Stuart Cullen
Drag x Drive is a game of two halves - a brilliant showcase of new tech and Nintendo’s willingness to try something different but it’s wrapped in a rather dull package.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World comes to Switch 2 enhanced and complete.
NBA 2K26 improves and streamlines the experience into a complete game - some virtual currency balancing issues hold it back, though.
Helldivers 2 arrives on Xbox complete - bringing some welcome reinforcements to the addictive and intense gameloop.
Killing Floor 3 lacks content and polish, as well as losing some key features from previous entries - however, combat is fun and those bosses offer a worthy spectacle.
Echoes of the End is a a solid fantasy tale with engaging combat and puzzles - proof there is still room for AA magic.
Donkey Kong Bananza redefines 3D platforming and sets a new benchmark for the genre - a Switch 2 showcase, and a modern masterpiece.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a bigger and better version of a fun title - the camera functionality only adds to the experience.
Shadow Labyrinth takes a beloved character and goes wild, crafting something bold and impressive.
RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished Business delivers more of the same, but with enough fresh ideas to keep things interesting.
Doom: The Dark Ages is a perfect blend of familiar and fresh - a gory, gorgeous shooter with plenty of content to enjoy.
Ready or Not scratches a tactical shooter itch that the gaming world forgot they had - a one-game genre revival.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess comes to Nintendo Switch 2 intact and in full - a technical showpiece for the new console.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S refines and refreshes rather than reinvents - it also doesn't make much use of the Switch 2.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a portal back to 1994 in many ways - fans will love the faithfulness, newcomers may find it harder work.
FBC: Firebreak looks good and has some satisfying mechanics, but the lack of a real story and the presence of a real grind will make you think twice about coming back.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition brings the 2011 classic back to the limelight after SM2's unprecedent success, and does so with love.
MindsEye is a bafflingly bad game made worse by asking fans to simultaneously fund and make their development hell opus, Everywhere.
Yakuza.0 Director's Cut is the definite edition of the game, and one that is perfectly at home on Nintendo Switch 2.
TRON: Catalyst nails the vibe and tale - but repetition, unevolving combat and reliance on series language and lore ultimately hold it back.