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[deleted] t1_j0mokzv wrote

Kirby Star Allies, Yoshi's Crafted World, and New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe are all good and simple 2D platformers. Minecraft is an obvious get. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is an excellent 3D Co-op platformer, though the Bowser's Fury portion might be a bit scary for 5 year olds, you can just play 3D World.

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Prestigious-Mine-513 OP t1_j0mp9vr wrote

Thanks for the suggestions! 👍

I've heard complaints about Minecraft not running well on the Switch that's why I was concerned about getting it. Is this something to worry about? Also, im guessing 2 players is possible in Minecraft?

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MaceZilla t1_j0mtg7i wrote

100% recommend Yoshi's Crafted World would be a hit and it has 2player mode. It also has a mellow mode that helps the player if they need it. Get it!
Trailer

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Prestigious-Mine-513 OP t1_j0muo9o wrote

Will check it out for sure! Didnt love the music in the trailer. 😆

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MaceZilla t1_j0mze0q wrote

it'll grow on you haha, the game is cute af

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Honduriel t1_j0oq3h3 wrote

That's the fun part, you don't have to. Your kids are playing the game, not you.

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[deleted] t1_j0mts2u wrote

Yes, two player splitscreen is possible in Minecraft. And while the performance on switch is the greatest (I've personally switched to playing Minecraft on Xbox), for young kids playing the game, it's perfectly fine for casual play.

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Prestigious-Mine-513 OP t1_j0mu4y4 wrote

Super! Any way I can find out if Animal Crossing is split screen aswell or if it would require a second Switch to play two players?

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[deleted] t1_j0mut6s wrote

While you can 'technically' play Animal Crossing with two players on one screen, it's not the greatest. The game does not lend itself well to two players on playing on one screen. I would recommend either getting a second Switch to play that, or letting them take turns playing. You can have multiple players on one "island", so taking turns actually could work well, if your kids are okay with that, that is.

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Prestigious-Mine-513 OP t1_j0mvj77 wrote

Technically two players? But it would require a second Switch?

Taking turns could work.

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[deleted] t1_j0ngqk0 wrote

You can technically do two players on one switch, but it isn't split screen, and it's far from ideal. I would personally either have them take turns, or get a second switch. Just my recommendation though, it might work to have them both play at once. I just don't think that method of play is necessarily great.

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