Sonic X Shadow Generations is an excellent version of the remake, but it adds little for its Switch 2 release.
Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest looks amazing and features some incredible voice work - but, ultimately it's too short and only adds more questions to the equation.
Date Everything! does what it says on the tin and does it in style - a visual and aural feast dripping in creativity.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a decent introduction to the system with a mixed bag of minigames - but, ultimately, this should have been free.
Spirit of the North 2 ultimately falls flat as a sequel, delivering an OK story and middling gameplay with a noticeable lack of polish.
Mario Kart World preserves the series charm while moving the gameplay, and how its packaged, forward - a system seller for Switch 2.
Atomfall Wicked Isle is more of the core game set on the mysterious Midsummer Isle, but often feels like a Wicker Man-themed fetch quest.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny feels stuck between 2025 and 2002. Not quite enough of the past to be pure nostalgia, and not enough of the present to feel fresh.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is everything a fan could want from a Fromsoft standalone DLC - a grand and different challenge with a co-op soul.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is worth it for Power Stone 1 & 2 alone - the rest is a top-tier bonus six-pack of fighting game history.
RoadCraft feels like the culmination of Saber Interactive's previous works - a complex and rewarding simulator for a very specific niche.
American Arcadia creates a strong retro tone and spins its yarn at a perfect pace - a puzzle-platformer worth experiencing.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a fun and engaging open-world Metroidvania experience that’s slightly bogged down by a constant barrage of naff jokes
The Precinct is an interesting mix of playstyles and routines to give some depth to its police procedural adventure.
MotoGP 25 adds much to the formula while presenting the greatest handling model to date - a worthy upgrade.
The First Berserker: Khazan features some tight combat and an interesting presentation, but is hit hard by a botched main story and repetitive content.
BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls is a competent arena fighter that will please series fans more than newcomers looking to catch up with the long-running IP.
South of Midnight is a solid action-adventure title elevated by its style, storytelling and cast of memorable characters.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a delightful return after 26 years, and the SNK fighter hasn't lost a step.
Assassin's Creed Shadows brings the series to new heights by giving fans almost exactly what they wanted in a location long clamoured for.