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Bassmaster 2022 is the game to buy if you want to fish inside your own home. It’s pretty slow and uneventful at times, but that’s pretty much what fishing really is. If you prefer a more fast-paced arcade experience, this isn’t the game for you, but if you want the true fishing experience in digital form, eat your heart out with Bassmaster Fishing 2022.
Metroid Dread lets players see why so many players call the genre “MetroidVania.” The exploration is addictive and remarkably enjoyable, the atmosphere is pitch-perfect, and the boss fights are splendidly difficult. The E.M.M.I. zones could do with some shortening, but overall, Metroid Dread is a can’t-miss Switch experience.
Guardians of the Galaxy is a love letter to fans of the movies, comics, and just the cosmic side of Marvel as a whole. As a long time fan of all of these I had a big nerdy smile on my face the entire time.
Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey is fun enough for its price point. It can get a bit stale if you play for too long, but the straightforward gameplay and variety of unique mechanics are enough for me to say that it’s worth checking out if you’re into puzzle games.
Alan Wake Remastered is a truly special experience. It has some dated gameplay mechanics, but the core idea of the game combined with the stellar atmosphere and story-telling make it a must-play. I wish I had played it sooner, but at least I got to play it in the sharpest and best way possible.
Short, solid and enjoyable, Industria’s price tag is the only real point of contention, but regardless of whatever price is paid, there’s a good game to be had.
Inscryption is one of the most mesmerizingly unnerving games I’ve ever played. A constant, unsettling experience that never lets up and dares you to make sense of it.
Even with a short campaign, the solid soundtrack, screen popping visuals and buttery smooth gameplay result in a fantastic experience. Like your first-ever Monster energy drink, Boomerang X will leave your heart pounding, your digits twitching and a longing for more.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is not only one of the best games of the year, but one of the best racing games of all time.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is a simple but enjoyable anime fighter that nails the essence of Demon Slayer while providing players with quite a bit of content.
The Good Life is a peculiar and endearing game that some will love and others won’t. I quite like it, as the setting, characters, and various activities are as pleasing as they are immersive. There are a few frustrating parts and performance issues, but they can’t hold back my overall enjoyment of The Good Life.
Not a bad little diversion but there’s so many good pop/city management games now it’s not worth more than a few minutes.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has the potential to be great, it just doesn’t quite reach that level. What’s there is pretty good, but the lack of polish and small amount of content makes All-Star Brawl fall short of the excellent party fighter that it could be. Hopefully, the devs continue to support the game and polish it as time goes on, as it could be a diamond in the rough given a bit more time in the oven.
More Wasteland 3 is a good thing, even when it doesn’t quite hit the high-heights set by the original release.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is a grand collection of the best that Super Monkey Ball has offered over the last 20 years. Though some stages are less enjoyable than others, most of the stages will have you itching to play more. The amount of content seals the deal, making Banana Mania the definitive Super Monkey Ball experience.
Though its story can be a bit contrived, the themes, combat, and overwhelming breadth of content in Lost Judgment make it another hit for Ryu ga Gotoku studios.
Sable has good bones, and beautiful skin, but everything in between is broken and half formed. A few patches in, this game could easily become a cult classic. However, the issues in dialogue and quest design aren't likely to be patched away. Hopefully we'll see this concept tackled again, without all the bumps in the road launching it wildly off course.
Deathloop is a remarkable shooter that combines an intriguing story with exciting gameplay and a brilliant atmosphere.
Gamedec is an immersive and intriguing isometric RPG that uses its concept and setting to great effect. There are some small bugs and the story gets a bit dense, but none of this should stop you from trying Gamedec out.
WarioWare: Get it Together! is a fun, if not somewhat flawed, collection of microgames that tries new things.