Star Fox is a triumph of arcade design that feels right at home on the Switch 2, proving that classic formulas can still provide the most visceral thrills in modern gaming. While the multiplayer mode is more of a quick, fun distraction than a main course, the campaign offers a meaty, challenging adventure that will keep you coming back.
Denshattack is a wild, adrenaline-fueled ride that manages to make driving a train feel like the most intense thing you’ve done all year. While it stumbles slightly by lacking leaderboards and having some awkward UI choices during high-speed segments, the core loop is so satisfyingly deep that it’s easy to look past the rough edges. If you’re a fan of arcade classics and want something that leans fully into vibrant, over-the-top style, this is a total blast. It’s not just a stunt game; it’s a chaotic, rewarding, and deeply fun experience that proves trains should have been doing kickflips all along.
If you want an incredibly easy, fifteen-minute double Platinum trophy fueled by built-in cheats or a quick hit of pure 90s arcade nostalgia, it is worth a cheap look, but don’t expect to stay hooked for long.
If you’re looking for a rock-solid way to play some classic mid-90s platformers with cool retro screen filters and controllers that actually work out of the box, this dual pack is perfect to pick up and play in short bursts.
The Mound has a brilliant, terrifying heart buried under a mountain of repetitive mission structures, terrible Xbox Series S performance, and painfully slow solo progression that makes it hard to recommend the Xbox Series S version. But that said, I leave it as I still think about the game when I am not playing it; I enjoy myself a lot when playing it, but it does have issues, and I am hoping they get ironed out.
If you have the time to sink into it, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a fantastic way to return to the Caribbean. It’s got a great, solid flow, the naval combat remains incredibly accessible, and the sheer amount of content available is staggering. While it’s held back by a few repetitive mission designs and some annoying, unskippable cutscenes, the core experience is as fun as it has ever been. It’s a pirate adventure that manages to stay engaging from start to finish, and if you’re looking for a game to lose yourself in, you really can’t go wrong here.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delightfully weird and refreshing shift for the series that values exploration over standard platforming tropes. While the lack of early guidance and the flashy art style can occasionally cause some mechanical frustration, the sheer level of creativity on display makes it incredibly hard to put down. It trades predictable levels for massive vertical playgrounds that grow larger the deeper you dive into Mr E’s pages. If you are looking for a fun, beautifully detailed adventure that actively encourages you to mess around and find your own way, this Switch 2 exclusive is absolutely worth playing.
Having a game as high quality as this running smoothly on a handheld system absolutely blows my mind. Despite a few laggy menus and some clunky stealth mechanics, the brilliant visuals and fast loading speeds make this port incredibly impressive. It is the absolute complete package for action-adventure fans looking to explore on the go.
007 First Light is an absolute triumph of a stealth-action game that is incredibly hard to put down once you start. IO Interactive has completely delivered on the promise that all Hitman games lead to Bond, creating a beautiful, player-led playground that values your creativity.
It is a bit scaled back compared to the massive mainline console versions, but that format actually works in its favour for quick, relaxing sessions. If you want a game where you can shut your brain off, throw some headphones on, and lose hours to the fields, this is a harvest worth reaping.
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.