Overall, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse proves that Evil Empire knows exactly how to honor a legacy without being stuck in the past. It has its flaws—namely, its subdued soundtrack, uneven boss design, and somewhat slow start—but its atmospheric world, deliberate combat, and rewarding exploration make it a standout experience for Metroidvania fans.
If you haven’t played a modern survival horror masterpiece, you can’t go wrong with Resident Evil 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s on par with other platforms when docked, and it still delivers a solid experience on the go.
Overall, don’t bother with this one if you haven’t played any of the prior Resident Evil games. It’s okay; it’s not a bad game. It just feels incomplete, and even if you don’t have a point of reference, Resident Evil 3 Remake offers little to no value after the insultingly short campaign.
Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Neon Abyss 2. It’s fun, easy to pick up and play, packed with progression systems to keep you hooked, and offers customization that lets you make runs as easy or as hard as you want. I would’ve loved more opportunities to build proper builds rather than mostly incremental upgrades each run, which could have added an extra layer of complexity that best-in-class games have.
Overall I’m absolutely addicted to Star Wars: Galactic Racer. It’s as close as we’ve ever gotten to the thrills of the original N64 game. While far from perfect, Fuse Games has delivered a uniquely fun, high-speed roguelite racer that any Star Wars fan should pick up and play.
Crisis Core Reunion on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a fantastic release of a solid game. It’s one of those rare instances where it easily becomes the definitive way to play a classic—especially since tracking down a working PSP in this economy is getting harder by the day.The only glaring downside is, once again, Square Enix's refusal to offer an upgrade path for fans who bought the inferior original Switch version.
Ultimately, Silent Hill: Townfall is an interesting experiment: both a masterclass in atmospheric dread and environmental puzzle design that gets bogged down by an exhausting, uneven, frustrating gameplay loop. Screen Burn’s St. Amelia is a desolate destination well worth visiting for its sheer aesthetic brilliance. But between the trial-and-error stealth and a narrative that fails to stick its landing, it's an experience that will definitely test your patience. It may not be as flawless as fans hoped, but for those willing to endure its frustrating lows, its brilliant highs are well worth it.
Overall, Wild Blue Skies is a charming, budget-friendly tribute to classic Star Fox that delivers plenty of arcade replayability, colorful locales, and stellar voice work for a modest $15 price point. Sadly, uninspired boss fights, frame-rate hitches, and a heavy reliance on its SNES inspirations keep it from carving out a truly unique identity. Chuhai Labs has crafted a fun, nostalgic alternative for rail-shooter fans. If you’re looking to scratch that Fox McCloud itch without breaking the bank, this flight is well worth taking.
You’ve likely played Xenoblade or know what to expect at this point. The bottom line is that if Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was already a must-play almost a decade ago, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not having this in your Switch 2 collection in 2026.
Despite its late-game stumbles, Orbitals is an utter joy that captures the nostalgia and innocence of classic anime, turning it into an inventive, thoroughly enjoyable co-op adventure. With brilliant puzzles, a gorgeous setting, and lovable protagonists, Shapefarm has delivered a trip down memory lane worth taking. It’s a stacked month of releases, but if you’re a Switch 2 owner, this needs to be in your orbit. (Not proud of that one).
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a fantastic return for a franchise many thought Capcom had left behind. Even when I thought combat had hit its peak, the game kept layering on deeper mechanics, richer upgrades, and thrilling boss encounters that demand your absolute best. In a stacked month of massive releases, Musashi’s journey isn't just worth your time—it's an absolute must-play for action fans.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is the complete package for Marvel diehards and tag fighters alike. Top-tier presentation, incredibly rewarding single-player modes, and a welcoming onboarding system that makes learning the ropes feel genuinely fun. While launch-window netcode hiccups, unoptimized crossplay, and clunky PC performance keep it from achieving immediate must-buy status, the foundational gameplay underneath is solid enough to stick with it. Once ArcSys irons out the online kinks, Tokon has all the makings of a mainstay that will keep the FGC hooked for years to come.
Ultimately, a lackluster story mode and a lean launch roster can’t hold back what is easily one of the most mechanically refreshing 1v1 fighters I’ve played recently. Whether you're an FGC veteran looking for a gameplay-first experience or a casual Avatar fan just wanting to press some buttons and watch your favorite characters pull off incredible sequences in a gorgeously animated 2D fighter, Avatar Legends delivers where it matters most.
I haven’t played a game that captivated me as much right from the get-go as Denshattack has. The initial premise is so ridiculously outlandish that it’s hard to ignore. But I never even considered it could have such an interesting narrative behind it, one that’s surprisingly tied to real-life issues Japan is facing. My only issue is that there isn’t more Denshattack to enjoy. Undercoders cooked up a proper gem—a game that reminds you not everything has been said and done in gaming, and an absolute must-play that needs to be in your collection right now. It is my Game of the Year thus far, and it could potentially be yours as well.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an absolute must-play. It’s a remake that may not take a lot of risks, but when you have such a legendary foundation to work with, the new quality-of-life upgrades make this an easy Game of the Year contender. I wish the combat were a bit more fleshed out and that side activities like Assassin’s Contracts weren't so bare-bones (they're barely worth mentioning), but overall, Resynced is a treasure well worth hunting down.
Almost 7 years after its original release, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition makes it clear that Capcom's action game stands the test of time. Playing on a Nintendo Switch 2 comes with little to no compromises, so if this is your first time experiencing it, know you'll get the real deal and a game worth absolutely every penny.
Ultimately, Goals is barely worth the time it takes for you to download it. Sure, it can be an enjoyable experience with how seriously it takes itself in the gameplay department, with the lack of assist tools, but everything around it feels so dull, forgettable, and half-baked that any good intentions the developers poured into it just get lost in the myriad of mediocrity this thing oozes.
Ultimately, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies does manage what looked unthinkable: it stands on its own, turbulent development cycle aside. It was never going to completely step out from the monolith that is Disco Elysium, but viewed strictly on its own merits, it emerges as a very intricate, atmospheric espionage RPG.
Overall, I loved playing Invincible VS. It's something fans of the IP will likely get a kick out of for a few hours, despite the disappointing length of story mode, and those deep in the trenches of fighting games likely trying to come up with the most degenerate strats you could conceive. If Quarter Up can build on the early excitement shown by both the FGC and the casual Invincible audience, they might have a big hit in their hands, one I hope they aim to improve and make a more complete experience in a fighting game market that's surprisingly starting to feel a bit overcrowded.
Overall, Tides of Tomorrow stands on its own as a very interesting narrative-driven game that will take you roughly 10-15 hours to complete on your first playthrough (there are several endings based on the choices you, or the person you're following, make). The Story-Link is a neat novelty, but the concept doesn't hit as hard as I'd have liked.