Digimon Story Time Stranger is definitely one of the better Digimon games I've played, but it's lacking charm and just too slow going.

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is an entertaining action RPG for newcomers, but its performance on Switch is disappointing.

EA Sports FC 26 tries to right some of the wrongs of last year, and while it's a superb football title with plenty of depth, there are some frustrations with its gameplay.

Alien: Rogue Incursion nails the atmosphere, spectacle, and sense of place, but struggles to maintain the essential threat level.

DeadWire is a seriously clever twin stick shooter, with hacking that allows so many creative kills and an absolutely brutal level of difficulty.

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile brings some inventive puzzles in a fun 70's setting but unfortunately also comes with an unwanted B-plot swapping the Poirot murder mystery for a ridiculous conspiracy chase.

No, I'm Not Human will likely go down as one of those clever psychological horrors, thanks to its concept of using the player's own mind against them.

CloverPit is the Balatro of 2025. It's an incredibly clever Roguelike with a creepy setting, loads of build options and compelling slot machine action.

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is short and sweet, offering a chance for those that missed a fun 3D platformer to play it, and enjoy the charm and well designed levels.

While many will fall of Concierge due to its surreal and non-linear nature, there's a great deal of satisfaction to be found in the unsettling hotel you're tasked with exploring.

While not the best Atelier game in recent memory, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian is fun and great for newcomers.

Ghost of Yotei is a genuine masterpiece that takes up the mantle dropped by Tsushima and runs with it.

Mamorukun ReCurse is a unique and inventive shoot ‘em up with banging music, but it just feels a bit samey even in its short runtime.

The best roguelite of recent years, Hades 2 will repeatedly beat you down but leave you gasping, desperate for more. With hours of frenetic gameplay beautifully wrapped in spectacular graphics, captivating voice acting and an incredible soundtrack, Hell has never looked nor felt so fantastic as this.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings the granddaddy of tactics to a whole new audience, and it's still bloody brilliant.

A nostalgia trip for millennials and a lesson in how good we have it these days for everyone else, Lan Party Adventures is a casual sim game with heart that just falls short due to repetitive mechanics and lack of a truly compelling narrative.

For those that enjoy the unhinged, 80s style programming on offer here, you’ll get a kick out of sitting back and seeing what's on. For everyone else though, you may want to change the channel.

Hilarious, bittersweet, surreal and rage-inducing all in equal measure, Baby Steps is a journey that you'll want to join Nate on.

Arctic Awakening is a genuinely good tale of mystery with some excellent audio that's unfortunately hampered by an overly long run-time and some nasty technical issues.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is the most genuine threat to Vampire Survivor's rule yet.

Folly of the Wizards is a Roguelike with plenty of interesting ideas, but lackluster combat makes it rather hard to recommend.

It may not be one of the best expansions the series has seen, but Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji still has some neat ideas that make it worth playing.

Hotel Barcelona is a bloody fun Roguelike, with a whole heap of creative ideas and just as many unhinged characters to meet.

Silent Hill f is genuinely unnerving, with a strong story and intense combat that earns its place as a worthy entry in the series.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has some interesting ideas, but ultimately the combat in this Roguelike makes it a chore to play.

ZOE Begone! is as intriguing as it is enjoyable, and once you battle its steep learning curve you'll be rewarded with an utterly fantastic shmup.

As a sequel, Dying Light: The Beast succeeds in expanding on the foundations laid by its predecessors in ways that feel meaningful and player-minded.

Platypus Reclayed is a beautiful claymation shoot ‘em up, with varied stages, creative power ups and possibly the best visuals in the genre.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is the best kart racing game you'll play in 2025, with tons of fresh ideas and more content than you could shake a Chao at.

Moros Protocol is an entertaining Roguelike FPS with great old school visuals, but some quality of life issues and a lack of room variety hold it back.

Henry Halfhead is a daft game with a lot of heart, and even if it only lasts a couple of hours they're still well worth experiencing.

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster doesn't feel like a modern dungeon crawler, and it's old school difficulty and grindy gameplay will put many off.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World is the best Kirby game ever made, and on the Switch 2 it's better than ever.

Lego Voyagers will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, a journey of discovery with a friend or relative that will linger in the memory far beyond its fleeting run time.

Shape of Dreams is a sensational Roguelike with a ridiculous amount of depth, and whether you play it alone or with the squad you'll have a blast.

Borderlands 4 is designed thoroughly with fun in mind. It doesn't play like a greatest hits compilation of what has come before, but rather as an evolution of the series.

EA Sports NHL 26 has made some big improvements to gameplay that become more noticeable over time, with a new Be-A-Pro mode that is better than before.

Dead Reset is a delightful sci-fi romp full of practical effects and gruesome sights, and works wonderfully as an FMV game.

NBA 2K26 features a ton of tweaks and additions to make it the best in the series, with stellar presentation and important gameplay improvements.

It's not particularly big or clever, but Metal Eden is a beautiful, bombastic blaster that entertains while it lasts.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots is a massive hit, offering plenty of fun and exciting modes along with gameplay that's easy to lean yet tricky to master.

Cronos: The New Dawn is proof Bloober Team can make exceptional horror games, with terrifying monsters and some great ideas.

Hirogami is a charming origami based platformer with great movement and gorgeous visuals, but its combat and frustrating objectives hold it back.

Bad Cheese works great as a psychological horror and has some wonderful visuals, where the horror comes from the unsettling nature of its ties to the house of mouse.

Despite a deep and enjoyable combat system, there are a few issues that hold Lost Soul Aside back from being a great action-RPG title.

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is a fast paced mech combat game, with an impressive world to explore and so many customisation options.

Rogue Factor have created something truly special in Hell is Us, combing head-scratching puzzles with fun, challenging combat. This is an unexpected treasure.

The Knightling is the perfect end of summer action adventure romp, with great combat, a colourful world to explore, and shield surfing.

Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainoids is an enjoyable RTS that blends with different genres to make an enjoyable game filled with a colourful world.

Drag x Drive is a totally unique multiplayer gaming experience, but its lack of hooks, inaccessible nature, and dull visuals let it down.

Although the new modes are a bit weak, there's no denying that Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is a sensational multiplayer game.

Gears of War: Reloaded is the perfect way to experience one of the finest games of all time, with superior combat and a cover system that still hasn't been matched.

Despite frustrations with the slow-moving herd, Herdling is still worth trying if you enjoy visual story-telling and atmospheric games. That said, if you can play anywhere but Switch, do so.

The fact that Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening exists is very cool, but it's not as much fun as the anime that inspired it.

Although not the most revolutionary RPG, Quartet has great writing, perfect pacing, and is just a very cosy experience that genre fans will love

Whether you’re like me and are obsessed with making as much money as possible or you want to get to know the people around town, build relationships and even start a family, it’s a game that seems to let you play the way you want to and I think that should be commended.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance features exceptional combat, compelling exploration and gorgeous visuals, and I couldn't recommend it more.

Sengoku Dynasty offers plenty to do, and while it is satisfying eventually, it does take time to see your hard work pay off.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is so faithful it missed out on a few opportunities to bring it into the present, but it's still a fantastic game nonetheless.

Gradius Origins features a whole host of classic shmups that will beat the crap out of you, and even an all new one inspired by them.

WWE 2K25 is a treasure trove of wrestling content that fans will spend many hours with, and it runs incredibly well on the Switch 2.

If you’re a bookworm then Tiny Bookshop's core concept will immediately grab you and the fact it uses real books will delight you even further.

The Royal Writ doesn't hold your hand, but its unique brand of Roguelike deck building is well worth sticking with to experience something new.

The Wandering Village is a solid city-builder with a comfortable learning curve. It offers a challenge while drip-feeding you new ideas along the way.

World War Z VR offers plenty of excitement and anxiety at every step, with strong gunplay and some great set pieces when the hordes show up.

Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant is sublime DLC that gives you a fantastic reason to play one of the greatest RPGs in recent memory some more.

Discounty is a delightful shop management game, with lovely tactile checkout gameplay, cosy vibes and a wonderful sense of progression.

1000 Deaths is a trippy platformer with tricky stages and wacky characters, that would be easy to recommend without the camera issues.

Static Dread: The Lighthouse tells an interesting story that keeps you busy directing the flow of its eldritch horrors and the day-to-day running of its lighthouse.

If you missed out on Off over a decade ago then this is your chance to experience a weird and wonderful RPG that helped shape the genre.

Mafia: The Old Country is a familiar tale with simple gameplay, yet the excellent acting and gorgeous backdrop give enough reasons to check it out.

Abyssus is not a game for the weak of will, with some encounters veering close to bullet-hell strafe-shooter territory.

Much like games like Portal and Blue Prince before it, Viewfinder is a puzzle masterpiece that is appointment gaming for absolutely everyone.

Nothing about Echoes of the End is original, but it’s worth a look if you’re a fan of flashy action and environmental puzzles.

Guntouchables’ fast pace and silly humour is more than enough to keep you hooked, but it really does require friends to get the most out of it.

MakeRoom is a warm and comfortable way to unwind after a busy day, and lets you be as creative as you want as you set up your adorable little dioramas.

Killing Floor 3 might feel a little bare bones at present, but there's still plenty to enjoy when you're blowing off zed's body parts with your friends.

Phantom Squad is a stiff challenge that will give tactic-heads a lot of trouble, but in the best way.

Despite being a pretty ambitious undertaking and a handful of decent ideas, Spy Drops fails to make the kill.

Dear Me, I Was tells a moving story that's grounded in ways rarely seen in video games. Paired with the gorgeous audio and visual style, it's well worth experiencing.

Morgan: Metal Detective isn’t the gaming equivalent of digging up buried treasure, but equally it’s more enjoyable than digging up horseshoes.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a simple but entertaining arena fighter, with loads of modes to keep you happy.

Time Flies may seem like a silly distraction at first, but its heartfelt message and compelling speed-running gameplay make it a masterpiece.

Earthion is one of the most enjoyable and accessible shoot ‘em ups I've ever played, with tons of variety and nostalgic gameplay.

Dead Take is a fantastic psychological horror that pulls no punches, delivering superb acting and some great puzzles that keep you engaged until the very end.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an exciting and satisfying side-scroller that never gets dull, and offers amazing combat set in a gorgeous world.

A treat for both veterans and newcomers, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 shows why the series is still just as relevant all these years later. A modern classic.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a true showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering an almost unmatched platforming experience that makes collectibles feel important. An absolute joy to play.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game allows you to live out the life of a hobbit in a warm and welcoming world, with some nice ideas throughout.

One-Eyed Likho will appeal to fans of folklore and greyscale visuals, but its lack of scary moments and generic puzzles hold it back somewhat.

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is a solid, entertaining, and intriguing debut for the Fate Saga, answering many questions but leaving many more to be explored later.

Heartworm is a survival horror game with (fittingly) a lot of heart, that will appeal to both PS1 veterans and modern horror fans.

s.p.l.i.t is a brutal and powerful game unlike anything else I've ever played, but its dark themes will be too much for some to experience.

Clutchtime: Basketball Deckbuilder is a fun card collecting game that is easy to digest in small doses but never as gripping as heavyweights of the genre.

Not much has been added to Patapon 1+2 Replay, but these two rhythm game oddities are as fun to play as they were eighteen years ago.

Sunset High is a massively clever timeloop game full of unique mechanics that is very happy to leave you struggling to know what to do next.

Wheel World is an excellent game, bringing a realistic weightiness from the bike handling and merging it with a beautiful world that's a joy to explore.

Monument Valley 3 is a beautiful and clever puzzle game, but it struggles somewhat to live up to the previous games in the series.