This game boasts a decent plot and a good variety of creatures, as well as quite a few elements to explore that will certainly appeal to completionists. It doesn't have enough to stand on its own against its more well-established competitors, however, and often its lack of originality stands out, especially as far as the creatures' design goes.

Smelter joins elements of action platformers and real time strategy games in an effort that produces a marvelous tribute to the 16-bit era. With a fun and captivating exploration and great combat mechanics, Smelter has all the ingredients to stand out in the Nintendo Switch catalogue and make a name for itself for all the good reasons.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is the latest addition to the Ys series and at its core, this is a fine game that brings with it a marvelous combat system and good exploration mechanics. Unfortunately its poor performance on the Nintendo Switch, whether on a television screen or on the console's screen, makes the experience very frustrating, to say the least, and when situations with more than two enemies on the screen become extremely difficult to handle due to a loss of fluidity, it makes it a hard game to recommend.

Short, simple, though with varying degrees of challenge, original, and with a decent presentation and introduction in its common areas, Short Games Collection #1 is a bit too expensive for its ambition, given that there are several high quality compilations available in the same price range.

This game features complex but fun gameplay mechanics and lots of content to explore, which will keep players satisfied for a long time. art of rally doesn't do so good when it comes to its graphical performance, with problems in the way the action is exhibited on the screen, not to mention a lower resolution. Players able to see beyond these flaws will fully enjoy a very demanding but overall satisfying experience.

There are many engaging moments in this game and visually it treasures us with a marvelous looking world. Rustler does need improvement with regards to its performance, though, as too often it's possible to find ourselves getting stuck in the scenario and slowdowns happen frequently, especially in more demanding moments. Other than that, this is a good parody that earned its place in the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a Metroidvania that while simple-looking, brings a surprising amount of variety as far level and enemy design are concerned. With three protagonists on the player's side, we'll have to choose who to bring with us when crossing a tower based on the obstacles of each section. Overall this is an experience that gives us quite a few hours of fun and challenge.

Mayhem Brawler is a fun and hectic beat'em up that features a comic book-type art style, different endings, and a fun world to explore. Its plot might seem strange but it goes beyond what's common in the genre, and the three available characters will provide plenty of opportunities for the player to interact with. Pity its lack of online multiplayer and some enemies, namely bosses, with life bars that get a exaggeratedly long.

Samurai Warriors 5 brings a fantastic recipe of intense, addictive combat, enveloping plot, a varied and rich cast, and even a mode with tower defense mechanics. All this contributes to an experience that will grab players by their collars and no matter whether experienced or new-comers, will throw them into a frantic experience that fits perfectly with the Nintendo Switch format.

Eastward is an adventure game that features a stunning visual presentation and art style, which alone makes it worth to explore the game world and its levels. The game also features great synergy-building between characters when it comes to combat and puzzles that makes the adventure all the more interesting, and while there is a lot of backtracking and some performance issues on television screens at moments with many characters at the same time, Eastward is still a long-lasting, stunning looking and captivating experience.

It's a demanding game, with a tough and demanding difficulty level and a good selling price, but which also brings little that has not been seen before many times. Its difficulty could be too frustrating for less experienced players, while its lack of original material means it won't quite standout among its peers.

This port of Dragon Star Vanir for the Nintendo Switch includes all the game's DLC, a good point to begin with. Its theme and combat system also score well with the game. Not all works as good as expected, though: the game has too many technical issues and performance flaws that can render the experience a real ordeal, not to mention its rather dull dungeon exploration. In the end, there's a feeling of lost opportunities to make a much better game that were wasted in this conversion.

RiMS Racing is not the average motorcycle game. Everything here is about going into the nitty-gritty details of what makes a motorbike go, and players will have to sharpen their skills when it comes to management and engineering in order to carry out a successful season. RiMS Racing is a blessing for hardcore fans of motorbikes, while at the same time it's not the most welcoming game for those less versed in the sport. Unfortunately its graphics on the Nintendo Switch look subpar and below what we've come to expect from Nintendo's console.

As far as the structure and gameplay are concerned, this is a great achievement which strikes a good balance between the original formula and today's tastes. At the same time, the way this sequel fits in the Nintendo Switch has its share of problems, with visual performance issues becoming too frequent. All in all, this is a remarkable work that nonetheless ends up getting harmed by its technical execution.

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX is, as the name implies, an enhanced version of the original game, one which can also be found on the Nintendo Switch. Amid improvements to the combat system and the inclusion of the downloadable content, this enhanced version will be a good addition for long-running fans of the Atelier series, and it obviously represents a great opportunity for those less familiar with the original game.

With a vast, open world, a captivating combat system, and a beautiful art style, there's a lot to look forward to in Wings of Ruin. At the same time, the game is not free from performance issues and despite its high level of ambition, some sections feel too empty. Overall, the experience is not without its flaws, but the game is a very positive contribution to the Nintendo Switch library.

Within the Blade brings us an action platformer with stealth elements under the guise of a ninja-themed adventure. Beyond the good presentation, the game's appealing nature gets difficult to enjoy, as the implementation of movement and combat will often put the player at odds with the game. This is a pity, because there are ideas in Within the Blade that are worthy developing but as it is, the game's mechanics need to be reviewed and executed differently.

Trigger Witch is a fun blend between an adventure game and a twin-stick shooter and a fun one at that too, with plenty of action and some puzzles along the way to keep players busy. While not a groundbreaking title, and its audio component could really use some improvement, its bold concept, engaging combat and colourful environment make Trigger Witch a good option for fans of both genres portrayed here.

Out of Line is a puzzle-platformer that features a stunning art style, intuitive gameplay, a very interesting co-op component involving its NPCs, and a difficulty level that will fit perfectly with beginners. While more seasoned players might not find it very challenging, Out of Line's gameplay mechanics and audiovisual environment make it a game very deserving to be part of the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

Ten years after its original release, Skyward Sword gets a remaster treatment in the form of an HD improvement which not only makes it a sharper, prettier, more fluid experience, but also tweaks the way we play with it. Its new control schemes allow every Switch owner to enjoy the experience, though they take some time to get used to, and there are several positive changes regarding tutorials and the player's interaction with Fi that make this a more player-friendly game. Fans of the original will enjoy this revisiting, and new Zelda fans will be given a proper welcome to the Wii classic.

Road 96 brings an original approach to adventure games by putting its experience on the road and structured along episodes and vignettes as the characters attempt to flee the rule of an authoritarian despot. The game features an array of interesting characters and a marvelous art style, but it's also harmed by unsolved issues, as well as by development choices. The game's structure makes it vulnerable to an inescapable feeling of repetitiveness, which coupled with some inconsequential player decisions ends up preventing Road 96 from living up to its potential, despite an innovative take on the adventure genre.

There are several good ideas put to work here, including a wide cast of characters and a simple but functional combat system. At the same time, Pathway's ideas don't quite live up to their potential, and while the game is indeed a competent effort, it loses appeal rather quickly and won't captivate many players to pick it up again once finished.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny brings the series to a new threshold - and if that can be said for the level of absurdity in the game, it's better applied to the characters' transition from 2D sprites to 3D models. The combat remains largely the same and very competent but while the performance isn't stellar and players have the option to scale down the visual quality in exchange for a smoother experience, it's safe to say this sixth chapter will be very much appreciated by long-running fans of the Disgaea series.

With a difficulty curve that feels just right, players will find themselves mired in a growing challenge that is implemented at the right time, as well as with an experience that can be perfectly enjoyed whether on a television screen or on the Nintendo Switch screen, given its short missions.

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is a marvelous work based on aerial combat that brings a fantastic mix of beautiful visual qualities, a very demanding combat system, and a game experience that works like a charm whether on a television screen or on the go. This version is so well made it comes technically near to its counterpart on more advanced systems. The Falconeer: Warrior Edition is truly a gem that fully deserves its place next to every Nintendo Switch owner.

Lydia brings us a theme that is definitely worth exploring in a medium like gaming but it could have been approached in a much better way. The writing needs a lot of work and despite its very on touch visual environment, the gameplay experience is very subpar and there's little interactivity to be found here.

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is an adaptation of the children's book series and it does a marvelous job at transposing the literary world into an interactive format, thanks to its unique visual environment and many fun moments. Where Pierre the Maze Detective falls short of expectations is when its level of challenge comes into place, as this is clearly an effort aimed at less experienced players which won't thrill those more versed in similar games.

It's difficult to understand where the need for this Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed came from. While it's true that ten years since the original release is a lot of time, this remaster does very little in terms of providing a good, fun, enhanced experience. Despite its rather unique concept and some genuinely comical moments, the combat is a repetitive chore, there's very little to the game missions, and even less understandably for a remaster, it's a visually poor job. Overall this is a game that should have stayed in its original place.

With its exquisite, beautiful game world and its still fresh and ingenious gameplay mechanics, FEZ is a marvelous puzzle platformer and one which will undoubtedly remain a timeless classic ten more years from now.

It's a simple game based on a concept that's certain to lead to frantic gameplay, but after a few minutes it becomes clear that this is not a game to hold on to for very long. Its level of challenge and overall difficulty were implemented thinking of quick, brief bouts of gaming, and this includes the local coop multiplayer mode. Also, for a game that emphasizes colours, there are no alternatives for people who might suffer from a certain degree of colourblindness.

Dotori doesn't fulfill any of the benchmarks expected for games of its genre, though. Due to controls that make the experience more difficult and frustrating, a poor visual presentation and a level design that's anything but interesting and motivating, Dotori doesn't come any near the best choices for action platformers on the Nintendo Switch.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX converts an old classic into a new era and goes beyond the original formula, bringing new levels and game modes. The result is a fun game, with a great performance, and a good chance of appealing to both newcomers and veterans alike. While some of the game's original flaws remain unaddressed and the classic mode might not please everyone equally, this modern take on the original Alex Kidd game is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

This new incarnation brings an updated audiovisual field and an adventure mode with RPG elements, as well as online multiplayer and two very welcome new game modes, known as Speed Golf and Battle Golf. Nevertheless, this latest effort feels more like an update than a new game - longtime fans of the series won't find too much to discover here, and the game's adventure mode feels too drab and empty. There are also online performance flaws that need to be corrected.

DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is a fun, simple, and accessible animation-licensed game that will without a doubt appeal to its target-audience. While veteran players will more likely be put off by the game's simplicity, fans of the animated series will find a good representation of the source material, an intuitive gameplay, and a very fun - if not very challenging - combat system.

A long game, with a lot of investment on its plot and an improved combat system, it may not look the best but its simple visual outlook won't be an issue for longtime fans. Although not all its elements are essential, those who were looking forward to the conclusion of the series will be more than satisfied with Trails of Cold Steel IV.

Boomerang Fu is a simple party game that won't bring much to solo players beyond its simple and intuitive gameplay. Local multiplayer is a completely different matter, though, as its absolutely chaotic sessions add a whole new layer of enjoyment for up to six players, which makes the lack of an online multiplayer component hard to understand. Those who can summon up to five other players and are looking for quick but intense experiences will find something worthy in Boomerang Fu.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is the official video game of the biggest sporting event in the world and with the Olympics finally being held this summer, the Games' video game incarnation brings a varied array of events, a fun multiplayer component - whether local or online, which works marvelously well - and an exquisite character editor tool with endless possibilities. It might not be a serious realistic simulation of Olympic events, but it's certainly a very fun experience for all and one which will fill many hours at home and on the go.

Kill It With Fire has a very fun and absurd concept which creates high expectations at first. Unfortunately its performance issues and repetitive nature quickly become too large to ignore. An unstable framerate, a poor resolution when played on the Nintendo Switch screen, constricting elements, and uninteresting goals make this a passable effort that could have been a lot more fun if its concept was better executed and technical flaws had been corrected.

With a vast game world, full of points of interest, varied missions and a fun, comical plot, Maneater's flaws mostly derive from its performance mishaps, namely a less stable framerate when there's plenty going on in the screen, and a feeling of repetitiveness in the mid-term. Nonetheless, this is a fun game to explore, which fits the Nintendo Switch perfectly.

Famicom Detective Club: The Two-Case Collection is a masterful remake of two original games that are over thirty years old and which now become accessible to many more players around the world. If the original gameplay formula is largely left untouched, the audiovisual presentation is given a thorough renovation that brings it closer to a contemporary experience. This detective adventure is now fit for a modern audience and it's well worth the hours spent on it.

Famicom Detective Club: The Two-Case Collection is a masterful remake of two original games that are over thirty years old and which now become accessible to many more players around the world. If the original gameplay formula is largely left untouched, the audiovisual presentation is given a thorough renovation that brings it closer to a contemporary experience. This detective adventure is now fit for a modern audience and it's well worth the hours spent on it.

Without the intricacies of detailed simulations, there's plenty of fun to be found here, especially in local multiplayer sessions. The lack of online multiplayer, though, is difficult to understand, and the short number of teams and game modes, and an AI that doesn't always work like we'd expect can make for a rather limited and less consistent game. In any case, players looking for simple, quick football action have something cost-efficient to find with Super Soccer Blast: America vs Europe.

Miitopia returns to a Nintendo console, this time adapted to the Switch, and once again it does a great job at making a fun game out of something as simple as personal avatars. With its countless customization options, the ability to import characters from the Mii community, and a fun combat system, Miitopia might not be the most ambitious turn-based RPG ever developed, but it's an accessible, fun effort at a social game that can bring a smile to everyone's face.

Save me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition is a marvelous tribute to handheld games from eras past, and it works at all levels. With a depth that's surprising for a seemingly simple game, this action platformer joins Metroidvania elements to the mix along with a very balanced difficulty level and the result is a fitting tribute to the 8-bit handheld era.

The second chapter of Atelier's Mysterious Trilogy keeps some things recognizable whereas others are new, and this doesn't always work perfectly. The open world is a very good addition but the time limit is hard to grasp. Its plot is not the greatest asset and combat remains mostly the same, but overall this is something that Atelier fans should discover on their own.

Poison Control could have gone for a more ambitious production. Its plot, fun dialogues, and marvelous looking cutscenes demonstrate that there was some potential for that. However its repetitive gameplay, a level of challenge that's hardly enticing, and a game world that looks mostly subpar mean that Poison Control falls into a generic and unremarkable territory that will fail to impress.

R-Type Final 2 marks the return of the much revered 2D shooter series after nearly 20 years without any new games, and it does a marvelous job at bringing the R-Type experience to our day and age. Its levels are tough, the vehicles and weapons are varied, and the formula is loyal to its origins. New players might feel, however, that this game is not most suited for them, given the emphasis on an arcade experience.

Ninja Gaiden Master Collection definitely has an appeal, and the excellent conversion job behind Ninja Gaiden Sigma creates high expectations for what comes next. Unfortunately the conversions of Sigma 2 and Razor's Edge fall way below expectations, with an appalling performance and erratic screen resolution, which makes the games often appear worse than they should be. On top of that, no improvements were done on Razor's Edge original formula and despite the additional content, this compilation feels like a botched effort whose only asset is the very good work done on the first game of the trilogy.

Destropolis can be summed up in two words: minimalist and frantic, that's what better characterizes this twin-stick shooter where waves of enemies will rush towards the player - or even better, players in cooperative mode. There are plenty of like-minded games on the Nintendo Switch eShop catalogue but Destropolis can still put up a fun, fresh experience. Those looking for something longer and more in-depth should look elsewhere, though, as Destropolis is mostly aimed at quick and intense experiences.

Neoverse Trinity Edition has a lot of good ideas and could very well be a card game classic on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately a poor performance - which includes frequent losses of frame rate and a frustrating user interface when played on the Nintendo Switch screen - as well as a lack of a proper introduction to the way the game is played make this experience way more unappealing than it should be. This is a real shame, because its gameplay is very fun and the mechanics are very well thought, but the game's performance truly harms the experience to a level it should not.

Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World revisits a classic that most players didn't have the chance to discover and it does a great job at bringing it into our day and age. While it's true that the game's pacing feels rather slow, which is to be expected from a title that's over a quarter of a century old, everything in this work was done in a way that respects the original and brings it up to today's standards.

Aerial_Knight's Never Yield proposes an interesting interception of concepts between a sidescroller and an endless runner, and it works great. With its demanding but fair gameplay mechanics and a surprisingly elaborate plot for a short indie title, the game also boasts a good use of the camera and an exquisite soundtrack. The only things that could make Aerial_Knight's Never Yield much better would be a multiplayer and online component, as well as a longer lifespan.

Its plot is simple, but fits the game perfectly, and the additional content is a perfect match with what the game brought before, featuring a unique alchemy system and a new way of concocting recipes. Along with the characters and their interactions, this is a very well done work that adds to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

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.

The game features some very well implemented gameplay mechanics, as well as a huge variety of elements, but its experience also finds itself harmed by a rather repetitive and monotonous action, long loading times, and a change near its end that makes the game too linear.

New Pokémon Snap brings back a recognizable formula and updates it to our days. If the gameplay remains simple and intuitive, the adding of online capabilities and rankings make the experience all the more interesting. There are lot of Pokémon here too, and the merging of the plot with the gameplay is achieved in a marvelous way. While New Pokémon Snap might get a bit repetitive at times, fans of the series have plenty to look forward to with this delivery.

The main game mechanic, with emphasis on combat and management rather than on plot, is definitely a point in its favour, as is its wide and varied game world. Where Battle Brothers falls short of expectations lies mostly on how the game was adapted, namely its control system, which is difficult to get used to on the Switch. Its difficulty level also feels unbalanced at moments, and its player interface feels like it doesn't fit with the game. Players able to look beyond these shortcomings will find a great tactical RPG challenge, but others will feel put off by those elements where Battle Brothers fails to deliver a consistent experience.

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos draws inspiration from some groundbreaking references when it comes to adventure games, and adds to them an extra level of challenge with a roguelite component. But while the simple gameplay, the world development possibilities and the co-op experience are indeed very welcome and well implemented, an overly simplistic plot, a lacklustre protagonist and redundant character development mechanics make this a game of limited appeal outside its narrowest target audience.

Knight Squad 2 doesn't spend much time with complex plots or mechanics - it's an action game where everything is simple and quick to assimilate, and that's its biggest strength. Up to eight players can take part in rounds of frantic combat across a great deal of game modes, and while this might not be the most engaging experience for solo players, those looking for multiplayer fun will find an insane amount of hectic moments in Knight Squad 2.

Root Film is a visual novel that shares some points with other genres. Its plot ends up feeling too cumbersome and takes some time to pick up momentum during the first half of the game, along with an exploration that doesn't transmit the player a clear sense of purpose, only to then become much more compelling later on. This can be a problem for those not persistent enough, but players who won't put it down will enjoy a much more engaging effort closer to the end of the experience.

With a minimalist art style and a perfectly accessible formula, Bamerang could definitely benefit from an online multiplayer component and some more solo play options, especially given the times we're in. Nonetheless, for a simple party game with local multiplayer, Bamerang is great fun, even if too short given the simplicity of its formula.

El Hijo is a stealth action game that acts as a good introduction for those taking their first steps in the genre, at the risk of not attracting many veterans. Despite a challenge level that many would call sub-par, El Hijo's simple and intuitive gameplay works as a great roadmap for anyone who wants to know more about stealth action, and the visual art works marvels at creating an experience that flows naturally for any beginner.

While there is an attempt to bring some much-needed innovation to the series, One World feels too bland, too uninteresting, and it can't capture our attention for long enough. With its vague and drab world, plain characters, and simplistic, repetitive mechanics, One World fails to bring the Harvest Moon series up to contemporary standards.

This conversion job can only be described as excellent and the improvements made do a great job in updating some of the game's aspects without distorting its original formula, thus making this something that's fit for both veterans of the series and newcomers. With the original's re-release, the Shantae series on the Nintendo Switch is now complete.

With its very well written characters and dialogue, as well as a marvelous looking world, Haven could have benefited from more ambition during its development, rather than going for a simple work which at times can feel somewhat repetitive.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning brings back to our day a marvelous RPG but instead of remaking it, this remaster adds some improvements to the original formula, rather than trying to rejuvenate its appearance. The result, which includes all the original game's extra content, is an effort whose gameplay experience fits perfectly today, and whose frantic combat and vast world to explore will captivate both the players who know the original and those discovering it now.

Monster Hunter Rise is a marvelous new chapter in the Monster Hunter series that strikes at a medium point between the classic heritage and more recent innovations. The result is a work that will appeal to both veterans and newcomers, and dressed with a stunning visual presentation, an enormous world to explore, not to mention plenty of new monsters to meet. Truly a new milestone in the Monster Hunter series.

While the art style is marvelous to look at and the plot is quite captivating, the game doesn't really bring anything new that we cannot find in many other titles. YesterMorrow draws inspiration from timeless classics but doesn't quite replicate their formula in the same way. A work that's worth trying, but some of its potential was lost.

Cathedral is a game that packs a lot of exploration in its action and platforming design, as well as many metroidvania elements and a healthy mix of adventure, combat and puzzles. Along with the quality of its level design and visual presentation, this is a game that will provide an involving experience for many players looking for a tough and demanding experience.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle is a very long but nonetheless faithful name - what lies in this bundle really is an immense amount of content that makes for one of the finest strategy and management games available on the Nintendo Switch. Along with the possibility of playing on the go, and its helpful tutorials that make the game accessible for everyone, this content-heavy edition is an absolute must-have for those with an eye for strategy games, whether newcomers or seasoned veterans.

UnderMine fills the shoes of a roguelite game in a very effective way. Not only does the game implement the roguelite conventions right, it also features an excellent system of relics and curses and a simple but competent combat. While it may not look like the slickest game ever made, there's more than enough in Undermine to lock in players for many, many hours.

Enormous maps, a gorgeous visual world, marvelous soundtrack, amazing combat and a jobs system that feels just right to go with this experience all contribute to make a turn-based RPG that features the right elements to stand out within the Switch catalogue.

Curse of the Dead Gods serves us the experience of a long, enveloping roguelite with a combat and exploration mechanic that puts the player at the centre of crucial decision-making that will affect the course of action in significant ways. With its emphasis on risk/reward and the need to pay close attention to what's happening, it's easy to forget that the surroundings could use a bit more visual variety. In the end, Curse of the Dead Gods joins the elite of roguelite games for the Nintendo Switch, and undoubtedly deserves a big deal of attention from the players.

Minoria is a metroidvania-type of game that encourages the player to explore and which benefits from having a good combat system. At the same time, it feels it could have gone much further in its ambition, and its rather short length and repetitive settings, a certain lack of orientation when it comes to the exploration, and the lack of attention dedicated to the other characters make this a game that doesn't clearly standout amid its peers, even if it gets part of the job right.

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy is a direct sequel in the Atelier series and it brings significant improvements over its predecessor. The exploration and combat mechanics are now slicker and more dynamic, while the freedom of movement has taken a major step ahead. Coupled with its exquisite soundtrack and despite a lower prominence of the game's plot, Atelier Ryza 2 is an instant classic that provides a marvelous experience to everyone.

While it's no revolutionary feat of gaming, there are elements worthy of note such as an intuitive and accessible gameplay, an interesting system of vehicle development and a great amount and variety of content. It doesn't feel like a major leap forward, though, as some of its components are rather lacklustre, such as the visual detail, the soundtrack and the skills system. Still, for fans of the original game and of the monster truck genre in general, this is a fun and long-lasting proposal.

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.

Summer Catchers resembles an endless runner, except this one is based on a soapbox car. Its concept is as simple as possible, and the game's pleasant pixel art style is a charm to look at. Where Summer Catchers doesn't succeed is in delivering an experience that rewards players for their skills, as nearly every success here is a matter of sheer luck, and the random tracks aren't always adequate for the gameplay on offer.

Citizens United!: Earth x Space brings two very fun games under one package, but this is no ordinary 1 + 1 re-release. Both games included are combined in a very well implemented way, making it possible to switch back and forth between them while barely making an effort. With additional content that will please seasoned players, new players will find a whole new fun and engaging world to discover.

With its constantly shifting but consistent gameplay style, there's no easy label to apply to this game, but while the difficulty level can feel too demanding, this is nothing short of a fun-packed work and fit for everyone looking for some quick, crazy action.

It's not that Hellpoint lacks ambition, but unfortunately it cannot deliver on what it promises. A clunky performance, particularly frustrating in the middle of a combat, exceedingly long loading times, a downgraded visual world and a plot that leaves players in the dark mean that this ends up falling way below the threshold of legitimately high expectations that most players had set.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition is a marvelous beat'em-up in the brawler style, with some RPG and strategic elements thrown in the mix. Thanks to its exquisite audiovisual component and fun-packed gameplay experience, whether solo or up to four players, this full edition of a game originally released over 10 years ago gets everything right. There's a new star in the Nintendo Switch eShop catalogue.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury brings both the Wii U classic and an entirely new approach to its gameplay. If 3D World is the same game that it was on its original release, now updated to the Nintendo Switch format, then Bowser's Fury is a fantastic look into what could be the future of the Super Mario Bros. series, based on open world exploration. While this component may not last as long as we would like it to, it leaves us eager in anticipation to see what will be happening next.

While its puzzles are rather simple and the game's length feels short, its use of a fantastic audiovisual environment, a captivating - if not very detailed - plot, a good use of the narrative component and the creative ways in which the sound and music are embedded in the gameplay make this a remarkable experience that should be discovered by everyone who enjoys plot-driven games.

Monster Sanctuary blends a Metroidvania game with monster capture elements, and it does a great job at bringing those worlds together. With its enormous amount of content and a fun, well-designed sense of progression, Monster Sanctuary does not stand out as brilliantly when it comes to its exploration, which feels rather simplistic, but there are plenty of elements here to make it worthy for everyone who enjoys any of both genres represented.

Even though its adaptation to the Nintendo Switch could have used a better control system - seeing as Nintendo's platform does not have a mouse - Hero U is nothing short of a little gem in the Switch catalogue, thanks to its humour, writing and overall atmosphere. Fans of adventure RPGs have plenty to look forward to here.

PUSS! is an unusual arrival, in the sense that there's not much to say about it, other than being a very surreal and by no means conventional experience, with an audiovisual environment that fits the description. Unfortunately its difficulty level makes finishing the game a very difficulty task, and the occasional crashes only hinder what value PUSS! could have brought for some fringes of the public.

Empire of Sin is ambitious and features a blending of genres and ideas that can be described as very interesting. Unfortunately the way they come together and work as a game is an utter disappointment at best, and frustrating at worst. The poor visual performance could still be acceptable if the other components displayed more qualities, but a mediocre AI, some unsolved technical issues - even after several updates - and the redundancy of one of its major dimensions make Empire of Sin a passable and uninteresting effort.

It may not be revolutionary or redefine its genre, but Golden Force is a lot of fun to play thanks to its successful formula of good level design, fun combat system and accessible difficulty. It's not a groundbreaking piece of gaming, but it's certainly a very good formula.

Tanuki Justice is a homage to 8-bit era action platformers and does a good job at that, with its mix of simple action and frantic boss fights, along with a lovely visual style. At the same time time, Tanuki Justice does not particularly stand out in any of its components, and despite its good formula it doesn't rise above its peers.

The combat is fun and the combos available make the experience more engaging, while the game's presentation is a charm to look at, with extra points for its phenomenal soundtrack. At the same time, ScourgeBringer has nothing particularly new that can set it apart from its roguelite peers, and its difficulty level can sometimes feel unnecessarily exaggerated.

Chronos: Before the Ashes is a mostly successful attempt at making a more accessible roguelike that does not compromise its challenge too much. Its experience mechanic is a very welcome idea and something that has a lot of potential to be improved in future releases, but technical issues affecting its visual performance make this more difficult to enjoy on the Switch screen, and as such there's many players who might feel behind on what the game has to offer.

The Red Lantern is a survival game that gets some things right...and some things wrong. This is a game where players can marvel at the beauty of the Alaskan landscape, portrayed with stunning detail, and the characters' animation is executed with a great degree of authenticity. At the same time, the gameplay experience is constricting as the player has very little control over what happens, and the survival mechanisms end up too dependent on sheer luck, which raises the difficulty level to very frustrating levels.

Thanks to its audiovisual environment and to a good mix of puzzle and point & click elements, this is a work that won't look out of place in the collection of any horror fans, even though it doesn't have much to offer once it's finished.

Torn Tales: Rebound Edition takes iconic fairy tale and novel characters and puts them at the centre of a fun and simple hack and slash RPG doing things we would not expect them to do, and it works great. The action mechanics are rather simple and easy to learn, and the game allows players of different paces to make their own experience. If only it featured a cooperative multiplayer component, Torn Tales: Rebound Edition would play even better.

Nekopara Vol. 4 continues the series of Visual Novels with the particularity that unlike most of its peers, there are no multiple endings here, but that's not necessarily negative. This chapter features a marvelous visual presentation, as well as a plot full of comedic and absurdist elements that will amuse everyone, though its risqué elements can feel exaggerated sometimes.

Super Meat Boy Forever follows the legacy of its adored predecessor and it improves on several elements - namely, the stunning animation sequences, as well as the boss fights, which are the most enjoyable part of this game. At the same time, the decision to implement an auto-run mechanic when the level design feels completely disconnected from this way of playing is difficult to understand. Super Meat Boy Forever has plenty of qualities but it also has its peculiarities, fans of the original need to take that into account.

Despite its best intentions, however, there are issues and flaws when it comes to execution that stand in the way of Calico becoming a much more enjoyable game. While Calico has plenty of good ideas, it would do wonders for the gameplay experience if the aforementioned flaws were corrected in future updates, as this would allow the game to live up to its true potential.