A timeless and fresh anime epic with thrilling tactical battles.

Inside is a enormously atmospheric platformer with puzzles, with a great graphical style, and it's thrilling until the end.

The courage of the developers to fundamentally change this sequel pays off.

Quotation forthcoming.

The perfect turn based strategy game on the go. Civilization 6 feels at home on the switch.

New Super Mario Bros. U on the switch is again one of the best 2D Mario games. For veterans of the original, however, there are too few innovations.

The remakes are not flawless and the game design also shows its age here and there. Vicarious Visions, on the other hand, succeeded in achieving the goal of getting the THPS vibes across. Nice that "old" Tony is back.

It's amazing how the remake manages to preserve the feeling and charm of the original and wrap it in this beautiful look.

Exquisitely playable and outstandingly powerful shooter, which noticeably runs out of breath towards the end.

The whole game is full of lovingly-designed details, the eight classes are a super mix of standard and new ideas and the stories of the characters are so thrilling that I could not wait to get to the next village.

Oceanhorn is a high-quality Zelda clone with great visuals and gameplay, definitely worth a sailing trip.

Cadence of Hyrule is great fun that skillfully stages the catchy melodies of the series, adding new elements and a totally fresh challenge with its dance mechanics.

Pokémon: Let's Go is a game for the heart, not for the brain. However, the Pokémon feeling is transported unbeatably well.

Shredder's Revenge is like a time machine that brings back no-nonsense retro brawling fun.

The remake of Battle for Bikini Bottom is a loving implementation of the original that spongebob fans should not miss.

25 years after the start of the 2D saga, Samus is in perfect shape and has tied us to the Switch for many hours.

The wonderfully crisp fights are still the greatest strength of the series and play more smoothly than ever in Dead or Alive 6.

Epic time travel with very well interlinked elements. A great RTS despite weak AI.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a near-perfect 3D adaptation of the original, making it a great platformer for anyone looking for a brutally difficult yet always fair and motivating challenge.

Quotation forthcoming.

All the more pleased I am that the second appearance of the funny chameleon and the cheeky bat really surprised me positively.

Requiem draws on the strengths of the series and offers a first-class gameplay mix of action and survival horror. Our biggest criticism is that Capcom has lost its courage to try new things.

It mixes outstanding level design, clever gameplay gimmicks and last but not least the fantastic graphic style into a big (overall) whole that feels all around from the beginning to the end like a classic Nintendo "feel-good game".

The fights are more enjoyable and accessible than in MK X. The brawls are fun, the attacks feel brutal, as it should be, and this time the even more exaggerated Fatalities set the whole course on the crown. I will spend a lot of time with this game.

Jedi: Fallen Order does not reinvent Star Wars. But what it does, it does really well. The story, however, could be bolder.

Worthy successor to Bravely Default with new classes and technically impressive. But the recycled content is annoying.

F1 23 is an amazing racing game for Formula 1 fans but it fails to take the extra mile.

A surprisingly challenging tennis title with great story mode and multiplayer, but sometimes the gameplay seems overloaded.

For fans of hockey, NHL 17 delivers another cool experience. Recommended.

Visually remastered and with adjusted gameplay: Dragon Quest 7 has mastered the transition to the 3DS in an impressive way.

Quotation forthcoming.

Hitman 2 is everything I wanted after the preceeding episode. More creative, more imposing, even if the basic structure remains very similar.

Limbo is still as atmospheric as it was eight years ago, due to its reduced graphic style. An indie treasure that everyone should play.

The great strengths of Hunt: Showdown are the terrific sound design and the cool gameplay, which focuses on stealth and tactics.

If you like Dead Space, Resident Evil 4 or Silent Hill 2, you'll love Cronos with its challenging gameplay and great atmosphere.

Successful horror with a refreshing protagonist and varied mechanics, but unfortunately without new areas.

Ghost of Yōtei is an atmospheric open-world game with a powerful combat system, but it doesn't quite measure up to its predecessor.

Better graphics, all DLCs. This is the best version of the game, but only if you don't own the GOTY edition of the old-gen version.

Tales of Vesperia grabbed me.

The story plays with clichés just to surprise you with something totally unexpected.

Dragon Quest Builders is a motivating game that skilfully combines block building with RPG elements.

Star Wars Outlaws is entertaining popcorn action with a lot of charm that only occasionally comes across as too superficial.

An extremely playable and very substantial wrestling simulation. A great comeback after being down for the count with WWE 2K15.

Lost Judgment challenges its predecessor. The Japanese drama nonetheless trips over an unfocused narrative and technical flaws.

If you are willing to invest work in learning the combat system, you will have a lot of fun. Away from this, Sekiro, like his spiritual predecessors, convinces with a fascinating setting that does not match the quality and variety of game worlds like Lordran or Yharnam. Technically, however, the game presents itself from a single source, tells an exciting story and offers sufficient scope for many fun hours.

A consistent, challenging and exciting dieselpunk Metroidvania in which a bunny smashes robots to pieces. What more could you want?

Brilliantly staged over-the-top fights, which should excite every action fan - even on Nintendo Switch.

Well-done remaster collection with timelessly good glider gameplay and great content.

Quotation forthcoming.

Quotation forthcoming.

Fast Racing Neo comes out of nowhere - it's an inexpensive and extremely fast futuristic racing game with old fashioned charm and new ideas.

Fantasy Life i is a very good Lifesim-RPG that will keep you busy for many hours and only allows itself a few blunders.

This game isn't fair - just like war. Even a hard earned victory tastes bittersweet.

Super Mario RPG is a loving and timeless new edition for the Nintendo Switch. One that shows what a hit we had to do without in Europe in 1996.

The best Spider-Man game with many great moments, but also some laborious tasks.

Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent rogue-lite, but clearly loses out in comparison with Hades.

It's a simple and ingenious open world puzzle game with great art design. It's both fascinating and challenging.

Kirby makes a furious 3D debut, which is particularly impressive with its loving charm and funny skills.

Despite small glitches, the MS Flight Simulator is a marvellous experience on the Xbox Series X/S as well. Beginners can book their flight without further ado.

Deluxe-RPG with a magnificent universe and a prime storyline, which however only unfolds late. Bland side quests tarnish the overall picture.

A mature tale about empathy that shows us the beautiful & difficult facet of life in an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Extremly difficult, well thought through and thrilling at every move. A real gem for hardcore tacticians.

It is also a great pleasure to be able to play the game anytime, anywhere.

Oceanhorn is a high-quality clone of Zelda with a lot of charm and definitely worth a sailing trip.

Alan Wake 2 is a creative, atmospheric story highlight, but from a technical point of view it gives you little nightmares on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 offers a comprehensive turn-based combat system and a very beautiful story for every JRPG fan.

Pentiment's art style is a playful work of art without equal, but it can also inspire with its story.

A lot of humor, creativity, fun and a smart way to use the toypad. This is the new dimension of Toy2Life games.

A more than worthy sequel. Many inconveniences were eradicated, many shallow moments filled with playing depth. And so the successor has also become the somewhat better game.

With the Spyro Reignited Trilogy fans get a more than worthy remake and newcomers get one of the best platformers of all time for the PS4.

The perceived best-of series is the best Mario Party in recent years, but could have used a bigger scope.

Gameplay and visuals are impressive for a remaster and it's a great JRPG; however, it slightly disappoints regarding story and combat system.

I just like to turn my head off and be overwhelmed by the overblownness of the game.

After the disappointing sixth installment, Tekken 7 has once again become a very good Tekken, positioning itself between Street Fighter 5 and the upside.

In Minit, retro Zelda charm meets a world as sweet as it is weird, with more incentive to explore minute by minute.

Horizon Burning Shores is exactly what Forbidden West fans expect, but offers little that is new.

Extensive DLC with great humor, funny new skills and a beautiful world in DK style. A must-have for all fans.

An action-packed, atmospheric new edition of the classic, but which is still in the shadow of its predecessor

Crisis Core Reunion offers a fantastic graphical upgrade and gameplay improvements while still showing its PSP roots.

Stray Gods is worthwhile for players looking for a good story, multi-layered characters and of course musicals. Only the RPG aspects come up short.

Superbly playable console wrestling, that is suffering from severely outdated technology.

Final Fantasy 16 manages an extremely successful modernization of the gameplay with its battle system, but the story has its weaknesses.

Atmospheric and very pretty dungeon crawler with tactically thrilling and complex turn based fights in a living cartoon world.

Jedi: Survivor is a great sequel that cleans up the weaknesses of the predecessor, but weakens in terms of technology at release.

Sparks of Hope is a refreshing strategy crossover with great combat, but it lacks the big surprise moments.

It may not be a game to show off the capabilities of the PS4, but the Enhanced Edition of Risen 3 is much better than the other console versions.

Splatoon 2 feels exactly the same as the predecessor and provides at least as much fun.

The Crew Motorfest is a fun open-world racing game and the best part of the series.

A technically impressive action RPG, but it offers only a fraction of the Final Fantasy 7 experience.

Children of Morta entertained me during the approximately 15-hour campaign.

Even the twisty and open game world surpasses the rather boring CREO terrain of its predecessor by far.

The graphic updates are immediately noticeable even without direct comparison.

Eriksholm is a great stealth adventure with an exciting story and superb visuals.

Quotation forthcoming.

Cuddly Jump&Run with fun couch co-op and fantastic music levels. The sacklings do well without an editor!

Familiar looking Lego adventure that scores with its large scope and great attention to detail.

It is so unique and so interesting that it can not be overlooked...Not without problems, but full of interesting ideas. That includes a multi-layered, charming and credible heroine.

The Great Circle gives us Indiana Jones as we know and love him - even from a first-person perspective. However, the combat system is lacking.