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Legacy of Kain: Defiance HD Remaster does a pretty good job of bringing this classic game into the modern gaming landscape visually. Even today, the story remains captivating, the dialogue is cleverly written and beautifully staged, the art style is unparalleled, and the overall, distinctive atmosphere of the world of Nosgoth allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. The gameplay innovation of the freely movable camera confidently sweeps aside the sharpest criticism of the original’s gameplay. Nevertheless, one can’t shake the feeling that more could have been done visually here, just as in the remasters of Soul Reaver 1 and 2, and that this was once again merely a trial balloon released to gauge today’s gamers’ general interest in the series. Accordingly, I hope this was enough to convince them to treat us to a proper, modern sequel in the future. That said, the overall gameplay and level design feel genuinely outdated in several areas these days. So I’d be rather skeptical about whether the remaster will be able to attract new fans… For connoisseurs and fans of the series, however, it comes highly recommended.

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Nintendo has achieved something rare here: a game that doesn't try to be controlled, but instead consistently builds on its unpredictability. The player is merely an observer who triggers interactions—and what happens next will surprise you every single time.

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Pokémon Champions is clearly still in the very early stages of its journey, and unfortunately, that shows. While missing Pokémon and items aren’t a great start, it would have been unrealistic to expect every Pokémon to be available right from the beginning. At this point, the monetization offers too little scope for me to even consider spending money. For the future of Pokémon Champions, I hope that every available Pokémon will make it into the game over time and that none will be removed from the roster via updates. Appropriate rulesets could ensure that there are no major balancing issues.

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Just a few months after Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has once again managed to win us over. PRAGMATA is a new and fresh IP that left us with a rather mixed impression—despite the demo—but it’s worth it! Technically on par with the Resident Evil titles for Nintendo Switch 2, PRAGMATA is impressive, even if the handheld mode could use a few tweaks in my opinion.

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We now have nearly all the major mainline games and all the major spin-off titles from the Mega Man saga. As usual, Capcom has done a great job with this collection and has given the titles a facelift wherever possible. Numerous comfort settings for these rather dated titles are a wonderful feature of the Legacy Collection. You have a total of 7 titles to choose from, and if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded, because Mega Man Star Force 3 was never previously released here in Europe and is also the most creative of the three. For fans of the Mega Man series and especially the Battle Network games, this collection comes highly recommended. For everyone else, you might want to check out the Battle Network Legacy Collection first to see if the RPG format for Mega Man works for you. On the other hand, we get 40–60 hours of gameplay for €39.99, which is also a very attractive offer. Maybe we’ll get a Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection soon, so we can have all the Mega Man games in one place.

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Players looking for a challenge will find plenty to keep them busy. Whether through badges that make the game more challenging or as the difficulty level spikes significantly later on. The latter, however, feels a bit like hitting a wall. While you might have just breezed through a four-star level on your first try, you’ll easily use up 20 lives just to reach the checkpoint in a five-star level. And there are also levels where players are intentionally prevented from placing any units, even if they wanted to.

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All in all, however, Collector’s Cove is very well-rounded and a joy to play. When you factor in the price of €19.99 (or the 10% discount available through March 31, 2025), it all adds up to a solid overall package for me, and anyone who enjoys building and farming adventures should definitely check it out.

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In total, it took me almost 66 hours to get through the credits once. It could certainly be done a bit faster, since I occasionally let myself get sidetracked by fighting monsters I wasn't quite ready for yet, or by grinding levels. Most of the time, though, when I reached a new area, I ignored the story quest marker for the time being and explored the new area.

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As a longtime Resident Evil and Nintendo fan, I had to wait a very long time for Requiem, so I was all the happier to be able to play the latest installment on the Nintendo Switch 2. Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village were bold reinterpretations of the series, and Resident Evil Requiem takes the best of both. The developers pulled off the bold experiment—switching between characters—with flying colors, and it provides plenty of variety. The overall package, combining story, graphics, and sound design, is impressive. With about 13–18 hours of gameplay for the first playthrough, the title fits right in with the other Resident Evil games, which offered a similar playtime. Horror games are often misunderstood and can trigger an overwhelming sense of exhilaration. Not every game has to be colorful and put a smile on your face—it’s okay to let yourself get scared or shocked every once in a while. With Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom has presented us with the spin-off of the horror series that fans have been expecting and deserve. Those who want more in terms of technical capabilities than the Nintendo Switch 2 can currently offer should opt for a different console or a PC.

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The year is 2026—February, to be exact. Resident Evil 7 biohazard was released more than nine years ago, in January 2017, for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Resident Evil Village followed five years later, in May 2021. Anyone who has avoided the cloud versions of these two games so far and owns a Nintendo Switch 2 is definitely in for a treat here. And with what we’ve seen so far of Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil fans will have more than enough horror to sink their teeth into on Nintendo’s current console this year.

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Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel takes a little time to warm up—just like a good schnitzel. Instead of combat and skill trees, the game focuses on curiosity, a spirit of experimentation, and humorous discoveries. The compact open world, the creative item system, and the charming presentation style create a unique identity that is clearly aimed at fans of Banjo-Kazooie or Conker’s Bad Fur Day.

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The gameplay formula has been cleverly expanded with the Psy powers, and the story leaves you wanting more! It’s fun to explore the areas, and the Volt Forge is my favorite. Sylux and his army of space pirates don’t get enough screen time for my taste, and the Metroids have also been reduced to a footnote.

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The Edge of Allegoria does a better job of capturing the look of classic Game Boy games than it does the actual feel. The system for mastering weapons and equipment to learn skills and boost stats is a great idea. Even though the writing and the dungeons leave something to be desired, the game still has its moments and also features a little twist in the finale that I didn't see coming.

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Technically speaking, Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia isn’t exactly a showcase title for the Nintendo Switch. In addition to the lack of a minimap, there’s no save function or even the slightest hint of autosave. You just have to trust the game and quit it if you’ve had enough for the time being. The story unfolds as you progress through the game and I actually enjoyed it, though you shouldn’t expect a Hollywood blockbuster here. The battles are sometimes very easy, but at other times extremely challenging—especially when the opponent frequently switches out their Bakugan for no apparent reason or uses multiple attacks in a row, which slows down the action since you’re immobilized during the animation.

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Thanks to its short but intense matches, Windjammers is perfect for game night when you want to play something different from the usual suspects.

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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is a great game in the series and will definitely keep you glued to your console. Fans of the genre should definitely check it out. The puzzles are well-designed and logical, and sometimes require a lot of thought. If you've never played a point-and-click adventure before, you might want to watch a few videos about the game first.

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YO-KAI WATCH BLASTERS features the Nintendo 3DS’s 3D mode; unfortunately, I wasn’t able to test it on my New Nintendo 2DS XL, but I still had a lot of fun with the game. I was a bit confused every time I had to tap “Get Ready!” during a mission, even though the instructions said to “head out” on the mission. These kinds of incorrect descriptions aren’t uncommon; they’re annoying and could have been avoided. The real-time combat system is fun and shows me that the YO-KAI WATCH series isn’t standing still but is constantly striving to evolve. The cutscenes also look as if they were taken straight from the anime, which makes the anticipation for YO-KAI WATCH 4 grow immeasurably. The game’s scope is enormous, which is why the single-player mode offers a solid 15 to 20 hours of entertainment—a duration that can be extended indefinitely through the multiplayer component. Fans of the series can jump right in without hesitation; everyone else should start by getting a feel for the universe with the first YO-KAI WATCH game.

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Although the games are quite old and seem a bit unfair in some places, they’re still three very entertaining games even today. The presentation has been updated to suit modern technology, allowing Crash Bandicoot to shine in a whole new light. And especially for the very reasonable price, you get a lot of content here and can also enjoy the game on the go.

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Well-thought-out ideas executed well. The Adventure Mode is essentially a long tutorial, but it’s still well-designed and fun to play. The tournament mode is also a blast and gets pretty challenging after a while, but I don’t see the incentive to play through it with all the characters when you don’t get anything for it in the end. It’s a real shame that Nintendo decided not to call out the characters’ names—like Mario, Luigi, and so on—during matches, as they did in Mario Power Tennis, for example—you can do better than that, Nintendo.

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The graphics, sound, and gameplay are truly impressive. However, the difficulty level and length of the game are certainly open to criticism. Milan offers a very interesting atmosphere and invites you to play. If you're looking for a short but solid action game, you should definitely give Milanoir a try. Even though it's so short, you'll still have a lot of fun with it. You're also welcome to take on the higher difficulty levels.

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