Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! is a fun, ridiculous subversion of the classic isekai trope that doesn't slow down.
Splatoon Raiders continues Nintendo’s hot streak on the Switch 2 and, for the first time, I’m excited about whatever comes next in the world of Splatoon.
K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut is a disjointed and buggy experience that doesn't reward you for your choices, instead grounding everything in RNG.
Denshattack! simply rules, with imaginative and creative levels and bombastic bosses. It looks and sounds fantastic, plays great on Deck, and is something entirely new.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok takes a good game and makes it even better. The reworked and expanded cast are a ton of fun to use, the story is a blast, and the summons and master traits truly change up combat and party composition.
For those who have never played it, or even those looking to revisit a classic with new additions, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is a great way to go.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales could've been the next big action RPG, but instead, it feels like a lesser version of a game you've played before.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delight. It’s perfect for both the young and the young at heart.
IO Interactive feels like they've found a new home in the James Bond franchise. 007 First Light is a blast, with a tense and enthralling narrative that punches way higher and harder than anyone could have expected.
Despite the visual issues, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition does feel great on the Switch 2. The trade-offs here are understandable, as having one of the best JRPGs of this generation on the go is fantastic. The base game feels as good as ever, with the expansion being a solid add-on
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is a fantastic, dark, but also funny sci-fi spy story that hooks you and doesn’t let go. It gives you a lot of room to solve situations and build your own Sick Crew, for better or for worse. The new action sequences keep you on your toes, and every narrative turn locks you in for the ride. ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies proves ZA/UM can still create meaningful, deep experiences.
Overall, NITRO GEN OMEGA is a solid mech tactical RPG. The combat takes a bit to get going, but it is fun and full of hyper-animated moments that look amazing. The team building and social systems are solid, making you care about your motley crew of pilots and their interpersonal relationships. It has some really cool moments that get weighed down by grinding and repetitive battles. It has its moments, and with some rougher patches smoothed out, it has a lot of potential. NITRO GEN OMEGA is a fun adventure for anyone looking for a new, flashy mech RPG.
Tides of Tomorrow has interesting ideas, with the choice and player based decision making creating unique situations. At the same time, it can feel like someone else's story, with middling gameplay design.
Mixtape's narrative is beautiful and fleeting; each song is carefully picked, and even though it goes by fast, Mixtape is incredible. The run time didn't end up being a problem for me, as it feels like an interactive movie with absolutely no bloat or wasted sound. A song can repeat, but the memories you make to it and the people you do it with will never be the same. Mixtape is a celebration of fleeting youth, of the people who help make you who you are, and it is worth every minute.
Motorslice has some cool moments, but they’re largely lost in stale and dated gameplay and weirdly sexualized beats.
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories is a wonderfully chill slice of life game that cares about community and small moments. It's a charming and relaxing experience that's full of heart.
Opus: Prism Peak is a beautiful story that stays with you long after the credits roll. Between the gorgeous art style, amazing music, and a narrative that hits hard. It's a must-play.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a chaotic breath of fresh air, even if it doesn’t offer a ton of things to do.
Saros is Housemarque at its best. It nails the roguelike formula, with each run feeling completely different than what came before thanks to changing areas and a variety of weapons. The story grips you and doesn’t let go, with Rahul Kohli’s fantastic performance at the heart of it.
Dosa Divas is so full of heart and charm that you can’t help but have a massive smile on your face the entire time.