10 Best Multiplayer Switch Games | UK Video Gaming Blogger Reviewed

Everybody's played Mario Kart at least once, and its multiplayer races, as well as being infamous (here's looking at you, blue shell), have become a bit of a cultural phenomenon. Every course sees players compete for the top spot while avoiding pitfalls and impeding each other with items, making for some truly entertaining play. 

Mario Kart Deluxe 8 features tons of characters and vehicle combinations and, of course, that all-important versus mode, which can be played with friends or competitively online. Best of all, it's accessible while retaining enough depth that you can refine your skills to the level of true mastery. Mario Kart is the multiplayer game for everyone, and that's why it gets our gold trophy.

Who knew that Mario had a darker side? When he's not collecting stars, shines, or power moons, he's engaging in hand-to-hand combat as one of 73 Nintendo characters competing for the top spot. This can be as part of the campaign mode or playing against friends online. 

We could spend time telling you all about the series' truly innovative game mechanics, or we could simply point you in the direction of the swathes of positive reviews and legions of fans that the game has amassed over the years. It's not one for the kids, but for casual gamers all the way up to the hardcore, it's a must-buy. 

Animal Crossing has taken the world by storm since its release, and it's hardly surprising. Its bright colours and colourful design scheme make it the perfect place to escape to, and farming for ingredients and building your village is truly addictive.

Animal Crossing doesn't offer multiplayer in the strict sense, in that it doesn't allow you to compete with friends, but you can visit their islands and leave them gifts. It's the perfect multiplayer experience for those without a competitive streak or those who prefer helping their friends to shooting/beating them up!

Originally released on the Wii U, Super Mario 3D World offers a unique blend of 2D-side scroller and 3D platformer that both avid gamers and young children alike can enjoy. Pick from Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Toad and work together to reach the end flagpole by donning cat suits and collecting coins and greens stars along the way. 

It's about the most fun you can have in a co-operative game, and now, in this updated version – which also features remastered graphics and a whole new additional quest – you can even play together online from separate homes. Meow!

Leave it to Nintendo to create a competitive shoot 'em up that all the family can enjoy. In the Splatoon series, guns don't fire bullets, they fire neon paint. Select your character, choose your gun, and get splatting!

Splatoon 2 features a pretty lengthy main story, but the multiplayer mode is where it's at. As well as firing paint directly at each other, you'll also compete to pop the most balloons, while obstructing your opponent with your own brand of gloop. It's messy fun that you'll enjoy over and over again.

Dragon Ball FighterZ takes the addictive play style of a classic beat 'em up and adds its own twists, including gorgeous cel-shaded graphics that resemble the anime and team-based game mechanics that require unique kinds of strategy. 

As far as multiplayer modes go, Dragon Ball FighterZ provides exactly what you'd expect from a great brawler – the opportunity to compete against each other in hand-to-hand combat – but the game's unique mechanics make this game a truly addictive competitive experience, which is testified by its popular online scene.

Not content with being just a platformer, Mario has experimented with numerous game styles over the years. The Mario Party series has provided a consistently fun multiplayer experience since its first appearance over 20 years ago.

Super Mario Party mimics a board game, with turns interspersed with quirky mini-games. One turn might see you paired into teams with the next being a complete free-for-all, for instance. Either way, Mario Party combines video game and board game mechanics to create a truly unique experience.

Risk, Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit are names that everyone will recognise, and that makes this collection one that the whole family can enjoy. As well as enjoying these game in the traditional way, you can also compete online and on the go.

Its slow-paced, turn-based mechanics mimic the real-life board games, meaning this isn't really a 'gamer's game'. It's certainly handy to have for when Grandma's round at Christmas, though – just be prepared for her asking why you can't just 'play the real thing'! 

Overcooked works by mimicking a real restaurant; everyone has their own role, whether it be to gather the ingredients, chop them, or put them in the serving hatch. The result is one of the most popular and unique co-op experiences on the Switch.

Just as in a real restaurant, the action is fast-paced – fail to keep up and you risk letting the whole team down, meaning things can get a little bit heated! It's not for those who like something a bit slower-paced, but Overcooked is perfect for those looking for some frenetic fun with friends. 

The Just Dance franchise has been going strong for 12 years now, and that's because it's so easy to play for kids and adults alike. All you need to do pick up a Joy-Con and mimic the on-screen dance moves! 

Multiplayer mode lets up 6 players dance together, whether it's through a series of synchronised dance moves or competing against each other for the most points. Be warned, however, that you will be dancing to the latest pop hits, so if radio bangers aren't your thing, you might want to give this a miss.