From Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Metroid Dread: Fans Debate Over the ‘Toughest Boss’ to Beat on Nintendo Switch

The most challenging games mostly turn out to be the most memorable ones. While this deduction stands unopposed through the gaming revolution of the decade, the Nintendo Switch club fueled an interesting debate online. What is the toughest challenge mission or title you ever came across on Nintendo’s hybrid console? Well, if you are confused, the ongoing Reddit fan debate might help you revisit some iconic challenges. 

From open-world RPG formats like Diablo 4 and Elden Rings to narrative-focused creations like Alan Wake and the God of War series, developers have adapted to a massive fan demand. The demand has been introducing new innovative forms of challenges to cater to the pitch of the game. Nintendo’s Mario franchise has also been a huge pioneer of a similar transition. But does it have the potential to claim the throne of ‘Toughest Boss on Nintendo Switch?’ 

Mario Games on Nintendo Switch: the strongest contender for the ‘challenge’ crown? 

A Reddit user ignited the discussion on the platform with an interesting theory. Talking about the most challenging levels and titles to exist on Nintendo Switch, the user addresses the evolution of Mario in the industry. “Asking this question because Champion’s Road from Super Mario 3D World is a really challenging level that has made me realize how bad I am at playing Mario games. Like I have beaten every boss in all of Soulsborne games plus Sekiro but I can barely make any progress on this level”, they wrote. 

What is the hardest level or boss you have played in a Nintendo Switch game?
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One of the most well-known video game characters in the world is Super Mario; most of the time, people who aren’t gamers can recognize the visage of this Italian plumber. Nintendo has produced an IP that will live on forever, a game that can last for many generations and still be enjoyable. Although the inception of Mario World wasn’t aimed to be a challenging creation but a rather fun experience, things seemed to have changed in the past few years. 

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This recent candid fan confession was enough to invite a series of various Nintendo Switch players to talk about their experiences. 

The fan discussion

While some seemed to agree with the user’s claim of Super Mario being the boss in terms of challenge, most of the fans had some specific mentions that deserve your attention. Check out some of the reactions and see if you had the name in mind. 

A user thinks the encounter with Lynnel in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a highly underrated challenge that they came across on Switch. 

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A fan has prepared a list featuring levels of Metroid Dread, Odyssey, and Breadth of the Wild. 

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Cuphead seems to be dominating the discussion as well, a lot of fans believe the game strongly stands in the top tier toughest encounters on the platform. 

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Metroid Dead stands out as the most common pick by the Switch players. 

Did your pick make it to the reactions? Let us know your toughest encounter on Switch in the chat box below. 

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