Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Nintendo Switch is a wonderful experience, allowing players the world over to enjoy such a fun game.

Rift of the NecroDancer is a seriously clever rhythm game with a sublime soundtrack, which will keep you busy for many musical months.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a great remastering of a genuinely superb game, and will raise a smile in fans and new players alike.

It may not look overly original on the surface, but dive a little further and Mark of the Deep is an engaging, compelling little adventure.

If you’re in the mood for a charming adventure through a gorgeous fantasy world, Eternal Strands is worth checking out.

Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos is an enjoyable arcadey experience, but with an incredibly short runtime and iffy controls is hard to recommend.

Riki 8Bit Game Collection thoroughly appeals to me and is going to be firmly in the wheelhouse of many in the still thriving retro game community.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection had much promise with its heartfelt story, but it just doesn't quite hit the mark across the board.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a thrilling rogue-like that gets continually better the more you play, whether alone or with friends.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter builds on the original and makes it better in every way, with excellent combat and a strong story.

Sniper Elite: Resistance offers some fantastic locations to allow you to play however you want thanks to exciting missions and gameplay.

IDUN - Frontline Survival is an interesting take on the tower defence genre with likeable characters and a fun story.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming tactics game with a lot of depth, but its Switch performance leaves a lot to be desired.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a blaster shot from the past, with fun beat-em-up action slightly let down by dodgy platforming.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is just as brilliant now as it was last year, and now you can play it on your PC or even on the Steam Deck.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a confident, compelling adventure filled with interesting boss fights, inventive mechanics, lovely visuals and wonderful music.

Tales of Graces f Remastered may not have the most exciting story or characters, but its sensational combat makes it worth revisiting.

The Spirit of the Samurai is a gorgeous game to look at, and while it can be enjoyable to play, some of the movement and combat is stiff.

Among Ashes is clever horror with a unique approach to fear, never outstaying its welcome and keeping you on edge until the end.

Blade Chimera does little that feels new, but delivers a slice of comfortable, familiar and, dare I say it, safe side-scrolling adventure.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great reminder of how good Retro Studios can be, though there’s not too much for returning players.

Threefold Recital is an interesting narrative game featuring three intriguing protagonists, but its slow pacing and writing issues let it down a little.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a spectacular game that moves the series forward in new and exciting ways. Whether you’re fighting one enemy or a hundred the action is always fast-paced and engaging, and with so many weapon types and special attacks at your disposal there’s more than enough variety. Regardless of whether you love or hate this series, Dynasty Warriors Origins is a game that could well surprise and delight you.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a good-looking adventure with enough pilfering, parrots and peg-legs to pacify all the pirate purists.

Skydance's Behemoth is a solid adventure with some cool moments and clever combat, but the checkpointing system is frustrating.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a great way to experience an outstanding action RPG, and I’m so glad this was a game that wasn’t forgotten. The fast-paced combat, epic boss fights and rewarding exploration make it a joy from start to finish, and even with a lack of direction I struggled to put this adventure down once I started it. This is an all time classic that shows why the Ys series is beloved by fans, so don’t miss out on it like I almost did.

Batman: Arkham Shadow is the most authentic and immersive way to make yourself feel like the Caped Crusader that I’ve ever played.

Completely Stretchy is a silly exploration game with fun movement and a great vibe, but it has a few issues that might frustrate you.

Alien: Rogue Incursion is a faithful and fear-inducing game, with intelligent xenomorphs and some strong storytelling throughout.

Marvel Rivals has come out of the gate swinging, delivering a fresh blast of adrenaline to the hero shooter genre.

Fairy Tail 2 is a wonderful continuation of this RPG anime adaptation, with fast paced flashy combat and a gorgeous world to explore.

Fairy Tail 2 is a wonderful RPG with fast paced combat, a gorgeous world to explore and a whole lot of familiar anime faces. It’s not a game that’s particularly accessible for people who haven’t watched the anime though, and certainly not those who skipped the first game. Despite this it’s hard to deny that this is an engaging RPG experience crafted by genre experts, and for fans of the series especially it’ll be an absolute delight.

Ballionaire blends Roguelike mechanics with Pachinko to create a chaotic and clever game full of interesting builds and point scoring pegs.

The Thing: Remastered is a weird nostalgia trip that is fairly dated, but remains compelling enough to see through to credits.

Breath of Death VII The Beginning is a superb remaster of a well-regarded Xbox Live classic that harks back to a simpler time.

Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered is a great collection, elevated more by the simple joy of playing through the campaigns again.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a warm dose of nostalgia, a highly amusing, varied and reverentially detailed step back in time.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is authentic and exciting, filled with excellent set pieces and some enjoyable gameplay.

If you missed The Thaumaturge before now, it’s well worth investigating the PS5 version.

The Rise of the Golden Idol is a seriously clever detective game, with exceptional design that helps you solve its mysteries yourself.

Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer offers some solid exercises and a comfortable difficulty curve to help people of all fitness levels.

While Platform 8 isn't quite as ground-breaking and special as Exit 8, it's undeniably a much scarier game and a lot of fun to play.

Warhammer 40K: Darktide on PS5 is superb action game filled with brutal violence and all the tongue-in-cheek dry British humour you expect from the universe.

ANTONBLAST is a sensational Wario style platformer with a flow unlike anything else, but you'll need to put the time in to master it.

Glitch Hero is a nice way to teach younger gamers some programming basics, but the poor combat really lets it down.

Chicken Police: Into the Hive has some particularly charming characters and great visuals, but is slightly let down by the overall story.

Slopecrashers is a great action racing game offering plenty of fun in both solo and multiplayer.

VED isn't a bad game, it's just not a very good one, either, and never quite manages to find its stride.

HeistGeist isn't all that original but it's an enjoyable adventure with plenty of action and intrigue to keep you engaged in the campaign.

Spirit Mancer has lots of great ideas and some seriously awesome boss fights, but dull combat against regular enemies really drags it down.

Critter Cafe is a cosy game that just misses the mark, thanks to its lifeless world and repetitive gameplay which make it hard to recommend.

There are loads of great tactics games out there, and unfortunately Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast just can't hang with them.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an extremely mixed bag so far. While I’m enjoying the atmosphere, the few stealth-based missions (I say “based” but you can just wander in and shoot everyone) have been the highlights. Skif is a likeable enough horrible person, and I like how much there is to do in terms of quests and side content, but it’s held back massively by stifling bugs, unsatisfying gunplay, iffy voice work and sound design, and a general air of being five to ten years behind the modern market. Or maybe I’m just missing the point. Either way, with only around a dozen hours played I’m still in the early game, so perhaps by the time I come to add a score to all this, a lot will have changed. Either way, right now, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl isn’t setting my world alight. [Review in Progress]

Mindcop is a seriously clever detective game that refuses to hold your hand, but makes you feel like a genius when you figure out whodunnit.

Threshold is a clever game that does so much with what's available, featuring some great ideas, an eerie environment, and engaging story.

A soothing game to snuggle down with, 6-Sided Stories is a perfect pairing to a warm hot chocolate, comfy slippers and a log fire.

Farmagia has fun and flashy combat, but its lack of depth and threadbare farming ultimately make it hard to recommend.

Stray is a fantastic game that really captures the energy of our feline friends, but the Switch version of the game is a significant downgrade.

Rage of the Dragons Neo is not only a much better game overall, but there are a stack of extra bells and whistles that make it a no-brainer.

Great God Grove had me hooked until the moment I had cracked the thing and brought peace and harmony to the Grove.

Tetris Forever is a superbly put together package, and an eye opening documentary with some genuinely footage on show.

Sorry We're Closed is a creepy and adventurous survival horror that does more than just copy the history it was inspired by.

Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered is a gleefully stupid action game full of dick jokes, which you'll either find refreshing or horrendous.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a wonderful way to play a classic of the genre, with gorgeous visuals and super fast combat.

LEGO Horizon Adventures is a lot of fun, and Studio Gobo has done a great job making Aloy's journey full of excitement and humour.

Void Sols kept my interest for far longer than any other game of its ilk, and is perfectly suited to the Steam Deck where I spent my time with it.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a wonderful remake of a game few in the west have played, with seriously compelling combat.

Mirthwood will appeal to those who enjoy a good adventure in the form of something like Outward, and those who love a bit of Stardew Valley.

Wildermyth is quite simply different to anything else I’ve played, and feels genuinely compelling and charming at the same time.

Goat Simulator: Remastered offers players plenty of fun via various DLCs and the original game, with great new visuals as well.

Don't Be Afraid 2 is a nerve-inducing puzzle game where the horror is ramped up in every new room, with some smart ideas everywhere.

Metro Awakening captures the tense horror the series is known for, immersing you in a nightmare filled with plenty of authentic ideas.

It's got a hell of a steep learning curve, but once you learn the ropes Metal Slug Tactics is a wonderful tactics game full of nostalgia.

While it has some clever ideas, Slitterhead never realises its potential, feeling like it would have benefited from more time in development.

While still very much the same game, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is gorgeous in every way, improving on the original in different ways.

It's not a complete home run as a package, but with enough standout moments throughout the two packs, the expansion upgrade should be an easy buy for fans.

Awaken - Astral Blade is a decent if run-of-the-mill Metroidvania, but don’t go in expecting anything unique or particularly invigorating.

Planet Coaster 2 is a genuinely lovely and likeable way to kill a few hours and flex your creative muscles.

In all the ways that matter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is simply the best franchise entry we’ve had in a few years.

Empire of the Ants is a true celebration of our natural world that just happens to be disguised as a real time strategy game.

Brothership is a fun time, but has frustrating moments. It's not an easy recommendation like Paper Mario, but you'll have a good time nonetheless.

The Smurfs: Dreams is a Smurftacular 3D platformer, with tight controls, a lovely soundtrack, and so much variety in its levels.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is another sensational bit of content, and one that only costs a tiny amount to whip your way into.

Zero Sievert is tough, but it offers a satisfying experience that teaches you upon every death, giving you a reason to keep playing.

Metamorphosis VR has so much potential, but movement is awkward and a fair few bugs held me back from appreciating it fully.

Redacted may borrow heavily from Hades, but it has enough of its own personality to stand out in an increasingly crowded genre.

Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure deserves its place in the pantheon of retro platformers on the Switch.

Rogue Flight is a good entry into the genre and one that is enjoyable but has a feeling something is slightly missing.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is filled with the same powerful moments as the original, with fresh new characters and clever gameplay.

Despite a few visual and audio issues, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is just a really good time, plain and simple.

The Jackbox Survey Scramble is the new game in town just in time for Christmas and it has the potential to be a classic.

Tormenture blends a retro horror game with real world escape room elements to create a really unique (and rather spooky) experience.

Wilmot Works It Out is a wonderful example of cosy gaming done right, with colourful puzzles to solve and a whole lot of charm to boot.

Yakuza Kiwami on Switch is a good port of a great game, and while it shows its age in certain areas, it's still a lot of fun to play.

Vendetta Forever is a thrilling VR shooter that puts your fun at the forefront, offering a variety of levels and weapons to enjoy.

In keeping the grind but removing the online requirements, Airship Syndicate are sending a clear message: Wayfinder is a game for the players.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a stress-inducing experience that recreates the terror found in the movies, and well worth playing.

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is another wonderful cosy game featuring that daft anime kid, and is a seriously relaxing experience.