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.

Super Mario Bros. 35 takes the original classic and adapts it to a 35-player battle royale-style of game and it's no exaggeration to say that this is one fine work when it comes to adapting a 2D platformer to a competitive feast. It's no less true that veterans will be given an advantage by the game's mechanics but newcomers will also be able to get acquainted with the levels and their secrets before they jump into the action. A classic reinvented as a competitive 35-player experience that keeps intact the exquisite gameplay elements of the original is something worth getting into.

Taking everything that made the original Xenoblade Chronicles such a memorable classic, this Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch improves on a series of elements and delivers an experience that will delight both fans of the series and newcomers to the world of Xenoblade. Truly a new gem on the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time starts off rather slowly, but it quickly shows us what the game is all about: doing a lot of things in a simple, accessible, and most importantly, rewarding way. Its myriad tasks, whether combat, crafting or hoarding related, joined with the exploration and the plot make this a delightful experience that we find ourselves getting back to all the time, and it all fits nicely as it should.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is nothing short of wonderful. One of the finest 2D Mario games ever made, it treats the players to a myriad of masterfully crafted levels, an exquisite audiovisual environment, and the familiar platforming experience where keeping Mario & Co. on the move just feels right and plays right too, all while reaching a fine balance between challenge and accessibility. A wonder of a game, not just in its effects but across the entire spectrum.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown marks a brilliant comeback of the series, this time thanks to a gameplay closer to a metroidvania-type of game that sees the player exploring new places and returning to other locations, while the game's emphasis on the plot and characters keeps the experience enthralling and captivating, and its audiovisual world provides a feast for the eyes and ears. Thanks to a customizable level of challenge and to its rich experience, The Lost Crown is marvelous for both fans of the Prince of Persia series, and for those who are just starting.

Wingspan is an example of how it is possible to take a board game and carry out a near-perfect conversion work to turn it into a functional and enjoyable video game. Nearly every element here has been the target of a marvelous work and players will find themselves welcomed by a very broad and encompassing tutorial, a lovely audiovisual world, an addictive multiplayer (as well as single player) experience and sharp, fine-tuned controls. Wingspan should be held as a benchmark for how to convert board games into electronic entertainment.

Metroid Prime Remastered is what happens when one of the finest games ever made for a Nintendo console is given a modern, up to date treatment. Everything that was magnificent in the original game was the target of an impeccable work, from the breathtaking audiovisual environment to the exquisite control system, and it all fits perfectly in the Nintendo Switch. One absolutely indispensable game, Metroid Prime Remastered is the gold standard when it comes to remastering essential classics.

A stunning audiovisual world coupled with a ton of content to explore, even more objects to inhale and an impeccably executed co-op component make this a fantastic premiere in a genre where we too often think the last word has been written - it has not, and Kirby is here to remind us.

Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition marks the premiere of the Street Fighter series on the Nintendo Switch 2 and it absolutely could not be more of a rocking success. The abundance of content and game modes, which makes this the most complete version of Street Fighter 6, will keep players of all kinds with their eyes and hands on the game, while its visual and technical performance are stellar, bringing this version close to the highest graphical standards. Less than one month into the Switch 2, Capcom could not have started its path in a better way on Nintendo's brand new console.

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.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is nothing but an exquisite return to one of the most ambitious games released in the previous generation. Now on the Nintendo Switch, it's more ambitious, more accessible, slicker and more welcoming than ever before. The successful audiovisual work has brought the 2015 original to our time where it fits perfectly, its enormous, varied and gorgeous world is a thrill to explore, the very dynamic combat system grips players from the first moment, and there's even an extra chapter that adds a new layer of challenge to the experience.

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.

Jamboree's achievements will keep players very motivated to explore the entire game and its lifespan is surprisingly long, all adding up to an unforgettable experience and evidence that the Mario Party series has plenty of life to go on for many years more.

OlliOlli World delivers a fantastically fun and motivating experience based on skateboarding in a 2D environment, fully in line with its predecessors. Joining an excellent level design and magnificent artwork and soundtrack, OlliOlli World pushes players to perform in a creative and daring way through its skillfully designed levels and the result is a game that fits perfectly, whether on a television screen or on the Nintendo Switch screen.

The title UnderHero gives a hint about what the game is about, but it also shows the game's rather unassuming nature. With its exploration-heavy gameplay, creative combats and a plot that gets completely flipped upside down early on, Underhero grows to be a marvel of an experience that only gets the player more and more interested right around the same time as other games start losing their interest.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe brings another Wii U classic into the Nintendo Switch and while the experience could have been improved with a full visual upgrade and the use of touch-screen controls, there's nothing here that is not a marvel to look at and to play. This edition has a double job to do: appeal to fans of the series and conquer new players, and it fulfills both jobs with flying colours. Hopefully it will also open the path for an entirely new Pikmin game on the Switch.

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.

Splatoon 3 takes everything the previous games did and makes it better in pretty much every conceivable way. More fluid, more dynamic, with a more balanced gameplay and a very welcome enlarged one-player dimension, Splatoon 3 is all that could be expected from the third chapter in the series, where the improvements fit neatly with the Splatoon legacy.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 lands on the Nintendo Switch 2 in yet another exquisite remake that will delight both veterans and newcomers alike. Its game engine allows for a fluid and enveloping experience, while everything that made the original game amazing has been duly preserved and is brought straight to our days. The game's intricate plot, its thriving streets and locations, the engaging and quick paced combat, and all the myriad characters, side quests and secondary plots are all here, in a testament to what a breathtaking experience Yakuza Kiwami 2 still is to this day.

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.

Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does a marvelous job at updating the original game to a modern-day experience, repurposed for the Nintendo Switch 2 with improved visual quality, a more fluid experience, and all extra content and DLCs in one package which help make this the ultimate Red Dead experience on a Nintendo console. As for everything else, its plot and characters remain outstanding, the game's open world is one of the very best, and there's so much to do that the experience never grows stale, whether on long sessions or on quick and simple takes.

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.

With greater freedom to explore, more emphasis on strategic choices, a gorgeous visual environment, an absolutely exquisite soundtrack, fun and charismatic characters to choose from, and an overall perfectly tuned gameplay experience, Sparks of Hope is a fantastic addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue and one that will make many players happy.

Grindstone on the Nintendo Switch is a puzzle game with origins in the mobile market, but don't let that deceive you: this is a real gem that will grab players' attention from the very beginning for hours on end, and where everything is delightfully addicting and marvelously executed. Anyone who thinks a game with origins on mobile devices cannot deliver a good experience on the Nintendo Switch should take a good look at Grindstone as soon as possible.

Fast Fusion gives futuristic racers on the Nintendo Switch 2 a fantastic start. Not only it improves on its predecessors, it sets the standard for a new generation thanks to a gorgeous and impressive audiovisual performance, creative and challenging track design and a newfound approach to racing which will ensure a lifespan that will extend for a long time, all this topped with a flawless sense of speed. The new Nintendo Switch 2 could not have asked for a better futuristic racing game to open the gates.

Inked: A Tale of Love is a puzzle adventure that delivers a moving and fluid experience over the course of some beautifully drawn landscapes and with a charming audio environment. The difficulty level is not the most outstanding, mostly because the purpose is to build a relaxing experience, but Inked is very successful at creating a very touching and well functioning adventure whose only big sin is its short length.

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.