If you have somehow managed to avoid FromSoftware’s masterpiece until now or want the ultimate portable soulslike experience on the Nintendo Switch 2, this definitive package belongs in your library despite its frustrating quirks and high difficulty spike. This is a God-tier port and one of the definitive ways to play this amazing game. The powerhouse ports continue on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Halo Campaign Evolved brings solid visual upgrades, great quality-of-life additions, and a brilliant soundtrack to the Xbox Series S, but it also drags along frustrating checkpoint bugs, erratic AI, and repetitive corridor shooting. If you are a diehard fan looking for a nostalgia trip with modern tweaks, it provides enough entertainment to warrant a playthrough. However, burnout veterans might find the tedious pacing and technical hiccups hard to ignore. On the Xbox Series S console itself, the game is fine but not brilliant and is not the best way to play this game.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an ambitious and visually striking action-adventure that stumbles slightly under its own technical weight on Microsoft’s smaller console, yet offers a deeply rewarding experience for anyone willing to wrestle with its tougher mechanics. If you can look past the jagged performance snags and occasional navigation hiccups, the intricate combat, phenomenal atmosphere, and rich world-building make it well worth adding to your library.
Barbarian Saga: The Beastman is a clunky, disjointed Metroidvania that struggles to find a smooth rhythm, bogged down by sparse abilities, missing control settings, and a frustrating sense of direction. While its tiny file size, forgiving checkpoint system, and cheap entry price might tempt hardcore platforming fans looking for an easy platinum trophy, the tedious grind and chaotic progression mean most players will find their patience wearing thin long before the credits roll.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die delivers a brilliant, fast-paced homage to classic N64 shooter roots that hits all the right nostalgic notes with fantastic gunplay and robust co-op features.
If you enjoy a heavy, historically grounded narrative with excellent audio design and do not mind slow pacing or archaic map navigation, it offers an unforgettable experience on PlayStation 5.
If you go in expecting a light, budget-friendly anime puzzler and can look past the broken AI, absurdly fast camera, and frustrating lack of player guidance, there is a fun little afternoon of tower climbing to be had here.
There is a fascinating world here packed with deep progression and intense combat that makes it worth checking out, and the extraction game genre is far from dead.
Splatoon Raiders is an absolute triumph for anyone who ever wanted a dedicated, pressure-free PvE spin-off from Nintendo’s colourful shooter franchise.
Heave Ho 2 takes a massive step up over the original by polishing its physics chaos, stacking on smart co-op tools, and keeping the hilarious swear-filled energy completely intact. It shines brightest when played in local or online multiplayer with a full crew of friends throwing each other into the abyss, making it an essential pickup for party game fans on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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.