All in all, while having some very noticeable drawbacks, Tales of Seikyu is still incredibly engaging and can be very satisfying and fun at its best. While many of its negative aspects need to be addressed in future updates, it still offers an enjoyable experience in its current state, especially for fans of the genre.

Play by Play Studios has built a strong foundation in NBA The Run, and if the team keeps listening, expanding the roster, and building out the community, the future of this franchise is bright.

Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH is another great showpiece for the Switch 2. Even if it doesn’t match the technical quality of other consoles, the fact that it runs as well as it does is impressive. The frame rate is a relatively stable 30fps, the resolution is decent, and the additional enhancements are great for new and returning players alike. If Square Enix is able to keep this up, it bodes well for whenever the final part of the trilogy arrives.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delight. It’s perfect for both the young and the young at heart.

While not the most polished action game nor the deepest adventure game, Darksiders Warmastered Edition remains one of the most unique action-adventure games of its era.

Mina the Hollower is simply a blast to play and is another success by Yacht Club Games that will make anyone who plays it ask for more of this darker world they’ve created.

IO Interactive feels like they've found a new home in the James Bond franchise. 007 First Light is a blast, with a tense and enthralling narrative that punches way higher and harder than anyone could have expected.

The world is stunning; bigger and fuller with things to do than ever before. The gameplay is polished and so smooth. And for players accustomed to either the original or the recent franchise entries, the remake does an incredible job of merging the feel of playing both to create the ideal version of what Black Flag can be. This is going to be a game very well worth raising your flag and singing sea shanties along to. [Hands-On Impressions]

Bluey’s Quest for the Golden Pen’s chill vibes and low-barrier-to-entry checklist-style collectathon make for a genuinely fun, cozy game to get lost in when you want to play without thinking too hard. It’s a great game for onboarding a younger generation of gamers, but don’t take my word for it; my five-year-old nephew can’t put it down.

Bubsy 4D tries to modernize, yet still feels stuck in the past. Uninteresting level designs, underwhelming bosses, and a short game overall leave one wanting more.

Those looking for higher resolutions and frame rates should look elsewhere, but for those who have never played Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, or those looking to double dip to play on the go, the Switch 2 port is a great choice.

With updates, Thick as Thieves has the potential to deliver a more exciting heist simulator, but it won’t do that with just two characters and two maps to choose from. For now, all it provides is mindless repetition and half-baked stealth.

Coffee Talk Tokyo delivers an incredible story filled with fully realized characters whose lives will undoubtedly bring players to tears (both happy and sad). What the game says about life, our choices, and how we face both is a powerful statement that we can never hear enough of.

Anno 117: Pax Romana – Prophecies of Ash is a good start to Season 1, but it still remains a mixed bag.

Forza Horizon 6 is the near-perfect racing sandbox fans have wanted for years.

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is about how small acts of kindness can drive out the cold and the fear that comes with it. It’s about opening your door and asking someone how you can help. While Moomin starts the game as a scared child, he discovers the warmth and joy that community can bring, but only when brought together through kindness.

Outbound is a road trip that rewards patience over speed. Square Glade Games has built a world worth getting lost in, with a van customization system that keeps you tinkering and a presentation that always makes the next horizon look worth chasing.

Out of the Blue has delivered another feast for the eyes and ears in a fun, chill puzzle game that still finds ways to balance the horrors of the beyond with the horrors of our own existence.

Directive 8020 is a love letter to the space horror that looks beyond just going bump in the night. The distrust sown across the small team, the dialogue choices, and the interactions all craft a game that feels like it belongs on the shelf alongside titles like Dead Space, Sunshine, Event Horizon, and even The Thing.

Everything is Crab delivers a lot of fun, with just the right amount of challenge. Allowing players to pursue survival however they wish adds some overarching variety to the game, despite its fairly shallow moment-to-moment gameplay.

Mixtape offers a unique experience, even if it looks familiar at first. The narrative approach to memory and growing up creates a coming-of-age story that weaves through the messiness of teenage emotions. While the very small amount of gameplay can feel repetitive, the story mitigates that weakness.

The Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix immersion pack adds distinctive new features and flavor to the Byzantine Empire, making a challenging, undesirable empire more enticing for players to explore. However, for anyone not up to the substantial challenge, there isn’t much left to hold onto.

Motorslice has some cool moments, but they’re largely lost in stale and dated gameplay and weirdly sexualized beats.

Invincible VS delivers a fun, frantic, and brutal fighting game experience. While it can be unforgiving at times, it never feels like you don’t have the tools to survive the bloody battles it challenges you with.

Aphelion is a small game that hits hard with big emotions by embracing the very best elements of science fiction. It embraces humanity and connection while still showcasing the genre’s love of alien planets and condemnation of evil corporations.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a chaotic breath of fresh air, even if it doesn’t offer a ton of things to do.

OPUS Prism Peak leaves a heavy, lasting impression thanks to beautiful environments and emotional storytelling.

Saros is Housemarque at its best. It nails the roguelike formula, with each run feeling completely different than what came before thanks to changing areas and a variety of weapons. The story grips you and doesn’t let go, with Rahul Kohli’s fantastic performance at the heart of it.