Switch 2 Game Reviews
Guys will see this and just think "hell yeah"
In 2018, Blizzard launched Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch, which marked the publisher’s first release on Nintendo hardware since the N64 and the debut of the legendary franchise for Nintendo’s audience. That port was an impressive feat back then, and Blizzard has now decided to one-up it...
Well, at least it looks a little nicer
Believe it or not, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was the first title ever announced for the original Switch, back when it was only known publicly as the mysterious 'NX' project. When it came out in 2019, it quickly asserted itself both as one of the finest RPGs on the system and as further proof of...
Review EA Sports FC 27 (Switch 2) - Still The Best Football Option, Even With Caveats
Zidane and shurrup, EA FC's back
If you’ve been following the Odyssey-like epic (Homer’s, that is, not Mario’s or Abe’s) that is EA FC’s relationship with Nintendo consoles, you’ll know that we’ve been out of the rut for a few years now. After it emerged that the Switch version of FIFA 18 was essentially an updated port of FIFA 13,...
Bane teaser
Ever since I wrapped up LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, I have been waiting to see what franchise TT Games would turn to next. The brick-built blockbuster from a galaxy far, far away felt like the series' most meaningful regeneration since the dev decided to fold multiple films into one release in The Original Trilogy, and I wanted...
Could-o Woodo should-o
Woodo is like a cosy colouring book – that’s how three-person indie studio Tiny Monks Tales characterises its game. You have the outline of a colourless scene and need to beautify it by applying colourful items in the right places. This is a good comparison and one that captures the mindful focus and...
Great Odin's Raven
I spent my first few hours in Valheim running around in my underwear. Only a casual acquaintance of the survival-crafting genre, I was nevertheless sucked in by the open-world freedom and rich Nordic vibe the game had to offer. Pushing out into the (relatively) safe Meadows biome, punching trees to make tools and setting up...
Review Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - Dense, Delightful Strategy Overstuffed With Heroes
Da Mina's Touch
Let's see if this setup rings any bells. The world is on the brink of collapse at the hands of a demon king and his armies of underworld minions. To save it, a hero of legend must recruit four Divine Beasts Flame Lords to strengthen their attack and bring the fight to the big bad, all while navigating an enemy-filled fantasy land and...
Review Mewgenics (Switch 2) – Tactics Bliss Wrapped In A Hilarious, Must-Play Package
The perfect place to spend my life with fleas and parasites
The Binding of Isaac is perhaps the greatest roguelike ever made, or at the very least, I wouldn't argue with anyone who felt that way. So when developer and indie-game legend Edmund McMillen said that it was merely a basic roguelike to get his feet into the water before creating Mewgenics,...
Mini Review The Immortal John Triptych (Switch 2) - One Of The Funniest Games You'll Ever Play
So sayeth me
The Immortal John Triptych is one of the funniest games I’ve ever played – certainly the funniest since Thank Goodness You’re Here. It compiles three titles from developer Joe Richardson: Four Last Things, The Procession To Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. All were released between 2017 and 2024, but including them in one...
This Old Snake knows some new tricks
Editor's Note: If you're looking for our thoughts on the individual releases within the Collection, then check out our reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which you can buy individually on the Switch eShop. When
Wo close, yet wo far
The Soulslike genre has started strong on Switch 2, with the likes of Lies of P and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition thriving on Nintendo’s console with minimal drawbacks. The same cannot be said, however, for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition. This port of Team Ninja’s Sekiro-inspired action game – which contains...
Review Orbitals (Switch 2) - One Of The Best Co-Op Games Of The Year
Celestial
Every moment in Orbitals feels electrifying. From the first blast of its excellent theme song to soaring through a technicolour galaxy while firing lasers, teaming up with a pal to fix space junk and save our colony, and occasionally stopping to check out a new freaky little alien. This co-operative title moves at a breakneck pace, but...
A fulton of fun
Note: If you want to check out our thoughts on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, head over to our Mini Review. We've also provided a full review of Master Collection Vol. 2 if you want a mor
Review Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2) - Capcom Delivers A Superb Samurai Revival
Dawn of a new dream
There’s a lot riding on Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Capcom has a few dormant franchises in its dusty closets just waiting to be revived, yet this one feels particularly significant. Despite never really taking off commercially, Onimusha commanded a passionate fanbase that continues to hold the series in the highest regard –...
Just one more shift
2018's Moonlighter was one of the life-sim hybrids released in the wake of notorious time thief, Stardew Valley. The core loop of a day/night cycle and an ever-expanding list of activities to tick off is an age-old formula for getting oneself buried in an experience. Digital Sun added a compelling hook by having Will, a would-be...
Prettyyy, prettyyy, prettyyy, pretty good
Note: If you're looking for our verdict on Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, you can check out our Mini Review right now. Similarly, we've also provided our thoughts on the complete
Orcs and trolls galore
In today’s world of expiring rights deals and IP constantly changing hands, it’s an unfortunate reality that many licensed games are doomed to forever languish in the gaming world of yesteryear. That’s what makes moments like the return of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game or the remastered SpongeBob SquarePants:...
Review Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) - An Outstanding Achievement In Open-World Design
Return of the king
At this point, what is there left to say about Elden Ring? FromSoftware has rightly become one of the most influential developers in the industry after its pioneering of the Soulslike genre, and Elden Ring is arguably its finest contribution yet. It’s won countless awards and been lauded as one of the best games ever made, and...
Review Starsand Island (Switch 2) – Perfectly Pleasant Yet Imperfect Life Sim
Sandy-eyed
It’s easy to think there are as many cosy farm/life sims as grains of sand on a beach. Yet we cosy fans continually desire more: more land to till, more animals to raise, more money to make. Now Starsand Island has cropped up among the clutter. Chinese developer Seed Sparkle Lab released it on Early Access in February 2026, and has now...
Remember the Titans?
Switch 2 is still in its infancy, and it continues to prove that it can bring current-gen titles to handheld in often astonishing ways. One area that has seen a significant leap forward is the sports game. The original Switch was simply not the place to experience flagship sports titles like FIFA and the 2K stable of...
Let's do the time warp again
A couple of decades ago, before the average cost of game development launched into the stratosphere, it used to be common to see more experimental 'AA' releases on console. These lower-budget games didn't have quite the same production value as the major, best-selling games of the time, but they often made up for this...
Review Final Fantasy XIV Online (Switch 2) - An Expansive Port That Demands Your Commitment
Reborn... again
Final Fantasy XIV Online has been through quite a rollercoaster journey over the years on its way to becoming one of the most respected MMOs in the industry. Its 2010 launch was a disaster, plagued with performance issues and shoddy design that torpedoed its reputation. Rather than pulling the plug early, Square decided to swap in a...
Review The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2) - A Solid Update Of All-Time Classic RPG
To Weynon Priory, then
15 years after its release, Skyrim is now well established as a household name in open-world RPGs. It captured the zeitgeist in a way that few games ever have, and is so enduring that its many re-releases are subject to memes. Yet Skyrim is just one section of the great Tamriel continent, and during the seventh console...
Review LEGO Party! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Comes At The Party King And Doesn't Miss
Lego another round
Like a beastly kraken ensnaring a ship in its countless tentacles, it’s getting harder to find a portion of the gaming landscape that Lego hasn’t infiltrated. From action-adventure offerings like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to racing with LEGO 2K Drive and puzzle-platforming with LEGO Voyagers, the monolithic toy...
Lovely jubbly Bubbly
It's safe to say that since its release, Pokopia has taken over my life to a certain degree. I've explored the skies, made pals with my favourite Pokémon, and even made a certain coastal town a little less bleak. I've even caused chaos and instated town politics with my friend on our own Cloud Island with very little building...
Even older entries find a way
It is hard to imagine a better fit for a real-time-strategy simulator than Jurassic Park. At some point, while watching the films, everyone has thought about how much better they could run the parks than John Hammond, InGen, or any of the other mega corporations that repeat the same dinosaur mistakes time and time...
Review Lies Of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) - No Strings On This Superb, Immersive Soulslike
Little puppet made of pine, awake
Developers Neowiz and Round8 Studio get it. I mean, they really get it. I’ve played plenty of Soulslike games in my time - titles like Nioh, Lords of the Fallen, and The Surge that pay homage to FromSoftware games but never fully understand what makes them tick.
Review Big Walk (Switch 2) - A Co-Op Adventure Like Nothing Else That Somehow Struggles On Switch 2
Little House House on the Prairie
If you’re familiar with House House’s previous title, Untitled Goose Game, you’ll know that the whole game hinges on surprises and quiet charm. Big Walk is entirely different in its structure, but those key principles are made even more pertinent, so I’m going to do my best to skirt around specific details...
Review Truxton Extreme (Switch 2) - A Thrilling Return For A Classic Shoot-'Em-Up Series
Just keep on Truxing
Legacy is a heavy burden. The ever-present danger of attempting to bring a new chapter in a revered series from the past and offending an entire fanbase in the process should not be something taken lightly by developers. In recent years within the shmup genre, we have seen such attempts fizzle for revered franchises like R-Type,...
Review Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - The Best Single-Player Splatoon Has Fantastic Multiplayer
Salmon point
Whilst it wasn’t part of the original release 11 years ago (yikes), Salmon Run has become a core part of the Splatoon experience, as important as Turf Wars and bizarre single player adventures. Splatoon Raiders is Salmon Run to an extent, but it feels to me like a side mode from 'Splatoon 4' that simply… got out of hand. If...
