Kallie Plagge
Yooka-Laylee delivers on nostalgia but is held back by outdated gameplay and underwhelming levels.
The first episode of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy series has an engaging movie-style pace that's interrupted by its game-like elements.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes significant updates to the original that make its racing chaos the definitive version.
However you manage it, it's as rewarding to survive as it is frustrating to fail. But when those rewards start to feel further and further apart, it can be difficult to keep coming back for another climb.
Zombies Chronicles takes a good combination of maps and upgrades them with great attention to detail.
Arms' unique take on fighting can be hard to adjust to, but once you do, it's a surprisingly deep fighter that has you thinking on your feet.
The second episode of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy series takes on a slower pace with more focus on characters (and drama).
Splatoon 2 is a fresh, vibrant sequel that introduces smart updates to the original's unique formula.
Tacoma tells a story that is made compelling by a well-written and -acted cast of characters, but it's just short of being truly satisfying.
It's hard to express just how much I adore Undertale without spoiling anything significant, but that's what I love about it. It tells its story in such a dynamic way, and with such a great understanding of the RPG player's mindset, that it couldn't have been told in any other way. It's a masterfully crafted experience that I won't forget any time soon.
Episode 3 of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy series has well-developed relationships and conflict but suffers from similar problems as its predecessors.
Destiny 2 is very similar to the original, but a variety of tweaks and additions make it a far better experience.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony's murder cases aren't the series' best, but they lead to a stunning ending.
Despite a lackluster beginning, A Hat in Time is a charming 3D platformer full of heart.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' story of resistance is made more powerful by giving you the tools in combat to overcome incredible odds.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is still the same great game on Nintendo Switch, but only if you play it in docked mode.
Super Lucky's Tale isn't a direct port of its VR predecessor, but it's no less simplistic.
Though they aren't very different from their predecessors, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make enough changes to stand apart as the definitive version of the seventh generation games.
A strong foundation and a high-quality port make Skyrim worth revisiting on Switch.
Destiny 2's first DLC expansion, Curse of Osiris, adds lots of filler and little substance.