Bobby Pashalidis
- Final Fantasy IX
- Assassin's Creed II
- God of War
Mario vs. Donkey Kong has a lot of exciting puzzles to explore, and fans of the original will find excitement in the remake. With a welcoming difficulty curve, reworked graphics, and expanded gameplay, Mario vs. Donkey Kong kicks off the Switch's seventh year with a bang.
Bandai Namco elevates the Tekken series to a new high with engaging and accessible gameplay paired with an expansive roster and entertaining modes.
Another Code: Recollection's improved environments, mechanics, and assists elevate a legacy title into relevancy with a heartfelt story.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy will make longtime fans itch for a new entry; frankly, it’s about time we see a new game.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered fine-tunes an already incredible game with better lighting, more details, and subtle improvements thanks to new Accessibility options.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's campaign might not be much to discuss, but the multiplayer feels excellent.
Super Mario RPG is legitimately one of the best video games ever. The original is timeless, and the Switch remake excels at updating the experience to a definitive sheen while retaining all the personality and memorable moments.
WarioWare: Move It! is sheer joy, and it is hard not to find yourself smiling when attempting an awkward pose with a group of friends.
RoboCop: Rogue City is a delightful blend of nostalgia, action, and engaging storytelling. While it may have minor flaws, it's a must-play for franchise fans and gamers looking for a fun, action-packed experience.
Lords of the Fallen shows promise and delivers an exciting adventure but falls short of providing a consistently engaging Souls-like experience.
Fate/Samurai Remnant is a fantastic title that tells players a compelling story with interesting characters.
As a sequel, Ghostrunner 2 delivers an exciting and worthwhile entry by elevating the series to new heights.
Hellboy Web of Wyrd has the skeleton to improve in a sequel but it suffers at times despite having fun combat and sometimes fun roguelite elements.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder delivers one of the best 2D Mario games in decades, providing an experience unquestionably tied to Nintendo’s identity.
EA Sports FC 24 is a marginal improvement over its FIFA predecessor but still features several gameplay issues that the previous games have continued to have.
Without a doubt, Phantom Liberty is Cyberpunk 2077 as it was always meant to be. CD Projekt Red rolled with the punches and produced one of the best games ever produced by them.
Detective Pikachu Returns is an excellent follow-up to its predecessor, expanding the world around Tim and Pikachu. However, the sequel mostly plays it safe by giving you more of the same experience.
Assassin's Creed Mirage sets out to achieve a specific goal and delivers one of the best games in the series in ages. While the experience has some problems worth mentioning, I never felt any of them deterred the total experience for me.
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is a step up for the series as it rights several wrongs created by its predecessor.
El Paso, Elsewhere is exceptionally engaging, and it’s visceral in a way that’ll make you want to push through to the end.