled to look for arbitrary goals.

The lack of streaming applications of the system is disconcerting.

What I hate: Now that Switch's online service is largely operational, I can definitely say I hate it. The fact of having to use your phone for voice chat is to "solve" a problem by introducing an even bigger problem. Adding friends is always an arduous process, and inviting them to play games is not much easier. The lack of streaming applications of the system is also disconcerting. The addition of Hulu was a good start, but it was almost a year ago. Netflix and Amazon Video could not be found, let alone other streaming applications. These programs are standard in all other gaming systems and modern mobile devices. Therefore, their absence is blatant. The Switch also misses a huge opportunity to sell a plethora of NES, SNES and N64 games, opting for derisory and confusing monthly selections.

Rami Tabari, editor

Change owner since: March 2017

Favorite Games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Nature, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Most anticipated game: Super Mario Maker 2

What I adore: As a person who constantly shares a small space with another person, I appreciate never having to fight for television because of the versatile capabilities of the switch. This feature alone is appealing, but what really makes it popular is that it is home to many unique exclusives, such as Breath of the Wild, which features the best open-world design presented in a game. beyond that, the switch has created a new dynamic setting for playing independent games. Where you would usually be confined to your PC, the switch allows you to take away your favorite independent games such as Hollow Knight.

What I hate: Nintendo Switch Online, but more specifically, the fact that the economy in the clouds is trapped behind an insane payment wall. And on top of that, the cloud backup feature does not work universally in all games. Nintendo had previously explained that the company did not allow cloud backups for games like Splatoon 2 because they were competitive. However, more casual games like Pokémon Let's Go do not allow backup in the clouds either. So, basically, if my switch breaks, I have to condemn myself to countless hours to regain my progress in one of the restricted games – the epic.

Credit: Tom's Guide