Creature in the Well
"The freedom you have regarding exploration and problem solving as a player makes the game more than just a dungeon crawler."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Blasphemous
"Blasphemous is a gory and creepy action-platformer set in a non-linear 2D pixel world, featuring a variety of enemies, equippable items, and traversable environments."
Text:
Ben Lyons
Daemon X Machina
"We envisioned that Daemon X Machina would be a solid return to form for the once-beloved mech shooter genre, but sadly things here just didn't live up to our expectations."
Text: Kieran Harris
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
"If you love the idea of being a scallywag in space, then Rebel Galaxy Outlaw could well be the sci-fi adventure that you've been looking for."
Text: Mike Holmes
WRC 8
"It's a deep rally sim with lots of modes and plenty of things to do."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Oninaki
"Oninaki could have been a great JRPG, but a poor script and dull characters make the whole thing a monotonous and repetitive affair."
Astral Chain
"The story is interesting, the inspiration well-chosen, and the ambition commendable - and the game is helped a lot by a rich gallery of charismatic characters."
The Church in the Darkness
"It keeps the adrenaline pumping, making you want to experiment more as you decide where you want to take the story. After a while, however, it starts to wear thin."
Exception
"It might not hit the heights of its competitors in the space, but it's definitely worth a try for those who like fast-paced, frantic platforming with a splash of combat thrown in."
Text: Sam Bishop
Friday the 13th: The Game (Switch)
"We never thought playing a cooperative horror game on the go would be something we'd enjoy until now."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
"The weapon handling is just as good as you'd expect, the story is great if a little sparse, and killing Nazis feels as great as ever."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
"The crazy and over-the-top story will surely appeal to anime fans, especially if you spend some of your time following the narratives of the other houses."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Baba Is You
"It's not about shifting the pieces in the game but changing how the game itself operates, and only those with a keen perceptive eye can succeed."
Text: Sam Bishop
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
"There's enough depth packed in there to make this a game worth picking up for any Marvel fan, especially if they've been visiting the cinemas to savour the MCU in recent years."
Text: Sam Bishop
Etherborn
"We came away with mixed feelings but we'd still argue that's worth a play should you feel compelled to check it out."
Text: Kieran Harris
Night Call
"The visuals work incredibly well with both the narrative and the feel of the game, immersing the player from start to finish."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Stranger Things 3: The Game
"Stranger Things 3: The Game doesn't do the series justice and it also doesn't bring much for those who aren't fans of the series."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada
"It's an underlooked RPG that is made for playing on the go, making it a great fit for the Switch, and anyone who wants something different should look no further."
Text: Sam Bishop
Streets of Rogue
"If you like the idea of dystopian fisticuffs with cannibals and genetically-modified gorillas and you can forgive the odd cheap death, these streets are worth exploring."
Text: Mike Holmes
Dragon Quest Builders 2
"Few games have offered a world as diverse, charming, and unique as the one present in Dragon Quest Builders 2."
Text:
Ben Lyons
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
"After so many years of waiting for a new Castlevania game, we can say that Koji Igarashi has delivered a good one, even if it does arrive with a different name."
Text: Sergio Figueroa
We. The Revolution
"We. The Revolution is a bitter look into one of the most violent yet underrepresented periods in history."
Text: Sam Bishop
Samurai Shodown
"The classic fighter returns in good form and it brings its unique brand of consequence-heavy swordplay back for a new generation of fighting fans."
Text: Kieran Harris
Super Mario Maker 2
"It expands its central concept with a new-found focus on multiplayer, more tools, and increased possibilities for detail-loving architects"
Text: Stefan Briesenick
The Sinking City
"Despite its flaws, the world Frogwares has created is intriguing and the narrative pulls the player in masterfully."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
"For those who never experienced it the first time around, or maybe hadn't even been born, you won't go far wrong with this beautifully crafted yet totally wacky reboot."
Text: Graham Bellars
My Friend Pedro
"The game peaks when you start dealing with shotguns and the metallic elements, allowing for some delicious bullet rebounds."
Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of Zelda
"Just like the title that inspires and defines it, Cadence of Hyrule is addictive and engaging and a whole ton of fun."
Text: Mike Holmes
Octopath Traveler (PC)
"All its little careful details, beautiful visuals, and charming character moments are great ingredients that together make this feel like digital comfort food."
Text: A. R. Teschner
Unruly Heroes
"A unique platforming experience which has tight mechanics and a combat system to set it apart from the rest."
Text:
Ben Lyons
Little Friends: Dogs and Cats
"Perhaps younger players may find some joy here, but for those looking for some pet sim nostalgia, we'd recommend dusting off that old DS."
Text: Kieran Harris
Dauntless
"An enjoyable behemoth slaying co-op experience for those looking for a free-to-play alternative to what's out there."
Text: Ben Kerry
Mortal Kombat 11 (Switch)
"It's a fine version of the game. Sadly, the controller options the Switch provides aren't great."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Shakedown Hawaii
"The humour is incredible, the pixel graphics are superb, and the music is truly fantastic."
Descenders
"The movement mechanics and overall feel of the controls certainly carry the concept, and the fantastic soundtrack only elevates it."
Text: Ben Kerry
Team Sonic Racing
"Racing in teams forced us to approach things more tactically and we enjoyed the added depth of being able to mix and match different parts of our rides."
Text: Kieran Harris
Nintendo Labo: VR Kit
"All in all, Labo VR is a really fun experience, one that each and every Switch player should try at least once."
Text: Tero Kerttula
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
"Valhalla left us really satisfied after we put it down, and it offers something unique in the visual novel space."
Text: Sam Bishop
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
"We loved the X-ray kill-cam the first time we encountered it but extended exposure to it has lessened its impact somewhat."
Text: Mike Holmes
Katana Zero
"What the game lacks in narrative, it makes up for in gameplay, visuals and audio."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (Switch)
"It's the quality of the combat that lifts the game up high even to this day, especially when you're fighting enemies in the endgame DLC, Bitterblack Isle."
Text: Anders Baad Mai
Giga Wrecker Alt.
"A challenging but enjoyable experience, which any action-adventure or Game Freak fan will undoubtedly be pleased with."
Text:
Ben Lyons
Cuphead (Switch)
"Being able to sneak in a quick session while on your daily commute is pure magic."
Text: Dóri Halldórsson
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
"We were hooked by the combat, the narrative, and the fantastic overall design."
Text: André Wigert
Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing
"It's a really unique game with interesting mechanics that does a great job of putting you in the shoes of a sci-fi pirate.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!
"It takes a frightening concept and overlays it with an adorable art style, and it works so flawlessly it's actually admirable."
Text:
Ben Lyons
Yoshi's Crafted World
"Although we haven't been quite as taken with it as we were with Woolly World, Yoshi's Crafted World really stands on its own."
Rico
"While Rico won't be a contender for game of the year, it does bring a lot of fun to the table. It's simple, well-designed and unashamedly fun."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
"The difficulty curve barged in on us, and we found that we had to forego the bonus objectives just to clear the damn course."
The Walking Vegetables: Radical Edition
Style, substance and zombified veg; The Walking Vegetables has it all.
Text: Ben Kerry