Make a splash in these Switch games

I cannot believe how quickly Nintendo is cranking these suckers out. The Big N is back with yet another themed feature that looks at Switch games, this time recommending ones where swimming is a mechanic. Check out their full rundown below.

Oh buoy, is it summertime! If you’re looking to dip your toes into a nice cool game, you can submerge yourself in these games with underwater swimming.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons:

Escape to your own personal island in the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game. Grab a wet suit and get aquatically acquainted with your island marine life. Swim in the inviting waters off the coast of your island and dive to discover and scoop up sea creatures that inhabit your island’s ecosystem.

Super Mario Odyssey:

Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting adventure. From the crystal-clear waters of the Lake Kingdom to the skyscraper-packed New Donk City, you can explore astonishing locales to your heart’s content!

ABZÛ:

Immerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Discover hundreds of aquatic species based on real creatures and perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver. Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap:

Cursed into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity, you’re searching for a cure! Finding the Salamander Cross to remove the curse won’t be easy. With each dragon slain, the curse intensifies, transforming you into different animals. From swimming to flying, use each creature form to your advantage!

Splatoon 2:

Dive into intense, ink-splatting action in the Splatoon™ 2 game! Lay down some ink as you compete in colorful and chaotic local* and online** multiplayer action. Transform into your squid form to swim quickly through ink, hide, and ambush foes.

Shinsekai: Into the Depths:

The land has steadily become covered with ice, forcing mankind to take refuge in the ocean—but the sea cannot protect them forever. As a lone aquanaut forced into an unplanned journey, follow a mysterious mechanical creature into the deep while managing your oxygen reserves and suit.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens:

Shantae, the Half-Genie hero, is back for a tropical adventure! Traverse an expansive, interconnected world above and below the sea as you use the new Fusion Magic ability. Explore a vast sunken city, make some Half-Genie friends, and battle the Seven Sirens!

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020:

Celebrate the Olympic Games with a star-studded cast of characters, loads of events, and dozens of different party games. Compete in all-new Olympic sports—like skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, or karate—and a variety of events, including swimming, gymnastics, judo, and many more.

Super Mario Maker 2:

Play, create, and share** the side-scrolling Super Mario™ courses and worlds of your dreams in the Super Mario Maker™ 2 game. Whether you like to run through Castles or swim through a school of Cheep Cheeps, there are plenty of themes to choose from!

The Touryst:

You’ve just arrived on Monument Island. Discover exotic islands, go swimming or take a dive into the deep sea, explore ancient monuments, and solve a few puzzles as you enjoy the tourist life. Find out what lies beneath the mysterious ancient monuments.