Bridge Constructor Studio offers a wonderfully intuitive puzzle formula and colourful visuals that are even better via its optional VR mode.

9 Years of Shadows is a challenging and old-school Metroidvania that never ceases to impress with its varied gameplay and striking world.

GRADIUS ORIGINS is a must-have collection for any shoot 'em up fan; heck, the super-fun SALAMANDER III makes it worth the price of admission alone and when you consider just how many extras and options are packed in, you'd be silly not to get it.

Ritual of Raven is a charming farming sim with a strong emphasis on the quests and story side of the equation with clever puzzles to boot.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 brought me back to the glory days of anime fighters and made me excited for what the future has in store for the genre. With so much content and visceral combat that's exciting to simply watch, it's one superb fighter.

Rogue Raccoon is a delightfully fun and adorably furry platformer but it's so ridiculously short that it's hard to fully recommend.

With its oodles of elements and adorable character art that I absolutely love, Roguematch: The Extraplanar Invasion is a wonderful game.

Listening to upbeat tunes as you complete puzzles while watching bubbly characters cheer makes Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ delightful.

With its many rewarding elements and intuitive gameplay, Achilles: Survivor makes for a great cathartic game to wind down with for sure.

I love that Nintendo is upgrading a bunch of their Switch games for their new console and if Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is any indication, we're in for some real delightful treats down the road.

MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy is a whimsically charming adventure that'll make you wish you could attend its characterful academy. From its hilarious moments to its constantly rewarding tasks to tend to, it's hard not to love it.

I loved my time with Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream as it's one cleverly rewarding stealth game. With its puzzle-like scenarios and immersive atmosphere and premise, you'll love every second of playtime and think fondly back on it for years to come.

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES isn't one of the best games in the series but the escape room segments are handled exceptionally well and I had great fun hanging out with the familiar characters.

Shadow Labyrinth is one of the weirdest and most unexpected games that I've ever played. Despite everything, the formula just works and the sense of satisfaction from completing its brutally tough segments and exploring its variety-filled world is superb.

Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the most unique and immensely enjoyable games that I've ever played. Plus, behind its chaotic open-ended gameplay and incredibly imaginative worlds, you'll find a lot of heart.

As a shoot 'em up enthusiast, I can easily say that Arcade Archives Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS II is a must-have for genre fans.

With a campaign that gets boring fast and gameplay that manages to be as tedious as it is frantic, it's hard to recommend this Cook Off.

With a unique premise and fun gameplay, Squish Machine is a delightful game despite its sense of repetition and lack of replay value.

It may be one of the most brutally frustrating platformers out there but Through the Nightmares manages to provide satisfying gameplay.

If it featured more visceral and tight combat, Somber Echoes would be an excellent Metroidvania with its awesome game world to explore.

With its clever scenarios and sense of randomness, Ready or Not offers an exciting team-based tactical shooting formula that's great fun.

With unique and simple puzzle gameplay and a ton of stages to master, Nurilogy 1000 is a solid game to check out even if it gets repetitive.

Simply using bombs in a shoot 'em up is a novel and somewhat fun premise but Blast Rush LS doesn't do a heck of a lot with this formula.

It's awesome that TRIZEAL Remix is finally available for Nintendo Switch so pick it up and get DELTAZEAL and XIIZEAL while you're at it.

I love when games provide freedom while also ensuring that each step of progress is satisfying and Locomoto does just that in all its cuteness.

With its steep difficulty curve and imbalanced co-op, Flora & Fang is a bit rough despite having a solid foundation and great visuals.

If you're looking for a chill indie game to enjoy at your leisure then diving deep through Everdeep Aurora will certainly make you smile.

I had a lovely time with Exo-Calibre and its adorable game world that houses some truly unique and satisfying shoot 'em up gameplay.