What are the best GameCube games? The hassle of having to dust off your old console can be avoided as we round up the many great games available to play on Nintendo Switch, as well as other consoles.
While the GameCube is often ridiculed for its controller and being outclassed technically by its rivals, the system boasts a library of great games that can rival any other console in history. Additionally, it is home to some of the best Nintendo games ever made, with a number of them also being among the best games for Switch.
From first-party Nintendo games like The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Mario Galaxy to third-party classics like Resident Evil 4 and Ico, the best GameCube games span across various genres. We have compiled a list of the best GameCube games that are still worth playing today, as well as newer titles that are exclusive to the Nintendo console.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The GameCube's swan song is a stunning Zelda adventure that is as beautiful as it is vast. It is a big game bursting with creativity and personality.
Twilight Princess's Hyrule remains one of the most expansive worlds in the series. It is massive enough to make Breath of the Wild's Hyrule Field feel like a tiny garden, yet it is also packed with detail and personality. From the top of Death Mountain to the depths of the Shadow Temple, it is a wonderful place to explore.
Countless memorable dungeons await you in Twilight Princess, such as the titular Twilight Realm and its twisted take on the classic Shadow Temple. The boss fights are equally memorable, with the game's final battle ranking among the best in the series. All of this is wrapped up in one of the best Zelda stories, a charming cast of characters, and an exceptional GameCube soundtrack. In short, it is a must-play for any Nintendo fan, whether a Zelda diehard or not.
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is renowned as one of the best action games and one of the best shooters. It revolutionized the series by shifting the perspective from third-person to an over-the-shoulder camera, laying the foundation for many modern action games in the process.
Unlike the static camera angles of the previous games in the series, which were usually fixed to a specific spot during a certain scenario, Resident Evil 4's over-the-shoulder camera provides you with a constant perspective of your surroundings. This gives the game a more dynamic feel and enhances aiming precision.
This change in perspective also allows for more dynamic gameplay, as you can now see around corners and locate enemies from a distance before shooting them with your increasingly powerful arsenal of weapons. Battling the game's biggest and baddest foes becomes all the more exhilarating as you constantly have to be on your guard.
While the Resident Evil games have adopted different perspectives since this shift, Resident Evil 4 stands as the pinnacle of the over-the-shoulder experience and the finest entry in the series.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Melee is not just the best GameCube game, but it also ranks among the greatest multiplayer games of all time.
