Light-speeding to 2026, FUSE Games has delivered a racing experience worthy of the Star Wars legacy. For Star Wars and racing game fans alike, racing around the galaxy is an exhilarating experience like no other. For me, Star Wars Galactic Racer takes a top spot on the scoreboard as one of my favourite racing games of all time.
Woman Simulator fails in its clunky gameplay; more importantly, in how it handles this issue. A game that focuses on someone living in an abusive household should never be masked behind a novelty game where sufficient warning should be given.
For gamers who want to build a business from the ground up, go from everyday store busywork and working their way up to a business mogul, this might be one to set up shop with. For me, I thrive on pressure and chaos, and either I was a really good manager, or Sporting Goods Shop needed to give me more to do to really step up to the plate.
he game has a great base for what could be a glorious action-adventure and sim hybrid, but the visuals and some clunky gameplay elements felt too trapped in the past. With some modern gameplay improvements, BLACKWOOD has a strong foundation to become a memorable cinematic action experience that could stand the test of time.
Lou’s Lagoon delivers chill gameplay for a few comfy nights in of busywork without any actual physical labour. At times, the process of completing tasks can feel overly repetitive. Still, Lou’s Lagoon is a cute, casual game that blends plenty of elements of a wholesome, cosy game into one whimsical little package that might still be worth picking up for casual gamers.
Devs, Rebel Wolves take the typical RPG formula and infuse their own unique take on a vampire game into a dark fantasy that stands on its own. I can see The Blood of Dawnwalker enduring the test of time, and I’m keen to see where Rebel Wolves take players next.
Pokopia has proved once again that it can stand amongst the greats in the cosy game genre with Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1: “Bubbly Basin”. I’ve already sunk plenty of time into making the Bubbly Basin my own. My restoration project is far from over, and I’m ready to sink many more hours into my Pokopia playtime.
Splatoon Raiders had me hooked on the treasure hunt. While there’s repetitiveness to the formula, the game had me saying “just one more” constantly. For the prize hoarders like myself, Splatoon Raiders really puts the “loot” in looter shooter.
Digimon Story Time Stranger proves that being a cyber-sleuth can be an involved job, yet a very satisfying one once you wrap your head around all the responsibilities that come with the role. I have plenty of mysteries ahead, but now I’m on the case; I’m keen to get this one solved.
High on Life 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 port has all the ingredients for a winning formula, but I wasn’t hooked. At release, I would expect games to be fully optimised, with only minor fixes as needed.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is the kind of expansion that is bound to get Granblue Fantasy: Relink fans coming back again and again. Gorgeous, glorious and gratifying, I’m looking forward to conquering whatever Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok throws my way next.
For those looking for a silly, casual game that can handle the overly campy vibes, Reptilian Rising might scratch the tabletop nostalgia itch. For others, the strange story and sometimes repetitive gameplay might not be a smash hit.
Life is Strange: Reunion is a strong send-off to Max and Chloe’s story for gamers who have been there since the beginning or picked up on the way through.
Pokémon Pokopia is the kind of creature comfort we cosy gamers need to keep us happy in our own habitats, providing a chill, healing space to escape to.
If you’re keen to get back into the Monster Hunter universe, but with a focus on a well-told tale, addictive gameplay and a fresh approach to combat, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an expedition worth embarking on.
Two Point Museum is a management simulator game created by Two Point Studios. While the new expansion, “Two Point Museum: Zooseum,” still involves curating relics of the past, it now focuses on animals. As the overseer and head zookeeper on Nintendo Switch 2, playing Two Point Museum: Zooseum gave me a new appreciation for wildlife conservationists.
Reigns: The Witcher gives that weird little dopamine hit of gambling against all odds with significantly less real-world implications – maybe a little lost sleep and addiction, but redirected to a noble plight in Witcher work. For fans of the Witcher series and those looking for a short but moreish game to master, Reigns: The Witcher might be worth the fanfare.
While in some instances going back to the classics in almost their original condition doesn’t feel terrible, in this case, it could feel much better.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 edition is worth it for the graphical and performance changes if you own a Nintendo Switch 2, and is an essential addition to the Switch catalogue of cosy games.
MIO’s quest is both exciting and mellow, with fluid gameplay, stunning visuals, and a soundtrack that often left me feeling much more serene than stressed.