While Bumpy Road is thin on content, it makes up for that with buckets of occasionally touching indie charm.

A bright and funny reworking of Bridge Constructor with some special Aperture Science trappings.

Chopper 2 is a demanding experience that won't appeal to everyone, but if you accept the challenge of this side-scrolling shoot 'em up you're certain to get your money's worth.

A bafflingly overpraised auto-runner that looks good but soon becomes tiresome.

Monument Valley's expansion pack exceeds all expectations by being even more inventive and surprising than the original game.

A shiny and entertaining hovering adventure, Power Hover is as beautiful as it is fun.

Few games are able to worm their way into your imagination and subconscious as well as New Star Soccer. You'll suffer the highs and lows of its simply presented matches with the grin of a true addict plastered across your face.

Xenoblade Chronicles is an embarrassment of riches, packed with content and depth. But it feels like a squeeze, rather than a natural fit, on Nintendo 3DS.

Part Mario, part Space Invaders, part every 2D game you can think of, Pix'n Love Rush's complex set-up will likely charm just as many players as it bamboozles.

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.

A gloriously inventive combination of Nokia's Snake and Tron's light cycles, Hard Lines includes a dazzling variety of modes and provides weeks of entertainment for short-burst gamers and dedicated score-chasers alike.

A superb word-strategy game with enough polish and charm to overlook its lack of multiplayer.

It might not have the chops of Clash Royale, but Plants vs Zombies: Heroes is still a lot of fun.

A game about being a king with king and human problems on his shoulders that you need to solve carefully, thoughtfully, and creatively while working with limited information.

Cadence of Hyrule is a startlingly successful remix of the classic Zelda template, bringing a whole new rhythmic core to the Hyrule we all know and love.

Monster Hunter Generations is the most complete game in the series yet, and the best one at that. If you have friends or family you can hunt with regularly, this is an absolute essential for 3DS.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a deep, enthralling game but the presence of some flawed elements mean it's not as good as the previous "Dawn of Sorrows."

Well produced and highly addictive, Tiny Heroes will find favour with fans of the genre – providing they don't expect anything startlingly original.

Don't let the cuteness fool you: Monster Burner is a tough arcade puzzler.

iOOTP Baseball 2012 Edition is able to deliver the thrill of the game through mere text, though fans of the series might wonder why play hasn't been pushed on a touch.

An impressive game with a gorgeous world you'll want to explore, Air Mail is only let down by its lack of challenge.

Thumper doesn't work quite so well on Switch as it does on VR, but it's still worth a look if you can't get the other version.

A fierce and compelling FPS that will keep you enthralled from the second you load it up.

A puzzling platformer with its feet firmly on the ground, Rinth Island is a brilliant slice of gaming that almost anyone will enjoy.

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.

rustration, fury, and eventual elation - it's all in a day's work for OlliOlli 2. A near-perfect sequel.

Dragon Quest VIII is a game that's one big nostalgic nod to the past, for better and for worse. Despite this, its vibrant world and memorable characters will pull you through to journey's end.

Pumped and packed with action, coming out on top in Aqua Moto Racing 2 may be a touch easy at times, but it's never dull.