The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a successful genre hop for the 2DHD formula, giving players a familiar but fun adventure that evokes the whimsy of the 16-bit era.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a game still worth playing ten years later, but it also deserved more effort in the porting process.

Gothic 1 Remake is stubbornly faithful to the original to the point where it wears its flaws just like its triumphs, a frustrating experience.

Rhythm Heaven Groove is becoming the exact kind of game I want from a Nintendo WarioWare entry, and that’s a good thing. [Hands-On Impressions]

Tales of Seikyu has all the right pieces but feels unrefined and early, despite the 1.0 launch.

While Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is still the same GOTY-worthy game it was 2 years ago, its Switch 2 port quickly finds the limits of Nintendo's newest hardware and works around them as best it can.

Stray on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a step above its initial release on Nintendo hardware, providing new players with impressive visuals and a more consistent experience on the platform.

Pioneers of Pagonia – Meadowsong extends an already great city-builder with a lengthy scenario and tons of new things to consider while playing.

With Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games captured lightning in a bottle a second time. It’s a must play experience.

007 First Light does a great job of making the player feel like they are embodying James Bond. Gadgets, shoot-outs, stealth and an amazing cast really make this stand in the hall of 007 greats.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar brings its unique, market-focused take on the farm sim formula to the remaining consoles with a pleasant bump to performance.

Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen makes good on Bluey's gameplay potential, and feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch, where families and young fans alike can enjoy the series' charm.

Bubsy 4D is a short and sweet platformer that miraculously breathes life into one of gaming’s most forgettable heroes.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II feels like a safe sequel. It dives into the 40K lore really good, but the gameplay, once you sort yourself out with a solid squad tends to be pretty repetitive.

Luna Abyss is an atmospheric and challenging FPS steeped in style and substance in equal measure.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a unique and incredibly charming game that is constantly changing and constantly engaging.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the best love letter to Batman we’ve ever seen. The way it handles the history of the World's Greatest Detective is incredible. With great combat mechanics, a fun and fantastical story that gives the cornerstone eras their turn, this is, hands down, the best LEGO game to date.

Forza Horizon 6 is one of the best games this year, and with its inclusion on Xbox Game Pass, it is a must-play.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an impressive port on Nintendo Switch 2—maintaining the fun and excitement of the films, and the impressive qualities of its console brethren.

Outbound is a super-cozy trek through the wilderness that prioritizes player freedom, but might be too slow for fans of the genre.

Call of the Elder Gods is a decent enough game, but its storytelling and puzzle design leaves a little to be desired.

Directive 8020 feels like Supermassive Games has finally rejuvenated after the disappointing The Devil In Me. With this being the start of season two, this is a great showing, and I can’t wait to see what horrors they bring us next

Mixtape is a greatest hits of gameplay, storytelling, music and animation. Its a true work of art that would be a crime not to experience.

Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix is by no means essential to the enjoyment of this grand strategy game, but those with an interest in the Byzantine Empire in particular will be very pleased with what’s on offer in this Immersion Pack.

While offering a decent parkour experience, the unique colossal world of MOTORSLICE is what really make it something special and worth a playthrough.

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories combines deceptively effective gameplay with some excellent storytelling for a captivating experience that will definitely make you a return customer.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a game where the effort is clear, yet as a whole, the game doesn't come together in a way that turtles should when fighting crime in VR.

Invincible VS blends the best parts of Marvel vs. Capcom, Mortal Kombat, Injustice and Killer Instinct into a wildly fun, gory 3v3 tag fighter that feels built for Invincible fans, newcomers, lapsed players and FGC pros alike.