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Disney Illusion Island is this bright, bubbly game with a lot of personality, but its design and area execution can bleed together and feel empty.
Radiant Tale is a bright Switch otome game with a strong cast of love interests and supporting characters and a great common route.
Lakeburg Legacies is an open-ended sort of city management simulation where people come first, and its easy to get invested in it.
Players who enjoyed Scarlet Curiosity might find something to love here. However, the challenge isn't there to recommend it for fans of Touhou's difficulty and it's so under-designed as an action RPG that I can't recommend it to fans of the genre either.
Solid gunplay and varied encounters make this Roguelite Shooter RPG a great time with friends, but slightly frustrating to play solo.
Pikmin 4 is a stunning, cozy game, and quality of life features like the addition of Oatchi help relieve any sources of stress.
Solid strategy and customization make Jagged Alliance 3 a good time for tactical RPG fans, if you can stomach the irreverent tone.
Sticky Business is more a sticker creating experience than a risk-and-reward sim, but it's still quite a fun outlet.
Oxenfree 2 is a follow-up that has been worth the wait. If you were a fan of the first game, and I certainly was, this will give you more of what you loved.
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg may have appeal for long-time fans, but it shows its age, even after being reimagined. If you're not a fan of games that lean heavily into time management mechanics, it may not be for you.
Crime O'Clock is a novel hidden object game, especially on the Switch, but it's best played in short sessions.
Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island feels like a simpler version of Animal Crossing that focuses on customization and gathering materials.
Jack Jeanne is an incredible Switch otome game, packed with lovable characters, fantastic music, and a touching story.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie is a fascinating culmination of most main characters' stories while paving the way for the future.
A unique story in a fun setting and with a really addictive gameplay loop, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code feels really original while retaining a familiar formula.
Smushi Come Home is a cute little game with a big heart, but while it nails the cozy vibe, it may be a little too short for some.
A fresh breath of life for an old classic, Ghost Trick remains a quirky and strong narrative with lots of creative puzzles.
Despite its lovely aesthetic and heavy worldbuilding, the messy plot and inability to show nuance or interesting developments make this an ultimately dull experience.
Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing.
I’ve got to tell you, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life feels like a game that arrived right when I needed it most. This is a game about redefining what matters to you. First, it’s about settling into a new community and forming bonds with your new neighbors. One of them being romantic. Then it’s about supporting your growing family both emotionally and via working hard on the farm. As time passes, you get to see how that influences things. It’s like you are building a life while farming, rather than working a farm and taking “you” time to be social when you can.