Lyle Pendle
KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] is a wonderful bundle of everything Kingdom Hearts, and on the Switch 2 it's just perfection.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is a fantastic remaster of the FFVII prequel, and it's a perfect fit for the Switch 2 and its handheld play.
Aniimo is a seriously impressive creature collecting game, with a sprawling world, so much content, and the ability to turn into monsters.
Stick it to the Stickman is satisfying, violent and often hilarious, and the sheer amount of content across multiple modes make it hard to put down.
8MONOWAVE is a delightful puzzle platformer full of emotions and animals, which rewards experimentation and (thankfully) has a lovely hint system.
Well Dweller is one of the most polished and captivating Metroidvanias I've played in years, and even in this packed season it's a must play.
Orbitals is a visually spectacular co-op game that kept me smiling from start to finish, with loads of clever ideas for you and a friend to experience.
Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia is a delightful 2D platformer that follows in the footsteps of Donkey Kong while having plenty of its own ideas.
SPRAWL zero has wonderful gunplay and loads of seriously badass powers to master, but not everyone will appreciate the noughties charm.
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a real return to form for this horror anthology, with loads of gorgeous environments and an engrossing story.
Valheim is probably the most polished survival game I've ever played, with a ridiculously satisfying upgrade loop that kept me hooked.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is an absolutely incredible game, sitting at the very top of the Roguelike tower with only the all time greats.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition makes an all time great even better, and there's never been a better time to jump in.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Challengers is a gorgeous anime football game with a ridiculous story and tons of equally ridiculous ways to score.
Aggelos 2 feels like a Metroidvania I’d have played over and over again on my Game Boy Advance, with some great abilities and combat.
The Sinking City 2 is a wonderful action horror game with a setting that's unmatched, and it makes it worth dealing with fast moving foes.
Blood Dungeon is a frantic platformer twist on that familiar Survivors formula, with fast paced action and death waiting around every corner.
Brigandine Abyss is a delightful blend of tactics and grand strategy, allowing for massive wars between unicorns and fairies to be played out.
Twisted Tower is the classic FPS you always wanted, with a charming horror theme park setting and some seriously ridiculous guns.
Duskfade is an action platformer that feels straight out of the PS2 library, with a gorgeous world to explore and loads of skills to unlock.