Donkey Kong Bananza is a true showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering an almost unmatched platforming experience that makes collectibles feel important. An absolute joy to play.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is just decent, when you'd expect more for something designed to show a new system.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is addictive and has numerous quality of life improvements for the genre. It might suffer from a slow start and repetitious voiceover work, but that’ll fade away and you’ll soon find yourself lost in its systems and loving every minute.
Bionic Bay is a superb and challenging physics platform game with a beautiful visual design, and clever puzzles within.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great reminder of how good Retro Studios can be, though there's not too much for returning players.
Chicken Police: Into the Hive has some particularly charming characters and great visuals, but is slightly let down by the overall story.
Stray is a fantastic game that really captures the energy of our feline friends, but the Switch version of the game is a significant downgrade.
It's not a complete home run as a package, but with enough standout moments throughout the two packs, the expansion upgrade should be an easy buy for fans.
It's not a complete home run as a package, but with enough standout moments throughout the two packs, the expansion upgrade should be an easy buy for fans.
Brothership is a fun time, but has frustrating moments. It's not an easy recommendation like Paper Mario, but you'll have a good time nonetheless.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest and best in the series to date, with a plethora of modes, and ways to play.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a gorgeous, brilliantly clever game in a series that continues to be unique and innovative.
Satisfactory is finally out of early access, with a plethora of content, and gameplay for all kinds of player. And it's simply superb.
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a superbly told story, and is engaging from start to finish.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a remake with a modern look, but no real new content. However, it's still a fantastic game and the best version for people to experience for the first time.
Whether you're replaying for the new visuals, or a very lucky first-time player, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is one of the best RPGs ever to come out of Nintendo.
Endless Ocean Luminous is a lovely adventure that lets you play your way, and rewards you with a relaxing feeling few games offer.
Princess Peach: Showtime is a lovely time full of clever ideas, and a great way for Peach to make her solo debut.
Mario Vs Donkey Kong is a nice time for all, but those seeking major challenge or wholesale changes to the original might not find what they need here.
Super Mario RPG is a carefully crafted remake of a classic, shining new light on a game that many will have missed, adding only when necessary and taking nothing away in the process.