Dustin Spencer
Sonic Superstars is a solid title with a lot of appeal, but lacks the imagination and soul that made this mascot a star.
Detective Pikachu Returns attempts big things with a sequel, but lacks the substance to pull off an engaging experience.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails brings a solid experience to consoles, with a lovely story and accessible gameplay mechanics most will find a joy to dive into.
Wandering Sword brings a wuxia title to the PC, delivering a decent, yet slightly clunky strategy RPG to the PC.
While Samba de Amigo: Party Central has a few shortcomings, its intense energy and atmosphere demand a great time for all who are willing to give this little mascot the proper shake.
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is a lovely compilation of two well-remastered ports, giving us new takes on a forgotten franchise.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre proves itself as an engaging, intense thrill ride - and one of the best multiplayer games of this generation.
Wrestlequest has some fantastic combat mechanics and a ton of nods to the world of wrestling but gets weighed down by its own substance far too often.
Pikmin 4 is an absolute joy, featuring new mechanics and treasures that are sure to keep players enchanted for years to come.
LISA: Definitive Edition packages two titles that are sure to make the player feel some emotion. With familiar gameplay and a grim plot, there is sure to be a classic under here for a specific audience.
Despite its promise, AEW: Fight Forever comes out of the gate lacking direction. In a market that would gladly accept another classic, disappointment due to a lack of structure leads to this match ending quickly for the debuting franchise.
Aliens: Dark Descent is a worthy strategy title that capitalizes on the Aliens franchise in every way, putting out a deep, terrifying adventure that fans are sure to enjoy.
Cassette Beasts has a lot of promise, but bugs and stuttering drain the fun from the Switch version at the time of this review.
This collection may be priced at a premium level, but for Etrian Odyssey fans, you are sure to remember why this addictive formula is more than welcome on the Nintendo Switch.
Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece that re-sculpts an entire genre to fit its premise. Fans of of the franchise will be sure to find another mainstay for their console for years to come with this entry.
WWE 2K23 is all about improvement and refinement with this year's entry. While it doesn't bring a lot new with it to the table, there is still a lot to like with this follow-up.
Kirby brings back an old favorite to the Switch in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. With charming new visuals and new features alike, there has never been a better time for a second helping.
This remaster brings a classic to modern platforms but loses a bit of Tales of Symphonia's charm in the process due to bugs and odd design choices.
Hogwarts Legacy is an engaging spectacle, providing a stunning playground full of imagination and wonder.
Deliver Us Mars is an experience you won't soon forget, with remarkable storytelling and adventure set in a rich, interesting world.