Rune Factory 3 Special is as enjoyable game as Rune Factory 3, only now it's on more platforms so a larger audience can appreciate it.
Norn9 Last Era is packed with a prequel, an alternate viewpoint of the original game, a sequel, and an omake, but retains some of the original game's issues.
Sea of Stars is a lovely, heartfelt game with a cast of well-realized characters, a fun battle system, and a world begging to be explored.
Six Ages 2 is a sequel that builds on the original, offering an "end of times" tale within familiar framework.
Flutter Away is a short, guided trip through the rainforest to spend a little time chasing after and photographing butterflies.
While many of its minigames aren't great, Pups & Purrs Pet Shop is quite a pleasant pet store sim with a little depth to it.
Arcadian Atlas is an example of a strategy game where improper balancing and design choices result in an "only okay" affair.
Even with some pacing and equipment durability issues, Picontier is a delightful farming sim to pick up on the Switch.
Venba is an incredibly heartfelt, yet short, experience that offers glimpses into a family's life, culture, and delicious-looking meals.
Disney Illusion Island is this bright, bubbly game with a lot of personality, but its design and area execution can bleed together and feel empty.
Radiant Tale is a bright Switch otome game with a strong cast of love interests and supporting characters and a great common route.
Lakeburg Legacies is an open-ended sort of city management simulation where people come first, and its easy to get invested in it.
Pikmin 4 is a stunning, cozy game, and quality of life features like the addition of Oatchi help relieve any sources of stress.
Sticky Business is more a sticker creating experience than a risk-and-reward sim, but it's still quite a fun outlet.
Crime O'Clock is a novel hidden object game, especially on the Switch, but it's best played in short sessions.
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island feels like a simpler version of Animal Crossing that focuses on customization and gathering materials.
Jack Jeanne is an incredible Switch otome game, packed with lovable characters, fantastic music, and a touching story.
Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing.
I’ve got to tell you, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life feels like a game that arrived right when I needed it most. This is a game about redefining what matters to you. First, it’s about settling into a new community and forming bonds with your new neighbors. One of them being romantic. Then it’s about supporting your growing family both emotionally and via working hard on the farm. As time passes, you get to see how that influences things. It’s like you are building a life while farming, rather than working a farm and taking “you” time to be social when you can.
Loop8 feels like a game that wants to be more poignant and meaningful than it really is, due in part to problematic pacing issues.