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While the puzzles could have been done better, the storyline in Call of the Sea is top notch with fantastic voice acting and atmospheric sounds.
Let's Sing 2026 offers a strong karaoke foundation buried under unnecessary complications and technical missteps that significantly impact the overall experience. If you were lucky enough to get the physical bundle that includes a USB microphone, you might get some enjoyment out of this game despite the unavoidable DLC issues.
A solid, portable way to experience Hitman Absolution. It has a few flaws, but the motion controls, fair price, and upcoming Contracts Mode make the Switch port worth playing.
Nightdive Studios did a wonderful job with Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster. This spaghetti western, first-person shooter from 1997 may seem goofy and harmless now, but that's what makes it so fun to play. Unfortunately, the credits roll too soon.
The gameplay of Dragon Ruins II is as simplified as its graphics, but don't let that fool you; there is a lot of fun to be found in its gameplay loop. Genre fans may find they actually prefer Gravrobber Foundation's old-school approach to dungeon crawling.
Gloomy Eyes provides a gently creepy experience that should appeal to younger gamers seeking a light puzzle/adventure challenge. Because of its short playtime and disappointing Switch visuals, however, consider its price (and perhaps other platforms) before exploring its gloomy, yes, but heartwarming world.
The tactical RPG Demonschool was certainly worth the wait after numerous delays on the Nintendo Switch. The game's puzzle-based combat and comedic tones distinguish it from the retro influences it honors with a loving wink, and it never wears out its welcome.
Williams Pinball: Scared Stiff is a solid machine that makes a fun (although maybe overpriced) addition to your Pinball FX library. Its busy playing field exacerbates the dim lighting that Zen is now forcing us, but Elivra is the Mistress of the Dark, after all.
Elvira and the Party Monsters embraces its campy theme, with a bright and vivid presentation, backed up by an impressive audio package. This table offers plenty to keep you busy, with a range of scoring challenges. It's arguable if it's worth the launch price of $9.99. But if and when you pick this up, don't be surprised if your thoughts line up with Elviras' invitation, "How 'bout another ball"?
If you're looking for a lengthy, in-depth driving simulator, you won't find it with Truck Driving. However, if you want to play something on-the-go or share it with a young kid, they might find enjoyment out of it.
Chicken Run: Eggstraction is a solid movie companion game that picks up where Dawn of the Nugget left off, complimenting action platforming adventure with cinematic cutscenes rich with Aardman's signature style and humour.
Who knows how much longer this version of Hyrule (that started in Breath of the Wild) will continue? If this is the end, it goes out on a high note, especially when enjoyed cooperatively. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an entertaining entry that will keep you busy during the first holiday season of the Switch 2. Heck, packed with content and surprises, it's one you'll likely return to when the mood strikes as well.
Love, Ghostie is a heartwarming and gentle game about love, acceptance, and connection all filtered through the eyes of a ghost with a big heart. It's not long or complex, but it doesn't need to be. It's a relaxing game that you play when you want to unwind.
Don't overlook Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree. It offers the same frustrations common to soulslikes, but its visuals, soundtrack, and story comprise an experience that can and should be enjoyed by a much wider audience. (With help from its friendly difficulty options, mind you.)
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch may get off to a slow start, but the level grinding as you build up proficiency does bring some pleasant rewards. It may not be quite perfect, and many of the themes are "tried and true", but this is a solid entry in the roguelike RPG genre.
Overall, Ball X Pit is one of the most fun games I've played this year. The bouncing-ball mechanic is a game-changer. Couple the addictive gameplay with the upgradeable characters and light sim elements, and Ball X Pit is easy to recommend.
Bad Cheese is a short psychological horror game that aims to evoke the chilling experience of keeping an abusive parent in a good mood. It has a great, old-school aesthetic, but could benefit from refining its pacing, mechanics and depth of storytelling to offer its fullest impact.
There's no debating that the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Edition is a great bundle of stellar games. But are there enough improvements and new content here to justify a full purchase so soon after the original releases? That'll mostly depend upon how much you got out of them the first time (or on how antsy you are for the next Yumia adventure).
The Cabin Factory is a horror walking sim that somehow combines the frights of isolated cabin hauntings with the terrors of the 9 to 5. It does become repetitive and sometimes feels unfair, but remains entertaining enough for the hour or two it'll take to complete it.
Strange Antiquities is a gorgeously designed game that uses a shop management setting to explore the compelling story of a community ravaged by occult monsters.