Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch 2 is the definitive version of Nintendo's modern classic, offering enhanced graphics, smooth 60 FPS performance, and near-instant loading times. While it doesn’t introduce new content, this re-release stands out for its technical improvements and quality-of-life tweaks, making it ideal both for newcomers exploring Hyrule for the first time and for longtime fans looking to relive the adventure with superior comfort and performance.

Sonic X Shadow Generations for the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a fun experience that blends nostalgia with new content, featuring enhanced visuals, an all-new Shadow campaign, and well-crafted 2D stages — but it falls short of justifying the full price for those who already own the original, especially due to the lack of a free upgrade, excessive automation in 3D sections, and modest technical improvements.

MindsEye might have been a good game if it had launched complete, with more systems and activities, but it’s clear it wasn’t ready for release. It’s the kind of game worth picking up only during a deep discount and several months down the line, once the development team makes it at least minimally playable — though even then, it will likely remain rough around the edges.

Battle Train is an addictive strategy game that goes far beyond what its description suggests. However, performance issues on the Switch and some questionable decisions regarding progression and story prevent the title from fully reaching its potential.

Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch 2 is a significantly improved version compared to the original release on the first Switch, offering better visuals, stable performance, and near-zero loading times. While it still doesn’t match the technical level of the PS5 or Xbox Series X, the experience is now smooth and immersive, making the exploration of Hogwarts much more enjoyable.

Tron: Catalyst is an experience that starts with big ideas but stumbles in execution, delivering a modest product that's more functional than memorable. Fans of the franchise may find value in its style and atmosphere, but should temper expectations regarding the depth of its gameplay systems.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a competent version of a forgettable game. It successfully brings SMT franchise elements into real-time combat, but it lacks variety and depth, features a tiring mission structure, and despite a strong start, the story drags on and loses its initial investigative atmosphere. It's a decent game, but flawed in several important areas.

Rematch is a bold reinvention of football games by Sloclap, blending intense action, no-rules arcade gameplay, and the spirit of street matches into a unique and chaotic experience. Despite technical issues like unstable servers and the lack of cross-play at launch, the game stands out for its freedom, fast-paced rhythm, stylized visuals, and a creative concept that’s likely to appeal to those looking for something different from traditional genre formulas.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die combines the franchise’s peculiar aesthetic with solid rogue-like mechanics, offering a varied experience with strong replay value. Combat is strategic, build crafting is rich, and the challenges are fair and creative.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S blends two classic franchises in a creative game, but with a steep learning curve and high difficulty for newcomers. The new features in the Switch 2 version, such as Doubles mode and mouse support, don't add as much as they promise.

Bravely Default HD Remaster brings back one of the best 3DS games for the Switch 2 launch with few new features, but remains a great classic JRPG for fans of the genre. It's a shame it didn't receive support for new languages like Latin American Spanish and Portuguese.

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2 delivers on its promise, offering a solid graphical experience, with the new control options being quite interesting. Performance can vary negatively depending on the game mode you choose, but with a few adjustments, you can definitely enjoy an experience on the Switch 2 that's on par with other modern platforms.

The Alters is not for impatient players. If you’re looking for fast-paced action and quick results, this might not be the right title for you. The game demands thought, trial and error, and a good dose of self-reflection. Even so, it delivers a deeply rewarding and contemplative experience, standing out as one of the most interesting titles of the year.

Mario Kart World introduces vertical races between circuits as a new feature, but some feel too similar, and the open world is somewhat dull. Even so, the game remains excellent—especially in multiplayer—and is the best way to showcase what the Nintendo Switch 2 is capable of at launch.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade tries to refresh the Rogue-lite genre with RPG elements and a striking anime style, but stumbles with a poorly presented story and excessive dialogue. The gameplay makes up for it with fluid combat and good bosses, though the repetition of enemies and environments makes the experience tiring.

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is a beautiful additional adventure for the game, showcasing the strengths of its visuals and level design. However, some issues with the presentation of combat and the pacing of battles prevent the DLC from reaching its full potential.

Labyrinth of the Demon King is a short but intense experience that delivers exactly what it promises: a dark, atmospheric dive into a revenge-driven journey full of challenges.

This game wasn’t good in 2011, and in 2025 it hasn’t improved at all. Stiff controls, uncharismatic characters, a predictable story, and a campaign that gets worse as it progresses — we recommend skipping straight to the sequel.

The very core idea behind the conception of Elden Ring: Night Reign is flawed; loop-based games like roguelikes completely break the magic of FromSoftware's formula. It feels like a bundle of mods that quickly loses its charm due to repetitiveness—and that's if you're playing with someone who knows what they're doing; if not, the experience gets much worse.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remastered is a solid package that serves both newcomers to the franchise and those looking to revisit the series. The game improves upon its predecessor in several ways but isn’t among the most memorable titles of the PS2 era. Overall, it offers a good experience, though not an essential one.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a great choice for open-world RPG fans, especially those who enjoy the formula popularized by The Elder Scrolls. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it stands out with its original Arthurian-inspired narrative, satisfying combat, and detailed exploration. Despite some technical shortcomings, the game offers an immersive and rewarding experience for those willing to overlook its flaws.

Deliver At All Costs fully embraces the chaos and absurdity of deliveries, offering genuinely fun moments through its varied and creative missions. However, it lacks depth in some mechanics and consequences for player actions, which could make the experience more engaging. Still, it’s a lighthearted game, perfect for those seeking quick and uncomplicated fun.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings back games that were previously locked to old or hard-to-access consoles. This is an essential package for collectors and fighting game fans, offering variety, accessibility, and a comprehensive look at different phases of Capcom’s legacy in the genre. It’s just a shame that the work is rather basic, lacking the extra features some of these games received in their past console conversions.

The Precinct puts the player in the role of a police officer in the 1980s, focusing on patrols, chases, and crime fighting. The game has good ideas, such as character progression and an interesting setting, but it suffers from weak AI, uncharismatic characters, and repetitive gameplay.

Doom: The Dark Ages is a good game within the Doom franchise. The shield introduces some interesting ideas to the gameplay, but the changes to combat, making it more methodical, didn’t appeal to me as much. The limited number of Glory Kills and the soundtrack also leave something to be desired. Still, if you're a fan of the franchise, you'll probably have a lot of fun with the game.

The Midnight Walk impresses with its clay stop-motion visuals and unique art direction that make the experience memorable. The symbolic narrative and immersive atmosphere captivate, even though the basic gameplay doesn’t fully reach its potential. Despite its short length and high price, it’s one of the most artistic audiovisual experiences of 2025 and worth picking up on sale.

With a robust progression tree, dozens of pieces with varying effects, bosses with unique mechanics, and branching paths that influence difficulty, Drop Duchy delivers a strategic experience focused on planning and experimentation.

Shotgun Cop Man is a fast-paced, straightforward, and humorous experience that relies on a creative mechanic to offer something different within the 2D platformer genre. While it lacks enemy variety and more robust challenges, the game delivers fun moments, especially for those looking for something light and casual.

KIBORG is not a bad game, but it's not an exceptional title either. It sits in a comfortable middle ground: it features well-executed melee combat, admirable technical stability, and solid progression systems, but it falls short in crucial aspects such as enemy variety, narrative depth, and audiovisual quality.

Days Gone Remastered is a good game, although it falls short compared to other Sony franchises. However, the additions and improvements are too few to justify a new playthrough unless you have never played it before and are curious, or if you are a big fan of Deacon St. John's journey.

Virtuos and Bethesda nailed it in preserving the spirit of the game, but they could have gone further in fixing structural flaws. If you're a fan of Tamriel's adventures, you'll smile at every bug and laugh at every bizarre conversation between NPCs, so don't expect a flawless experience in here.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 delivers everything it had been promising—and then some. The game has everything that makes an RPG great, along with a story that will completely grip you from beginning to end.

Post Trauma is a solid debut with flaws typical of a first project, but its passion for survival horror shines, offering a worthwhile dose of psychological terror and puzzles.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gets the basics right and is a fun game, but that’s not enough to live up to Garou: Mark of the Wolves or to stand on the top shelf of fighting games — and Cristiano Ronaldo and Salvatore Ganacci, instead of being meaningful additions, do the game no favors.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a solid action RPG that delivers fun for fans of the Metroidvania genre. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it gets the fundamentals right — the tried-and-true basics. In a year packed with major releases and heavy-hitting games dropping every week, that might not be enough for everyone.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a highly recommended experience for fans of the character and the action-adventure genre. Despite minor technical issues and inconsistent AI, the game stands out thanks to its strong narrative, excellent combat system, and exploration filled with intriguing secrets.

LUNAR Remastered Collection is a basic update of two RPGs in the best 1990s style, featuring beautiful animated cutscenes and charismatic casts. However, the difficulty of the battles may cause newer fans of the genre to take longer to appreciate the quality of the two available games.

Blue Prince is a very interesting puzzle roguelike that made me think more about it the longer I played. Its only problem is that, even after understanding how it works, it relies more on luck than on your grasp of the rules, which can be very time consuming.

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition rescues one of the last Wii U exclusives while preserving the strong sense of discovery it offered. With new story sections, an improved interface, and great combat, the Switch version is the best way to enjoy the RPG.

South of Midnight is a game with an interesting story and a distinctive art style, but the gameplay itself is fairly standard at its best and irritatingly repetitive at its worst, whether in combat or exploration. The overly talkative protagonist also hurts the experience, though the game may still find its audience — it’s not a bad game, but far from a memorable one.

RoboCop: Rogue City may seem modest at first, but it grows on you, offering a satisfying 12–15 hour FPS experience perfect for fans or casual play.

AI LIMIT delivers great combat, map design, and story, but suffers from repetitive enemies, forgettable bosses, and reused environments — still worth it for genre fans.

The First Berserker: Khazan is a Souls-like with excellent combat and striking anime-style visuals, but its quest system and limited weapon variety may not appeal to everyone. Fans of Nioh will likely feel right at home.

Atomfall isn’t for everyone — the lack of fast travel alone will turn many away. But if you enjoy slow, methodical exploration, it might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows shows Ubisoft can take fan feedback seriously, delivering a long yet engaging game. With strong leads like Naoe and Yasuke, it’s a must-play for series fans.

Enigma of Fear is a standout in the Brazilian game scene, with impressive art direction, soundtrack, and voice acting. It shines in puzzles and atmosphere, despite its simple combat.

Atelier Yumia is the most accessible entry in the series, with a strong open-world approach and solid story, though combat can feel repetitive. Lack of PT-BR may deter some potential fans in Brazil, but English-speaking JRPG fans will find a great experience here.

Mullet Madjack is perfect for quick breaks or long sessions, offering fast-paced runs that keep you constantly moving. Just beware if you're prone to motion sickness — it’s intense.

Mainframes is a 2D platformer that blends puzzles with smooth, intuitive gameplay. Playing as a floppy disk, you explore digital-inspired environments with creative mechanics and full Portuguese support.

While Konami only went slightly beyond the basics, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster is still a great way to experience two classic RPGs that have aged well and show the series’ former strength.

Split Fiction breaks free from the shadow of It Takes Two, blending story and gameplay with unmatched creativity. It's a heartfelt tribute to gaming that everyone should experience.

Monster Hunter Wilds stumbles with weak story and PS5 performance, but its core gameplay delivers pure hunting fun. With 30+ hours of content and future updates, it’s the best modern entry and a perfect starting point for newcomers.

Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered preserves classic titles with updated visuals and a great toggle feature, but uneven game quality makes it hard to recommend at full price. Best for fans or on sale.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii takes time to pick up, but it’s a solid entry in the series. Controlling Goro Majima again is a highlight that fans will enjoy.

Warriors Abyss is a fun, no-frills game perfect for relaxing after heavier titles, but its high price tag makes it hard to recommend. Best to wait for a sale or subscription drop.

Avowed offers fun combat, strong characters, and an engaging world, but falls short due to repetitive enemies, shallow narrative, and technical issues. Fans of The Outer Worlds will enjoy it, but don’t expect a new Baldur’s Gate 3 or Skyrim.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero delivers solid tactical RPG gameplay, but suffers from excessive tutorials, awkward camera angles, and slow-paced dialogue. Still, if you enjoy long battles and dungeon crawling, it's a rewarding experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II expands the story and improves combat, offering a rich experience for series fans. While complex for newcomers and lacking Portuguese subtitles, it’s a rewarding sequel for those invested in Calvard.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 refines everything the original did well, with stunning graphics, engaging storytelling, and more balanced combat. It's one of the best medieval experiences available, faithful to the series' realistic proposal.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 arrives on PC as the definitive version, delivering excellent performance and support for advanced technologies like AMD’s FSR 3.1 and Frame Generation. Even on mid-range hardware, the game runs at a stable 60 FPS, showcasing impressive optimization. However, some bugs affecting character rendering and enemy AI may hinder progression, making it advisable to wait for additional hotfixes before diving in.

Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is an essential title for fans of the series and players who enjoy technical and well-balanced fighting games. It doesn’t try to reinvent the formula but refines what was already excellent. Now, we can only hope that this franchise revival is a sign that the next Virtua Fighter will arrive in full force.

Despite Donkey Kong Country Returns HD being flawless in every aspect and a standout example of how to make a platformer, the remaster adds few reasons for returning players to buy it again.

Eternal Strands has brilliant gameplay but a weak story. It’s easy to love or hate. If you value exploration and mechanics, there’s a great game here—just don't mind the dialogues.

Sniper Elite: Resistance is easier and more fun-focused than past games. The shift is welcome, avoiding tedious repetition in more accessible difficulty modes.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a game I almost gave up on during the first hour, but after getting past that initial difficulty wall, it became increasingly fun and enjoyable, and I really liked my journey with Arlo and his companions.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC is the definitive version, with improved graphics, new lighting, and DLSS. Despite stutters and pop-ups, it's great for Remake fans.

Monster Meals is a cooking game where you run a monster food truck, facing strategic challenges and preparing exotic dishes across 20 missions. Play solo or in co-op—great for Overcooked fans with a creative twist.

Tales of Graces f Remastered is an updated version of a series entry that originated on the Wii, but only reached the West via PlayStation 3. With an interesting story that takes time to pick up pace, this chapter features some of the most complex and enjoyable combat and crafting systems in the franchise.

Enjoyable at first, Dynasty Warriors: Origins loses momentum with a dull story, repetitive late-game missions, and a slow, exhausting final stretch, but the game has a fun and engaging combat.