If you’re a fan of «Pikmin 4» like me, there’s little to complain about in the Switch 2 Edition. The charming story is just as delightful as before, and I still love stumbling from one adventure to the next with my Pikmin. The improved visuals are particularly noticeable in TV mode. The new Dandori Battles, with their chaotic items and effects, are the highlight for me. The Dandori Academy also shows promise. I’ve only had one weekend to try it, but I can see its six weekly challenges feeling like mini-DLCs that provide fresh content for months to come. «Pikmin 4» was already a fantastic game, but the Switch 2 Edition makes it even better with new modes and improved visuals.
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«Hello Kitty Party Land» delivers exactly what I hoped for: a «Mario Party»-style experience featuring adorable characters for all ages. The controls are intuitive, and I can jump straight into the action with friends and family. The board game mode occasionally suffers from inconsistent rules that disrupt the flow. I therefore prefer directly diving into the many minigames, which fit perfectly into «Hello Kitty’s» sugary-sweet world and only take a few minutes each. I particularly like how the cooperative gameplay reflects the franchise’s spirit: Party Land is a place where friends play together, not against each other.
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«Fangtopia» is a relaxing little game that offers a quiet break after a stressful day. Its three modes lack variety, though, and the game could use more creatures to spice things up. With no story, characters or missions, it’s all about building your own little horror world. If you love Halloween aesthetics but can’t stomach proper horror games, «Fangtopia» is a cosy autumn treat.
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Hardly any jump scares, but plenty of creepy creatures, a convoluted story, and surprisingly gross moments: “Silent Hill: Townfall” delves deep into the franchise’s history and draws out the best elements from past games to recombine them. On the one hand, the rudimentary combat with Simon feels realistic, since he isn’t a hero in a superhero movie. On the other hand, the helplessness of both protagonists can sometimes be frustrating—especially when I’m chasing enemies for what feels like forever.
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I really want to like “Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.” It looks fantastic, features a protagonist with a rough-and-tumble personality, and offers well-crafted puzzle-solving and exploration gameplay. The idea of following clues from Sophia’s visions instead of a quest line—and solving puzzles to find a mystical treasure in true treasure-hunter style—brings out the Indiana Jones in me.
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“The Sinking City 2” is an occult treat that isn't meant for the masses. Worms writhing out of eyeballs, narcissistic sirens, and sea monsters offer a welcome change of pace within the genre. Anyone who finds thematic games like “The Chant” exciting and appreciates obvious “Resident Evil” influences will enjoy “The Sinking City 2” (even without prior knowledge).
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‘Denshattack!’ is so crazy that it could only be set in Japan: this train-based trick-shot racing game is a colourful, completely mad ride and is full of surprises.
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Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad tells an engaging story that lets you experience the events of Aincrad from your own perspective, with emotional character moments and surprisingly dark themes. While the combat remains enjoyable, repetitive enemies and a highly linear quest structure quickly become monotonous. Its beautiful environments create the illusion of an open world, but exploration is largely superficial, making the adventure feel more like a single-player MMO without the benefits of actual multiplayer.
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Growing bizarre crops, raising spooky animals, and unlocking magical abilities through your wand keep the gameplay loop engaging, while the cute art style and surprisingly mature themes give the world extra personality. Slow dialogue, frequent cutscenes, and excessive loading screens hurt the pacing, but I still found myself constantly saying "just one more task" and playing for another hour—a great sign for any farming game.
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In the first few minutes of the game, I'm not sure whether the "rubber-band" mechanics in *Crushed in Time* are an innovation or just a way to drag the story out. However, the developers show a lot of creativity and come up with exciting twists that keep me hooked from level to level. I'm actually really enjoying it.
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In real life, I hate travelling by bus. Could ‘Bus Bound’ still be a suitable game for me? Surprisingly, yes! Despite its monotonous gameplay, ‘Bus Bound’ creates a loop I can hardly resist. Yet the reward system kept motivating me to drive to the next stop.
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If you like offbeat humor and skill games, "Once Upon a Katamari" might be just your thing. We've rolled through time and space to tell you about our sticky adventure. Let's just say this: Even as a beginner, you can have a lot of fun here – it never gets really difficult with the big ball.
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For everyone still here: Swing your clubs, try to ignore the endlessly repetitive dialogue, and have fun on the course even in bad weather. Games like this are most fun with friends anyway! Your chatter will drown out the annoying soundtrack anyway.
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The selection of mini-games is significantly larger in "Mario Party" titles, and those looking for something more story-driven will find it in most other Switch games. "Tamagotchi Plaza" is definitely great for a quick mini-game, but don't expect long-term engagement!
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For us as players, "Once Upon a Puppet" is a bit like the world within the game itself: a play full of adventure, heart, and quirky characters, somewhat predictable and with numerous loving details. It's one that takes place on a low-level stage—it can't (yet) make it onto the big AAA stages, but it will find many fans who will love this special style and explore every corner until they've uncovered every last secret. "Once Upon a Puppet" has many facets and, despite the rather slow pace of the production, is a play that's definitely worth seeing.
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The "Atelier" series has changed quite a bit with Yumia. It's somehow more mature, more grown-up, and a whole lot darker. "Atelier" fans will recognize this from the older installments of the series.
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