These two guys are the most prominent Nintendo characters out there.

Yet, the console isn’t just carried by two dudes.

Run and jump your way through these fantastic 3D platformers for the Nintendo Switch.

Samus Aran getting a big upgrade in Metroid Prime Remastered.

There is also a collection of female protagonists who have starred in some impressive Nintendo Switch games.

In fact, several of the system’s best titles are led by a woman.

They star in everything from horror games to shooters to narrative adventure titles to RPGs.

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The following examples are the best Switch games to have a woman as its main character.

However, Echoes of Wisdom is one of the raretitles that make the Princess a playable character.

You use these imitations to complete puzzles and combat enemies.

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It makes for a unique experience.

You control a girl named Alex.

As her, you explore the island and discover a supernatural presence.

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you gotta investigate to uncover the secrets behind it.

The gameplay consists of walking around the island and selecting dialog options.

The art style and presentation are easy on the eye, too.

Crash Bandicoot, Cat Mario, and Shadow the Hedgehog standing side by side.

These games really needed a breath of life.

Still, they remain very enjoyable games filled with interesting locations, satisfying climbing mechanics, and entertaining puzzles.

On top of that, Lara is a witty, wisecracking protagonist whodelivers some great lines throughout the adventure.

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Your goal is to find a way out.

All the puzzles are incredibly well-designed and fun to solve.

In fact, Amanda is trying to figure out what happened to her mom.

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This investigation leads her to a very creepy space station.

On that station is a deadly Xenomorph that attempts to hunt the protagonist.

Being stealthy can be even more fun in first-person.

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it’s possible for you to’t fight the big alien.

Trying to stay away from its clutches is intense and exhilarating.

At the start of the game, she visits a small town called Haven to reunite with her brother.

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Not long after, a tragic incident occurs, leaving many of the townspeople devastated.

Alex attempts to solve the mystery of why this event happened.

As her, you spend most of your time walking around town and talking to people.

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You also have a unique ability to see and manipulate people’s emotions.

This power really helps in Alex’s investigation.

It also makes for an interesting gameplay mechanic.

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The best aspect of the title, though, is the writing and storytelling.

This is a narrative adventure game, after all.

It’s the battles with these foes that make the game great.

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Fights are wild and action-packed as you use an array of weapons and powers to take out your adversaries.

It all feels very slick and satisfying, especially once you get the hang of the game.

If you love a challenge, check out these Nintendo Switch strategy games.

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Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered screenshot of Lara shooting a T-Rex.

GlaDOS faces off with Chell in Portal 2.

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Alien Isolation screenshot of the Player Using The Scanner In A Hallway.

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Alex Chen sits on a chair in front of the bed playing the guitar in Life Is Strange: True Colors.

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Bayonetta 2 close-up of main character looking into camera.

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Samus running through Planet ZDR in Metroid Dread.

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