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Sports Story is a huge disappointment, with a ton of technical issues, a lack of tutorials and unenjoyable new sports making it one to avoid.

Sail Forth isn't without a few issues, but exploring the seas and upgrading your ship is satisfying from start to finish.

Kukoos: Lost Pets has some fun platforming ideas, but gameplay issues, boring boss fights and annoying sound effects make it tough to recommend

River City Girls 2 has some of the best beat em up combat out there, and alongside the compelling RPG elements and sensational soundtrack make it a must play.

Lover Pretend is a great Otome game full of romance, with a fantastic film industry setting that you won't be able to put down.

Bots are Stupid provides a unique take on 2d platforming by swapping jumping with typing out commands.

Blacktail may not put every foot right, but it's still an enjoyable, compelling romp through a dark and beautiful fairytale world.

Just Dance 2023 Edition can be a whole lot of fun with friends, but it has a host of issues that also hold it back.

Lil Gator Game is a charming exploration focused 3d platformer, but is held back by Switch performance.

High on Life is filled with some fun mechanics and great writing, and while it doesn't reinvent the genre, it makes it more enjoyable.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update makes a great game even better, improving practically every element of the much loved game.

Melatonin is the perfect tonic for those end of year blues, with lovely rhythm gameplay and a gorgeous aesthetic.

Wavetale is a simple adventure with a sweet story, featuring satisfying traversal, although it never steps out of its comfort zone.

What the Bat is fun if you just want to kill half an hour, and its humour and variety make it colourful and unpredictable every time.

Choo Choo Charles never takes itself seriously, but there's a fun game at its core with simple yet effective mechanics.

Need for Speed unbound offers some genuinely cathartic, high-speed thrills, but it does little to turn heads besides wearing its flashiest colours.

Dragon Quest Treasures is just an infinitely likeable game, that had had me beaming from ear to ear from the word go.

Togges is a weird and wonderful 3d platformer that puts the focus on exploration, but sometimes the size of new worlds is just overwhelming.

The Rumble Fish 2 has the promise of online play with rollback netcode – which should make this perfect for going online and getting absolutely smoked by a Japanese kid who has probably forgotten more than you will ever know. Superb.

Chained Echoes is without a doubt the best RPG I've played all year, and should be pushed to the top of your backlog immediately.