Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will hook you with its emotionally charged story where tough choices and their lasting consequences take centre stage. While the combat might not be its strongest aspect, the game still delivers a memorable experience with top-notch voice acting, stunning visuals, and deep character development.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered offers a faithful experience for fans familiar with the iconic games that started it all. While the improved visuals and a nifty toggle to switch between classic and modern graphics elevate the experience, the outdated controls leave something to be desired about the core gameplay mechanics. But if you're just looking for the classic Lara Croft adventure experience, you won't be disappointed.
Despite some Early Access woes, Palworld's blend of open world, survival, and creature collecting manages to click. While its long-term durability remains a question, the satisfying core loop of capture, build, and explore keeps you coming back for more.
Fae Farm lives up to its promise of combining cozy farming sim with combat that doesn't lean too much towards one side or the other. It comes with an addictive gameplay loop and three magical dungeons so you could decorate the home and land of your dreams, making this a polished single-player or co-op experience with striking visuals and an incredibly memorable soundtrack.
En Garde! is the swashbuckling adventure you didn't realize you needed this summer. The fencing mechanic adds unique gameplay to a theatrical story jam-packed with fun characters, rich and colourful environments, and real-time dodging and parrying. An Arena Mode will keep you coming back for more, but the difficulty curve is definitely something to look out for.
The new and returning creatures of Pikmin 4 are charming and delightful in every way possible. The new entry in the franchise is about as casual as a real-time strategy game can be with a handful of visual upgrades, calculated boss battles and a variety in Pikmins that will keep you treasure-hunting for hours on end. It is, without a doubt, a very solid addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
Lara Croft's debut on the Nintendo Switch provides hours of endless fun with two Tomb Raider adventures jam-packed with inventive platforming puzzles, fast-paced arcade combat and 2-4 player co-op. The isometric viewpoint and stylized gameplay of Guardian of Light and Temple of Osiris might not please casual players of the series, but there is definitely something for everyone in this unique, rewarding collection.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an awe-inspiring masterpiece that surpasses its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, in every way. With its vast open world, boundless exploration, and innovative new abilities, the game offers an unforgettably immersive experience. It's a perfect game that will keep you enthralled for hours on end.