'Fast RMX' isn't quite the 'F-Zero' revival you've been waiting for, but it's close
Fast, fun, and easy to play, 'MLB The Show 17' knocks it out of the park
The most expansive solo experience we've seen in a fighting game, Injustice 2 compels you to master its fast-paced, combo driven combat.
Despite its consummate depth, Tekken 7 doesn't do enough to push the franchise forward.
Agents of Mayhem is a generic take on the city open world shooter. A diverse cast of heroes and a few funny one liners save it from being downright bad, but its repetitive missions and bland world firmly solidify its mediocrity.
'Madden NFL 18' is really two great games in one stellar package.
Everybody's Golf is limited in scope, but makes up for it with pure charm.
NHL 18 takes an awkward step forward, exposing the series' longstanding issues.
NBA 2K18's dedication to the finest of details make it a living, breathing adaptation of the NBA experience.
'Monster Hunter: World' represents the best the series has to offer.
Scribblenauts Showdown is fun party game that's uncharacteristically smart.
Teamwork doesn't quite make the dream work in 'Kirby Star Allies.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey features a rich, lush world lessened by its repetitive activities. Though the main story is compelling, completing it requires you to participate in a massive amount of level grinding through less-than-stellar side quests. There's plenty to do in this world, but a lot of it feels like busy work that fights to stay exciting or compelling.
The Culling 2 is nothing more than a weak imitation of PUBG and H1Z1.
Madden NFL 19 fumbles the story, but remains an excellent football sim.
Overcooked 2 serves up a great balance of hilarious chaos and strategy alongside meaningful improvements over its predecessor. The kitchens have more moving parts, the recipes are more varied, and the ability to throw ingredients fundamentally changes the arcade cooking formula. It's still ideal when played on the couch with friends, but solo play is much improved, and online support adds versatility.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate brings the majority of the series' monsters into one package for a lengthy and exciting hunting extravaganza. While it feels dated in some ways post-Monster Hunter: World, it's a great farewell tour for the old style of the franchise. If you can stomach the pacing problems and obtuse menu systems, it's a worthwhile and challenging trek through the history of Monster Hunter.
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 proves pick-up-and-play arcade basketball is still alive and well.
'Red Dead Redemption 2' is unrivaled in design, gameplay, and storytelling.
It's a crying shame - not to mention an almost unbelievable situation - that Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition is currently the only American football game on Switch; Nintendo fans certainly deserve much, much better. Due to the annoying 'dirty tricks' system and unpredictable field changes, the experience leads to many cheap situations which, while mixing things up, don't make the game fun to play. It has the over-the-top aggression of its spiritual forerunner - 1993's Mutant League Football - and a sizable amount of content, but it's simply not an enjoyable experience after a few games, even when a second person is involved. As a result, you'll quickly give up and wish you had a proper gridiron experience to play on your Switch. If you loved the Mega Drive original and crave an American Football game more than anything else in the world then you may extract some pleasure from this release, but everyone else should avoid like an incoming linebacker.