Wild, Weird, and packed full of imagination, Super Mario Odyssey is the first platform exclusive that every Switch owner needs to own.

Still a few content updates away from realising its true potential, Guns Royale could grow to be a monumental mobile hit.

While Halcyon 6 lacks the urgency, tension, or sense of freedom of its many inspirations, it brings together its various mechanics in an enjoyable manner, even if the early game and the grind for resources can become repetitive after several playthroughs.

Yono is a simple, cute puzzler which excels in its puzzle design but lacks in story and combat, and that's a shame.

Sine Mora EX remains an interesting bullet hell shooter that's only improved by fancier visuals and couch co-op, but the extra content isn't worth it.

Rogue Trooper Redux is an odd one for sure. It's far from the classic Rebellion claims it is, but it's un undeniably charming and entertaining blast from the past nonetheless. It's the videogame equivalent of watching an 80s action movie and simultaneously laughing at how ridiculous it is, while also feeling misty-eyed nostalgia for the days of yore. So take from that what you will. It's ugly, not a good cover shooter by today's standards, and a lot of the time it doesn't even work properly. But it's very reminiscent of the period, and will provide fun for those who remember it.

Unoriginal and dull, Game of Thrones: Conquest is a waste of a perfectly good license.

Campfire Cooking is not only visually striking, it's also relaxing, endearing, addictive, and offers up a real variety of challenging puzzles to enjoy.

It's still well worth playing for those seeking a new narrative-based game with a fresh angle, but it feels like it's being held back by a dodgy engine component.

What Putty Pals offers that few others do is the sort of couch co-op experience that can have you in fits of giggles one minute and punching the air with satisfaction the next. The Switch could do with a lot more of that sort of thing.

Time Recoil is a brilliant game, albeit one that's even better played with physical controls.

The Flame in the Flood is an absorbing survival game with bags of heart and some genuinely interesting ideas. Its constituent parts can grow wearisome, but there's always a majestic river nearby to sweep you onto the next challenge.

A hard, fraught stomp through some very dark corners. Warhammer Quest 2 is pretty much a must buy.

Fire Emblem Warriors tries to blend together two distinct franchises, and it almost manages to pull it off.

A smart card game that's different enough from other games of its ilk to stand out.

Taichi Panda 3 is for one very small set of players - those who just want to watch an MMO play itself.

A decent port of a fantastic game. It might not be perfect, but its problems are easy enough to look past.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime offers up two different sorts of challenges and both are equally enjoyable.

Into The Dead 2 is a polished and gory zombie shooter, offering an abundance of kills and plenty of thrills.

Tiny Barbarian DX is a great little retro-inspired platformer that riffs on the likes of Donkey Kong Country, but it suffers from repetition and a lack of inspiration at times.

Neon Chrome is a solid twin-stick shooter with more meat to it than you might initially expect.

A bright and breezy reboot that sticks with the same blend of tricky puzzles and charming animation.

The charming RPG Stardew Valley is so much more than just another farming simulator and feels right at home on the Switch.

Geostorm is better than it has any right to be, and it's well worth a look.

For a totally free experience, Stranger Things: The Game really gives you a lot to chew on.

The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ on Switch isn't just a brilliant port - it's arguably the best way to enjoy a modern roguelike classic.

Golf Story is charming, witty, funny, adorable, entertaining, and a must-have for your Switch collection.

Rekt is a brilliant mashing up of ideas that crackles in some really interesting ways.

A playable multiplayer-only diversion for Gameloft's FPS series, but Modern Combat Versus lacks the friction-free charm of Guns of Boom.

FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch is the most competent handheld offering of the sport to date, though there's no escaping the fact it's a lesser product than its PS4 and Xbox One counterparts.

A great RPG that's full of surprises, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is far more than just a mobile tie-in

A faithful follower of Cave's bullet hell shmup template, but with a neat smart-bomb twist and an agreeably casual pay-off.

The Wii U version remains the real definitive edition, but Rayman Legends still plays and looks great on Switch.

An engaging and intriguing mix of adventuring and puzzling all set in the world of someone else's phone.

ARise is certainly an interesting implementation of the ARKit. It doesn't quite manage to live up to its potential though, and that's a bit of a shame. Still, in spite of the niggles there's a lot to like here. And if you prefer your games a little more thoughtful then it's well worth checking out.

The Machines isn't quite the killer app that AR gaming needs, but it's definitely an entertaining and engaging experience. The violence is thick and meaty, and there's a good level of strategy here. If you've only got enough money to spend on one AR game, then I'd probably make it this one. Just don't expect it to completely blow your mind like the people in the trailer.

SteamWorld Dig 2 is a fantastic addition to the franchise which uses everything we loved about the first game and builds on it, whilst also taking into account what fans have asked for. It's strategic, exciting, fun, utterly enjoyable, and a must-have for the average Switch owner. Whether you've played the first game or not, you'll have a blast with this one.

Simple strategies blossom into complex interweaving solutions in this challenging puzzle game.

If you've not played The Witness before, then this mobile port is as good a place as any to experience it. But if you've already finished it elsewhere, some of the sparkle is definitely going to be missing on a second playthrough. Coming to The Witness fresh though is one of the most beguiling gaming experiences you can have. And that's something pretty special.

Stormbound has a depth that's easier to grasp than more fast-paced games. It's still just as easy to pick up, but you're going to want to push into it and find out more of what it has to offer. If the other games in the genre are a little too hectic for you, then I urge you to check out Stormbound. It's fresh, it's fun, and it'll have you playing for hours on end.

While it might draw comparisons with No Man's Sky, Morphite heads out in its own direction, and it works much better.

It may look like a normal point-and-click puzzler but Thimbleweed Park is complex, classic, hilarious, and will have you coming back for more.

This isn't one for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a board game to really get lost in, Through The Ages is going to be right up your street.

A bright, sharp 2D platformer that's brimming with diversions and exciting set pieces.

Hey! Pikmin lacks the smarts and the sheer visual appeal of the main series, but it's a warmly appealing diversion for fans and younger newcomers.

It may take some time to master the game's complexities, but Minos Strategies offers clever design and deep strategy in spades.

It might not have the scope of more traditional RTS games, but that's not what Iron Marines is looking to do. It wants to take the meat of the genre, throw in a few mobile twists, and then plonk the whole kaboodle into the palm of your hand. And it manages to do that with some real gusto. It's fun, it's deep, and it's almost certainly going to make you exclaim with joy. Iron Marines is the mobile RTS that we've been waiting for, and it's a little bit brilliant.

Samus Returns is not the most faithful remake in history, but taken on its own terms it’s a fun shooter with just enough Metroid flavour to keep fans happy.

Lichtspeer may not have the longest shelf life, but it's as fun and addictive as it is utterly bananas, and feels right at home on the Switch.

There's plenty here to like if you're a fan of Monster Hunter or Pokemon, but ultimately this hybrid is less than the sum of its parts and is difficult to recommend over core games in either franchise.

Noblemen: 1896 tries its hand at something different, but in the end it's too muddled and clunky to enjoy.

A solid and entertaining match-stuff puzzler, but Angry Birds Match isn't much more than that.

As unoriginal as its titular villains, March to War takes all the intrigue of The Walking Dead and hides it behind muddy graphics and too many menus.

There's a really great game here, but it misses out on a better score thanks to some slightly poor decisions.

No, it won't be to everyone's tastes, but if you're a fan of board games then there's definitely a lot to love here. And if you're a fan of baseball you might understand some of the things the game says to you. Either way there's a good deal of fun to suck out of Bottom of the 9th. Don't write it off if you don't fit into both, or either of the camps, it's designed for. Just go with it, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

A slick production with a few niggles that keep it away from the greatness it probably deserves.

Cat Bird doesn't break any new ground, but it's a gorgeous and flawless mobile platformer well worth checking out.

A rich, tough, ingenious dungeon crawler that's a pain to play in (mostly) all the right ways.

A clever card-battling RPG with enough of a twist to make it stand out from the crowd.

More Than a Feeling has some fierce positives and big negatives, but its character building and script pulls it through, making the wait for episode four that much harder.

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a gorgeous, amusing, and challenging turn-based strategy that's easily the best exclusive on Nintendo Switch so far. I'm just as surprised as you are.

Sonic Mania is a love letter to fans of the franchise, who will no doubt lap it up. But it also feels like a missed opportunity to be what Sega has never achieved before: a truly great Sonic game.

The sort of dogfighting game you're going to end up stuck in, in the very best way.

Super Phantom Cat 2 is an interesting, if simple platformer, with a few decent ideas thrown into the mix.

Giant Consequences starts strong, playing off relationships, but loses its way a bit as the episode goes on.

There's nothing surprising about Combat Squad, and there are better multiplayer shooters out there.

A thick and entertaining mobile MOBA that's probably the best of the bunch.

Ironcast is a match three roguelike with surprisingly detailed tactical combat, but it's as much based of random luck as it is your own forward planning.

A brilliant and warm-hearted RPG that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

A clever, good looking puzzler that's got enough going on under the hood to recommend.

Egglia is a gorgeous if uninspiring JRPG that really doesn't do enough to justify the steep price tag.

An appealing combat racer that's critically hampered by frequent momentum-sapping breaks in the action and an overbearing ad system.

A sharp and entertaining game of mixing potions and clearing cards. Miracle Merchant looks gorgeous too, and it cements Tiny Touch Tales as one of the most interesting developers working in digital cards at the moment.

A tough but ultimately rewarding board game reworking of some classic gamebooks.

There are a few niggles here and there, but the scope of Mini Day Z can't be sniffed at. It's a massive game, with multitudes of randomly generated islands to explore. There are different characters to play, and each time you pick up the game things are going to be different. If you're looking for a simple-to-start-with game of staying alive, then you could do a lot worse than checking this one out.

Miitopia has charm in spades, but its casual brand of JRPG might be a little too light and fluffy for some.

It's sharp, it's cruel, and if you're a fan of ROME: Total War, you're going to absolutely love it.

Tales of the Rays is an enjoyable mini JRPG that's unfortunately bogged down with typical freemium trappings. This one's for the diehards only.

A wonderful mix of RPG ideas that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

A decent enough game, but there's not enough here that really sparks into life.

Splatoon 2 is an incredible shooter that improves on the original in almost every single way. But if you still have a Wii U and don't care about taking it on the go, there might not be enough new content to justify the purchase.

A decent enough tapper with some famous sweaty men, that doesn't add anything to the genre.

There's still a wonderful game here, it's just a little hamstrung on a platform it was never designed for.

Layton's Mystery Journey may be a big investment, but if you're a fan of the games or love solving puzzles in general this'll be well worth the money.

Motorsport Manager 2 is a highly polished, incredibly engaging simulation. But it's not too daunting if you're new to the genre. There are things to tweak and think about, but there's never too much information that you feel squashed under it. But there's still enough going on that you feel like you're part of something. Fans of sims, of racing, and even people with only a vague interest in either, are going to lap up everything this one has to offer. Oh hey, lap, that's a pun.

Resynth's musical design and relaxed pace makes for a satisfying minimalist puzzle game.

Lots of bitty components fail to amount to much of anything in this slightly thin sci-fi spin-off.

Shephy has a lot of promise, but ultimately lets itself down by unbalanced decks and somewhat messy rules.

Death Squared is a well-made and entertaining cooperative puzzler which seems a pretty darn perfect fit on the Switch.

Street Fighter 4: Champion Edition doesn't really work on mobile. One to give a miss for now.

Heavily derived from Clash Royale, SIEGE: Titan Wars does make a few small changes to keep things interesting.

Overall, I and Me has some good ideas but the gameplay dries up too quickly to warrant hours of play.

Minecraft: Story Mode, S2, kicks off the series with a bang as fans both familiar and new to the series are met with humour, adventure, and an intriguing storyline.

An excellent retro arcade blast that improves on the original in pretty much every way.

Breath of the Wild's first DLC definitely has a lot of goodies on offer, however I can only hope DLC 2 has more to offer in terms of story.

A clever and compelling one-touch arcade blast that's well worth checking out.

Bulb Boy makes itself at home on the Switch to give us a spooky puzzler to play at home or on the go.

Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow has some fun ideas, but its free-to-play features weigh it down.