While Rayman's appearance in the game is simply justified by fan service, it's evident that the Mario + Rabbids team has put a lot of care and dedication into the character to give him the respect he deserves. The Phantom Show provides an adventure that matches the quality of the other game worlds and leaves us feeling satisfied.

A remarkable strategy game with Nintendo's DNA and tremendous personality. Despite not addressing some issues that its sequels fixed, you will find it charming and it may even leave you forever enamored with Pikmin.

LEGO Star Wars on Nintendo Switch is the final compilation of the Skywalker story with all its nine episodes, humorously and faithfully depicted. An entertaining action adventure all around.

One of the best and most complete party games in the entire history of Super Mario, hitting the mark with a great selection of minigames, options, and game modes.

The legendary Dragon Quest III comes back to life with a perfect homage in the form of a remake. A challenging RPG that grips with its mechanics and charismatic world, although the passage of time hasn’t been kind to it.

Octopath Traveler 0 gives the series a different twist with its blend of classic JRPG and the reconstruction of Wishvale. It doesn’t reach the scale of the main entries, but it offers a fresh, distinctive experience full of personality that works far better than its mobile origins might suggest.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 is the definitive leap forward for the subseries: a more mature story, memorable characters, and a beautiful world that place it among the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch 2. Its rock paper scissors combat system still holds back gameplay with a lot of potential, but its ambition, art direction, and storytelling make it an essential experience.

With more than 20 years behind of it, LIVE A LIVE still feels like a fresh and innovative game in terms of its story. It's a pity that its gameplay has not followed the path of its artistic evolution, being quite outdated for today standards.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a good fighting game aimed at fans of Persona 3 and Persona 4 who were eager to meet their charismatic casts again in a new adventure. It has plenty of game modes and extras, but it's still a niche release with only a few additions and some things to polish up.

An action-stealth adventure set in the Star Wars universe that delivers solidly across the board without aiming too high. Nintendo Switch 2 handles this version effortlessly, providing Star Wars fans and newcomers alike with an epic story made suitably memorable by its blend of classic mechanics for this genre.

he story of Three Hopes expands a lot on the story of Three Houses and that's one of the main reasons it is a must-have for fans of the original game. It also works fine as a musou game, adding some popular Fire Emblem elements correctly to the mix.

Its story is not as good and impactful as Three Houses or Awakening, but in terms of gameplay it is the most cutting-edge and advanced Fire Emblem game to date.

The puzzles, humor and challenges of Dungeons of Dreadrock will make you enjoy a classic adventure on your Nintendo Switch in a better way than on mobile phones.

Bayonetta isn't just about non-stop action, and she has shown that in Cereza and the Lost Demon with an adventure that puzzle-loving, story-driven, and exploration-seeking fans will absolutely adore.

Atelier Sophie 2 is a game that retains the conventions of the franchise, but improves on them a little. With exquisite visuals, more features such as no loading screens when entering battle, and a decent story, this is another Japanese RPG that fans of the series will love, but may not sit well with newcomers.

Mistwalker has rescued Fantasian to prove that turn-based RPGs can still surprise with dynamic and strategic combat mechanics accompanied by a superb artwork and a story that, while not surprising, takes very little time to captivate you. A must-have of the genre on Switch.

The most unique and distinctive Resident Evil in the series, delivering a complete experience that works surprisingly well on Nintendo Switch 2. The included DLC rounds out an adventure that may be somewhat uneven at times but is highly enjoyable overall, with a port that comes close to or even matches the level of PlayStation 5, all in a portable console format.

Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a rather continuist game in regards to the original installment of the franchise. However, that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. At the end of the day, it is an independent role-playing adventure with very original ideas that make it worthwhile. Of course, it is not a marvel, but it is more than enough to have a good time.

A simple and entertaining Kirby game that isn't particularly original or creative, but includes a lot of extras to further enjoy a remarkable platformer, both alone and in company.

Persona 5 Tactica showcases just how well-built the Persona 5 universe is, and even though its story is a mere pretext, it surprises with its gameplay based on the tactical role-playing genre.

Although it doesn't create something new or revolutionary, Cult of the Lamb combines a lot of things that fit together perfectly to bring us a rich, fun and original roguelike mixed with a resource management game.

Kirby Air Riders is a bold and addictive reinvention of the GameCube classic, full of personality and featuring City Trial mode that shines brighter than ever. It’s not the visual leap we expected on Nintendo Switch 2, but it makes up for it with solid gameplay, plenty of variety and content, and a social focus that can keep it alive for years.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment successfully expands the backstory of Tears of the Kingdom and practically requires prior experience with that game. This solid musou for Nintendo Switch 2 leans heavily on a mix of action and cutscenes aimed at Zelda fans. While it doesn’t innovate within the musou genre or the Hyrule Warriors series, it delivers an intense, entertaining adventure on the new console.

Sonic x Shadow Generations arrives on Switch 2 as the ultimate tribute to the blue blur, blending nostalgia and speed with a surprisingly bold and spectacular Shadow campaign. A solid package, though technically improvable.

Although this third installment was starting to feel somewhat repetitive, No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files stands out thanks to its fresh gameplay mechanics, particularly its clever escape rooms. A welcome twist that revitalizes the experience while preserving the series’ trademark absurd humor.

Windjammers 2 is a playable ode to the original arcade game that relies on its multiplayer and renewed artwork to offer us a truly addictive proposal. Unfortunately, its lack of ambition, by not betting on including new game modes, prevents the game from taking advantage of its full potential.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a worthy successor to the original trilogy, fully optimized on Nintendo Switch 2 to take full advantage of its control capabilities. There aren’t many 3D action-adventure experiences like this, and Retro Studios has managed to balance the Metroid Prime formula which, despite innovations you may like more or less, ultimately becomes a memorable space epic.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a social sim bursting with customization and offbeat humor that brings out the best in Miis on Nintendo Switch. Its creativity is endearing, though longer play sessions can start to feel a bit predictable, and the lack of online sharing keeps it from reaching even greater heights.