It's a simple game at its core but mastering Terror Squid will require a lot of strategy and fast-thinking so it'll appeal to score-chasers.

I wish that The Plucky Squire was a smoother and more challenging experience because it certainly has a clever premise and game world.

If you want to enjoy a laidback shoot 'em up without all the stress usually involved in the genre then you'll surely have some fun here.

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya is a small-scale and innocuous game that's cute to wind down with but it doesn't really offer much noteworthy.

Working through Costume Kingdom's Halloween world can be rewarding as long as you don't let its less desirable aspects get you down.

If you have nostalgia for portable fighters then The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny will be a welcome addition to your Switch library.

Despite its crazy premise, Kawaii Deathu Desu is a simple game that's a fun distraction between more substantial gaming sessions.

Playing Bunhouse will help you relax but there isn't much to hang on to as you hop around performing daily chores and doing yoga.

If you have a fondness for classic Game Boy games then you'll have a nostalgia-fueled good time with the fun yet simplistic Dogurai.

It may be a unique game and strategising can be fun but the randomness of Luck be a Landlord makes it more mindless than it could be.

Even though it's been done better in the past, WordHerd is a cute and fun word-based puzzler that's enjoyable to wind down with.

With a small assortment of enjoyable mini-games to play, Pool Party is best suited as part of a multiplayer playlist and not the main event.

It may be a solid shooter but if Hovership Havoc featured more variety and visual clarity, it would have taken things to the next level.

Yes, 30 Sport Games in 1 is full of clunky and goofy mini-games but that's exactly what makes for an enjoyable multiplayer party.

Even though Ray's The Dead's gameplay isn't particularly fresh, its variety and cleverly presented story make it a fun experience.

I appreciate Brave x Junction's Blackjack battles but the overall fun factor wears thin after traversing only a few of its repetitive dungeons.

There are many relaxing games out there and Lumini doesn't really offer much new but it is a beautiful game with superb audio to boot.

If The Mobius Machine incorporated additional unique elements and was more streamlined to navigate, it would have been a great game.

I had fun with the basic gameplay and quirky premise of Rightfully, Beary Arms but it definitely doesn't live up to its genre contemporaries.

As you can see, Enclave HD presents a rapid succession of highs and lows so at the end of the day, it's quite a middling affair.

It may be on the generic side but Aquarun is still rather enjoyable thanks to its clever gameplay that sometimes feels puzzle-like.

Toki is one of those games from the past that doesn't hold up very well today. That being said, gamers who enjoy retro 2D action games will surely get a kick out of this remake, especially considering just how awesome it looks and sounds.

Penetrating Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES can be tricky due to its unconventional controls but once you get in there, it's pretty fun.

If it featured a variety of vehicles and more tracks, Formula Retro Racing would be a fantastic game for fans of early '90s racers.

Attack of the Karens is a funny game that I recommend playing for its humour but as a shoot 'em up, it doesn't do much to stand out.

As one of the cutest games on Nintendo Switch, Masarada Town Story can be enjoyable but its tedious nature will surely tire you out.

I and Me has a solid premise for a puzzle platformer but the limited amount of fun to be had makes it a somewhat disappointing game. That said, if you want a simple yet challenging puzzler then you can't go wrong by giving it a download.

If you're in the mood for a challenging minimalist shoot 'em up then you can't go wrong with what Feeble Light has to offer.

Star Horizon is a basic rail shooter that looks fantastic for a Switch indie so it's sure to provide some entertainment for genre fans.

I mostly enjoyed my time with Piyokoro although its more finicky aspects left me rather frustrated at times so bring plenty of patience.

Old-school 3D platforming fans will get a kick out of Super Bear Adventure even if it doesn't offer anything particularly new.

There's no denying that Dragon Quest is a massively important RPG yet enjoying it without nostalgia in mind is tricky in this day and age.

Mecho Tales' world really looks remarkable so it's a shame that the rest of the game is so woefully average. There's nothing terrible about it but there is very little (aside from the graphical style) that I'd actually recommend for people to check out.

It may not be as challenging as Trials but Gravity Rider Zero's cool futuristic setting makes for one distinctly enjoyable 2D racer.

If The Cub were a TV show, I'd watch it but as a game, it's both very limiting and needlessly irritating. Its presentation really saves it.

If all you want is a basic classic Zelda-like that you can wind-down with after a long day then Saga of the Moon Priestess will cut the mustard for sure. However, if you'd like a little more substance then you may be disappointed in what it has to offer.

Zombie Soup is full of highs and lows with its boss fights being the highlights and low points resulting in tedium and frustration.

Although YesterMorrow isn't all that challenging or novel, it still does 2D platforming well enough to create a mostly satisfying journey.

Although Adore presents a promising formula and solid first impression, its campaign becomes all too predictable earlier than you'd think.

FANTAVISION 202X is a solid arcade-like puzzler from the PS2 library that looks great in VR but its gameplay remains exceptionally basic.

I had a solid amount of fun with Fortuna Magus but it can feel bare-bones at times with combat and cute art being the stars of the show.

Although it offers some mildly entertaining retro action, The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection doesn't quite rise to the challenge.

If you enjoy classic single-screen arcade games and want to play one with a few friends then you'll dig Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!

If you want an adorable puzzler that's on the easy side then give Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines a go but it's not for those who love a challenge.

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine may not be the clever concoction that I was hoping it would be but it can be fun in short bursts.

I wanted to love Dungeonoid 2 Awakening but only ended up liking it with its haphazard mix of brick-breaking and arcade-like progression.

Even though Disc Room is a fun game, its design suffers from difficulty that ultimately relies on randomness more than anything else.

I had a good time with Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending but it can be a rather finicky and repetitive affair so keep that in mind.

Simply put, your enjoyment of Thumper will mostly rely on how much fun you have retrying the same segments over and over again. Although some folks like games that take this approach, I personally get tired of it fast so keep that in mind before taking the trip.

Enjoying Outer Wilds depends on your willingness to read guides and discuss the game online. Otherwise, you'll probably feel like you're regularly hitting your head on a brick wall as you try to make just an inch of progress.

Party Hard 2 is definitely a step up from the original but it's still plagued with dumb AI and gameplay that can be rather tedious at times.

I wish that Pacer tried to forge its own identity instead of being another WipEout clone because it's simply not as good of a game.

It's beautiful, relaxing, and a wonderful game to show off PlayStation VR2 with but Kayak VR: Mirage is ultimately a very basic experience.

It might feel like a clunky mess at first but once you get in the groove, Gargoyles Remastered becomes a rather enjoyable adventure.

Slaughtering encroaching hellish demons sounds great on paper but Skelly Selest ends up being only enjoyable in short bursts.

Fans of old-school RPGs will get a kick out of Atom RPG and its Fallout-inspired campaign but it's best to stick with the PC version.

Doctor Who: The Edge of Time offers a gripping atmosphere and a great performance from Jodie Whittaker but besides that, it falls flat.

Although it presents a pitch-perfect atmosphere, the bright spots in its uneven campaign don't really get much chance to truly shine.

If you want a simple Metroidvania adventure that you can complete in 1 or 2 gaming sessions then Gato Roboto is the cat's pajamas.

If you enjoyed Metagal then you'll definitely have fun with Metaloid: Origin yet it still doesn't deviate much from the classic formula.

Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn explores life after the main story. However, it does so without adding anything substantial and the story feels rushed which makes this DLC hard to recommend even for fans of the main game (which is, in fact, awesome).

With basic yet clever gameplay and an over-the-top presentation, Hungry Baby: Party Treats is a fun albeit short-lived party game.

Although it feels authentic, VR Ping Pong Pro can be quite a frustrating game for those who aren't willing to train hard to win.

Akane contains intense action with fantastic controls but the repetitiveness of it all ends up making it a somewhat limited experience.

Although it's inspired by Qix, Xposed offers an original take on the formula that both works for and against it.

TrainerVR does a good job of giving you the freedom to make your own elaborate train tracks but it could use at least some structure.

Super Korotama is a safe adaptation of Taito's classic Ice Cold Beer yet it doesn't do enough to form its own identity.

If its controls were tweaked and there was a bit more guidance, Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife would be a top-notch VR horror game.

Depending on how willing you are to decipher how to progress, Corpse Party can range from a frustrating to a thrilling experience.

Dick Wilde 2 can be a very irritating game but if you're willing to stick to it, it can become a rather rewarding arcade shooter.

Gamers who enjoy classic puzzle-filled point-and-click adventure games may get a kick out of Creepy Tale 2 but it's not anything special.

Goblin Sword's developers are clearly talented so I look forward to their next game where they'll hopefully iron out a lot of wrinkles.

Pinball FX offers excellent pinball fun but I can only recommend it to those who are new to the series because fans will certainly be disappointed with its lackluster features. Plus, the fact that they'll have to buy everything again is frankly inexcusable.

If you don't mind restarting tricky segments over and over again then Speed Limit can be a very fun game with its action movie setup.

Track Mayhem plays, looks, and sounds great although it's hard not to get bored of playing the same stages over and over again.

For fast-paced arcade-style 2D action, BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad offers a solid formula that provides a decent challenge.

Overhead racing fanatics will find a lot to love about Ultimate Racing 2D but don't expect anything revolutionary.

Due to its simple setup, NoReload Heroes Enhanced Edition acts as a solid entry point to twin-stick shooters if you're a genre newbie.

It may not be the deepest or most strategic tower defense game out there but JARS' sense of randomness makes it rather enjoyable.

Shadow of the orient is a solid retro-inspired experience that feels like a Super NES game but one that you'll soon forget about.

Although its levels are highly entertaining, Tiger Blade's boss fights will make you want to turn the game off in rage. They're not fun.

As an homage to Donkey Kong, Castle Kong does a solid job with its core gameplay yet it eventually becomes quite a repetitive game.

You certainly won't play Throw Anything for hours yet there's something special about its quirky premise and wacky world.

There are good times to be had in Beyond the Ice Palace 2 but those moments will be among much frustration and clunkiness.

I enjoyed my time with Miles & Kilo and it gave me flashbacks to playing Adventure Island as a kid. If that sounds like it could be fun to you then you definitely won't regret giving it a try.

Ven VR Adventure is a solid 3D platformer with a mix of fun and frustrating moments yet it doesn't do anything particularly special.

If it wasn't for its poor performance on Switch, On Your Tail would be a must-have detective game in all of its anthropomorphic glory.

I initially had a great time with Ancient Dungeon VR but after a while, I began to feel defeated by its repetition and lack of rewards.

Whip! Whip! is a decent take on a classic formula and it can be pretty fun with a friend. However, don't count on anything particularly original or exciting. The adorable presentation only goes so far.

HackyZack can be fun if you enjoy intensely challenging 2D games but for everyone else, it's simply too irritating to recommend.

If you love Mega Man and want to play an indie interpretation of the series then you can't go wrong with the surprisingly solid Metagal.

If you want a silly indie to play with a friend then Clumsy Rush makes for a rather enjoyable yet short-lived competition.

Gamers who like the idea of a simple Burnout game without many bells and whistles will have a good time with Dangerous Driving.

If you have the patience to slowly and carefully work through Lanternium's stages, it can offer some very rewarding puzzle fun.

Dreams of Another may seem like it has a clever gameplay premise but it gets monotonous very fast. You might enjoy its clever story, though.

If running, jumping, and farting around while a huge monster chases you sounds like fun then you'll likely enjoy this off-the-wall indie.

Playing Vetrix Worlds is highly entertaining at first but once your arms start to hurt and the repetition kicks in, you'll happily move on.

I had some fun with the characterful SONIC WINGS REUNION but it definitely doesn't live up to its iconic 2D shoot 'em up predecessors.