Newcomers should hop right in, but Star Ocean: The Second Story R might not warrant a second full-price purchase for existing owners.
Even with Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades, Fitness Boxing 3 is more Rock Band than Ring Fit Adventure-but still a good way to get moving.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a must-play experience-yet while it may be better than ever on Switch 2, longtime fan may need not apply.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is a game still worth playing ten years later, but it also deserved more effort in the porting process.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar brings players to its quirky weekend market on more platforms, for those who prioritize performance over portability.
Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, honoring t the series' style and making good on its' gameplay potential.
Life Is Strange: Reunion does right by past, present, and future, bringing Max and Chloe back together for a worthy final mystery.
With a suite of new content, Super Mario Bros. Wonder feels truly complete on the Nintendo Switch 2-though the upgrade may not be for everyone.
Despite how much I’ve played the main games in both Animal Crossing and Pokémon since the early/mid-2000s, I didn’t expect that both of Nintendo’s biggest time-sink franchises would meld together so well, and yet Pokémon Pokopia has just blasted off straight to the top of my list of favourite cozy games.
Neva: Prologue is a compelling, short-but-sweet postgame add-on, revisiting almost everything that made the main game special.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade makes a compelling case for the Switch 2's technical potential, and remains a must-play experience.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is another bare minimum remaster from Aspyr, which doesn't give Lara or the Switch 2 the attention they deserve.
Hyrule Warriors returns to form in Age of Imprisonment, borrowing from and enriching Tears of the Kingdom in the process.
The formula ain't broke, so Jackbox Party Pack 11 doesn't fix it-offering five original new multiplayer games for its tried-and-true formula.
Atelier Resleriana's console outing is both a crash-course in the franchise's core tenets, and a welcome breath of cozy-esque fresh air.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a deftly rebuilt iteration of a foundational title-making a must-play RPG easier than ever to enjoy.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Switch 2 Edition is the best paid upgrade yet, and a worthy addition to one of the Switch's finest platformers.
Tiny Bookshop deftly blends slice-of-life elements, business sims, and word puzzles into a perfect game to chill with after a long day.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure remains one of the more charming cozy games out there, and may find a snug home with PS5 owners.
The Edge of Fate feels a little stale in the gameplay department, but plants some interesting seeds for Destiny 2's ongoing narrative.