Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a captivating title, presenting simple mechanics alongside a beautiful art style and pleasant soundtrack. On the other hand, the lack of new mechanics and some loose plot elements affect the final experience for the player.

Tormented Souls is a great option for survival horror fans, especially for those who love the original Resident Evil and Silent Hill games. Despite a few technical hiccups, it's a 10-hour adventure that will keep you with your eyes wide open and your heart beating fast until the end.

Competent, simple, challenging, funny and straightforward.

Even though it is a short game and have puzzles with low complexity, Adventures of Bertram Fiddle has a unique cartoon look and refined humor, engaging the player well and making him anxious for the next episode. The game flows well in the command-execution aspect, both in the in the dock and portable mode, something that several point-and-clicks do not have.

Following the footsteps of its predecessor, a hidden gem inside the vast 3DS library, Pocket Card Jockey - Ride On! is a delicious game to play, really the best of both worlds in a fun and unexpected way. Especially at this price range, buy it, play it, and good luck on your races!

Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists changes its core and improves on all aspects compared to its first game (Dracula’s Revenge). It’s a challenging and rewarding experience in terms of exploration. The game mixes mechanics from the many Castlevania titles in a simple and fun way and, despite some bugs and rough edges, it’s a great title for those who love Metroidvania titles.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a fantastic, fun and smart game, which ended up overshadowed during the window of major releases.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is an excellent and competent rhythm-based game, but its licensed song nature is probably something to consider.

Monster Hunter Stories returns triumphantly in the remastered version for the Nintendo Switch. The game's captivating storyline, endearing characters, and the wide variety of Monsties available for play make it an excellent entry point into the Monster Hunter universe and an enjoyable twist for fans of the franchise and turn-based RPGs.

Many may compare it to Tarantino's movies, some may say that it is worse than the original and others may argue that such violence is abusive, but in the end everyone wants to draw their katanas and make the blood flow.

Pokémon Pokopia is a very fun concept of the formula that enshrined the Minecraft franchise, but with an excellent implementation of its own world, creatures and context.

SophStar is a lot more than a homage to the classical vertical shoot em ups; It's a diverse, yet fast Shmup with 9 ships that offers a different approach to each stage. For the new public who enjoy a more simulator style, the game offers side missions through cadet school in a fast and innovative way. This is clearly a Shmup made by people who understand the classics and aim to innovate for both new players and veterans.

Revelations was great on the 3DS and it is still good on the Wii U.

Shovel Knight is a great example of the importance of Kickstarter. The result here is a satisfying, accessible, quality product which not only rivals but also exceeds many superproductions from other companies, notably bigger, that not always reach this level of inspiration.

You are, for sure, waiting for a Mario Kart on the Wii U, but until that happens, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed can satisfy your "hunger".

Rogue Aces is the best Arcade game I've played this year. It's a creative game and very well animated, with graphics that resemble Metal Slug and sound effects almost perfect highlight this. Several options for game modes make the replay factor increase a lot. It is highly recommended for those who like aerial battles or even for those who have that free time at lunch, because Rogue Aces is a game to play for pleasure without worrying about its end, an authentic Arcade.

Oxenfree is a good game. With amazing history, music and dubbing, anyone who likes the "walking simulator" genre will enjoy the game.

Super Daryl Deluxe is the product of a sincere and naive creativity. There are some flaws in the combat system, but they never frustrate to a point that I wanted to give up on the game. I recommend it to everyone in search of a feature rich and uncompromising experience.

Mario & Donkey Kong: Minis On The Move is the best game in the franchise.

Sonic Frontiers tried so hard to bring new elements to the game that it ended up forgetting to put more of the personality of its own franchise. However, they managed to create a dynamic, captivating and fast game - as good as any other in the Sonic franchise. It's the kind of game where time passes like lightning, blue lightning.

Just Dance 2023 Edition brings all the freshness that the franchise needed and a definitive solution by making it as a service instead of an annual title. A must-have game for lovers of good dancing and partying with friends.

Star Wars Outlaws is an amazing port and yet another proof that next-gen ports are far superior to what we got on the Switch 1. With stunning graphics, fluid gameplay, and stable FPS both in docked and handheld modes, this Ubisoft masterpiece delivers an incredible open-world experience set in the Star Wars universe, between Episodes IV and VI of the beloved sci-fi franchise. The game features a dense and vibrant world full of activities, borrowing well-executed elements from series like Tomb Raider and Metal Gear Solid. It’s a standout title on the Nintendo Switch 2 and an incredible experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Loddlenaut was a pleasant surprise. Although brief, the experience in GUP-14 is extremely sensorially pleasant, and deals with an extremely serious and present theme, which is environmental preservation, in a light and calm way, with many cute little alien monsters to be found and cataloged.

Maybe not as much fun as Mighty Flup Champs!, Mighty Milky Way is still interesting and full of content, and capable of keeping the player on the DSi for a long time.

Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s wasn’t just the most anticipated chapter in DBD’s history—it delivered. A landmark moment for horror gaming and a stellar kickoff to DBD Year 9, this chapter gives us the Animatronic Springtrap (a nightmare perfected for DBD’s roster), a meticulously crafted map, and quality-of-life updates that feel long overdue. A love letter to FNAF fans, merged perfectly with DBD.

Ryu gives space to the ninja Kenji in this excellent new adventure in the Ninja Gaiden series. The game shows that it understands what the modern era requires from titles of the platform and action genre, while respecting the original work.

Biomorph breathes fresh air into the Metroidvania genre with its standout mechanic—absorbing and transforming into defeated enemies. While future titles could push this concept further, it remains a rock-solid addition to the genre that will satisfy most players. The game’s distinctive art style and endearing characters pull you into its world, while rebuilding and personalizing the city of Blightmoor lets you leave your own mark on its streets.

The different modes are good at showing the many ramifications of the great idea around of which the game is build, a sign of the a developer with excitement and trust in what it was doing: a simple, original and fun game.