People of Note has a great story about a world that breathes music, but it lacked a better application of the theme in combat: it's much more challenging for the player and easier for the opponents. It's not difficult, but it loses a lot of dynamism because of this, and ends up feeling more like chess than an RPG. Despite everything, its plot and script are quite fun, as is its soundtrack.

No-Skin is a different and reflective horror game. Although it didn't quite manage to deliver that reflection, perhaps fans more deeply involved in the genre will understand. The idea of ​​being a roguelike could have worked better if it had some kind of more positive reward, but it seems that doing so during the journey goes against the essence of No-Skin.

The Rogue: Prince of Persia is a Roguelike game with several characteristics of the franchise, but it lacks a stronger identity. In the end, it feels like a platform Roguelike that reuses assets as much as possible.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a fun game that mixes platforming and mechanics reminiscent of the Soulslike genre, in terms of combat and attacks. However, the gameplay loop relies too heavily on repetition and ends up being tedious, as does the Switch 2 port, which leaves much to be desired in several aspects.

From the series of "collections of old games re-released in modern times," Marvel Maximum Collection fits into the basic category. The package includes mediocre games that don't stand out in anything, for a high price and too basic features by current standards.

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is a competent game with a nice difficulty balance and curve for those who want to spend some time in a metroidvania title. The lack of content, though, lets the game become obsolete pretty soon.

Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection is the ideal choice for those who miss Neopets, especially players who preferred the mini games over the website's other features. While it doesn't fully replicate the original experience and is missing many beloved elements, it also serves as a solid starting point for newcomers wanting to discover Neopia.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a remake that uses the base of the original and brings a brand and drastically different experience. The main story is largely the same, for better and for worse, considering the title clearly had the intention of making bigger changes to it. The gameplay, however, has been vastly improved and it’s the main reason why I prefer Kiwami 3 instead of the original. However, even considering all the changes, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties doesn’t really reach the same heights as the best games in the series.

Like recent games in the Captain Tsubasa franchise, Inazuma Eleven reinvents itself by bringing some RPG gimmicks to its football adaptation, but along with some unnaturally-implemented elements that were unnecessary.

Wizard of Legend 2 is a game that works very well as a Rogue-lite experience, but it falls short in various points of accessibility, difficulty, excessive repetition, and lack of charisma.

Tomba! 2 Special Edition is a good revisit to the past, as the game has aged well to some extent even with its outdated 3D and bizarre cameras. However, when it comes to emulation, the package is indebted and ends up being too expensive for what it offers.

War Mongrels can faithfully convey the tension of war. However, the port falls short in terms of visuals and performance, not being by far the best version to play of this game.

Lumo 2 is the unexpected sequel of a game whose main purpose is to pay homage to old-school puzzle titles. However, do not expect a friendly learning curve or a difficulty that holds your hand.

Dragon Ruins II is an easy and simple dungeon crawling game with extremely little content. Even so, it can be fun for casual RPG players, as it offers a functional and somewhat enjoyable progression cycle and straightforward gameplay that doesn’t demand much technical skill to advance. However, veterans of dungeon crawler games should stay away.

Pokémon Legends ZA: Mega Dimension is priced too high for the content it delivers. While it has its redeemable moments, the experience is undermined by excessive grinding, repetitive tasks, and, most frustratingly, a severely time-limited exploration of its core new mechanic, the Mega Dimension. With little substantial content beyond some new Megas and returning Pokémon, this DLC ultimately falls short, especially when compared to the series' stronger expansions.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition was a pleasant surprise. Despite some dated elements and technical limitations, returning to young Lara Croft’s first adventure, surviving the perils of Yamatai to finally embrace Sam once more, remains an experience well worth having, especially in this portable Switch version.

Choice of Life: Wild Islands is a simple and short game that understands what is offering and delivers what it promises. Despite some unintuitive choices and few differences from previous titles, it still retains a brief period of easy, fast paced casual fun.

Atmospheric, charming and somewhat different, Desert Race Adventures has so little content and an extreme difficulty that tries to counterbalance it that makes the game extremely short to finish and being left in the Switch library to be soon forgotten.

Double Dragon Revive is a classic example of a good poorly executed concept. The effort to bring a more complex combat system and the return of a beloved franchise deserve recognition, but the poor configuration of collisions, inaccurate control and poor performance end up burying any brilliance.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection is a love letter to all fans of the series, packed with extras and trivia. However, it fails to deliver a complete experience, with some missing titles and no rebalancing of the classic games notoriously tough difficulty for the new generation to truly enjoy the roots of the series.

Although fun in parts, Heroes of Mount Dragon squanders the opportunities to innovate within the beat 'em up category and stays in the generic realm.

Acre Crisis is a short game that needs polishing around the edges, but manages to be atmospheric, tense, and full of suspense in true classic survival horror style. Perfect for those looking for a retro experience that captures the nostalgic feel of titles like Dino Crisis and Resident Evil while playing in similar way as Trespasser: Jurassic Park.

Sonic Wings Reunion is a short and simple game that delivers some good fun, especially when played with others. However, the lack of an online mode, no real innovation in gameplay, and the absence of additional content (at least we get some remixed tracks!) make Sonic Wings Reunion a game you’ll probably enjoy for just a few hours before it ends up back on the shelf.

After years in the making, Tales of the Shire brings the life of a hobbit to video games: peaceful, cozy, unhurried, where your biggest concern is what to serve for second breakfast. If that sounds like your idea of paradise, the Shire is waiting.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered is the prettier version of the PS Vita game, but without significant additions that does the job of attracting more than just fans of the series. In addition, there are very missed opportunities as a local co-op, since the gameplay is very repetitive.

Here is another indie that relies on the Overcooked formula, but does not seem to understand what made the saga so successful.

Spy Drops is a charming stealth espionage game with a nostalgic feel and concise gameplay. However, the lack of polish, poor AI behavior, and randomly generated stages that always feel the same make the game boring very quickly. It has good ideas but is poorly executed.

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Dead by Daylight: The Walking Dead is the worst chapter BHVR has released in a while. Not because of the characters - they’re well-made, with original voices and cool interactions, plus at least two genuinely useful Perks - but because of everything around the release. The update is a mess: packed with bugs, riddled with stability issues, and with all the communication issues, it gets even worse. BHVR dropped the ball hard this time. Here’s hoping they can rebound sooner rather than later, because right now, playing DBD is a sad balance between fun and frustration.

Karma City Police is a very interesting and creative narrative adventure in many ways, but its gameplay lacks polish. It succeeds in conveying its story, but it loses immersion because of it.

Beat 'Em Up Collection (QUByte Classics) is far from having titles that could be considered classics like Final Fight or Streets of Rage, but brings solid titles (and a few pretty bad ones too) to the mix. It’s fun for those who enjoy classic Beat ‘em ups or to play with friends.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a good roguelike to pass the time, but a bit too challenging for the genre, with an imbalance between difficulty and survival. It makes you curious to know this universe, but it does so in a way that its own story feels empty.

With so may classic fighting games out there for the Nintendo Switch system, its hard to recommend ADVANCED V.G Saturn Tribute. But if you have some sort of connection with the game, being nostalgia or curiosity towards the story (but for that you gonna have to know Japanese!), there are new graphical and guide options to improve the game.

Him, the Smile & Bloom is a charming slice-of-life addition to the Nintendo Switch's otome visual novel library. Its four floral-scented stories introduce sweet (if not particularly memorable) couples that deliver exactly what you'd want—gentle warmth and quiet comfort.

Star Overdrive sells itself as a fast-paced adventure, but its combat is slow and lacks polish in many aspects, such as immersion, level design, and exploration. Many things feel unfinished, such as the end of boss fights and certain puzzles. It stops encouraging exploration after a certain point, which ends up making the story fall behind.

This is one of those games from the 90s that used to work better at the time. Nowadays, there are so many superior products that the only reason to revisit this kind of remaster it pure nostalgia since the game itself doesn't to anything exceptionally.

even with the new engine, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is a remake that doesn't correct its fatal flaws: easy (to boredom) gameplay and dumb AI. It has some nice ideas, like the RPG system of level up, but because of the flaws mentioned above, these mechanics are completely useless. Still a little fun to play 4 co-op to pass time, though.

Never 7: The End of Infinity is a hidden gem for Visual Novel fans—even if it shows its age, it pioneered elements now considered staples of the genre, boasting an intriguing story and richly developed characters. That said, the recent remaster falls short, with a dated presentation and technical shortcomings that significantly undermine the experience.

Footgun Underground is a 2D roguelike with a unique take on gameplay—while its combat system attempts bold innovation, it neglects essential elements like variety, balance, and immersion. For all its potential, the game falters in executing its core vision; even its standout mechanics fail to shine.

The game is an opportunity to uncover one of the most unique Disney games. However, the core mechanics get repetitive really fast and are badly executed, not to mention the performance and resolution on the Switch that leave to be desired.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Remaster doesn't turn this game into a masterpiece, but it does improve many aspects of the original. With semi-open stages to explore, secondary targets to locate in the scenarios and secret items to find, this Jango Fett adventure isn't perfect, and can even be frustrating at times, but it's also fun and offers frenetic and challenging action.

KingdomCome Deliverance Royal Edition is another example that you can port a big game to the Nintendo Hybrid. Here, we have a great medieval action game full of possibilities that, although original in its save system concept, cannot beat the frustration that is repeating all the time the simplest things that you have to do. Sometimes, innovation and diversification doesn't always mean fun. Sometimes it can be pure frustration.

Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered is such a gorgeous version of the three first games of the Tomb Raider saga. However, the changes in the controls were disappointing and handled with no care, besides the camera that's almost impossible to tame at some moments. In the end, the experience relies on nostalgia more than anything else.

My Time at Sandrock is a building game where they took everything they learned in Portia and made it better, bigger and all mixed up here. Despite the technical limitations of the Switch version and some buildings taking too long to finish, the captivating story and characters are enough to keep you interested in it.

NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is the newest entry in the Storm series. Still, I really started missing the old-school times of Naruto in which we'd have more innovative ideas in the franchise, such as a world to explore in the best Yakuza-style from SEGA.

Borderlands 3 is a fun experience on the Switch, even with its blurry graphics and floaty framerate. However, removing the split-screen mode and the online multiplayer being limited to 2 players only is a letdown.

The wonderful story and complex characters in Detective Pikachu Returns are hampered by the game's repetitive and simplistic gameplay. Although the story, its cast of characters, and endearing Pokémon make the game worthwhile to play, it is by no means as great as the detective in the title.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged innovates in some aspects in regards to its gameplay and the ability to download community tracks, but the game stays essentially the same as the previous one with no substantial addition - besides the flawed community tracks that don't allow play against bots.

Horizon Chase 2 is much better than its predecessor, both in graphics and QoL features - in addition to unlockable body kits. However, the iOS port to the Switch platform falls short. Also, crashes are frequent and drive you crazy.

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story expands the League of Legends universe and whets your appetite for a story that is still being told. It lacks a bit of optimization, but it's pretty fun even though it's so linear.

Perseverance - Complete Edition has an interesting and complex family drama, but falls short when it comes to the horror segments that, mixed with an uninteresting art, make this game only advised for the die hard fans of mystery visual novels with nothing better to play.

Blanc is a co-op game that focuses on puzzle resolution, but it falls short as it offers very shallow challenges, too much repetition and extremely short duration.

Looking at the entire game, Crisis Core is an extremely important title for the Final Fantasy series, but a lot of its luster was lost in time or simply better realized in games that came after it. The main crucifix of Reunion is making a great remaster on top of a flawed gem of a title. For fans of the original, Reunion is the perfect remaster, while other Final Fantasy and action fans would probably be better with a full remake to realize the premise potential.

Despite being a creative and fun game, Kukoos: Lost Pets suffers from execution problems, game design, performance and poorly optimized visuals.

If you enjoy games with psychological narratives like Silent Hill, the story behind Saint Kotars plot will not let you down: it's scary, sinister and will keep the player longing for answers all the time. But sadly, the technical problems like the non-intuitive menus and the bad performance every time you make a choice will make this somewhat interesting experience into a real chore.

Heidelberg 1693 has an interesting and grotesque way to tell its story, and is filled with cool secrets to be found. But sadly, the graphical mess added with its gameplay flaws prevents it from being enjoyable, becoming an unfairly hard and frustrating experience.

SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris tries to please all fans — whether light novel, anime or games. However, excess is the problem. Having so many resources available at the same time was not a good idea, as I got the impression that they don't communicate within the game.

Commandos 3 is the living proof that an old game, when done with care and balance, retains its fun even after 19 years of its release. I would be lying if I say I didn't immerse myself again and had a lot of fun with the HD Remaster, but sadly, the immense quantity of bugs and game breaking quickloads that comes with full price make it hard to give a high score, especially when you have Commandos 2 HD, a more complete package. But, if you wanna try, it's still Commandos with its addictive gameplay and personality.

Dusk Diver 2 is a great sequel, with new elements and beautiful scenery, even with some loss of quality. A very fun action RPG full of references to nerd/otaku culture. The game, however, lacks a bit of immersion.

KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series is a best-selling collection that brings back a different platformer that has been hailed by many, but its different approach may take newcomers by surprise. Even with a good focus on narrative, the campaign added to the collection is very short.

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium does little to outsmart its first edition. It has more fighting games, and good ones too than the first one, but nothing that we didn’t see in other Capcom compilations (and with more stuff) for the system, but It's still a great way to play the classics you miss so much, with online challenges, unlockables and light to the pocket, since you can purchase the games individually for a cheaper price. Oh, and Mega Man The Power Battle 1 and 2 are finally playable on the Switch.

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX has a unique gameplay thanks to its roguelike elements and is a lot of fun. However, some interactions seem vague and the little variety of missions makes it repetitive and too fast paced.

Sega packed 4 classic titles from their golden era into a collection, but they decided to mess everything up and charge a ridiculously high price for a half-baked product that leaves a lot to be desired in regard to content and new features.

Yurukill is a great game, with awesome music and artwork, but specially well designed in all the variety of genres it provides. What makes it hard to recommend is that all the genres are very different from one another to appeal to all audiences. Without the capacity to play the Shmup sessions alone without the need to finish the game once, or disable the Shoot-em up sessions for those who only want to play the Visual Novel, the game may not appeal to you, even if you are a fan of one of those genres.

Mario Strikers Battle League is an excellent soccer game, however absolutely thin in it’s content considering the price tag. The game certainly puts more importance in it’s online mode, however, it doesn’t do enough to compete with other online titles for the player’s time.

Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars is a good action RPG, but it has a slow pace and dated mechanics. Maybe it's a good game for those who don't know the two franchises, but not for those who have played the previous ones.

I can't help but say that this is an emulated version of this classic title more than anything else. I love the fact that we got extra features; however, the game's terrible framerate and the super-lazy-applied technique to smooth the visuals are extremely deceiving, which ended up causing a melting effect in backgrounds. Square Enix should've handled this more respectfully.

Rune Factory 5 is a good title for those who like the style that addresses elements of RPG, action and simulation, but has some caveats that hinder the evolution that the franchise should have been with a little more care and dedication. Nevertheless, the game should please its fans.

Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires had everything to correct the main issues from the non-Empires version, however, it has not only failed at that but also managed to come packed with new issues. Whether you are a musou or a Dynasty Warriors fan, there are better options available on the Nintendo Switch.

Gunborg: Dark Matters is challenging and pays homage to arcade classics well. It reminds you of the games that used to run out of coins and chips due to complicated controls and enemies that punish you for any mistake. Recommended for anyone who likes a challenge.

Ruined King doesn't deliver on the Nintendo Switch everything it promises. The story is interesting but it's very difficult to ignore the gameplay and performance issues to actually insist upon seeing the game through to the end. It's worth it to those who want to know more about Runeterra though.

Panorama Cotton is a classic. It's fun to play for a few hours, but it doesn't have as much appeal as the other games in the series.

Mario Party Superstars is basically a celebration of the Mario Party franchise. But technical issues still haunt the online multiplayer, besides the lack of attention regarding minor details, which ends up hindering the fun factor.

With a good but poorly executed premise, BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad tries to be frenetic and action-packed, but ends up being frustrating and monotonous. It served very well as a parody of the action squads, but as a game it is mediocre.

Diablo II: Resurrected is a great game, but in a genre that has seen drastic growth and evolution ever since. It’s an experience that is certainly worth playing, especially if you understand the context that it was launched and its importance to today’s titles.

Darksiders 3 is a game with no personality in combination with mediocre gameplay and mechanics, a definitely forgettable experience. Along with the poor gaming experience, the Nintendo Switch version makes several graphical concessions that don't reflect on good performance.

Secret Neighbor doesn't do a good job at being an asymmetrical multiplayer that kids can play. At least the Switch version looks incomplete, and to make matters worse, the game is heavily unbalanced and the maps feel repetitive. Not being able to play with friends is only another reason to at least wait until the game is more complete.

The new Nickelodeon's fighting game feels great in terms of gameplay, but it fails in everything else. The characters' voices are lacking, the presentation is generic, the songs are not the licensed ones and a DLC was already announced even before the game came out.

TOEM is a calm expedition where photography will be an ally in discovery, not the main point. The way in which the art was used both for exploration and for photography is surprising, however the game lacks repetition in certain moments.

SkateBIRD has fun gameplay, responsive controls and excellent art, with an emphasis on the soundtrack and character creation, but it has some technical issues and a campaign sometimes tedious and with tiring missions that end up overshadowing what the game's full potential has to offer.

Kitaria Fables had everything to be cool, but ended up wanting to do too many things, and sinned even for the most basic aspects of a game.

Necobarista is a slice of life and it's just that. Perhaps, the lack of interaction is part of the message; It's like death, we can't avoid it and we just wait until it's the right time. Although it does not make it a bad game, we feel like it's a prologue of a promising thing that never comes.

Ys 9 is an adventure game that pleased me and it will make series fans happy due to the great quantity of new mechanics, however, it needed more visual polish to cater to a bigger audience.

Skyward Sword HD updates an already excellent aesthetic and brings both minor and key enhancements to an originally flawed game. Does it solve all of its problems? No, but we still have a fun adventure filled with amazing characters and a nostalgic picture of a series that evolved so much since then.

Worms Rumble risks trying to change the classic formula and fails in the attempt. To make matters worse, performance issues make it difficult even for fans of the style.

Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is the remastered version of a japanese PSP game, which never got localized before, and now we can finally figure out what's going on here. Considering its captivating cast of characters and the somewhat cool and engaging story featuring the player's ability to make choices, this bizarre game has aged extremely badly due to its cumbersome gameplay. Storywise, Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed is totally worth it. Although, it deserved a better treatment or even a remake rather than this low-effort remaster.

To long-time fans, the game may sound like a bucket of cold water. The lack of options is glaring. But if you're in the Olympic mood, or don't have an open pocket for a reasonably better game at $60, Tokyo 2020 is the right option for you. It can easily yield hours of fun, and is an excellent souvenir of the Olympics. It's the typical game that you swear you don't want to touch anymore, but you end up picking it up again and again anyway, it's so relaxing and fun it is, as if there's always something new in the background (even if there isn't).

Boomerang X is challenging and has a great combat system. Despite being quite abstract about the story, the desire is to play for several hours on end. Fly and play against your enemies in this amazing game.

Beautiful Desolation is a fantastic journey to a post-apocalyptic South Africa where the amazing story and gorgeous atmosphere are hampered somewhat by performance and gameplay issues. Because of that, finishing the game will be a wonder and a relief at the same time.

Sludge Life is a first person platform game which takes place in a tiny and dirty open world. It might sound interesting, however the creators decided to focus too much on madness and crazy stuff rather than delivering a solid gameplay. The objectives are repetitive and shallow, consisting in graffiting walls and running around with no deep or meaningful task to be accomplished.

Afterpulse is a good shooter that provides casual fun for many hours, but that's it. The game feels very generic as it doesn't build a narrative and is really lookalike to military games like PUGB without any novelties, making it hard to be attached. Graphics are also not impressive and are very similar to the mobile version, making it look a bit lackluster on Switch.

Ninja Gaiden Master Collection consists of three great action titles in a collection made with the bare minimum of effort. For a historical series like Ninja Gaiden, it is a shame that we haven’t received a product that is worthy of the legacy that these titles have built.

Skate City is a calm game that is ideal for those who like casual games. It has simple controls, requiring only the analog stick to be moved to do the tricks. Despite being fun, the game has mediocre performance and short content.

Layers of Fear is a really interesting experience. It has a well-written story and a sound narrative, along with great features and nice visuals. On the other hand, there still are some issues regarding some psychological horror aspects that undermine the overall quality of the game.

King of Seas is a game which uses procedural generation and is set in the interesting world of pirates. Despite its fun premise, it falls short in terms of variety and immersion.

Despite some performance problems, it is a great survival with history. His own style and cliché satire is very good, and has a lot of extras to collect. Recommended for those looking for a more calm and frightless survival.

Poison Control is a unique game, and perhaps a good buy for adventurers who like the genre. In general, it is a repetitive game, it does not stand out in any element, remaining only in the average. Gameplay is fun, but it is not enough to entertain for long hours of gaming.

Hellpoint is a satisfying sci-fi twist in the Soulslike universe, it brings an interesting setting and adds a lot of surprisingly positive mechanics to this gender. On the other hand, the Switch version is a bit lackluster as it comes with unimpressive graphics and general performance issues that compromise the experience for most players who are eager for a great Soulslike experience.

The emulation quality is decent and it’s a worthwhile way to get to know a bit more about SNK’s history as well as enjoy a great amount of content from such an experimental time in gaming.