All in all, SteamWorld Dig 2 transcends and transforms the original game's blueprint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 21]

Despite some misgivings with the extras, the actual core Luigi's Mansion 3 experience is one of the best adventures of 2019. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 64]

The Switch has ended up with what could easily be called the definitive version of this super tale. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 66]

While it may not be as good as it could be, at least it's as good as it needs to be. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 22]

Triangle Strategy may take itself a touch too seriously at times, and not all the characters deliver a backstory worth listening to, but its strengths lift it far above its weaknesses. It's not the second coming of Final Fantasy Tactics, but it deserves recognition for what it is: A truly fine turn-based strategy RPG. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 71]

A super awesome send-up of '80s video games and nerdery all in a fun 2D Grand Theft Auto- esque wrapper. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 23]

Traveller's Tales has outdone themselves with this new LEGO Star Wars. Their attention to detail and wide variety of activities, coupled with the expansive environments, makes for a fun-filled return to that galaxy far, far away. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 75]

A sharp adventure that will really test your mettle! [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 31]

GoNNER has more than enough going for it to make it worth getting, so go and get it while the getting's good. [Issue #29, p. 20]

It's immensely satisfying! It's no wonder this series has reached its fourth installment. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 71]

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a must-play. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]

Sephiroth, for me, is another great addition to the Smash cast. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 34]

Sword & Shield have a lot to love for old and new fans, and they're pure quality from top to bottom. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 72]

Volgarr takes patience and passion to master, but those willing to put in the time will be rewarded with arcade action Valhalla, yelling "just one more game!" as they ride into video warrior's heaven. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]

I can't wait to see what the future will hold. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 68]

Splatoon 2 looks a bit like a paint-by-numbers sequel ... but there's more than meets the eye here. [Issue #29, p. 67]

If you've got a young gamer in your life, show them the Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia trailer video, then sit back and watch their reaction. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 72]

If you absolutely loved the original and are hungry for more, Pokkén DX won't disappoint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 68]

NUTS is smart, intuitive and very fun. And while it's short, the experience of the game is worth it, especially if you're in a gaming rut – or just a nut! [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 18]

After a comparatively slow couple of hours at the start, AI: The Somnium Files takes off and never slows down. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 74]

Even in a year rife with excellent remakes, this stands out as one of the year's best. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 69]

Gnosia is a great single-player experience for someone who loves social deduction games. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 19]

It's so nice to get hyped for an upcoming game, look forward to it for over a year, finally play it and find that it lives up to your hopes! [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 72]

An improvement over the original in every way. This is a can't-miss addition to any puzzle fan's library! [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 73]

This battle-hardened prequel is able to scratch an itch that its source material couldn't. [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 75]

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a funny game that keeps you wondering what will happen next. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 75]

The lack of stuff like Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, the infamous Atari 2600 port and anything related to Ms. or Jr. Pac-Man is noticeable, but the amount of quality stuffed into this collection more than makes up for any absences. Everything plays really well, too. I'm no Pac Pro, but I didn't notice any sort of game-breaking lag in my time with it. Simply put, this is a fantastic collection that's well worth coming down with a case of Pac-Man fever for! [Issue #60 – July/August 2022, p. 74]

The perfect place for anyone to jump in if they're interested in this brand of marsupial madness. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 72]

Nintendo has done it again. [Issue #15: May/June 2015, p.22]

A strong contender for the best Metballpintroidvania of all time! [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 24]

Chicory is a must-play game – one of the best offerings from 2021 and an excellent antidote to more terrifying titles. Depending on your personal control preferences, the Switch might not be the ideal system to use to play it, but if you've ever wished for a roleplaying game coloring book, you'll quickly fall in love with Chicory. [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 31]

The best way to spend your 30-minute train commute to work. [Issue #15; May/June 2015, p.70]

Natsume deserves our thanks for bringing the Bokujo Monogatari series to the West, but now it's XSEED's turn to shine – and indeed they have. [Issue #15; May/June 2015, p.75]

This may be the most beautiful hand-drawn 2D game I've ever played, and I'd frequently stop while playing just to marvel at the mastery of how each scene was reworked. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 20]

For what Graceful Explosion Machine aspires to be – that is, a stylish high score-focused shoot-'em-up – it excels in spades. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 21]

Think of Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns as the definitive edition of a game that defined an era. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 20SW]

This, at last, is a game worthy of the "Mighty" moniker. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 24]

Level-5 just seems to pile on too many extras and makes things feel cluttered. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 71]

A great game, even if the difficulty feels a little lopsided. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 22SW]

Family-friendly frightening fun! [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 18]

It had to happen eventually! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 24SW]

Raise a frothy mug with Etrian Odyssey Nexus. It's a worthy goodbye party. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 76]

The team that created Wizorb at Tribute Games have gone on to great things in the last 10 years. It's fun to be able to turn back the clock and revisit some of their earlier work, especially when you can tell that their talent was already firmly established even in 2011. [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 17]

Go ahead and treat yourself to a delightful afternoon of spreading havoc all over a quaint town. You won't regret it! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 25SW]

If you're like me and can't get enough classic-style golf, give Easy Come Easy Golf a try. It's not quite a hole-in-one, but still a sub-par game. (That's good, right?) [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 25]

This one is more of a crowd-pleaser than a game-changer. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 68]

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom appears to have been well worth the wait. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 71]

Overall, this is a great, well-curated collection and a wonderful way to mark the milestone of SNK turning 40 years old! [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 72]

Punch Club is one of the best fantasies about being a grown-up that I've ever played. [Issue #26 – March/April 2017, p.19]

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet definitely suffer from underdone development, and I hope the final behind-the-scenes reaction at Nintendo and Game Freak is to give the series' dev team more time to work on future sequels. We don't need new generations so often! But the adventure of these games, the wonderful new set of Pokémon, the winning cast of human characters and a sensational story all work to save the experience and make them worth playing and enjoying, warts and all. [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 75]

This collection is such a great value that I'd be hard-pressed not to recommend it. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 73]

I'd first encourage you to play the Wii U version if you have the means, but if you don't own a Wii U, this 3DS take is still great. [Issue #26 – March/April 2017, p.73]

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet definitely suffer from underdone development, and I hope the final behind-the-scenes reaction at Nintendo and Game Freak is to give the series' dev team more time to work on future sequels. We don't need new generations so often! But the adventure of these games, the wonderful new set of Pokémon, the winning cast of human characters and a sensational story all work to save the experience and make them worth playing and enjoying, warts and all. [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 75]

It works well as a game you can just pick up and poke at as desired to kill just a bit of time. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.28]

There's so much to see and do that you won't want to stop playing! [Issue #25 – January/February 2017, p.24]

Bravely Second is a superb sequel and stands among the upper echelon of 3DS and Japanese RPGs. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.68]

Flinthook could have been a perfect 10. As it stands, it's still more than worth latching onto. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 18]

A vibrant invitation to a new kind of fighter. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.70]

Pikmin 1 is now playable on the Switch, and it has a natural HD facelift as a result of being on the newer hardware, but it doesn't offer anything extra or new beyond that. It's been pulled back out of the past and made available again, and that's it! And honestly, for a great game like this, that can be enough. [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 18]

It's wonderfully rewarding when you execute the plans you've made in your brain and see them actually work as intended. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 24]

Astalon's quality is undeniable. Its character animation, puzzles and power-up progression are all top- notch, and the copious extras (like a mode where you play as one of the campaign's reoccurring bosses), all show that this was a labor of love. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 18]

A well-built racer that certainly stands up to the legendary pedigree of the F-Zero series. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 21]

It's a delight of sight and sound, and more than anything, I hope this isn't the last we'll see of the Bard's endearing brand of heartwarming positivity. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 24]

Not every Toy-Con is a masterpiece, but the variety of the Variety Kit makes the whole set absolutely worth your consideration. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 69]

As a total package, Mario Party Superstars is indeed pretty super. But is it more super than Super Mario Party? That's the real question, now that the Switch is hosting two distinctly different Mario soirées. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 71]

Without the context of what came before it, the mechanics will likely come off as overly complicated, and the story would lose most if not all of its meaning. Once you've played its prequels though, Blaster Master Zero 3 stands as one of the most well- made games of its kind, and delivers the promised conclusion that the series deserves. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 21]

If you've got a kid in your life who's never played Pokémon before? Buy this game immediately. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 67]

I'm sure you can agree that 12 classic fighters, including not one, not two, but four with online play, all for $40, is more than a fair match for your money. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 73]

If you enjoy cozy games, Second Light is a no-brainer to recommend; just don't go into it expecting anything demanding or super innovative. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 73]

If you've got a kid in your life who's never played Pokémon before? Buy this game immediately. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 67]

Starlink as a new franchise isn't perfect, but it's still a whole lot of fun. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 71]

As many people as possible should have the opportunity to experience Inside. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 21]

Complete or not, this is one incredibly fun fighting game, and a great value for $10. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 22]

As a Dad, I'm thrilled that this game is as good as it is at doing exactly what it needed to do: put a huge smile on the face of my Paw Patrol-loving 4- year-old son. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 76]

If you enjoyed past WarioWare games, you won't want to miss this. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 63]

Stepping into the shoes of B.J. Blazkowicz makes for one wild ride! [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 66]

Octopath Traveler should be recommended and lauded as one of the best on the Switch so far. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018]

Tadpole Treble is cute, fun, packed with personality and is just one of those ideas that is mindboggling when you wonder why no one ever thought to make music playable like this before. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.26]

This is a fresh and entertaining multiplayer first-person shooter that carries with it a lot of Metroid Prime's unique style and feel. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.66]

It's brilliant, challenging and an absolute joy to strategize with the cards randomly dealt to you. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 24]

If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of fashion, there's no better time than now. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.76]

I think fans of gothic literature, visual novels and/ or engrossing stories will find something to love about this game. Just know that if you start it, you've got to reach the end to really appreciate what it has to offer. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 28]

If you're looking for a new 2D platformer with top-notch level design, Electronic Super Joy won't disappoint. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.23]

If you're a mature gamer (I can't recommend this game to anyone still in high school, considering some of the subject matter that gets explored within) and you're looking for a horror story that doesn't depend on cheap shots or jump scares to entertain, then I'd suggest joining the Doki Doki Literature Club. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 72]

Stella Glow is a lot of fun, and I found myself not wanting to put it down once I got started. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.69]

Whether you like golf or not, What the Golf? is a hole-in-one. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 27]

If you're looking for a return to the originals, you'll be disappointed – but only just. This is a worthy standalone title, and its story is great. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 68]

Having so many great, timeless classics all together and so easy to pick up and put down at a moment's notice is spectacular. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 70]

Spirit of Justice recaptures the true spirit of the Ace Attorney series to deliver a story both triumphant and heart-wrenching.  [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.18S]

If you've not experienced the Azure Striker Gunvolt series yet, this second installment is a terrific place to start. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.20S]

Stretchmo rocks! Fans of the earlier games, grab it fast. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.20]

Even though it misses a few chances to do more, Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure is still the best version of this classic puzzler so far. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.21]

If you're searching for the next great platformer hidden in the Wii U eShop, Tic Toc's first Wii U title might fit the bill. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.23]

Mario Party: Star Rush is far and away the most fun I've ever had with a Mario Party game. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.17M]

Murder by Numbers is a winning blend of two genres never previously mixed. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 21]

While Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse gave me déjà vu more than once, it has an intriguing story with plenty of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.18M]

It's a perfectly designed game. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 24E]

If you're unsure if you want to take the plunge, the less expensive prequel is a great way to test the waters. If you get through it and end up hungry for a much bigger burg to brawl in, and can stomach a few technical hiccups, you'll more than get your money's worth with this full-throated, knuckle-dusting follow-up. [Issue #64 – March/April 2023, p. 31]