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.
I’m going to keep it simple here and say you need to play Hades 2. It is that good. It is worth it. You will regret it if you don’t.
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.
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.