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The real-time combat and darker story still make Tales of Eternia a worthwhile RPG, and its generous quality-of-life options make revisiting it far less of a grind.
The real appeal of Toy Story: Retro Roundup is seeing how wildly the same games could differ across consoles, with useful rewind and save features making these old favourites easier to revisit. Some handheld releases feel dated, but Toy Story 2 and the bonus A Bug's Life make this a worthwhile trip back.
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition remains one of the better movie tie-in games, with an enjoyable campaign and a Toy Box mode that gives you plenty of reasons to stick around. Restored platform-exclusive content and smooth performance on Switch 2 make this a welcome return for a game that still holds up.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps captures the charm of the show with its colorful visuals and simple photography mechanics that even young kids can pick up quickly. Exploring each area in search of the right shot is fun, though the experience feels a little too short and the activities lack much depth. Younger fans will get the most out of it, while older players may find their interest fading before long. It’s a charming family game, but I often wished there was more to see and do.
Epic Mickey has always had limited mechanics, and Rebrushed does not change that. However, it offers a charming and unique world along with a strong sense of Disney nostalgia, which is still enough to keep players engaged. The game looks sharper on the Switch 2 and runs at nearly 60 FPS, making it the best version to choose for Nintendo fans.
Dark Arisen improves many aspects that originally held Dragon's Dogma 2 back. The new region is delightful to explore, the story has more depth, progression feels meaningful, and the game performs better overall. This is the version of Dragon's Dogma 2 that should have been released from the start.
Kingdom Hearts Collection finally gives Nintendo players native versions, with most titles running smoothly at 60 FPS. However, inconsistent performance in III and 0.2, minimal Switch 2 specific enhancements, and the missing Melody of Memory keep this otherwise comprehensive package from being definitive.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered preserves the exhilarating scale and accessible combat that define the Musou formula. A diverse roster, strategic battlefield management, and substantial content keep the action engaging, while its familiar Three Kingdoms story and relatively simple systems offer little freshness beyond the satisfying spectacle.
Octopath Traveler remains a polished and compelling turn-based RPG, with excellent combat, flexible progression, and distinctive HD 2D presentation. The Switch 2 version improves clarity and responsiveness with 60fps, but the absence of an upgrade path makes the technical enhancements difficult to justify for returning owners.
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered makes a strong technical leap on Switch 2, pairing smooth 40 FPS gameplay with VRR, portable-friendly visuals, and extensive features. Docked image quality and inconsistent HDR presentation hold it back, but the free upgrade and complete content package make this a substantial modernisation.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is, in many respects, the most accomplished version of a series formula that has worked for decades.
Control Resonant is unmistakably a Remedy game - bizarre, ambitious, at times frustrating and often inventive.
EA Sports FC 27 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does refine the football and expand the social side of the experience, while wanting to keep you engaged and spending, for as long as possible.
Silent Hill: Townfall's first-person perspective, oppressive atmosphere, and layered storytelling give it a distinctive identity, while environmental puzzles are thoughtfully designed. However, forced stealth, restrictive combat, and inconsistent PC performance often disrupt exploration. Its focused psychological horror works best when the game trusts atmosphere over confrontation.
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave refreshes the series with four intertwined stories, compelling tactical combat, and smart time travel mechanics. Its varied protagonists and flexible progression shine, though repetitive side combat, a weaker central avatar, and missing story recap hurt the pacing. Still, it offers a distinctive and engaging Fire Emblem experience.
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon retains the tense, methodical appeal of classic roguelikes, with satisfying resource management and meaningful risk. Its straightforward systems, thin narrative progression, and demanding structure may feel dated, but modern quality-of-life options and a faithful Switch 2 presentation make it an engaging archival release.
Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter expands its predecessor with richer world-building, stronger character development, and deeper combat customisation. Its hybrid battle system remains engaging, but frequent backtracking, lengthy cutscenes, and repetitive dungeon layouts occasionally undermine the pacing. Even so, it delivers a substantial and satisfying continuation.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush delivers responsive arcade racing, extensive car variety, and useful creative tools, but its open world lacks scale and meaningful activities. The toy-like presentation fits the brand, yet the shift away from the previous games' track-focused structure feels less compelling, leaving a competent but unexceptional racer.
All's Justice deepens the arena-fighter formula with layered Quirk combos, dynamic gauges, and satisfying counterplay, but it's built strictly for the faithful. The standout is the Switch 2 port itself: the visuals and performance translate to handheld with barely any compromise.
The Sinking City 2 delivers strong Lovecraftian atmosphere, impressive visuals, and satisfying survival horror mechanics, but its momentum falters in the latter half. Repetitive enemies, frequent encounters, and forced evasion undermine the otherwise engaging combat and exploration, leaving a promising sequel that falls short of its excellent opening.