Persona 3 Portable has a script that's sharp as a tack, and one which makes you identify and fall in love with the quirky cast of characters that you interact with, as well as feeling very much in control of your protagonist.

Monster Hunter Rise on PS5 is a fantastic experience - especially for newcomers or fans who have been unable to get stuck in until now.

Fire Emblem Engage is a masterpiece of tactical gameplay design, with a gorgeous look, and depth most games can only dream of.

Papetura is short and undemanding, and with controls that have made the leap well to the Switch from its point and click Steam origins.

Sailing Era will definitely have its fans, but for me the constant menu navigating and overly complex mechanics made my time at sea fairly underwhelming.

Breakers Collection may not have a ton of content, but it is as comprehensive as you could wish, and is incredibly fun to play.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is easy to recommend for those longing for retro platformers, but is over a bit too quick.

One Piece Odyssey might appeal to long time fans of Luffy and co, but the glacial pace really drags it down.

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dominion Malta Expansion adds enough for fans of JWE2 to enjoy, with the Dinosaur Exchange being a highlight.

If it goes the distance, Warhammer 40K: Darktide will get better with time. As it stands it's an enjoyable romp through an almost endearingly macabre world.

Sail Forth isn't without a few issues, but exploring the seas and upgrading your ship is satisfying from start to finish.

Sports Story is a huge disappointment, with a ton of technical issues, a lack of tutorials and unenjoyable new sports making it one to avoid.

Kukoos: Lost Pets has some fun platforming ideas, but gameplay issues, boring boss fights and annoying sound effects make it tough to recommend.

River City Girls 2 has some of the best beat em up combat out there, and alongside the compelling RPG elements and sensational soundtrack make it a must play.

Bots are Stupid provides a unique take on 2d platforming by swapping jumping with typing out commands.

Lover Pretend is a great Otome game full of romance, with a fantastic film industry setting that you won't be able to put down.

Blacktail may not put every foot right, but it's still an enjoyable, compelling romp through a dark and beautiful fairytale world.

Just Dance 2023 Edition can be a whole lot of fun with friends, but it has a host of issues that also hold it back.

Lil Gator Game is a charming exploration focused 3d platformer, but is held back by Switch performance.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update makes a great game even better, improving practically every element of the much loved game.

High on Life is filled with some fun mechanics and great writing, and while it doesn't reinvent the genre, it makes it more enjoyable.

Wavetale is a simple adventure with a sweet story, featuring satisfying traversal, although it never steps out of its comfort zone.

What the Bat is fun if you just want to kill half an hour, and its humour and variety make it colourful and unpredictable every time. [Meta Quest 2]

Need for Speed unbound offers some genuinely cathartic, high-speed thrills, but it does little to turn heads besides wearing its flashiest colours.

Choo Choo Charles never takes itself seriously, but there's a fun game at its core with simple yet effective mechanics.

Dragon Quest Treasures is just an infinitely likeable game, that had had me beaming from ear to ear from the word go.

The Rumble Fish 2 has the promise of online play with rollback netcode – which should make this perfect for going online and getting absolutely smoked by a Japanese kid who has probably forgotten more than you will ever know. Superb.

Togges is a weird and wonderful 3d platformer that puts the focus on exploration, but sometimes the size of new worlds is just overwhelming.