Nintendo Switch

The Spider of Lanka is an excellent DLC that gives a bite-sized look deeper into the incredibly fascinating world of The Curse of the Golden Idol.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom delivers a huge open world to explore, while struggling on some of its design and narrative.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp combines two of the greatest turn-based strategy games of all time in one beautiful package.

Smile For Me runs like a fever dream. It’s a visual mixed-media collage environment that combines 2D and 3D elements that creates a unique player experience that feels unhinged.

Kana Quest challenges players to arrange kana on a board to progress through its many challenging levels and evolving game play.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key may not look perfect, but there’s a lot of heart and fun to be found.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon crafts a storybook tale that enchants with its story even as its gameplay stumbles a bit.

Octopath Traveler 2 is a can’t-miss game for any classic turn-based RPG fan and should be in the high echelon of this long-beloved genre. 

Sumida and its urban legends come to life in PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo in a way I didn’t expect from a 2D visual novel.

Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth is an excellent story set in 12th-century England that brings players an incredibly authentic tale.