Tomba! 2 Special Edition is a good revisit to the past, as the game has aged well to some extent even with its outdated 3D and bizarre cameras.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.

Picross S SNK Classics & NEOGEO Edition is the latest entry in the long-running series, transforming classic video game icons into satisfying nonogram puzzles. It doesn’t reinvent the formula; instead, it delivers exactly the focused, polished experience fans look for.

Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a technical marvel that showcases the potential of the new hardware. While visual trade-offs are evident – such as the removal of Ray Tracing and lower foliage density – the use of DLSS and VRR ensures a solid and engaging handheld experience. The dual-protagonist system (Naoe and Yasuke) brings much-needed variety to the gameplay. However, the docked mode still suffers from inconsistent frame-pacing and needs further patching. Overall, it is a must-play for fans of the genre who prioritize portability without sacrificing the core content of a massive current-gen RPG.

Dynasty Warriors Origins marks a spectacular return to form for the series, perfectly leveraging the Switch 2 hardware to deliver massive, fluid battles without compromising performance. By shifting focus toward a more tactical, personal narrative with its "Nameless Hero" and a dynamic, high-energy soundtrack, the game breathes new life into the Three Kingdoms saga. It is a must-play for action fans and a technical showcase for Nintendo’s new era.

System Shock is a great remaster that delivers beautiful visuals, rewards exploration, and strong action. Some minor drawbacks such as environments with similar looking textures, difficulty spotting certain items, and small font size do not interfere with the fun to be had in this excellent FPS with survival horror vibes on the Nintendo Switch.

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.

Blood: Refreshed Supply brings back a lesser known yet excellent classic FPS, now enhanced with numerous quality-of-life improvements that can be customized for players who prefer to stick with the original nostalgic experience. With plenty of stages and secrets to discover, it’s a guaranteed good time both for newcomers looking to explore the title and for veterans of the classic created by Monolith.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE is a beautiful pixel-art homage that moves away from the traditional movie-licensed game formula and brings a more indie-inspired style to the classic portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Fast, nostalgic, and frenetic, the game falls short of delivering a deeper and longer-lasting experience to the classic, even while offering alternative endings.

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.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond didn’t revolutionize the series the same way the first Metroid Prime did. It introduces new ideas, but doesn’t fully explore their potential. That being said, this new first-person action-adventure starring Samus Aran is a worthy entry in the Metroid universe, featuring the most challenging and engaging battles in the Prime series, an epic narrative with memorable boss fights, charismatic characters, and a more fluid exploration experience (backtracking included) than its predecessors. Add to that beautifully crafted graphics and arguably one of the best original soundtracks the Prime series has ever offered.

Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland is a charming Brazilian indie that truly deserves your attention. More than a game, it’s a beautiful homage to a friend who’s gone on the long journey, and a gentle lesson in the power of words, friendship, and kindness, all warmly wrapped in the spirit of Brazil.

Hitman: Absolution is another port of prime technical from Feral Interactive, which could offer a little more in terms of performance options. Even so, this version of Switch is highly recommended, even for those who play only on handheld mode.

Windswept manages to bring the perfect balance between inspiration and originality, introducing its own identity to a style that already belongs to big names in the gaming industry.

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.

Demonschool is my favorite indie game of the year. It delivers a solid story, a wonderfully diverse cast of unique characters, and a battle system that puts a fresh, clever twist on tactical RPGs. All in all, it’s a delightfully engaging way to spend your time.

GIGASWORD attempts to bring the experience of a classic Castlevania to the modern era. Unfortunately, the experience is similar to Simon's Quest: laborious, difficult, and highly punishing. A frustrating experience, made even more difficult by numerous technical problems.

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.

Neon Inferno delivers both vertical and fixed shooter gameplay in a great way. Some moments may feel unfair, but nothing that ruins the overall package, which includes a stylish story, great graphics, an outstanding musical score, and fun single-player and co-op mode.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is an excellent game and, also, an excellent remake. It takes the experience of the original and brings it to a new public in a manner that will please both veterans and newcomers. It’s a game that other developers should take note in how to modernize a classic game.

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.

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.

Just Dance 2026 Edition on Nintendo Switch is a lively, polished and inclusive party game with a strong new Party Mode and a fun, contemporary tracklist, but it leans heavily on its subscription library and changes little at its core – great if you’re returning after skipping a few years, more optional if you already own the recent entries.

More than a simple classic FPS style, Wizourdum mixes RPG elements, brings a huge variety of stages, magic weapons and abilities and, as if weren’t enough, manages to be fluid, balanced and beautifully animated. Atmospheric, fun to reach 100% and extremely addictive.

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.

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.