Yoshi and the Mysterious Book brings a new identity to the Yoshi series that feels genuinely welcome. The game boasts a stunning art style, and its new mechanic of investigation fits perfectly with the idea of giving Yoshi a new direction beyond the usual action platformer. The lack of difficulty or challenge, however, is the main obstacle towards keeping the game from reaching its full potential.

Coffee Talk Tokyo keeps the elements that made the previous two games solid names and successfully delivers an experience that's emotionally soothing and with a writing quality that's rich and engaging throughout the game. At the same time, nothing entirely unexpected is to be found here, and those looking for something new other than the change of setting to the city of Tokyo will find that this Coffee Talk chapter keeps things safe. Nonetheless, those looking exactly for more of what makes Coffee Talk memorable have all the resons to look into this new delivery.

Resident Evil Village gets the treatment it deserves on the Nintendo Switch 2 under this Gold Edition, that not only does a much better job than its cloud-based predecessor, but also includes the DLC released since then. Featuring a tense-ridden atmosphere, an exquisite sound design and an impressive array of unforgettable and disturbing enemies, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition stands on its own merits. The game has more than earned its place on the Switch 2 and delivers a marvellous blend of gothic horror, exploration and action.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition is a very competent port of an amazing game that shows the Switch 2 can handle such endeavours without issues. Playing RE7 on the go feels like the game has finally taken a much welcome step forward when it comes to atmosphere and immersion, and the experience really benefits from being played as a handheld game and with a headset. On top of that, the inclusion of its DLCs with Gold Edition make this an unmissable release.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has a striking personality that grabs the player right from the beginning thanks to its art style, looks and quality writing when it comes to creating a noir world, and performs equally strongly when it comes to the game's FPS action. Even if its detective component falls below the rest of the experience, this is a very solid and captivating game that fits perfectly on the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue, further aided by its mouse controls.

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure that strikes a high note when it comes to its emotional dimension and exquisite art style, and which successfully makes photography a core aspect of the gameplay experience. While less of a conventional adventure than some could expect, Prism Peak boasts a very well implemented atmosphere and an unforgettable plot that binds every element of the game together, and the result is a game with a unique identity.

Comical, ridiculous and annoying, all at the same time and often in equal proportions, Human Fall Flat manages to hit the intersection between those three adjectives almost perfectly, and in an amount that's just enough to keep players' attention thanks to its well-crafted level design, minimalistic audiovisual environment, and (why not?) customization choices.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is fully aware of the Virtua Fighter legacy and holds it up high with plenty of technical skill and mechanic depth. Although based on a game released twenty years ago, this edition delivers an experience that will tick all the right boxes with fans of intricate fighting games, though it is less welcoming of newcomers hoping for a simpler style. Online play has also been improved, thanks to rollback netcode and crossplay, which help make this the ultimate version of Virtua Fighter 5, where all the hallmarks of the series can be found at their finest.

Blue Prince is an outstanding game that delivers an unconventional exploration and puzzle experience. Players will find their curiosity stimulated to the point where it becomes the game's main dynamo, and with a very original structure, an extremely rewarding sense of progression and an atmosphere that seems to have a personality of its own, it's easy to recommend Blue Prince as one of the very best head-scratching adventure games on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokémon Pokopia takes a well known life sim formula and gives it a very striking Pokémon identity that helps with creating one of the most surprising and welcome Pokémon games of the decade. With a slow but very cozy and natural sense of progression and addictive gameplay mechanics, Pokopia features a world that's full of personality and very appealing experiences, and it's truly one of the most exquisite Switch 2 games of the moment.

While it does not reinvent the original game, what we have here keeps the main tenets of the experience and pairs them with welcome new improvements, especially on its visual component and combat system. This fits nicely with the game's more serious plot, character development and long lifespan, which help with shaping a very enjoyable classic JRPG experience.

Minishoot' Adventures shows how it's possible to pair experiences from twin-stick shooters with those of a 2D adventure metroidvania and build a marvelous, fun game out of it. Simple and clean, Minishoot' Adventures has the frantic combat of a twin-stick bullet hell shooter coupled with the exploration of an adventure game, and it all plays out very naturally, piquing the player's curiosity about what enemies we'll find next or what unexplored area and new objects we will find.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen bring back one of the most solid Pokémon experiences ever made, with a few additional and welcome extras such as the possibility of integrating the players' creatures in Pokémon's modern ecosystem, which help make this version more user-friendly for our time. Above all, it's a vivid demonstration of how well these two games have aged, even if this rerelease could have gone a bit further in its ambition.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen bring back one of the most solid Pokémon experiences ever made, with a few additional and welcome extras such as the possibility of integrating the players' creatures in Pokémon's modern ecosystem, which help make this version more user-friendly for our time. Above all, it's a vivid demonstration of how well these two games have aged, even if this rerelease could have gone a bit further in its ambition.

Scott Pilgrim EX brings a change in structure compared to more conventional sidescrolling beat'em ups which sets it apart in ways that are welcome but can also feel unusual at first. Nonetheless the Scott Pilgrim DNA remains unchanged, with frantic and creative combat, a gorgeous pixel art visual style and the series' own irreverent humour. Fun when played solo, and an absolute frenzy on multiplayer, Scott Pilgrim EX embodies the comics' spirit down to the last detail.

Resident Evil Requiem strikes a balance between the series' legacy as one of the greats in survival horror and an action-based approach, and it does so with the quality that we have come to expect. The game delivers a satisfying performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, where it's able to demonstrate a rich and detailed environment and to create the kind of atmosphere where the series excels at.

Thanks to the slick dynamics between the team members - kept together by a fairly interesting plot - and to the level design and enemy placements, each mission is a serious test of our concentration and problem-solving, and the use of the titular shadow tactics will prove very important at tackling some of the most difficult moments. Blades of the Shogun more than earned its place in the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue.

Planet of Lana II: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not reinvent the original but it does a marvelous job at going further than its predecessor when it comes to its exquisite art style and smooth cooperation between the two companions. The way the puzzles and their resolution merge with the game's minimalistic (but by no means unimportant) plot helps cementing Planet of Lana II as one of the finest puzzle platformers of its generation, and its solid visual performance on the Switch 2 makes this version the best way to experience it.

Mario Tennis Fever keeps up the tradition of the series by bringing a fun and funny tennis game based on the Mario universe to Nintendo's latest console. Most of it will be very familiar and the game does not take a lot of risks or treads extraordinary new paths, but it does a very competent job at keeping the experience enjoyable, especially on multiplayer. Mario Tennis Fever is a very welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue, where it's bound to keep players serving and smashing like its predecessors did in decades past.

Xenoblades Chronicles X: Definitive Edition lands on the Nintendo Switch 2 promising to deliver what its title says, and it does a very good job at upgrading the game's features when it comes to fluidity, responsiveness and resolution, while keeping all that made it an amazing game with its exploration experience and dynamic combat system. It could have delivered in all its promises if it was more consistent with regards to its graphical performance, namely on some of its textures and aliasing effects which could use some improvement, but this edition is nonetheless a better way to experience this adventure.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined gives the game a whole new modern look while keeping faithful to the Dragon Quest spirit and identity. Thanks to its absolutely charming looks, outstanding quirkiness, and better pacing than previous versions, this remake strikes a good balance between nostalgic appeal and giving new fans a big welcome, which would work even better if its difficulty level was more demanding and its mechanics more complex.

REANIMAL is a puzzle-platformer that does a very solid job at creating a horror themed experience with strong emphasis on subtle psychological fears. Its simple but very efficient story-telling, the somber art style and soundscape, as well as slick cooperation mechcanics between the two protagonists bring shape to a memorable introspective game, which could stand out more if its lifespan was longer and it had taken more risks with the challenges posed by its puzzles.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade brings one of the most influential RPGs of all time to the Nintendo Switch 2 under a modern, ambitious and competent work that delivers the game's most versatile and accessible version ever made. While there is a choice between graphics and performance in some instances, this remake brings forth an enveloping plot, a dynamic hybrid combat system, a good adaptation work to the Switch 2 and on top of that, there's the Intermission episode.

The Perfect Pencil is a metroidvania wrapped in a rather unusual outfit. If the game's mechanics are fairly standard insofar as we will do what most games of the kind expect from us, the plot and theme set it apart. By integrating the experience within a world that deals with issues of mental and emotional health and where every interaction and development derives from that theme, The Perfect Pencil manages to create a captivating space of its own, even if at some moments the game has a tendency to become rather repetitive.

GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition shows that it's possible to do an intense and fun racing game that joins an arcade experience with precise driving. The game comes with a healthy variety of choices and game modes and enough flexibility for players who want to create their own experiences, though the lack of competitive multiplayer of any kind is difficult to understand. Fans of racing games will be very satisfied nonetheless, as GRID Legends on the Switch 2 is a sharp and solid experience, with plenty to look forward to and a very competent technical performance.

Inazuma Eleven - Victory Road marks a welcome return of the popular but long absent sports RPG series, and it's a new take that brings Inazuma Eleven to our day without compromising on what made it fun in the first place. The plot is more ambitious and interesting, the team management is more in depth and complex, and there's plenty of content to explore. Not only that, but its DLC is free, and very engaging as well. Fans of the previous games and newcomers alike will find plenty to wrap themselves with in this new step for the Inazuma Eleven series.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment builds on what its two predecessors did and does it better, more ambitiously, and with a much more prominent plot, delivering the best "musou" experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 and a major addition to the Zelda universe. Thanks to the variety of quests, a more in depth combat that requires greater strategic thought, and the updates that render the experience more demanding and enveloping, Age of Imprisonment proves to be the best of its series, topped off by a near perfect performance on the Switch 2.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is an exquisite looking Metroidvania that plunges the player in a sci-fi adventure where the plot is drip-fed and the typical mechanics of the genre work exactly as they should. The start feels rather slow and underwhelming but as the game progresses, we find ourselves thinking the opposite, which makes MIO more suited to experienced players. Thanks to a flawless technical performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 and fine-tuned controls, MIO always feels right to play, and some of its difficulty barriers are addressed by the game's options.