Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is everything I wanted from the next game in the series - a full-blown return to form.
Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection is exactly the sort of release retro fans will appreciate - an important part of Amiga and UK gaming history that adds enough modern touches to make going back painless.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a game that fully understands who it’s aiming at and, in part, nails it - a fun arcade racer that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword keeps the spirit of the originals while bringing the combat and presentation firmly into the modern era. .
It might not deliver the lightsaber-heavy action some fans are looking for, but by taking the universe into tactical RPG territory, Star Wars Zero Company manages to feel both familiar and genuinely fresh
The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a genuinely interesting approach to both time and choice that makes it difficult to put down.
NBA 2K27 is a fantastic basketball game surrounded by a business model that continues to frustrate, if I’m being honest.
Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Starter Edition is a fantastic fighter that manages to be accessible for newcomers while still offering the depth that hardcore players crave.
Kusan: City of Wolves is a cracking little action game that delivers fast, violent and incredibly satisfying top‑down shooting.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a brave title that moves the series in a whole new direction, but it lands it perfectly, managing to blend history, adventure and human drama into something that feels different.
Mortal Shell II has a few rough edges here and there, but it's still a very enjoyable soulslike that understands what makes the genre work while building on its own core vision
Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi's biggest issue is that having an artist's name on the box while using Gen AI as well feel a bit underhand and overall does nothing but tarnish the game in the worst way.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is dumb, violent fun with no holds barred and even less common sense - another spin-off win
Boiling Point unquestionably adds to Ready or Not, delivering more of what the game already excels at: tense, grounded, and deeply satisfying tactical action
Resynced reminds everyone why Black Flag remains one of not just the Assassin’s Creed series' greatest moments.
One or two little issues you can overlook, but there are just so many here in Halo: Campaign Evolved, it's like the Flood.
Rhythm Paradise Groove is an impressive return that delivers another wonderfully odd collection of rhythm challenges backed by fantastic music and endless charm.
PowerWash Simulator 2 - Star Wars Pack is another excellent collaboration that feels like a natural fit for the game.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu delivers some fresh and clever ideas wrapped inside an atmospheric co-op horror adventure, but it doesn't always maintain its momentum, and the repetitive structure stops it from reaching true greatness. .
Star Fox spread its wings and serve up exciting arcade‑style action that is as entertaining today on Switch 2 as it was decades ago on N64 - however, long‑time fans may wish Nintendo had taken a few bigger risks.