Kirstin Swalley
While it may not stand out as an individual title, The Alliance Alive gets by with somewhat unique ideas and a memorable soundtrack.
While it's an odd idea for a spin-off, Detective Pikachu manages to create something never seen in the series that works better than anyone might have expected.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is just that, the very best edition of the title that has been released.
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers is easily the finest the series has yet to offer players.
Pokémon Quest might not have the same variety as many other spin-offs in the series, but it takes a simple idea and extends it into a good experience that encourages really trying to collect them all.
Sushi Striker is a new type of puzzle title that is fast-paced and requires a great deal of accuracy along with many different strategies.
Just like his grand adventure, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is simply a delight to experience in the unique and puzzling world he explores.
WarioWare Gold is a perfect example of how to take the insanity of microgames from the past and shove them into one packed setting while still having each one stand out.
Little Dragons Café first appears as though it requires constant attention to every little detail, but actually makes for a relaxing time.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is simply one of the best entries the series has to offer.
Super Mario Party is a welcome comeback for the series that seemingly plays it safe with its modes, but still manages to be fun.
There's no other title with quite the same approach as Starlink has taken and it's easily the best integration of toys to life that has been done so far.
For someone who hasn't played Luigi's Mansion before, this 3DS port is a good way to have an opportunity to dive in.
There's so much about Mr Tako that shines that even the few bits that are difficult or feel unfair can be easily overcome by just taking that part a little slower.
It's wonderful to see Taiko No Tatsujin finally return to the west and perhaps in the most spectacular way yet.
While it may not be the newest interpretation of Pokémon for longtime fans, Let's Go offers a unique and welcome experience as the first console title for the main series.
It's not an exaggeration to say that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the biggest accomplishment in the series thus far.
The core of Bowser's Inside Story is a great remake that brings it into the modern era with beautiful visuals and a soundtrack that's truly memorable.
It's easy to look at Etrian Odyssey Nexus and say that there hasn't been a lot of mechanical changes when compared to previous entries, but there really isn't much that needs to be changed to make it a wonderfully enjoyable time.
Similar to other roguelikes, RemiLore is a title that thrives on players doing multiple runs in order to get the most out of it.