Matching smart (if simple) puzzle thinking and intricate exploration, I Am Dead's Shelmerston is well worth visiting.
Paradise Killer's gorgeously cruel setting masks a compulsive, deeply thoughtful take on the detective game.
This comedy exploration experience blasts off with a lot of fresh ideas, but doesn't quite stick the landing.
Short and very sweet, Concrete Genie is a spellbinding experiment in player creativity.
Updating the look but never losing the feel of the original, Link's Awakening is a masterclass in remaking a classic.
A gorgeous throwback hampered by uninspired mission design and over-indulgent storytelling.
As flawed and as fun as ever, Iron Rain doesn't dull the core pleasure of EDF, but doesn't manage much more either.
A grey second act that ultimately sets us up nicely for a far brighter finale.
This beautifully implemented port is a perfect PC introduction to the joys of Monster Hunter.
Treasure Tracker still feels close to unique, and gains new life on both of Nintendo's current systems. Switch is very much the better choice, but 3DS is by no means a bad option. Still smart, prettier than ever and, in retrospect, genuinely important as part of Nintendo's modern history, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a rare example of a game that actually feels better for being a few years old.