Dustin Spencer
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.
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.
Prepare for more Prinny! This compilation takes two more classics out of NIS' vault and delivers them to modern platforms, allowing for a great trek through history yet again.
With unique monsters, an original story and setting, and a lot of tribute in-between, Coromon offers a new spin on a familiar franchise.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York boasts a strong story set in an already rich world
Namco Museum Archives: Volume 1 and 2 is yet another worthy compilation that feels right at home on the Switch.
Project Cars 3 is a great racing title that is sure to satisfy people who are ready to hop in, grind some races, and customize their own experience.
Ben 10: Power Trip is honestly a fun, innocent game that shows the developers at least cared enough to create something special.
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is a fine release and definitely should help fans of a good tactical journey to get a bit more representation – as let’s face it, there isn’t a lot to choose from in terms of variety for the genre.
Samurai Warriors 5 keeps the spirit of combat alive in this follow-up, without managing to stand out enough to feel like a true sequel.
Prinny brings back two niche strategy RPGs that are sure to be a telling history lesson to fans of the genre.
WayForward take us back with River City Girls Zero, offering up a piece of history as a new block in their own franchise.
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.
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.
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.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a surprising remake to see, and one that is full of content and charm to keep puzzle fans satisfied.
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.
Pokémon Scarlet doesn't have the level of polish one would expect, yet still offers another fantastic evolution of a franchise that continues to give fans new ways to catch them all.