Death end re;Quest 2 is a dark and horrific JRPG is definitely worth playing, but the Switch port probably isn't the way to do it.

Sifu is a difficult game, and not always by design. But when the combat clicks, there are few games that make you feel so badass.

OlliOlli World is a beautiful game, but the gameplay gets very frustrating after the first few worlds.

While Dying Light 2 may not feel like a massive step up, it's still tons of fun, and the story is a powerful and engaging one, vastly improved from the original.

The Waylanders is an interesting concept let down by poor dialogue and inconsistent challenge, but it’s not without its charm.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a masterpiece, with both games receiving impressive improvements. Better visuals, faster load times, and DualSense integration, two wonderful titles have been made even better.

If this is the future of the series, I’ll be incredibly happy, because this just might be the best Pokemon game ever made.

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem offers the similar carnage and heart-pounding action of its predecessors, with some cool new weapons to boot.

The Company Man is a fun action platformer, but with some balance issues and checkpoints miles apart it's hard to recommend over its peers.

Windjammers 2 brings out that superb, rowdy competitiveness that any game worth its salt needs, I cannot wait to see what DotEmu does next.

Explosive, exhilarating and endlessly entertaining, Rainbow Six Extraction is arguably Ubisoft at their best and most confident.

Nobody Saves the World is a superb adventure, with lots of to see, do, experiment with, and have lots of crazy fun whilst doing so.

God of War PC is, simply put, a brilliant port of one of the best games ever to grace PlayStation consoles.

An excellent port that presents a solid, complete experience. Super fast load times, improved performance and a ton of content make Monster Hunter Rise on PC the definitive version.

The Anacrusis looks to be everything I want from a spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead. The pick up and play nature is compelling from the drop, and the 70s sci-fi setting is so refreshing. The AI Driver really makes every session totally different, facing different combinations of aliens in different settings doesn’t get stale. I know the next few months of my life will be spent replaying the game over and over again with my partner, and I can’t wait. [Early Access Impressions]

Scarf offers a short and sweet platforming experience. It's perfectly enjoyable to play, but you'll likely be left wanting more when the credits roll.

The Gunk has a fantastic setting and lovely characters, but ultimately the gameplay is lacking.

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is an improvement on the original release, but it suffers from weak visuals on the Switch.

If you're after something cerenral and addictive, Evil Genius 2: World Domination on console is a solid port of a very enjoyable game.

With varied enemies and locales, and tons of loot, gear and skills, Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition has something to please any genre fan.

DoDonPachi Resurrectiuon is another brilliantly packaged Cave classic on Switch. Bullet hell is bullet heaven.

With hugely varied gameplay and compelling Roguelike elements, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a contender for greatest ever puzzle game.

Halo Infinite is a great example of gameplay being king. Moreish, exciting combat is only let down by a fairly safe open world and lack of essential feeling abilities and upgrades.

Chorus is a good-looking, competent space shooter, but it takes itself too seriously and doesn't lean into its uniqueness enough.

Anvil: Vault Breakers is a solid, stylish sci-fi action shooter that does roguelike gameplay right. [Early Access Score = 80]

Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition provides a much more stable experience, with extra content for players to get stuck into. It's great to be back as Abe, and having a smoother game makes up for earlier frustrations felt when the game released back in April.

Archvale is an enjoyable, taxing little adventure with as much mirth in its heart as malice.

It’s a bit of a surprise this late in the year, but what a tremendous time Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is.