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“Kena: Bridge of Spirits”, now on Nintendo Switch 2 is a visually stunning and enjoyable action-adventure game that plays just as great on the Switch 2 as it did in my previous review on Xbox. Kena: BoS is a charming and delightful 10-hour journey through a world full of fantastic creatures, enemies, and heroism. While the narrative and gameplay simplicity may put some people off, there is a good amount of captivating combat and a charming atmosphere to be played through. While it may not reach the polish of first-party exclusives, it stands out as a great first (or in this case) third effort from Ember Lab, earning a silver 4.5 out of 5 from Rapid Reviews UK.
Gecko Gods had a lot of potential to be a charming platforming adventure game, however it feels like it’s releasing whilst still being in need of some TLC. There are a lot of rough edges in Gecko Gods and these don’t feel like ones that can easily be fixed. If fighting a camera system is your ideal of a fun time then Gecko Gods could be the one for you, but if you’re after a cute puzzle platforming experience you’d be better off looking elsewhere.
In reflection Tomodachi Life is a deep and intriguing life sim, that is drenched in hilariously wacky storytelling and side splitting funny moments throughout. It’s Bishi Bashi Special levels of bonkers humour, with mini games galore allowing you to play and care for your emerging population. With space for up to 70 Mii’s on your island you can expand at your own pace.
Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition on Xbox is the same great game that took PlayStation fans by storm. While the visual compromises on Xbox are hard to ignore, the game itself still shines through. The inclusion of Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide in the Complete Edition ensures that Xbox players can get the full journey in one package. It may not be the definitive version of Final Fantasy XVI, but for Xbox players who’ve been waiting to step into Valisthea this is definitely the way to do it.
My encouragement to you? Take your time. Enjoy. Play at your own pace. This game is here to stay and there is no reward for rushing, aside from a headache. [...] If there is a significant other in your life. Do yourself a favour. Find a way to buy them a switch 2 and Pokopia to play on as well.
Pokémon FireRed invites you to explore and experiment. Mistakes also happen, but once you start overcoming those mistakes, you feel the growth in discovery, and this is the refreshing part. Pokémon Fire-Red is a must for any Pokémon fan who has never played the original games, or for old-school players like me who want a more polished version of the experience from 21 years ago.
Resident Evil Requiem is a major success for Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom clearly invested time and care into making this version run smoothly while preserving the core experience. To have this on the Switch 2 at launch alongside the other platforms is exciting. I do hope other developers take note in the future to put their titles day and date on Switch 2 hardware. Though other platforms may offer sharper visuals, the Switch 2 edition stands confidently on its own—especially with the flexibility of handheld play. This release proves the system can handle modern blockbusters when given proper attention.
I think Mario Tennis Fever will firmly take up the mantle alongside Mario Kart World as the best couch family play game we have. Its clever mechanics, addictive gameplay and bonkers strategic elements keep bringing me back and the family to play more and more.
Axis Football 26 has too many downsides to recommend in my opinion, even in an era where football games are scarce. I think it’s best to compare it to how many fans see the Pittsburgh Steelers, a good regular-season team that has too many issues to be a real contender.
If you played this when you were eight years old, I get it, you have that emotional connection to the bright colours, the weird world, and the memories of playing something a little bit different. But coming into it fresh in 2026? It’s a clunky, confusing, and unattractive historic curiosity. I’m glad I played it just so I can finally tell my friend to shut up about it, and, perhaps more importantly, tell him that he’s been completely wrong about it all this time.
Sunderfolk was not only what I needed right now but it executes everything with quality and precision. What it does with the app and multiplayer is sublime and everything about the gameplay experience is explained, trimmed to perfection and thoughtful. From the explanation of its keywords to its simplified systems, this is a dungeon crawler for everyone.
[Kirby Air Riders] ... is a wonderfully fun game that I will keep playing for many hours more, both alone and as a shared experience. An absolute must buy for Switch 2 owners!
The House of the Dead 2: Remake is a faithful yet imperfect revival that captures much of what made the 1998 original so memorable, even IF it doesn’t quite recapture all of its magic. The updated visuals, extra modes, and familiar fast-paced action make for an enjoyable return to the series, though some small design tweaks, uneven pacing, and flatter voice performances do hold it back from old-school greatness. Still, it’s a worthy re-visit of an all-time classic for fans of the series, all whilst acting as a fun introduction for newcomers looking to experience one of arcade gaming’s most iconic horror shooters.
Titans of the Tide delivers a fun, funny, and surprisingly varied adventure. Even with technical hiccups holding it back, I enjoyed most of my time exploring Bikini Bottom’s ghostly makeover. Fans of SpongeBob will love the humor, and platformer fans will find plenty to latch onto—just be ready to wrangle that camera and denizens of the underwater world more than you’d like.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is easily the most impressive and enjoyable entry in the series, even if it doesn’t completely reinvent the musou formula. The slick performance, rewarding combat tweaks, and genuinely engaging (and canon, can’t forget that) story make it a standout adventure.
Black Ops 7 feels like an evolution of last year’s unsurprisingly named Black Ops 6. For all of its obvious flaws, there is a real sense of anger and rage for Black Ops 7 in the gaming community. This often comes part and parcel for newly released Call of Duty games. I am enjoying the mechanics and the bones of what is a mostly good Call of Duty game.
As a whole, while I enjoyed some elements of DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince, it is not a game I resonated with as much as I would have liked. The monster collecting and designing is neat, but the time commitment required to design a perfect monster is high, and the act of levelling up a monster was not significantly stimulating. The story had some interesting pieces, but quickly became stale and repetitive too. I could see someone getting a lot of value out of monster breeding, with the caveat that this comes with a bit of a grind. For others, however, I would hold out.
Overall, Ship of Fools is a nice experience. The gameplay is unique, blending a top-down roguelike with an almost Overcooked style crisis management gameplay loop. Enemies, while somewhat simple, clearly telegraph their attacks and kept me entertained throughout my playthrough. The lack of wholly novel bosses and artifacts does make some playthroughs somewhat repetitive, especially as the majority of the challenge comes from the end, but I definitely can recommend this game.
Two Point Studios have a winning formula and have once again delivered with this latest entry designed around building museums. The game is full of charm and character, it will make you smile and laugh and you find yourself playing for hours on end with its very addictive gameplay loop.
Chillin’ by the Fire is an unusual little experiment. As a relaxed social space, it works, and there’s definitely something charming about sharing a fire with friends online. But as a game, it’s light to the point of almost disappearing. If you want a quiet place to chat with friends while doing something simple in the background, this could be a nice fit. If you’re hoping for a more engaging co-op game or an alternative to Discord that actually replaces what Discord does, you’ll probably be left wanting. It’s cosy, it’s odd, and it’s not for everyone.