Key Takeaways
- Nintendo IPs innovate through crossovers, offering a variety of gameplay styles and engaging experiences.
- Each collaboration offers unique mechanics and challenges, such as rhythm-based gameplay or tactical strategy elements.
- The success of combining popular series demonstrates the diversity and creativity of Nintendo's first-party franchises.
Nintendo IP has a powerful presence throughout the industry. Millions of fans have fallen in love with the world. mario, fire emblem, The Legend of ZeldaAnd many more. First-party series are a top priority within each console generation, whether they be innovative games or merchandise.
Nintendo's interest in the long-running series is thanks to its high standards. To keep things creative and fresh, we occasionally allow other trusted developers to innovate within the series. While some games include a few costumes and levels inspired by the IP, some Nintendo IPs completely intersect with the gameplay style of another series or series.
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It technically qualifies because Bandai Namco Studios handled the latest entry. That means franchises will be omitted to emphasize other series.
11 Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
Lifelong competition in the cold
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics is the second installment in the most fan-requested collaboration between the two popular series. It was a continuation of the series that allowed Super Mario and Sonic characters to compete in several sportsmanlike events.
What's special about the series is how each event is divided into normal and dream modes. Dream events make the game more difficult with various obstacles. The series offers a variety of events across the Summer and Winter Olympics, making it a top choice for player parties.
10 Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix
One Mario Rhythm Game
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix It was a unique moment where Mario overcame his difficulties by maintaining his rhythm. Not only Mario, but everyone else like Wario, Waluigi, and even Bowser showed off their style against the Italian plumber. Since then dance dance revolutionI needed a dance pad.
Each level includes a different Mario OST, uniquely remixed for this entry, including Donkey Kong, Mario Party, Super Mario Bros, Paper Mario, and more. There are also special mini-games like Chain Chomp Chase and Whack-a-Goomba, providing plenty of fun.
9 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Pokemon Team for the Rescue
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX This is a remake package of the GBA version. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and pokemon wonder dungeon blue rescue team. The original game was a co-production of Game Freaks. pokemon A Deep Dive by Spike Chunsoft mystery dungeon series. Gameplay is based on: mystery dungeonHowever, it does include Pokémon, Pokémon Moves, and items.
Spike Chunsoft started. mystery dungeon series Torneko's Great Adventure 1993. The series became popular in Japan. Wanderer SirenJust a few things to offer mystery dungeon Advance to the West. Pokémon was a popular IP, so it was an opportunity. mystery dungeon The goal is to gain Western attention through crossovers. This will be a huge success for the series, with many players looking to explore dark dungeons to save trapped Pokémon from fatal harm.
8 Pokemon Conquest
To become the greatest conqueror
Pokemon Conquest I got Game Freak pokemon Moving on to the very long-running Koei series. Nobunaga's ambition. The series became popular in 1983 and allowed players to experience feudal Japan as Oda Nobunaga. His main goal was the unification of Japan, overtaking various regions of Japan. Battles have various victory conditions, such as defeating a commander or defending against an attack until reinforcements arrive.
Pokemon Conquest It plays similarly to Koei's source material, allowing players to control an army of Pokémon to conquer Ransei's 17 kingdoms. It's a good idea to bring the best units into each battle to demonstrate your ideal strengths while exposing enemy weaknesses and resistances. Pokémon become stronger through linked links, which allow them to evolve to increase their stats and abilities needed for battle.
7 Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Alternate Reality of Three Houses
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes The best implementation is fire emblem In Musou warrior Franchise structure. It fits my gameplay style perfectly. fire emblem settings to make war battles more action-based. You still need strategy to build the ideal army to take on your enemies. Commanding your troops during battle is essential to accomplish important missions simultaneously without wasting too much time.
familiar mechanics Fire Emblem: Three Houses Available in a lite version, including classes, adjacencies, forges, items, hero artifacts, and more. Extensive dialogue helps build the plot as players can choose essential decisions that can change the protagonist's fate.
6 Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition
Celebrating The Legend of Zelda
Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition introduced The Legend of Zelda Enter Koei's Musou Warriors settings. The series became Koei Tecmo's vision of a troubled Hyrule, completely separate from the canonical franchise. Many characters are referenced throughout the series, including new characters such as Cia and Lana. It plays like a Musou Warriors game as your character can use special skills and magic to take down enemy armies. Each character can be equipped with their preferred weapon, and there are also a variety of options for the likes of Link and Lana.
The original version had years of DLC support, including costumes and playable levels inspired by various games. The Legend of Zelda game, same The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask and The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker. The definitive release includes all DLC packs, giving players a huge amount of content to invest in.
5 Cadence of Hyrule
A heart-pounding Hyrule quest
Cadence of Hyrule was an indie project that incorporated the land of Hyrule into a heart-pounding adventure. It's 2D The Legend of Zelda A game that adopts Brace Yourself Games' gameplay style Necrodancer's Crypt. The original indie game was a roguelike rhythm journey deep in a mysterious basement. As a result of that incident, the protagonist's heart was stolen and he was cursed to move to the rhythm, regaining it with a beat.
Cadence of Hyrule's plight is similar to the plot, as all of Hyrule, including Link and Zelda, has been cursed. The scenario encourages the two to team up with protagonist Cadence to lift the musical curse that rules the land of Hyrule. The OST contains over 20 different songs. The Legend of Zelda Tracks remixed for the game, including some OSTs sung by Necrodancer's Crypt shopkeeper.
4 Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
Breath of the Wild's Personalized Past
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity This was the release needed to reveal the major events mentioned. breath of the wildGreat disaster. matchless Warriors' The structure is compatible with experiencing Link destroying numerous monsters or attempting to prevent an apocalypse.
Koei Tecmo seamlessly integrated events to reveal everyone's strengths in the battle before the apocalypse. Each character is designed with a unique fighting style and artifact usage to take on numerous enemies. Not only is the combat more expansive and varied than Hyrule Warriors, but each character is given the spotlight for engaging dialogue. Even Link expressed more personality when spending time with Zelda and her champions. It also provides a rare moment where you can play as a canonical Zelda.
3 FE Tokyo Mirage Session #FE Encore
Duet of Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei
Tokyo Mirage Session #FE Encore brought someone you love fire emblem and Shin Megami Tensei In one musical crossover. Nintendo and Atlus have teamed up to create a unique RPG adventure set in Japan.
Players will explore between the two realms to suppress the hostile Mirage with magic and attacks. Gameplay is very similar to: Shin Megami Tensei Through exploration and combat, weaknesses and resistances are essential to take advantage of combat advantages, including Zio, Bufu, Agi, and more.
The game also focuses on socialization and bonding. As with attacks, managing affinity is very important to properly synchronize your party. fire emblem. Party members can dish out heavy damage with duo and session attacks, much to the delight of cheering crowds during battle.
2 Poken Tournament DX
Pokemon
Pokemon Tournament DX It was an interesting crossover from Game Freak. pokemon Bandai Namco's legacy combat system, Tekken. The combination of these two elements creates a unique fighting game that both welcomes new players and provides an investment for veterans.
Each Pokémon is designed to be one of several classes: Power, Standard, Speed, and Skill. Play styles range from balanced all-rounders like Pikachu, aggressive and dangerous dashes like Blaziken, or even tricky Gengar. It was also one of the few Nintendo games to gain competitive developer support, making the tournament scene flourish at the time.
1 Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
Super Mario Rabbids Xcom
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle It was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch with an amazing crossover. Mario and his team join Ubisoft's Rabbids in their fight against the forces disrupting the peace of the Mushroom Kingdom. The journey includes humorous interactions, cosplay, and general Rabbid madness.
What sets this game apart from other Mario titles is its tactical strategy. This is the first game where Mario strategizes his movements and shoots similarly to his enemies. XCOM. Every character can be equipped with a primary and secondary weapon that provides various effects such as burn, freeze, poison, and more. Each character excels at a specific ability, such as Mario's higher jumps or Rabbid Luigi's vampire dash attack. It's anyone's best choice to try the humorous and charming SPRG, which has acquired extensive DLC and a galactic sequel.
