Nintendo has launched its Year in Review for Switch players, allowing them to delve into their 2023 gaming statistics. Following the tradition of year-end retrospectives by gaming companies, Nintendo joins the roster of retrospectives alongside Xbox and Sony.
The year 2023 has been bustling with releases for Switch owners. Notably, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, released in May, soared to become one of the highest-rated games in history. Other noteworthy moments for Switch in 2023 include the launch of Pikmin 4 in July, Super Mario Bros. Wonder in October, and the much-anticipated remake of Super Mario RPG in November. With such a rich array of games offered throughout the year, it’s now time for players to explore their personalized gaming experiences.
Nintendo has unveiled the Year in Review 2023 on its official website. By logging in with their Nintendo account, players can access detailed statistics presented in shareable cards. Similar to last year’s Nintendo Switch Year in Review, this retrospective showcases the number of games played, total playing hours, the month with the most hours logged, and the first title played in 2023. Additionally, the Year in Review breaks down gaming trends, displaying playing time categorized by genre. Players can select their favorite game and easily share its statistics with friends.
Year in Review serves as an engaging way for gamers to examine their gaming habits on the Switch and discover intriguing insights into their gameplay. Gamers wasted no time sharing their statistics, with some revelations drawing considerable attention. On social media platforms like Twitter, users disclosed impressive figures such as over 900 hours in Splatoon 3, 827 hours in Tears of the Kingdom, and 290 hours in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Notably, some players discovered they spent a staggering 1850 hours in Pokemon Scarlet and 1980 hours in the enduringly popular Mario Kart Deluxe 8, which continues to captivate players on the Nintendo Switch years after its release.
Despite the year coming to a close, the Switch’s game library remains expansive, continually receiving new additions. December witnessed the arrival of titles like Disney Dreamlight Valley, Skater XL, Smalland: Survive the Wilds, and The Smurfs: Colorful Stories. Additionally, this week marks the launch of the highly anticipated Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the second installment of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion. Looking ahead to 2024, the Switch anticipates releases of confirmed games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, and more, ensuring an exciting gaming landscape for Switch enthusiasts.