Outbound delivers a relaxed and inviting cozy survival experience that successfully blends exploration, crafting, and base-building at your own pace. Its strength lies in its freedom: there is no pressure, no enemies, and no punishment for experimentation, making it an ideal game for players looking to unwind. While the crafting system can feel overly granular at times and some quality-of-life features are missing, these issues rarely break the overall experience. Minor technical rough edges and occasional interaction quirks are noticeable, but not disruptive enough to overshadow the core gameplay loop. Outbound is ultimately a slow-burning survival sandbox that prioritizes comfort over challenge — and largely succeeds in that vision.
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Just a few months after Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has once again managed to win us over. PRAGMATA is a new and fresh IP that left us with a rather mixed impression—despite the demo—but it’s worth it! Technically on par with the Resident Evil titles for Nintendo Switch 2, PRAGMATA is impressive, even if the handheld mode could use a few tweaks in my opinion.
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We now have nearly all the major mainline games and all the major spin-off titles from the Mega Man saga. As usual, Capcom has done a great job with this collection and has given the titles a facelift wherever possible. Numerous comfort settings for these rather dated titles are a wonderful feature of the Legacy Collection. You have a total of 7 titles to choose from, and if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded, because Mega Man Star Force 3 was never previously released here in Europe and is also the most creative of the three. For fans of the Mega Man series and especially the Battle Network games, this collection comes highly recommended. For everyone else, you might want to check out the Battle Network Legacy Collection first to see if the RPG format for Mega Man works for you. On the other hand, we get 40–60 hours of gameplay for €39.99, which is also a very attractive offer. Maybe we’ll get a Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection soon, so we can have all the Mega Man games in one place.
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As a longtime Resident Evil and Nintendo fan, I had to wait a very long time for Requiem, so I was all the happier to be able to play the latest installment on the Nintendo Switch 2. Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village were bold reinterpretations of the series, and Resident Evil Requiem takes the best of both. The developers pulled off the bold experiment—switching between characters—with flying colors, and it provides plenty of variety. The overall package, combining story, graphics, and sound design, is impressive. With about 13–18 hours of gameplay for the first playthrough, the title fits right in with the other Resident Evil games, which offered a similar playtime. Horror games are often misunderstood and can trigger an overwhelming sense of exhilaration. Not every game has to be colorful and put a smile on your face—it’s okay to let yourself get scared or shocked every once in a while. With Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has presented us with the spin-off of the horror series that fans have been expecting and deserve. Those who want more in terms of technical capabilities than the Nintendo Switch 2 can currently offer should opt for a different console or a PC.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the spectacular kickoff to the trilogy of the Final Fantasy VII remake project. If you’re a fan of the series, haven’t played this title yet, and own a Nintendo Switch 2, this is an absolute must-have. Fun is guaranteed in both TV and handheld modes on the Nintendo Switch 2! With 30–50 hours of gameplay, you get an absolutely top-notch game for around 50 euros, which is a visual showcase title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite minor pacing issues that drag out the Midgar section, the game never gets boring. The visuals, soundscape, music, and story are absolute highlights and are sure to make every gamer’s heart race. We just hope that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth doesn’t take too long to arrive and is executed just as well. Square Enix has also confirmed that the upcoming third installment will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Kirby Air Riders picks up exactly where the GameCube title—Kirby Air Ride—left off. This Nintendo Switch 2 spin-off improves and expands upon the core gameplay with useful additions like a story mode and even more customization options for each mode. The title really shines in multiplayer, as the fun factor is immense and the variety of game modes ensures it doesn’t get boring too quickly. City Trial offers a completely new gaming experience with every run thanks to its numerous random elements and events. The selection of tracks, bikes, and riders is sufficiently large without being overwhelming. Kirby fans will discover plenty of Easter eggs and references to older titles in the franchise, and a smile is guaranteed. Just before the end of the year, Nintendo, together with Masahiro Sakurai, delivers another must-have title for a great multiplayer session with friends and family.
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It’s amazing what a development studio can pull off when it listens to feedback from all sides. Fans were asked what bothered them about the original Yooka-Laylee, and the developers addressed those issues head-on. In addition to numerous quality-of-life improvements, you’ll also get significantly more content and much smoother gameplay. Yooka-Replaylee also performs very well on the Nintendo Switch 2, though it could still use a few updates in terms of performance. At its core, Yooka-Replaylee now feels like what it actually wanted to be 8 years ago: a true spiritual successor to the two classics, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie.
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Compared to other games like Diablo, it’s obviously not particularly complex. But that’s part of its charm, and it’s a must-have, especially for fans of the Nicktoons series. We had a lot of fun playing multiplayer, especially since we got to step into the shoes of our favorite heroes.
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Chronos: The New Dawn gets a lot of things right, though it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel. The atmosphere immediately draws the player in and makes you want to discover more and more of this world. The technical execution, while not perfect, looks great on the Nintendo Switch 2 and certainly holds its own against other versions. As a bonus, the Nintendo Switch 2 version supports mouse controls, which worked surprisingly well for a shooter. With a satisfying playtime of 15–20 hours, Chronos: The New Dawn offers plenty of fun. If you liked Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space, you definitely shouldn’t pass up Chronos. The atmosphere is simply amazing!
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Soma, despite its technical shortcomings on the Nintendo Switch, has kept me hooked. Its incredible atmosphere more than makes up for its flaws. The story, though confusing at first, becomes utterly compelling as it unfolds through numerous twists and turns. Why are there no humans left? Why are we 89 years in the future? These questions are answered—but in a deeply thought-provoking way. The excellent soundscape and atmospheric sounds made me feel like I was on PATHOS-II. With fantastic ambient sounds, an intense atmosphere, and a playtime of 8 to 12 hours, Soma isn’t a long game, but it’s just the right length to keep boredom at bay. If a patch or the Switch 2 version addresses technical issues, Soma is a must-buy for all horror fans.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition does exactly what the name suggests: it renders the original obsolete. You no longer have to buy a Wii U just for Xenoblade Chronicles X—you can now play every game in the Xenoblade series on Nintendo Switch! The new improvements and expanded story have completely won us over, bringing the game up to par with the other Xenoblade Chronicles titles.
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Fans of sci-fi games and rich, open-ended stories will have a blast with Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. It feels like a visual novel, but offers so much more, as your story is shaped by your decisions and actions. It’s like a good book that you don’t want to put down and just want to keep reading deeper and deeper into. Thanks to the different classes your Sleeper can take on, a new playthrough feels completely different. One downside is the lack of translation, as the language barrier is insurmountable for many players.
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Starting this Thursday, the Wii/3DS classic will finally make its debut on Nintendo’s latest system. This means that all Donkey Kong Country titles are now available on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong Country: Returns HD holds its own against its successor—Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a journey into the past without explicitly revealing that it is the past. The HD-2D visuals shine brilliantly and build anticipation for the other planned remakes in the series. The new quality-of-life features, such as adjustable battle speed and auto-save, are fitting modern additions that help overlook the game’s older roots.
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The creative combat system keeps you on your toes at all times. The game’s satisfying length and imaginative world, brimming with wit and charm, elevate it to the same level as other hit RPGs on the Nintendo Switch. We hope that after this adventure, the brothers won’t fall back into a slumber that lasts too long, and that they’ll soon lead us on another adventure in this—or another—world.
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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a fantastic compilation of the final two missing entries in the Ace Attorney series. Not only does it introduce a brand-new German localization, but it also features upgraded character models and an overall visual overhaul. With more than 50 to 60 hours of gameplay, these titles will keep players engaged for quite some time while finally answering several lingering questions that many longtime fans of the series have been waiting to see resolved.
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Visions of Mana is not just a new entry in the series — it’s a fantastic one. The game shows a deep respect for the franchise’s lore and for the elements that made classics like Trials of Mana and Secret of Mana so beloved in the first place. It genuinely transported me back to the era of those games, to the point where I simply couldn’t put the controller down and always wanted to keep playing. The beautiful visuals, the magnificent soundtrack, and the refined gameplay all come together to create that feeling in a truly special way
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Cat Quest III is exactly what we hoped for — an evolution of its predecessors that not only improves the gameplay with more possibilities, but also successfully embraces a fully open world. The visuals, menus, soundtrack, and overall presentation all feel thoughtfully designed, making this, in our view, the strongest entry in the Cat Quest series so far. The trademark ‘cat humor’ is once again fully intact and, this time around, even works surprisingly well in the German localization. The co-op mode allows you and a friend to explore the world of Cat Quest III together, creating countless fun moments along the way. For longtime fans, this is an easy recommendation, and newcomers can jump into the series with the third installment without any issues at all.
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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition introduces both younger and older players to the concept of speedrunning in an accessible and entertaining way. With an excellent selection of bite-sized challenges spread across 13 NES classics, there is something here for everyone, and the game constantly encourages players to improve their high scores in order to earn more coins for unlockable goodies. The World Championship mode is also thoughtfully designed and successfully captures the spirit of competition, even without directly facing your rivals in real time.
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Super Evil Megacorp has delivered an addictive title that doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but integrates the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe perfectly into its gameplay structure. Anyone who enjoys roguelike games should not pass this one by and is strongly advised to give it a try.
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