Regions of Ruin: Runegate delivers a focused and addictive 2D action-RPG loop with charming base-building elements, even if some rough edges hold it back from greatness.
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KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a charming and relaxing cooking game with surprising depth and personality, though its repetitive loop may limit longer play sessions.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined modernizes a classic JRPG with quality-of-life improvements, flexible systems, and a charming presentation, making it an engaging adventure for both newcomers and longtime fans.
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Mario Tennis Fever delivers fast, accessible, and highly enjoyable tennis gameplay with strong multiplayer appeal, even if its adventure mode feels a bit stretched and less essential.
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Routine offers a tense and atmospheric sci-fi horror experience that rewards careful exploration and attention, but its demanding design and lack of guidance may frustrate less patient players.
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Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road delivers a focused and intense tower defense roguelite experience, combining strategic depth, constant pressure, and a strong atmosphere, especially suited for short, challenging sessions.
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Tingus Goose stands out with its surreal charm, blending idle mechanics, grotesque humor, and clever systems into a uniquely memorable and surprisingly engaging experience.
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake faithfully modernizes two RPG classics with enhanced presentation and quality-of-life improvements, making them both accessible for newcomers and nostalgic yet refined for longtime fans.
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Broken Sword: The Templar Conspiracy – Reforged Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is more than just a revamped version of a well-known classic. The combination of visual enhancements, a true mouse mode, additional graphical elements, and the ability to switch to the classic display at any time makes this version the most polished and user-friendly console port to date. Players familiar with the original will discover many scenes in fresh quality and with new details, while newcomers will experience a pleasantly modern yet authentic adventure. The game demonstrates how to respectfully restore a classic while meaningfully modernizing it.
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King of Meat is a game that deliberately breaks with convention. It’s loud, playful, and sometimes a little crazy—but always charming. Instead of epic stories, it offers spontaneous fun, creative freedom, and a healthy dose of humor. It really comes into its own in co-op: when you laugh together, sabotage each other, or try out levels from the community, it feels like you’re part of a big, colorful game show. Yes, there are rough edges that could be smoothed out—such as the jumping mechanics or the camera work—but that hardly detracts from the overall impression. King of Meat is a game that prioritizes fun over perfection, creativity over routine, and laughter over frustration. Anyone who gives it a try will get one of the most entertaining and original co-op experiences of recent months—and a treat for anyone who loves chaos with a heart.
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Plants vs. Zombies Replanted is an excellent opportunity to catch up on the cult game or indulge in nostalgia. With its unique charm and simple but addictive gameplay, the epic duel between the undead and greenery is still compelling today. The colorful comic graphics in HD are also perfect for the Switch 2, but compared to the original, they're not a huge revelation. The water, for example, looks quite washed out. The Replanted version also adds some nice extras to the original game and lets us play together or against each other on the Switch with two Joy Cons, the former even within the campaign. The whole thing is a lot of fun, but it doesn't always feel like it's been thought through 100%, as it can get a bit chaotic and confusing. Replanted also introduces a permadeath mode after completing the campaign, as well as a new weather condition, Cloudy Day, which moves between day and night – both useful additions for those who already know the game and want new aspects. All in all, the re-released debut of the Plants vs. Zombies series really won us over and proved once again that there are simply some games that are just as much fun now as they were years ago.
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Hell is Us is a game that doesn't try to appeal to everyone. No map, no quest markers, no help systems – anyone who plays this game has to be prepared to get involved. And that's exactly what makes it so appealing: we stumble, wander around, doubt our decisions, and feel more drawn into this mysterious, torn world as a result. The story relies on hints rather than clear answers, sometimes seeming almost brittle, but that's what makes it intriguing. I have to say, though, that I found the first few hours of gameplay difficult in terms of narrative. Until about the second hour, I had trouble really getting into the story because I lacked context. Only gradually did the game grab me, as the fragments began to fit together more clearly. The gameplay, on the other hand, impresses with a powerful combat system that forces us to use weapons selectively, manage resources wisely, and understand the Lymbic system with its glyphs. Those who get involved will discover depth and tactical diversity, even if the whole thing can seem overwhelming at first. The game's greatest strength is its atmosphere: the mixture of silence, strangeness, and subtle menace creates a mood that is not easily forgotten. Whether we are following a baby's cry into a menacing basement or simply roaming through deserted landscapes, Hell is Us knows how to give us goosebumps. Of course, there are also weaknesses: technically, the game is solid, but not outstanding. Textures, animations, and depth of detail cannot compete with the big names. The narrative restraint will not convince every player either – those who expect a clear story with lots of cutscenes will be rather disappointed. In the end, Hell is Us remains a bold experiment: an adventure that deliberately eschews convention and forces us to really look, listen, and question. For players who embark on this journey, an intense experience awaits that will not be easily forgotten.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + The Star Fragment World is more than just a spruced-up remaster. It's a successful blend of technical rejuvenation and genuine new content that will lure even veterans back to the console. The basic framework remains unchanged: an accessible, charming adventure full of cute animations, clever abilities, and fun boss battles. But the Star Fragment World makes all the difference. It expands the gameplay with new level structures, collection mechanics, and challenging enemies, ensuring that the trip feels like a real upgrade rather than a simple reunion. The performance on the Switch 2 is flawless, the soundtrack is still a treat for the ears, and the mixture of childlike lightness and adventurous excitement remains fresh even after hours of play. Sure, there are a few points of criticism: the co-op mode could have been expanded more boldly, and the story remains typically simple for Kirby. But let's be honest: if you're looking for Shakespeare in a pink dumpling, you're playing the wrong game anyway. The end result is an adventure that appeals to fans and newcomers alike. Kirby remains the walking bundle of good cheer, and on the Switch 2, he shines brighter than ever before.
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Dying Light: The Beast is the title with which Techland makes up for much of what didn't work in its direct predecessor. Instead of getting lost in experimental ideas, the game focuses on its strengths: a dynamic parkour system that conveys a real sense of flow, intense close combat with tactical demands, and a game world that impresses with its density and atmosphere. The Beast mode in particular stands out as a gameplay and narrative enhancement. What might seem like a power fantasy gimmick on paper turns out to be a cleverly balanced element that creates new dynamics and at the same time complements the existing gameplay in a meaningful way. Although the world is no longer as high as in part 1 and the gameplay focus is more on horizontal exploration, this hardly has a negative impact. On the contrary, the reduction to more compact structures ensures better level design and less idle time. In terms of technology, structure, and narrative, Dying Light: The Beast is also superior to the “official” second part. The story remains compact, credible, and embedded in the environment without getting lost in meaningful monologues. At the same time, the crafting system offers depth without seeming overloaded. And if you want, you can spend hours in the world without ever feeling like you're being artificially held back. Dying Light: The Beast is not a complete reboot, but it is a liberating step back to the essentials – and thus exactly what fans have been wanting for years.
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Sensei! I Like You So Much! is a little love letter to fan culture – colorful, playful, and astonishingly detailed. Those who indulge in the dominant visual novel element will find a charming blend of storytelling, creative self-realization, and easy management. The mechanics surrounding fanzines, conventions, and merchandise are motivating, even if they serve more as a spice and don't reach the depth of classic business simulations. Technically, there's little to complain about: The look is coherent, the music underscores the feel-good setting, and the countless collectible and decorative elements invite experimentation. Weaknesses like the bumpy translation and the sometimes lengthy VN passages should be taken into account, but they don't take away the game's soul. The end result is a title aimed primarily at players who enjoy immersing themselves in fandom worlds, being creative, and expanding their little virtual fan existence. Anyone who wants to crunch hard numbers and fill out Excel spreadsheets is out of place here. However, anyone who enjoys sweetening their digital life with pins, fanzines, and blogs should feel perfectly at home.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree confidently plays its trump cards. Jamboree TV is not a cosmetic side room, but the new centerpiece when we think of the party as a show: more precise thanks to mouse mode, louder thanks to the microphone, more personal thanks to the camera. The classic game remains the familiar stage with colorful charm and calculated dice madness; technically, it doesn't keep up everywhere, but it benefits indirectly from the fresh rules and additional energy. The bottom line is that we had constant fun, and that's exactly the currency Mario Party is measured in.
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Ritual of Raven is perfect for anyone who wants to run their farm with a touch of magic and a generous dash of convenience. It impresses with its charming setting, unusual core mechanics, and a calm, almost meditative gameplay style. Technically solid on PC, visually appealing, and pleasant to listen to, it invites you to play at your own pace. It's not perfect; complex economic systems and extreme gameplay variety are missing. But the mix of automation, exploration, and character interaction has its own charm. And sometimes that's all you need for a successful evening.
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a prime example of how to place well-known series characters in a fresh environment without losing their core essence. The mix of vertical level design, creative destruction, and clever transformations ensures that the game feels both familiar and new. Audiovisually, it impresses with its attention to detail and a harmonious overall composition. There are minor technical weaknesses in co-op mode and complex scenes, but these are overshadowed by the game's strengths. Anyone who wants to experience Donkey Kong in a mixture of classic platforming and modern game world interactivity will find a worthy, standalone addition to the series here.
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma stays true to the DNA of the series, but brings noticeable improvements – especially in terms of comfort and accessibility. The fast leveling of relationships, the useful automation provided by the villagers, and the pleasantly fluid combat system make for a motivating gaming experience. The combination of farming, role-playing, and village life is successful and allows enough freedom without being overwhelming. A few minor stumbling blocks, such as the awkward placement of buildings and a somewhat old-fashioned menu design, prevent the game from achieving the highest rating, but they hardly detract from the positive overall impression. Technically, the game runs smoothly, the English voice acting is solid, and Azuma as a world invites exploration and creativity. For fans of farming RPGs looking for a fresh but familiar experience, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is definitely worth recommending.
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Survive the Fall isn't a blockbuster, but it's a small, ambitious survival adventure with soul. The mix of base building, exploration, and atmospheric world works well. The creative camp building and open world are particularly appealing. However, the game sometimes gets in its own way: too much loot, too little voice, too little focus. But if you're willing to embark on the adventure and have patience, you'll find an atmospheric representative of the genre and maybe even a new home at the end of the world.
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