As a remake of a game that did not leave its mark, Putty Squad does not stand out. Its glitches and flaws, which include a serious lack of fluidity in some areas, make it a less-than-enjoyable platformer, which should only be considered by those who truly wish to try every title in the genre.

This follow-up of 2006’s Karous is a simple and amusing vertical shmup, a genre which perfectly embodies the “what you see is what you get” principle. Unfortunately, this also acts as a reminder of why the shmup fell out of the gaming market: Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- brings nothing new to this niche and other than a few hardcore fans, it will be virtually ignored by the vast majority of the public.

PAYDAY 2 for the Nintendo Switch features plenty of content and varied missions but it cannot be seen as a fine conversion work when its AI is pitiful, the graphics are very much outdated and the one player experience is terribly dull. While it may be fun on multiplayer, PAYDAY 2 needs a lot more to stand out if it intends to prove itself.

The original Guilty Gear gets a Nintendo Switch release more than twenty years after its debut in what is essentially a nostalgic release that does not attempt to change history. The frantic, action-packed combats and amazing soundtrack are still intact, but the other components of the game are visibly dated and aren't making an effort to keep up with more recent fighting games.

The Lost Child draws heavily from several genres and seeks inspiration on many popular series to create something that is competent at what it proposes but which fails to fully stand on its two feet and make a name for itself. While the capture mechanic and combat system can be interesting, the game doesn't really captivate the player on a broader basis and ends up disappointing those who would expect something closer to the series that The Lost Child follows so adamantly.

Domiverse is a simple game that displays its inspiration in Nintendo's famous brawler, there's no doubt about that. Fun and engaging, for a while, thanks to detailed characters and a fun game mode that also adds some puzzles to the mix, less outstanding when it comes to its simplistic arcade mode, lacklustre soundtrack and lack of online capacities, which is difficult to understand for a game made thinking of a multiplayer experience.

Strangely, many of the positive aspects of its predecessor have been left out but the overall gameplay mechanics remain the same. Fans of the dungeon crawling genre will find potential for fun in Excave III but other players should look somewhere else.

Lethis – Path of Progress joins the group of city building games but doesn't quite break it into the higher thresholds. While it has some elements worthy of note, such as the enjoyable chaotic developments that inevitably arise when the city becomes large enough, the game's performance and technical glitches, as well as its difficulties on the Nintendo Switch screen, make it something that ends up falling somewhere along the middle of its job.

Legend of the Skyfish is an adventure game that's clearly influenced by some of the biggest names of the genre. While the game does a good job at presenting a simple gameplay that fits well with less experienced players, its lack of a higher challenge and lacklustre art style, as well as the inability to create its own space end up harming the game's prospects and make it a rather bland work.

If the Warhammer universe is well represented, a weak performance, unbalanced combat system, random tactical component that discards any strategic ambitions and the game's impractical requirements, which demand a permanent internet connection, make the handheld experience near impossible to enjoy and something very difficult to recommend.

While the several game modes, with emphasis on the survival aspects, add some challenge, the game feels like too much of an effort made for mobile devices and its lifespan relies too much on repeating the same contents.

Red Game Without a Great Name and Green Game: TimeSwapper are based on original ideas which don’t quite fully live up to their potential due to the control system and to some frustrating and repetitive moments. This is not to say they don’t have anything in their favour but their short lifespan is very much conditioned by these factors.

Harvest Moon: the Lost Valley could easily depart from the Harvest Moon formula and stand out on its own. Instead it ends up steering away from the series and not satisfying neither the Harvest Moon fans nor those expecting something different.

Super Treasure Arena is a very simple and minimalistic retro-styled action game with strategy elements. While at its core the game offers some fun, especially if played with friends (though without a dedicated multiplayer), it quickly becomes too repetitive and the lack of goals becomes impossible to ignore, not to mention the slightly unsuitable control scheme.

It offers plenty of content and variety when it comes to its game modes, but this version is far from its full potential and will rely on updates and additional elements to improve the experience, not to mention it has a high number of technical issues which need to be solved in the near future and that there are points which need more than just updates in order to make GRIP a memorable game.

InkSplosion may have accessible and responsive controls, as well as a visually appealing environment, but that's about it. There is a lot more variety within the shoot'em up genre to choose from and Inksplosion gets dull and repetitive way too quickly, with its bland soundtrack and lack of new, stimulating elements.

Clouds & Sheep 2 is a rather funny effort. Simple, colourful and good for quick distractions, especially if children are around, it has a good dose of amusing action. It's certainly no hardcore, in-depth experience and amidst quick and simple games there are more elaborate options on the Nintendo Switch but those who just want to poke and throw some sheep will be thankful for Clouds & Sheep 2.

Back to Bed can stand on its own thanks to its magnificent visual environments drawn from (and by) Salvador Dalí and M.C. Escher, which adds a layer that is rarely seen in games. Unfortunately its low difficulty level leaves the impression that the game is not finished, which adding to a rather short lifespan makes this a disappoint experience.

Dusk Diver acknowledges its inspirations and does it right, presenting a slick visual environment and quality animations. At the same time, its too simplistic and repetitive combat system is sub-par, aggravated by fluidity problems that make the experience less enjoyable and the overall sense of linear progression make Dusk Diver on the Nintendo Switch an average effort. Perhaps more time in the development process would have made Dusk Diver a more enjoyable experience.

Super Ping Pong Trick Shot is exactly what it says: a game based on trick shots with a ping pong ball. Everything is simple here, perhaps too simple regarding the game's presentation but the puzzles are well designed and despite two out of its four control systems being virtually useless, the game can provide a limited amount of fun.

Monster Combine TD could have easily built on its plot and gameplay but its slow progression (especially in its early stages) and translation flaws turn it into an average title which does not stand out in any field, even if it does not completely fail on any aspect either.

While the intentions may be good, Cooking Mama: Bon appetit! suffers from an overall sense of repetitiveness in its gameplay mechanics and in its sound component. Some of the minigames are fun enough to keep a certain interest but the lack of a feeling of real progression in the game's main mode makes the experience bland and less enjoyable.

Toys vs Monsters departs from a fun and entertaining principle but the implementation of its mechanics and its dull and uninspiring visual and sound components turn it into a dull effort.

Alchemic Dungeons is a roguelike game that uses an interesting and rewarding crafting mechanic towards developing the player's capacities. It could do better on the dungeon crawling front, as the experience can quickly get repetitive and frustrating whenever the player gets overwhelmed and killed.

Flip Wars is fun enough to ensure some well spent sessions of local multiplayer, with some of its influences becoming visible in a very positive light. Unfortunately it also feels unfinished to a certain degree and the disappointment left in its online multiplayer ends up harming one of the game's potentially greatest assets.

Dead End Job is a twin-stick shooter which may strike a chord with a small group of enthusiasts, partly for its simple and fun combat mechanics, but unfortunately the game features way too much repetitive and dull action. Other than that, some of the items are real surprise boxes and the auto-aim feature can make everything more frustrating, which all contribute to make this a difficult game to truly enjoy.

Inside My Radio offers something unique, in the sense that a music-based platformer is not the most common offer on the Wii U's catalogue among the many platformers already available. However and other than a certain glow derived from its aesthetics, this game isn't a groundbreaking title among its peers and offers little replay value beyond the first hours of gameplay.

Puzzle games need to be easy to learn and difficult to master but Blok Drop U doesn't leave much space for that, as its short amount of levels and lack of a scoring system don't leave much room for the players to appreciate it. While its gameplay mechanics and physics are well implemented, there's still a lot that Blok Drop U needs to be more of an acceptable piece of gaming.