Astro Bot is a modern masterpiece. Team ASOBI have created an instant classic here, reviving a genre for Sony while giving us one of the most enjoyable experiences to hit the platform in years.
Natsu-mon is a lovely summer getaway, with a ton of adventure packed that is sure to get you nostalgic as you catch bugs, fish, and take a break from your own reality.
While remasters are a common thing, this version of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter misses the mark with clunky controls and frequent crashes. Wait for a patch or dive into the original for a more authentic experience.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is a nice flashback with some cool features, but still feels limited in ultimate approach and concept. You will love the nostalgia, but those who don't have a competitive itch are best to dig out their oldies.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 is a nice revisit, but doesn’t really have enough weight to carry its asking price. It may be a fine title, but it shows it’s age a little too much to equate to a good value.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch validates remasters, as it brings this fan favorite back to consoles with superb results.
Endless Ocean Luminous is not for everyone, but does offer a very rich and soothing experience for those willing to take the plunge.
SaGa: Emerald Beyond stands tall with its superb battle mechanics, which are just as addictive as they are enjoyable.
Princess Peach: Showtime! tells an interesting story in a realistic historical setting with some outstanding combat mechanics but lets its dated open-world design and poor performance drag it down.
Star Wars Battlefront Collection is a nostalgic blast from the past, but misses the mark with its included online mode. While it is worth a revisit, this is not the definitive way to play the classics.
WWE 2K24 doesn't do a lot to move mountains, but retains its status of head of the table with a ton of quality improvements.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is an addictive, thought-out strategy title that will keep you climbing floors until your fingers give out - making it easily one of the finest roguelike titles to hit modern platforms in years.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a surprising remake to see, and one that is full of content and charm to keep puzzle fans satisfied.
Despite its niche target audience, Another Code: Recollection is an odd, yet welcome revival from Nintendo that is sure to be appreciated for many years to come.
While the public are becoming critical of remasters and re-releases, The Last of Us Part II Remastered easily earns its new package with some lovely new content.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince brings the franchise to the Switch in one of its most ambitious and addictive releases to date.
It looks like Bluey and sounds like Bluey, but Bluey: The Videogame falls short in capturing the magic that makes the show so endearing.
All-Star Brawl 2 feels like a Smash clone and not much more, but fans of Nicktoons should still find a lot to love in this package brimming with care and nostalgia.
Wario brings back motion to the Switch in Warioware: Move It! for a fun, if not dated experience.
Super Mario Wonder is a modern masterpiece for the Switch, with imaginative game design that is a joy to experience.