Laurie Jones
A solid and serious thriller with a story that can punch you right in the soul
A cheap, mindless way to spend a few hours on Switch
This is a retro port that’s been treated with full respect
Kingdom: New Lands is a diamond in the rough that is just a few extra tweaks and refinements away from being another sparkling gem in the eShop lineup.
Conga Master Party is great for multiple players but not so much fun alone
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a true golden age JRPG experience
Golf Story is one of my favourite games in 2017
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is an impressive port of a major third party title on Switch
Steamworld Dig 2 is glorious in practically every way
Ubisoft has achieved the impossible, they’ve not only given Mario his own XCOM game, they’ve created a third-party franchise that should remain a Nintendo staple in years to come.
With classic IP at the heart of Namco Museum, all well ported, it’s difficult not to fall in love all over again.
Splatoon 2 is the best multiplayer experience Nintendo have ever delivered
Puyo Puyo Tetris is the most exciting puzzle package on the market today
Wonderboy The Dragon's Trap is one of my favourite experiences on Switch to date
Full Throttle looks, feels, and plays better than ever.
It's a mixed bag, but there's cause for both optimism and concern after completing Episode One
Mario Sports Superstars is feature rich and fun, but much better with friends
Mr Shifty is a fun, fast-paced experience, that stutters and stammers on Switch
Yooka Laylee is a treasure despite some faults
There’s no major evolution here and there doesn’t need to be, but this game is erratically broken and in desperate need of repair. Still, that vintage Bomberman charm is ever intact and able to seep through, even in the game’s most frustrating moments.