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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is a faithful and fantastic remake by Iron Galaxy, but a gutted soundtrack and changes to THPS4’s structure slightly hold it back.
Wheel World is one of the few games to feature arcade bicycle racing and manages to keep it light and fun while offering depth of play and a lovely collection-based gameplay structure.
Shadow Labyrinth takes Pac-Man in a bold new direction in a way that feels natural in a weird way. It still maintains much of the original charm we’ve all adored. Even though the game is challenging and asks a lot of you, the rewards make it well worth it. The usage of the UGSF can often be hit or miss.
You’ve heard the story of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers dozens of times before, and ultimately, though she is the protagonist, you’ll discover she may not even be a good person (if the “pirate” bit didn’t clue you in). This is a gorgeous game, and not just because of its graphical fidelity. Much of the environment is so strong and distinct, it tells a story and is clearly authored very carefully. However, the gameplay is punishing and seems more focused on imitating a PlayStation 3 era tech demo than an enjoyable experience for the player.
The Drifter is an exciting game with puzzles that are tricky yet logical and a compelling storyline. If you enjoy point-and-click adventure gameplay and are looking for a thriller, you can't go wrong with this one.
No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files brings back the Investigation and Somnium gameplay from the first two entries while adding puzzle-based Escape gameplay as well. Tricky puzzles will keep escape game fans busy, while the story tells a smaller-scale but still enjoyable mystery.
EDENS ZERO might have something for fans of the manga or anime, but I would struggle to recommend this game to anyone. No one thing it does makes it a bad game, but EDENS ZERO manages to consistently reveal its issues with every system introduced.
There really isn’t much more to say. Patapon 1+2 Replay is something that should be experienced. A throwback to a wilder time at Sony, where new hardware would be a place for whimsical experimentation. It’s a game that plays with wild ideas, and ones that generally all succeed. If you’re looking for something strange and different, or want to spend some time with a classic, you can’t do much better.
Dune Awakening has grabbed me more than any multiplayer experience in recent memory, comparable only to when Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers came out that I can recall. I’ve made myself one with the sand, I’ve made friends, I’ve made enemies and I’ve enjoyed every harsh survival loss along the way despite my initial angry reaction. Dune Awakening is the most meticulously and lovingly crafted recreation of Frank Herbert’s iconic world to date, and it manages to be a genre defining gameplay experience as well, with one of the coolest endgames I’ve seen in the genre. It has some bugs and some rough edges owing to its dedication to the franchise, but this is one special game that everyone should play.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is truly the best way to experience the Devil Summoner – Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army story. With few drawbacks and many additions, Raidou Remastered is more about enhancing than preserving. Take that as you will.
I can think of no reason to play this game.
FBC: Firebreak is a tedious and downright boring co-op shooter that starts sluggish and uninteresting. The progression here feels like a grind, an issue made worse by the lack of engaging moments. The objectives in each mission feel like a chore, down there with some of the worst checklist content in video games. The best parts of FBC: Firebreak take time to reach, something most people, myself included, won’t want to put in the effort to see.
Shuffle Tactics has a good game somewhere in it, but that isn’t what it is presently. I wish the beautifully fluid art style matched the RNG-based gameplay. After my lack of success, I searched and saw player feedback again and again regarding the game’s balance, as well as some of the pain points I’ve brought up in this review. Shuffle Tactics may have been made in reverence to games like Slay the Spire and Final Fantasy Tactics, but Club Sandwich must revisit the game if they hope for it to be spoken in the same breath as those greats.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Lex Imperialis is the DLC I never knew I needed. From the very start, players are thrown into intense situations and are forced to make even harder decisions. The Adeptus Arbites fit the world of Rogue Trader perfectly, and it's hard to imagine a version of this game without them.
Tron: Catalyst is a solid action-adventure game that Tron fans will definitely appreciate. The pacing can be a bit jittery, especially towards the end, but the exciting combat and intriguing story make this a worthwhile trip to the Grid ahead of Tron: Ares later this year.
As someone who missed out on the original release, I’ve been having a blast exploring the world of Luxendarc and can’t recommend Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster enough for anyone looking for an RPG to sink their teeth into on their Switch 2.
Alien Hominid Invasion is a blast of a side-scroller that looks great and plays in a very satisfying way. There’s a huge amount of replayability with all the different cosmetics and weapons, the art style is charming and nostalgic, and the gameplay feels great all around.
While Etheria: Restart has solid worldbuilding and aesthetic appeal, its outdated free-to-play mechanics, tedious progression systems, and heavy reliance on gacha tropes hold it back from being a standout. It’s competent, but ultimately fails to respect the player’s time in meaningful ways.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny provides a decent enough framework for fun, but the battle system's flaws become more and more apparent under any amount of pressure. Pressure you will most assuredly feel unless you feel comfortable grinding out hours of short missions required to level up and pass the numbers check to do things like finish the story of the first anime. It’s not a bad game, but it’s a game that should mostly be considered by big-time enthusiasts of this kind of game with time to burn.
Alien Hominid HD is definitely simple, but there’s a lot of charm to be found in this old-school package. If you’re looking for a good challenge filled with goofy moments that won’t take up too much of your time, this is a solid enough pick.