Although Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is not the best Warriors game available on the Switch 2, its focus on and dedication to the Musou combat gameplay spearheaded by the original version is admirable and appreciated.
Woodo is a storybook puzzle game that aims to be as comfortable as a good flannel on a chill autumn day. And it succeeds. It also ends before the puzzle dynamic wears out its welcome, and will elicit enough smiles to keep cozy game fans entertained throughout.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition offers plenty for action RPG fans to dig into, including a parry-based combat system that's quite engaging when it works. But a troublesome Switch 2 port gets in the way of the game's core mechanics, frustrating the player throughout.
Heave Ho 2 provides plenty of joyful chaos to co-op party gamers, provided everyone's coming in at the same level. Gameplay relies on complexity of movement and controls, so seasoned players will need plenty of patience to enjoy the game with newbies.
Future Knight looks like nothing you've played on the Switch. In fact, it probably looks like nothing you've played since the '80s. The LCD-inspired visuals are certainly fun, but so are the 2D arcade action platforming and the bizarre narrative, making this a unique choice for retro enthusiasts.
Disgaea Mayhem does a great job of presenting the loveable Disgaea vibe in an action RPG setting. But that setting is pretty thin and unrewarding, especially considering the limited content provided for the asking price.
Brigandine Abyss is a deeply involved SRPG that is here to weed out the strategy dilettantes and reward dedicated. The fun here is in the planning, which is good, but the lack of focus on the actual turn-based combat means many will not stay with it for the hundreds of gameplay hours it offers.
Not all of the games that comprise BLUE REFLECTION Quartet will satisfy JRPG fans, but the tentpole entries are fun. Combat is engaging, albeit too easy, and the characters and stories are surprisingly relatable to those of us who typically don't leave our villages to overthrow kingdoms or defeat the gods on a regular basis.
Whether players will enjoy Helix: Descent N Ascent will likely be determined by how far the visuals carry them. The game is striking to look at, but the complexity of the environment and the ambiguity of the puzzles hurt this otherwise unique entry in the puzzle/adventure genre.
If you're new to the series, let Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition be your introduction. This wonderfully campy action game throws as much into the Switch 2 edition as the characters do at their enemies, making it both thrilling to learn and rewarding to master.
70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is more about the experience than the gameplay. It was in '99 when released for PlayStation, and it is in '26 when reborn for Switch. Fans of '70s mech anime and Japanese entertainment in general will find plenty to adore, but those seeking 2D shooter combat may choose to change the channel.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is one of the more unique, attractive, and immediately enjoyable JRPGs available for the Switch 2. The main story is not very long, but the game offers more than enough peripheral content to keep players busy for quite some time.
The Necromancer's Tale sets players up with a fantastic story and wonderful character interaction to drive its dark premise, but undermines it all with clunky controls and shallow turn-based combat. The narrative and puzzle solving will be worth it for some, but not on the Switch 2.
Realm of Ink is a capable isometric action roguelite that offers a ton of variety and customization options. However, the satisfying action is offset by a lackluster story and a severe lack of polish outside of the gameplay elements.
Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 10 delivers a solid (state) collection of tables for pinball aficionados. With two being available for the first time in emulation, digital pinball enthusiasts will definitely want to add this grouping to their parlor.
As the name implies, Smalland: Survive the Wilds, is all about survival. Set in a compelling environment that rewards exploration and tenacity, its gameplay loop will keep crafters and builders quite busy. However, with no notable narrative, it really requires a consistent co-op team to fully flourish.
Drill Core is a good-looking game with a relatively unique combination of tower defense and resource management gameplay. It gives players plenty to work with once they're on the job, but unfriendly onboarding and clunky controls will prevent some from getting there.
Akuma Rise has a few fun tricks up its sleeve with the turn-based battle elements and its demon-centric narrative, but otherwise follows the tried and true (and a bit tired) tropes for tactical, retro JRPGs. How you feel about that will depend upon your affinity for the genre, but fans should find enough to like.
Narratively, Starbites is a breath of fresh air for RPG fans. It's well-paced and engaging from start to finish (albeit with some exploration redundancy), and the turn-based combat is well-implemented. On the Switch, however, the visuals are a polluted mess. If you're willing to wait for the delayed Switch 2 version, do.
Spica Adventure pulls off the unique trick of making you feel nostalgic for a game you've likely never played before. Kinetic, frenetic, perhaps even system syncretic, it's a fun call-back to the heyday of chipper action platformers.