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Morbid: The Lords of Ire is another in a long line of fighter games trying to be gory for gore's sake. Although it's mostly well done, there's not much to differentiate it from the rest of the pack. Its visual quirks can be ignored, but it still seems to be a little less than what it could be.
Overall, SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is a game for fans of the anime or manga it's based on, but not for anyone else.
NeoSprint updates the '70s arcade racer with the modern features you'd expect from Atari: multiple racing modes, numerous tracks, a track builder, etc. Unfortunately, it locks most of the content behind the single-player campaign mode, and it doesn't include online multiplayer. The fun is there, you just have to work to get to it.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a fun, accessibly challenging game that looks fantastic on the Switch. There aren't enough new elements or improvements to help it compare to Luigi's Mansion 3, but it's still an enjoyable romp, especially for those who didn't visit Evershade Valley on the 3DS.
Monster Hunter Stories may be aimed at a younger audience than Capcom's standard Monster Hunter games, but it still requires plenty of strategy when it comes to the turn-based fighting and reaching further in the game. If you'd rather collect and raise animals than hunt them, this is your story.
Braid, Anniversary Edition is the definitive version of a terrific platformer. This classic title has been enhanced with improved graphics, along with a detailed commentary integrated into the game itself. A lot of effort has been put into building something special, from 2008 until today.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate brings a new way of playing to fans of the green, teen heroes. The story, visuals, and gameplay are all great, though a few bugs hamper the experience. The simple roguelike elements won’t be too jarring for fans of the typical side-scrolling style of gameplay.
Megaton Musashi W: Wired has a good-enough story and decent-enough gameplay to keep mech enthusiasts entertained, but the real attraction lies in the myriad ways to customize and overpower your robot. Players will want to spend more time in the hangar than on the battlefield. I think that's OK in this case, as the battlefield isn't terribly exciting.
Beyond Good & Evil is proving a timeless game, and $19.99 for this 20th Anniversry edition with extras and updates is "beyond" fair. In truth, the original was already great back in the day, though being beloved by critics didn't translate into high sales. So, I'm happy that this action-adventure is getting progressively more popular with the advancement of time, as it's an outstanding game not to be missed!
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded is a massive disappointment. The bones of a fun game are there, but unfortunately, it's dragged down by brutal spikes in difficulty, creating a game that verges on unplayable and certainly unenjoyable.
There's No Dinosaurs 2 offers a cute hidden-object outing with enough extras to keep players engaged despite its simplicity.
Reigns: Beyond is a cute, quirky adventure with excellently designed art, music, and storytelling delivered in a simple yet engaging format that works better on the Switch than most other mobile-friendly games.
If you find a seed of promise in the silly title of Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire Rebirth, you will not be disappointed in the least. This enhanced version of the Wii U game must be played in earnest if you want to complete the levels, and the healthy balance of challenge and whimsy will make it a quite endearing addition to your game library.
Cat Pipes has a cute premise that isn't executed well. Apart from lackluster graphics ,the tutorial is broken. While the puzzles are somewhat fun, there's not much challenge and nothing beneath the surface.
Overall, Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is a solid game. The strategy portion mixed with the hack 'n' slash was well done, though I didn't care for the game forcing you to switch up your gameplay style throughout the entire experience.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak takes a while to get moving, but is otherwise as J as JRPGs can get. A new cast of characters and the new settings make it more accessible than previous Trails releases on the Switch, and gameplay tweaks will please those who don't enjoy the grind of turn-based combat and complex party management.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance adds enough new content and fixes enough problems to more than justify this update. It's a much better experience overall, and is an easy recommendation for JRPG gamers…especially if you lost your way during the original release.
I appreciate that Times and Galaxy is a very different vision of what a game can attempt to do. It reminds me of the games I used to play on the Apple ][ in my school library, where the idea was to teach lateral thinking. But while I enjoy the weird idea, a new mechanic, time-wasting NPCs, and game-ending bugs simply make for a bad front page.
Fruit Mountain is an enjoyable little puzzle title that changes the fruit-merging formula just enough to make it stand out. With sweet visuals and a couple of modes, plus online leaderboards, there's plenty to make this one worth checking out for fans of the genre.
Ultra Foodmess 2 is a bargain bin collection of ten mini games that mostly stand up pretty well. It's easy to pick up and play for some local multiplayer fun, and that's definitely the best way to enjoy it; there's no online play, and the AI opponents aren't much competition.