I knew I’d like Kirby Air Riders, since I enjoyed the original, but I didn’t expect it to feel stronger than Mario Kart World. Switch 2 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Demonschool is going to be a “your mileage may vary” kind of game, with classic Persona and Necrosoft fans probably appreciating it most. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Possessor(s) isn’t short on heart and style, but sometimes the gameplay doesn’t seem as innovative and tight as the concept. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
While Winter Burrow doesn’t shy away from the darker sides of survival games, it’s also a charming and calming life sim. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
With Lumines Arise, the Tetris Effect developers delivered another puzzle game that is gorgeous to look at and works well. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Undusted: Letters from the Past combines cleaning up interesting and poignant items with stories about why each one matters.
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Once Upon a Katamari feels like it is as strong of an entry as a game like We Love Katamari, and it captures the essence of the series.
Ball x Pit is a novel game that combines many roguelike, block-busting, and city organization elements in a way that makes sense.
Wander Stars is interesting and tells a Dragon Ball type of tale, especially considering its novel combat system that uses words to construct every action.
I appreciate the execution in Battle Suit Aces and how it prioritizes characters and stories, resulting in a game that reminds me of Gundam series in the best ways.
Much like Estelle does to Joshua in the game’s opening moments, Nihon Falcom kicks you in the face with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s excellence.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian feels like a more simple entry, and it sadly looks bad on the Switch.
I feel like Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game is a game you open up and play when you’re looking for a slight challenge to wind down.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion goes above and beyond to make players feel involved in the story and customize their Arsenal.
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.