Despite a clever central mechanic that ties into its core message, Tides of Tomorrow is let down by heavy-handed storytelling, simplistic mechanics and a regular loss of immersion.

I can’t quite believe how incredible Vampire Crawlers is. This fast paced deck builder is almost impossible to put down, and might be the best the genre has to offer full stop. With so many builds and synergies to uncover, unlockables to tick off, and combat that just never gets old, Vampire Crawlers is an effortlessly compelling, fever dream of a game. Even if you don’t particularly like Vampire Survivors this game has to be played, just try to put it down sometimes to touch some grass: it’s just that addictive.

Under Par Golf Architect is a real Birdie of a tycoon game, with engaging hole creation and the ability to play the courses you make.

Pokémon Champions is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to be the very best, making competitive Pokémon so much more accessible.

PowerWash Simulator 2: Adventure Time pack isn’t a revolutionary addition to the game, but fans of the cartoon will surely love strapping on their candy cleaner and stepping into the Land of Ooo.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a wonderful narrative adventure that rewards you for the time you spend with it, offering a great story and some fantastic detective elements.

Gecko Gods is a charming and friction free 3D platformer that's a joy to explore, with tasty bugs to snack on and a whole lot of walls to climb up.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is more than just its visuals, with fast paced gunplay and fantastic movement packed into a single player FPS package.

The combat is the star of REPLACED. It’s so satisfying and slick that I couldn’t get enough of it, and when combined with numerous traversal puzzles, stealth sections, and action set-pieces the whole is far more glorious than the sum of its parts.

Despite not being my first choice for an early access release, Moves of the Diamond Hand is a sensational chunk of videogame. The weird and intriguing world has its hooks deep inside me, and I can’t wait to see where my dice get me next. If you’ve ever wanted to roll to bake a pizza then this is the game for you, just don’t get too sad when it ends abruptly. [Early Access Review]

Dosa Divas is a heartwarming RPG that will fill your heart with joy and a craving for tasty food, with fun combat and great cooking minigames

Despite a few very minor complaints, Pragmata is one of Capcom's most interesting and enjoyable adventures to date.

A Storied Life: Tabitha tells a personal tale about the titular character as you complete her memoir using a unique combination of packing gameplay and a Mad Libs approach to storytelling.

Between the never ending list of things to repair and the constant badgering with side missions I didn't find my time with the game anywhere near as relaxing as an actual stroll in the woods would be. [Early Access Score = 55]

Beyond Words is a fun time-killer and a nice way to exercise the old prefrontal cortex.

Last Man Sitting is an entertaining Roguelike third person shooter, but after a few long days at the office you'll want to take a holiday.

There’s very little to redeem Legacy of Kain: Ascendance other than the fact that it’s short.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a wonderful take on the 2010 classic, with that same “one more try" hook that makes it impossible to put down.

The Occultist is a fairly by the numbers horror game, with an unlikable main character and lack of scares that really let it down.

People of Note is a joyously musical RPG, with timing-based combat that keeps getting better and a wonderful world to explore.

If they built an entire game around the cleaning mechanics then I'd be there in a heartbeat, but there's still something undeniably lovely and calming about Hozy.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park is an outstanding 2D Mario game, and the new multiplayer content is a blast.

Darwin's Paradox is an excellent platformer that is consistently enjoyable, with some of the best cinematic visuals and a real eye for detail that never fails to impress.

WWE 2K26 once again plays like a dream on the Switch 2, which means you've got a spectacular amount of WWE content you can take on the go.

Fishbowl tells a touching, if extremely dour, tale about grief and isolation. While it may be too grim for some to enjoy, the cast of characters and Alo's journey through the pandemic make it worth sticking with.

Grime 2 has decent progression and looks amazing, but it loses some of what made the original so weird and unique.

Go Home Annie is a game of two halves, with the first packed with intrigue as you take a tour of the SCP and the entities it contains, while the second unfortunately frustrates with poor stealth and confusing puzzles.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a sometimes frustrating yet always impressive adventure that expands on its predecessor in every way, and is another must-play experience for any fan of Hideo Kojima.