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

Not only is Yoshi's Island DS huge, cute, innovative and beautifully presented, its layering of light platforming skills and hardcore item collection mean it's ideal for all abilities.

Move over Candy Crush Saga, the crown for fast-paced puzzling crown now rightfully belongs to Papa Pear.

Hitman: Blood Money REPRISAL shows that old games can still come out of retirement onto a new platform while bringing with them all the things that made them great in the first place.

Okami HD is a silky smooth port of a beautiful game which takes advantage of the Switch's capabilities and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg for it.

A clever and challenging spin on the tower defence genre, overlaid with an elaborate science fiction schtick which doesn't outstay its welcome.

CounterSpy is a superb blend of planning and panic. A streamlined stealth experience that'll last indefinitely, CounterSpy is hard to resist but easy to recommend.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is a mature, sophisticated, and delightfully dark whodunnit adventure.

The best Pokemon game so far. Combines the addictive elements of the originals with the latest graphics to great effect. Just don't mention the Pokewalker.

A timeless classic is reborn on iOS. The Lords of Midnight has lost none of its ability to captivate and entertain, and serves as a fitting tribute to Mike Singleton's genius.

The original gamebook has been beautifully revived, and now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its sci-fi peers across all entertainment media.

A brilliant and unusual action puzzle game with beautiful presentation and an annoying yet satisfying difficulty curve.

The First Tree is an intimate experience that almost lures you into a trance as you’re playing. Pawing through the filtered light on the forest floor of this Journey-esque game gives you moments of clarity that are pretty rare to find these days, so if you’re looking to take a break from the chaos of the world around you, then this game is a welcome respite.

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.

Windjammers is one of the finest co-op games in any genre, and it remains as essential now as it was back in 1994.

But lying at the heart is the same solid gameplay that was popular in the nineties - unforgiving at times, but a shining example of what makes the series great.

TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a cosy and fun puzzle adventure with so many perfect moments. I absolutely loved my time playing it, and I feel it is perfect for your mobile phone.

Packed with action, intrigue, and gore - and excellently told and illustrated by Wallis and Chalk, respectively - Gun Dogs could well be Tin Man's most accomplished gamebook to date.

It's not Mario Kart 9, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best game in the series and a considerable leap forward for portable and multiplayer gaming.

Mario could learn a trick or two from his brother, as Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon stakes its claim as one of the most essential titles available for Nintendo 3DS.

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

How well this will scale over the coming weeks and months is hard to predict, of course. But in its initial incarnation, Fleet Command that most rare of games: a deep mobile MMOG that combines its licence, metagame and gameplay in a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging manner.

Packed full of collectibles, replay value, instantly accessible fun and oozing with charm and character, there really isn't a better candidate for a PS Vita title that everyone must own.

A brilliant little RPG with a collect-'em-all core and a heart of absolute gold.

It does a lot with a little, using its compact two-button control scheme to define its entire design, with spectacular results. If you are looking for a mobile platformer to sink your teeth into, this is it.

A brilliantly paced, sharp-edged brawler that isn't afraid of a bit of silliness. Only One is well worth a play.

Whether you're new to the game or an old hand at it, and even with its graphical downgrade, Rocket League is as much fun as ever on the Switch.

A brilliant step forward for the series, Badland 2 is a wonderful end of year surprise.