Beacon Pines is a charming indie game that puts the player at the centre of a fairy tale adventure as it develops one chapter after another, with our acts having consequences on the game's plot. While the game's focus is not on an action-packed experience, the lovely art style and soundtrack and the way it balances between a kid-friendly look and gloomier and sinister environments makes Beacon Pines a thrill in its own league.

Please, Touch The Artwork is a simple but charming effort that blurs the theoretical boundaries between an interactive game and art from the real world, in this case from the works of abstract artist Piet Mondrian. The puzzles are addictive and accessible, and they fit perfectly in the Nintendo Switch format as they deliver layer upon layer of visual poetry. Recommended to fans of puzzle games and beyond.

Hotel Sowls joins the niche of point and click adventure games in the Nintendo Switch and even though it does not reinvent the genre for a new age, it does a good job at delivering an experience akin to that of its peers. Featuring interesting characters, involving dialogues and a plot that can reach a surprising turnaround, Hotel Sowls does not go so far as to provide the player with a groundbreaking experience but it does a competent job at creating a game world and the atmosphere to go along with it.

Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack is a long title but one that encapsulates an enveloping experience delivering two stories of suspense and mystery. Its most pressing issue is the translation, especially with regards to Chaos;Head Noah where many of the double entendres get lost, but nonetheless both games represent a very engaging effort with a good amount of disturbing moments that will grab the players' attention.

Marvel MaXimum Collection is a compilation that features an unorthodox choice of games based mostly on their time of release rather than quality. Some of the games have not aged well and their inclusion in this collection feels more like a curiosity. On the other hand, fans of 1990s Marvel games will find this collection to be more practical than looking for overpriced retro games, especially with the multiple formats included here, and the extras do a good job at improving the experience.

This action RPG is capable enough to give the player an enjoyable and involving experience, notably thanks to its combat, and its remastered looks are also to be praised. At the same time, its actions can feel repetitive too quickly, and the camera often behaves in a frustrating way. Overall, Boundless Trails does not rise above its direct peers, but players looking for a more relaxed action RPG experience should definitely take a look.

Georifters may look like a kid-oriented game but that should not deceive anyone, this is a challenging game that starts off as accessible but quickly grows into multiple possibilities for puzzle solving, with an intuitive gameplay and smart puzzles to solve. While the beginning of the game may feel rather slow, this is an experience that fits well in the Nintendo Switch catalogue, whether solo or multiplayer.

The Caligula Effect 2 improves on several aspects of the original, namely the combat system, and brings an exquisite story with many captivating elements, very well written characters, as well as a stunning soundtrack. At the same time, its level design could use improvements, and even though the soundtrack is indeed one of the game's top assets, some of its tracks are repeated to the point of exhaustion, which only leads to saturation. Overall this is an enjoyable experience which could have turned out better if some of those elements had been addressed.

Thanks to its exquisite combat system, fun and involving game mechanics, and an absolutely stunning art style, this princely edition of Ni No Kuni II is a very competent conversion which earned its place on the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is both a welcome port that brings another classic to the Nintendo Switch, and a game that shows its age. The best improvement lies obviously on its visual upgrading, now full of details that make us want to explore every nook and cranny in each level. On the other hand, the game's structure - more fitting for a 3DS game - and control system feel somewhat dated, and there's little in terms of new elements that deliver a renovated experience.

Remnant: From the Ashes lands on the Nintendo Switch to defend its reputation and fans of soulslike games have plenty to enjoy here, amid Remnant's varied and original areas to explore, weapon customization, and boss fights. Its performance raises some issues, however, as the technical limits of the Nintendo Switch end up constricting Remnant's full potential, but as far as the gameplay experience goes, this is one of the best soulslike games on Nintendo's console.

If the horror atmosphere, marvelous presentation and good level design help Tormented Souls become a sharp experience, its often underwhelming puzzles, lack of new ideas or the way they are implemented, and irregular performance are a reminder that following the legacy of a beloved series is not enough. Nonetheless, Tormented Souls is a good horror and fans of the genre will most certainly draw something from it.

Skate City may have simple origins but it fits very well on the Nintendo Switch. While short, and certainly not a groundbreaking game, this skateboarding experience does a great job on its new home, thanks to slick controls, a wide variety of moves, and a great visual environment. While the experience is rather short, fans of skateboarding will certainly find Skate City worth looking into.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is the premiere of this reboot of the Tomb Raider series on a Nintendo platform, and it does so in great style. The game features a very enveloping cinematic quality, and its storytelling features will keep players captivated from the beginning to the end, thanks to its balance between exploration, puzzle solving and frantic combat, while behaving very well on the technical performance side. Its puzzles can feel somewhat simplistic, however, and this version for both Nintendo Switch systems clearly required a graphical compromise that is difficult to understand on the Switch 2.

Unheard - Voices of Crime Edition is a puzzle/adventure game with a unique concept: listening to testimonials and watching videos and solving crimes based on what has been heard and watched. It's an accessible and simple concept that sustains a satisfying experience with an amazing audio quality, even if nonetheless it feels rather short, and the overarching plot is quite limited.

QV is a rather simple puzzle game but which does its job in an effective way. With plenty of challenging mechanics and difficulty levels, as well as very well communicated goals and objectives, QV puts the player on a fun journey from point A to point B, with plenty of options that make the deal more appealing over time. A great puzzler that will keep players around their Nintendo Switch for many gaming sessions.

It's not as ambitious as it should be, however, and its rather simple gameplay means it will be fairly quick to finish but the experience encapsulates the SpongeBob world and with the original voice actors lending their vocalizations, The Cosmic Shake does a good job at representing the world of this extremely popular animated series.

Manifold Garden is a peculiar and attractive experience. In many ways, the game feels more like an audiovisual experience than as an interactive work and its art style and soundtrack definitely stand out as indispensable elements. At the same time, some of its puzzles turn out to be less enjoyable than they should, and the game's short lifespan and little motivation to pick up again after completed mean that even though it has outstanding qualities, Manifold Garden falls short of its potential.

Fun, engaging and accessible, Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara can be equally enjoyed both in short bouts on the Nintendo Switch screen and in longer sessions on a television screen, as the experience easily suits both ways thanks to its captivating world and well implemented mechanics. The difficulty curve can seem unbalanced at times, but the game is very accessible to newcomers and a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

Its dynamic combat system is a marvel and will welcome adventure game fans and newcomers alike, while the game's exploration is implemented in a way that does not strand the player with no discernible path. Batora also features an open ended plot that's very praiseworthy for encouraging the player's curiosity, and the decisions the player faces will put a significant burden on their moral compass.

This point and click adventure with a few (too few) action and puzzle moments features a marvelous writing work, a captivating and disgruntled world, an exquisite visual presentation and top voice acting. Had the production invested a bit more on its action and puzzle components, then Chicken Police would be a fantastic game but nonetheless, it's a fine work that's going to appeal to fans of adventure and mystery games.

This story-led adventure game more than earns its credit for its beautiful art style and exquisite soundtrack. The plot is the main driver and it's a marvel to find out more about the game's tragic but heartwarming background story. Its combat is less impressive, though, and it feels repetitive soon enough, especially as we expand Kena's capacities, and at some specific points there seems to be a performance issue with regards to the graphics. Nonetheless, the game's narrative dimension, its audiovisual world and the exploration and search for collectibles more than help Kena: Bridge of Spirits merit its place on the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue.

With its memorable boss fights, a balanced combat system and a very interesting weapon management mechanic, Ultra Age's gameplay comes out on top when faced against its dated visual environment and lack of an interesting plot. Hack and slash fans will find this a very interesting and enjoyable game.

Super World War is a fun and light-hearted take on strategy games whose art style and humor will make many players get attached quickly, even if it doesn't take itself too seriously. While it its plot is not the most memorable and the battles can feel too long sometimes, the game's mechanics are interesting and its comedy dimension makes everything more enjoyable.

Mary Skelter Finale is the ultimate ending to the series' story line. It doesn't break with the formula but rather sticks to its guns, its main addition is breaking the exploration between groups of characters who will help each other escape from each dungeon. This has its advantages, insofar as it broadens the game's perspectives, but also its disadvantages in the form of a slower, somewhat less compelling game pace. Nonetheless, there's a lot of content here that will keep players attentive and this chapter brings a fine ending to the Mary Skelter trilogy.

EA Sports FC 24 is a very welcome arrival on the Nintendo Switch, which now finally has a full, all-round football game to boast about. While it's not perfect, especially when it concerns the loss of fluidity related to its framerate, the content and amount of game modes are enough to keep football fans satisfied experiencing the ups and downs of their players, managers and teams. The experience would be even better if the Ultimate Team mode did not make such an extended use of microtransactions, and if the online multiplayer component featured crossplay with other platforms.

It's obvious that Röki has a certain ability to touch plyers in their souls and that's clear from the very beginning. With a plot and development that feel anguishing, solitary, but also comforting and reassuring at times, this point and click adventure may not be the most ambitious production ever made in the history of gaming but this shadowy fairytale earned its place on the collections of Nintendo Switch owners.

Chocobo GP brings us back to the world of go-kart racing with these famous Square-Enix characters and what we have here is a fun game with a huge cast and a very motivating main campaign with plenty of content to unlock and a well implemented online multiplayer component. It takes a considerable amount of time to unlock every single item but what's on offer here is a very wide and long-lasting game that will certainly make fans happy.