Core Keeper is a ridiculously compelling survival game that's great on the Switch 2, and I lost so many hours building the perfect base.

Crisol: Theater of Idols is a solid horror FPS that does something interesting with its weaponry and health mechanic, featuring a fascinating world with creepy enemies.

Whether a fan of Geralt or simply love the Reigns franchise, Reigns: The Witcher makes every decision fun thanks to countless storylines and exciting gameplay.

Resident Evil Requiem continues to breathe life into the series, making excellent use of new and old ideas to tell a story that fans will love every second of.

Although more action packed than its predecessor, Resident Evil Village is a hell of a spectacle and very impressive on the Switch 2.

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is still the high point of the series when it comes to horror, and it runs wonderfully on the Switch 2 for bedtime scares.

Ys X: Proud Nordics may not be the best the series has to offer, but the Switch 2 version is fantastic and the new content is great.

God of War Sons of Sparta swaps to a 2D plane to show us a glimpse of Kratos's early years.

Mario Tennis Fever offers a fantastic tennis experience with plenty of ways to play.

Demon Tides is a 3D platformer that'll be hard to top in 2026, with exquisite movement, tons of variety, and so many ways to kit out Beebz.

Styx: Blades of Greed is a set of very good stealth mechanics and well designed levels wrapped in a fairly uninteresting and occasionally baffling narrative.

Despite some of the comedy losing its shock value, High on Life 2 is still a wild, colourful, intentionally silly ride.

Crimson Capes is fairly unique even within its own oversaturated genre.

Chromagun 2: Dye Hard is a clever puzzle game with a unique colour twist, but the difficulty never quite feels testing enough.

The Super Bomberman Collection is a wonderful bundle of games, whether you were a Bomberman kid or want to try something new.

Reanimal is Tarsier Studios doing exactly what it does best: tense, physiological horror with a (un)healthy dose of gore and body-horror.

Still, minor gripes aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Starsand Island. It really feels like an “everything” life sim, with enough in there to keep you invested all the way through the early access period as they no doubt refine existing systems and add more. What sets it apart though is the presentation, and the island itself really is the star of the show. Whether you want to get stuck into farm life or just strap your skates on for a little jaunt around the city, it’s a game that all fans of the genre will love. [Early Access Score = 80]

Romeo is a Dead Man is an absolutely wild ride, and although it has some duller moments I'm seriously glad I saw it through to the end.

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X is a superb side-scrolling action game. The sheer amount of content on offer is enticing enough, but the animations and combat feedback are on-point throughout.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties is an exceptional entry in the Yakuza series, with a strong story, great combat, plenty to do, and gorgeous visuals.

The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest isn't going to light the world on fire, but if you're looking for a platformer without any frills you may enjoy it.

Mewgenics is one of the densest and most entertaining tactics games ever made, and I'll be discovering new stuff in it for years to come.

My Hero Academia: All's Justice is the perfect way to say goodbye to an anime titan, with so much content and flashy as hell combat.

Nioh 3 moves beautifully with smooth, glowing, brutal combat and a huge array of special abilities to equip and call upon.

Hermit and Pig is a unique and charming RPG, with engaging and fast paced combat, cozy vibes, and plenty of scrumptious mushrooms.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a comfy blanket of JRPG nostalgia, and despite having some pacing issues I never wanted it to end.

Cairn is a deceptively brutal climbing game at times, but the beautiful visuals, varied story threads and tactile mechanics ensure it's a climb worth making.

I Hate This Place has some great visual flair and interesting lore but unfortunately it's bogged down in an obtuse and often uninspired survival stealth adventure.