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.

Hell Clock is one of those games that cherry picks so many ideas from so many different sources that it manages to feel original when taken as a whole.

The Drifter is a great point-and-click adventure that keeps you engaged throughout, with smart puzzles and great characters.

Vile: Exhumed is a clever horror that takes you to the most depraved parts of the human mind, but leaves you guessing every step of the way with simple yet effective gameplay.

Anyone put off recent Soulslikes by a perceived lack of challenge need not worry about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is another great entry in this great series, now with added escape rooms.

Shadow Labyrinth is a dark and gritty Pac-Man spinoff that somehow manages to be one of the best Metroidvanias in recent memory.

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is more of the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The combat is excellent, the new setting is fun, and Peter Weller is back!

If you’re into your low-stakes farming and crafting games then you may find Gaucho and the Grassland is a fun way to kill a few hours.

Kaizen: A Factory Story is perplexing and charming in equal measure, and it’ll keep you riveted from start to finish.

Ready or Not isn't a game built on fun and frolics, but teamwork and quick thinking, and if you engage on its terms you'll find plenty to get excited about.

As an early game Mycopunk has a lot of time and opportunity to add more to its arsenal. Once there’s more base content and more to do overall, it’ll be well worth diving into, but for less than £15 it’s not a bad shout to support a dev who clearly has a lot of passion for the genre. [Early Access Review]

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a wonderful adventure in a gorgeous world, and deserves to put River End Games well and truly on the map.

Even in its current form Ground of Aces is a great base building game, and there’s so much still to come to it. There’s a detailed roadmap on the game’s Steam page that talks about trading with nearby villages, hunting local wildlife, and so so so much more. Regardless of if you play it now or later though, it’s a unique and compelling game that I’d highly recommend. [Early Access Review]

Tamagotchi Plaza Switch 2 Edition has some silly charm, but the dull minigames and lack of tutorials end up making it a chore to play.

I Am Your Beast is a fantastic, easy-to-swallow FPS that can be an absolute breeze or a hardcore challenge depending on the individual.

This is a definite improvement on what Mythforce was at launch, and offers a great slice of first-person action. [1.2 update score = 70]

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a gloriously traditional JRPG, with compelling combat, fun new minigames and many hours of content.

Luma Island is a no nonsense crafting game with lovely exploration, but everything starts to feel a bit samey after the first few hours.

Zombie Army VR is a generic shooter in virtual reality, lacking anything different to any of the other shooters out there that have already done a better job.

If you’re a big fan of the main game, then Atomfall: Wicked Isle will give you something to do for a few hours.

The biggest issue that FBC: Firebreak has is that it’s far too ordinary for its own universe.

Ruffy and the Riverside is pretty far from perfect, but it does feature some incredibly clever ideas, loads of puzzles and gorgeous visuals.

American Arcadia may not have a particularly original premise, but it does present recycled ideas in unique packaging.

Rematch is a good time but it really is a game of two halves: amazing with friends, but frustrating beyond belief with random players.

Lies of P: Overture does a fantastic job in not only bringing us new characters and new challenges, but also new levels of accessibility.

Quantum Witch is a delightfully queer narrative based platformer with wonderful writing, but the lack of direction it gives will lead to frustration.

Locomoto is a really lovely game, and with the array of customisation options for your train plus a delightfully low stakes story.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is one of the greatest games of all time, blending freedom in its gameplay with a story and soundtrack that will be remembered for decades.

Survival Kids is a fun if somewhat simple co-op game that you can only play on the Switch 2, and is well worth a go especially for younger gamers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is just decent, when you'd expect more for something designed to show a new system.

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest is an emotional dive back to the Beira D oil rig, with some seriously tense moments and a whole lot of heart.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an absolutely first class re-do of what was an already excellent game.

Whether you play solo or with friends, Rooftops & Alleys will suck you in with its varied and seamless movement mechanics.

Street Fighter 6 still has so much to give, and is perfectly suited tothe Switch 2 Despite a few issues with world tour, it's still a banger.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique and compelling game that everyone should play, and the Switch 2 is the perfect place to do so.

If you enjoy Survivors-style games and are craving something that feels new and will occupy you for hours, Soulstone Survivors is well worth your time.

Gex Trilogy ensures the three Gex games are as true to their original release as possible, but if you have no nostalgia for them you'll struggle a bit.

It’s always hard to predict how a new MMO will do in the market when there are so many popular, established competitors, but Dune: Awakening seems to have hit the sand running.

A truly amazing collection of games that suffers at the hands of a mediocre port. But at heart, Hitman is still just as thrilling and addictive as it’s ever been.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is addictive and has numerous quality of life improvements for the genre. It might suffer from a slow start and repetitious voiceover work, but that’ll fade away and you’ll soon find yourself lost in its systems and loving every minute.

Fans of Castlevania will absolutely lap this Chronicles of the Wolf, as it is basically a member of that storied lineage in all but name.

There is loads to do in Tour De France 2025, and thanks to the improvement in visuals and physics, whatever you do, it is actually more fun at times feels like an actual mainstream racing title.

Galactic Glitch is yet another fantastic and innovative addition to the twin-stick genre, one that it is fair to say has had a fair few belters so far this year.

POPUCOM is just a treat to the soul and the senses, with a concept that oozes originality and innovation.

Don’t expect this one to feature on family games night, but if you are a fan of deep and complex military strategy then this is arguably the most comprehensive Nobunaga’s Ambition to date.

Date Everything is a ridiculously wonderful dating game, full of entertaining characters, sublime voice acting, and laugh out loud moments.

Mario Kart World is bold, ambitious, and utterly charming, and even a couple of hiccups don't spoil the pure joy and chaos it presents.

Despite some frustrating bugs, The Alters is the most unique and interesting survival-crafting sim I’ve ever played.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die has some of the best combat I've ever experienced in a Roguelike, and has loads of clever tricks up its sleeves.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is the perfect way to inject some classic puzzling into your Switch 2 library, especially if you missed the previous version.

Disney Illusion Island isn’t a particularly difficult or unusual video game, but it more than makes up for that with its charm and humour.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is still one of the best Sonic games on the market, and it runs absolutely wonderfully on the Switch 2.

F1 25 is the best the series has ever been, catering to fans of the drama as well as those that appreciate the intricacies of the science behind the driving.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a farming game with very little farming, but the combat and exploration more than make up for it.

Despite muddy visuals and a few dodgy animations, Tiebreak+ looks pretty good for a Switch game and credit has to be given thee work on this port.

As We Descend is a wonderful Roguelike deck builder even in its current form, but with many more months of polish and added content it could transform into a genre topping sensation. It’s well worth jumping in now if you like the sound of this apocalyptic card game, and hopefully sometimes next year we’ll be talking even more about this engaging addition to one of my favourite genres. [Early Access Review]

Elden Ring Nightreign is a game that does so much, and none of it feels arbitrary. The world is fascinating, the combat is exceptional, and there's plenty to see.