Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition, with its improved performance and delightful expansion, is better and more essential than the original.
Herdling is a magical game about some really unique creatures, and I loved guiding them.
The Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake is a far stronger game on the Switch 2 than the original DS release.
Some minor quality-of-life ideas aside, Is This Seat Taken is a relaxed game filled with generally pleasant logic puzzles.
While I do wish it picked up the pace a bit, Tiny Bookshop is an absolutely delightful and cozy shop management simulation.
MakeRoom is one of the better room decoration diorama options out there, offering more and looking better than something like My Cozy Room.
Wild Hearts S is currently filling an important gap on the Switch 2, as it is the go-to monster hunting multiplayer game on the system.
I enjoyed Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy in spite of itself, as I’m a sucker for any Mystery Dungeon style roguelike.
I feel like the more I play Pokemon Friends and unlock higher difficulty levels of its puzzles, the more I enjoy it.
Time Flies is definitely novel, and it offers a lot of freedom to explore a tiny sandbox for a little while.
Konami’s Edens Zero is an absolutely average action-RPG that unfortunately disrespects the anime's story, but those who love Hiro Mashima’s work might find something to like about the game.
Demon Slayer: the Hinokami Chronicles 2 is the video game equivalent of a popcorn flick. We won’t see this fighter on the competitive scene, but for an anime-based game it can be pretty great.
Mushroom Musume is a whimsical approach to the Princess Maker game genre, though I do wish each run lasted a little longer.
Super Mario Party Jamboree remains a solid game, and I feel like Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a natural pick-up for families.
While Bustafellows Season 2 is a lot of fun, that is only true if you finished the original otome game.
I love the concept behind Everdeep Aurora, as the design direction is flawless, but it can also be quite a cumbersome game.
Folks who enjoy AI: The Somnium Files and are waiting for the next Uchikoshi project might like No Sleep for Kaname Date, but it isn’t for anyone else.
Nostalgia for a character like Pac-Man can only do so much, and I fear the uneven nature of Shadow Labyrinth could prove too off-putting for most.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a constant series of pleasant surprises and shows exactly what the Switch 2 can handle.
Patapon 1+2 Replay isn’t the most exciting remaster collection, but it is incredibly enjoyable and accessible to newcomers.