Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Nintendo Switch 2 is an incredibly strange, addictive, and beautifully clean simulation that thrives on pure player interference. Getting past the heavy information dump at the start takes some patience, but once the island gets moving, the chaotic payoff is absolutely worth it.
Inmost is a deeply atmospheric ride that succeeds in making you feel completely lost in its dark, rainy world.
Tides Of Tomorrow is a brilliant, genuinely fresh experience that breathes completely new life into narrative adventure games. The asynchronous multiplayer loop is incredibly clever, creating a constant internal struggle over whether to fix or ruin the worlds of the players before you.
R-Type Dimensions III is a beautifully faithful port that honours its roots while delivering spectacular, high-speed arcade action. It does not pull any punches, meaning the old school difficulty will completely crush unprepared players who cannot handle the one-hit-kill stakes.
The Lord of Hatred expansion makes Diablo 4 feel like a vastly more complete experience, serving as a massive wake-up call that proves the base campaign was only just the beginning.
Over time, Drop Duchy Complete Edition did grow on me, providing a unique challenge for anyone who likes their puzzles served with a side of brutal strategy.
Adorable Adventures is a surprisingly fun time if you want something relaxed to sink into. It is a basic loop of following scent trails and knocking things over, but there is a genuine charm in the exploration and the “one more collectable” feel.
Bubsy Pawsome Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 completely turned things around for me, offering a wonderfully fun and vastly superior experience compared to the tedious PS5 version.
Space Hulk Classics is a game I have installed a lot of times because it nails that tense, strategy-action mix and the tabletop game perfectly. It captures the tabletop feel using sound effects and low lighting to keep you on edge every single turn and never knowing what's coming. While it’s missing some modern touch-ups and has some annoying accessibility hurdles, it remains a fantastic way to experience the Sin of Damnation if you want the ultimate tactical purge, put on some headphones and get ready for the most intense corridor crawl in gaming.
Aphelion is a fantastic Sci-Fi adventure that really delivers on atmosphere and visual scale. While the climbing mechanics and some wonky animations act as minor speed bumps, the dual-hero narrative and the stunning world-building kept me hooked. It’s a beautiful, slow-burning experience that feels like a proper journey across an alien world. If you’re a fan of atmospheric adventures, this is a trek worth taking.
Pragmata is a lot of fun to play, and the more I play it, the more it drags me in. It’s a game that’s hard to put down thanks to the big boss fights and the sombre, bass-heavy music that sets the perfect tone for a lunar adventure. While the combat takes some getting used to and can be a challenge, the verticality and exploration pay off if you take the time to scope everything out. It’s a high-quality sci-fi trip that shows exactly what the Switch 2 can do when it’s firing on all cylinders.
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster is a cracking update to a legend. It’s a lot of fun, and for me, it’s best in short bursts because of the motion sickness, but I love every minute I feel ok. They’ve treated the source material with real respect while adding in all the modern bells and whistles you’d actually want. If you want to experience Kyle Katarn’s start in the best way possible, this is it. Just keep an eye on that snappy movement if you’ve got a weak stomach.
A top-tier pixel art adventure that rewards your curiosity, even if the lack of a proper map marker and accessibility hold it back from greatness.
Go in thinking of a good indie game and not a highly polished triple-A game, and you will have a brilliant time. This isn’t shade or hate, it’s just setting expectations. Honestly, the performance is the only real letdown here; the scope and gameplay are top-notch, but it just stutters along and takes the fun out of it. If you can handle the later levels tanking the frame rate, the shadow-shifting and level design make it a standout stealth title. This is my favourite game of the year so far.
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a fantastic, gritty throwback that proves 8-bit style still has teeth. It’s a brutal, rewarding, air-punching experience that captures the NES era perfectly without being a total copycat. If you can handle the pixel-perfect jumps and the lack of checkpoints, it’s a must-play.
Little Nemo Guardians of Slumberland is a brilliant trip back to a dreamworld that feels both fresh and nostalgic. It hits that sweet spot between a chill platformer and a rewarding Metroidvania, even if the candy-loss mechanic makes me want to shout at the screen before coming back for more. It’s a lot of fun, the bosses are clever, and the whole package is wrapped in a fantastic art style. If you want a game that keeps you on your toes while looking adorable, this is a dream worth having.
Whispike Survivors is a solid, addictive little auto-battler that gets the “just one more go” feeling right, even if it’s rough around the edges. The dual-platinum potential and the fast-paced action make it worth a look for fans of the genre who want something quick to jump into. It’s held back by a lack of variety in builds and some seriously frustrating boss balance, but the core loop is satisfying. If you want a cheap, punchy survivor game to kill an afternoon, this plant-based massacre does the job.
Sword of the Necromancer is a tight, atmospheric action RPG that doesn’t overstay its welcome. The mechanic of turning your foes into your friends is brilliant and keeps the dungeon crawling fresh every time you find a new monster to resurrect. It’s a game that rewards you for being aggressive, but gives you the settings to tweak the difficulty if you don’t want to lose everything on death. If you want a hack-and-slash with a grim twist and plenty of loot to upgrade, this is a journey worth taking.
A dangerously addictive word-smithing time sink that proves the pen is mightier than the sword, even if it won’t let me use my favourite swear words.
The game is excellent when I’m actually playing it, making some meaningful strides forward for the genre with the weapon storage and health management, but it still gets stuck in those old-school shortcomings, and I just don’t think about it once I walk away. It nails that punchy arcade atmosphere, and the cell-shaded look is top-tier, but between the tedious boss repetition and the horridly frustrating final encounter, it lacks that lasting hook to make it truly memorable after the credits roll.