Kirstin Swalley
Paper Mario: The Origami King is a wonderful new entry that helps sell the idea that trying new things was the right move.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was already a wonderfully unique and challenging title when it originally released, but the Remastered Edition brings that all to the table with even more plus the ability to finally play with friends online.
For a title that dropped out of nowhere, Kirby Fighters 2 is filled with all the charm of the average Kirby title but without a world map to explore.
Part Time UFO is a surprise release that brings a charming new puzzle title to Switch. The levels are fantastic amounts of fun and figuring out how to solve and beat all the challenges is addictive.
Bugsnax is a relatively short title, taking roughly around ten hours or so to finish depending on if players go for full completion or not.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a welcome surprise that gives players a brand new way to enjoy their time in Breath of the Wild's Hyrule with fun, fast-paced gameplay.
Although Shiren the Wanderer isn't a long title, it's hard to stop going back in and taking on the next challenge that's offered.
After thinking Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure might be locked to Japanese players on the 3DS for all time, it was a wonderful surprise to see it getting a localized Switch release.
Murder mysteries are a wonderful genre of any medium that have near limitless potential and Root Film is a great entry that fans of other similar visual novels are likely to find enjoyment from.
When it comes to long-awaited sequels, New Pokémon Snap doesn't disappoint in the least.
Legend of Mana was already a fantastic experience when it first released, and this brand new HD release has helped make it all the more endearing.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is way too much fun.
Rune Factory 5 feels exactly like what it set out to be: more Rune Factory for fans to enjoy.
The original Fire Emblem Warriors was a fun, but flawed experience.
While a murder mystery survival scenario may not be the most unique concept ever made, Yurukill manages to twist things on its head by going all in to make one of the most unique Visual Novel experiences.
There have been a good amount of small Kirby spin-offs throughout the 3DS and Switch lifetimes in particular, but Kirby's Dream Buffet is one of the better entries by far.
Taiko is not only an enjoyable rhythm title, but easily one of the best and most well-put together ever created.
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher is a pleasant surprise that was extremely unexpected.
While some elements such as the lack of a romantic goal may be a turn off for some players, Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom is an absolute charmer much like the first title.
While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may not be a perfect experience, it's still an absolute delight in almost every way.