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JETT: The Far Shore has an impressive world with well-crafted lore, an intriguing story and eye-catching visuals. Unfortunately, you actually have to play through the game to experience any of it, and that ends up being a slow, plodding mess in more ways than one. Maybe those with more patience will enjoy the trip more, but everyone else can rightfully skip JETT: The Far Shore and just remain grounded with better games instead.
Anyone looking for a new otome game to play will find enjoyment in picking up Olympia Soiree. Even newcomers to the otome genre might want to try it out as this game quickly hooks players with Olympia's plight and relatable mood. This is an excellent release that gives Switch gamers an ever-increasing bounty of visual novels to choose from. Jump into the colorful world of Olympia Soiree and you'll be brought on a journey with highs, lows and both surprising and satisfying conclusions.
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition brings a great game with all its DLC content to Switch. Like every Switch port there are concessions to be made with this version.
Castlevania Advance Collection is a must play for Castlevania fans and metroidvania fans in general.
Actraiser Renaissance is a worthy reimagining of the thirty-year-old classic.
The idea that ACE Team's less-appealing efforts are those that feel too conformed to expectation best surmises why The Eternal Cylinder is as successful a new IP for the Chilean studio as it is.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is way too much fun.
For a game with so many valid criticisms, a recommendation might not seem forthcoming, but Astria Ascending rises above all of these issues as a total experience, with the art alone making worth the price of admission.
Knoutout Home Fitness is one of the more enjoyable exercise games in existence.
While we might have to arguably wait for future games to unlock the series' true potential, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is still a great first outing for Ember Lab. If the breathtaking visuals don't suck you in, then there's the satisfying and challenging combat as well, or the wide world to explore.
While the leaderboards are wonky the rest of Centipede: Recharged feels just about exactly like you'd want the original game to be when dragged into the current year.
Diablo II: Resurrected keeps the gameplay of the original intact while offering many quality-of-life and cosmetic improvements.
The team left no stone unturned for FIFA 22 and went all out in making a supremely-improved football game.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fantastic arcade racer at its core, but the overall product is hurt by the gacha mechanics.
Cave built up a strong fan-base over its years of development and Espgaluda II is a perfect example as to why.
Cruis'n Blast is the most thrilling racing experience on Switch and the best arcade racer in years.
Active Life Outdoor Challenge is mildly entertaining from a game standpoint and features beginner level physical activity from an exercise one.
The changes that were implemented for NBA 2K22 are for the better.
There are moments when Tsugunohi succeeds as a horror game.
Coming away from any title in the Yakuza universe, to remark glowingly about its story and all the many characters and spots of exposition that entails, has become somewhat of a given.