Michael Higham
Yakuza: Like a Dragon's cast of misfits makes the wild RPG combat, absurd humor, and dramatic storytelling soar.
NBA 2K21 still manages to capture the art of basketball, but it's largely the same dance as years past.
Valorant hooks you match after match with tight, tactical gameplay, albeit in rather barebones fashion.
Through its vivid sketchbook art style and sharp writing, If Found gives a powerful, affecting story about empathy and acceptance as a young adult.
Project DIVA MegaMix is another great collection of Vocaloid hits for the rhythm game series, and it's in excellent form on Switch.
By refining what was already great and building on its best qualities with a brilliant new story arc, Persona 5 Royal asserts itself as an unforgettable and empowering RPG.
Half-Life: Alyx is a tremendous VR experience that captures and elevates what makes the series special.
The sights and sounds of Indivisible, and its blend of action-RPG and 2D platforming, win your heart, though its pivotal moments let you down.
Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain elevates the stylish action genre with an inventive, gratifying combat system and an unrelenting sense of style.
The co-op Wolfenstein spin-off lives on Switch, but inconsistent frame rates and visuals make it the weakest version.