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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is thoughtful and optimistic. Its storytelling is charming, swaying between the larger world-saving beats and more personal stories.

All in all, while having some very noticeable drawbacks, Tales of Seikyu is still incredibly engaging and can be very satisfying and fun at its best. While many of its negative aspects need to be addressed in future updates, it still offers an enjoyable experience in its current state, especially for fans of the genre.

Play by Play Studios has built a strong foundation in NBA The Run, and if the team keeps listening, expanding the roster, and building out the community, the future of this franchise is bright.

Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH is another great showpiece for the Switch 2. Even if it doesn’t match the technical quality of other consoles, the fact that it runs as well as it does is impressive. The frame rate is a relatively stable 30fps, the resolution is decent, and the additional enhancements are great for new and returning players alike. If Square Enix is able to keep this up, it bodes well for whenever the final part of the trilogy arrives.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delight. It’s perfect for both the young and the young at heart.

While not the most polished action game nor the deepest adventure game, Darksiders Warmastered Edition remains one of the most unique action-adventure games of its era.

Mina the Hollower is simply a blast to play and is another success by Yacht Club Games that will make anyone who plays it ask for more of this darker world they’ve created.

IO Interactive feels like they've found a new home in the James Bond franchise. 007 First Light is a blast, with a tense and enthralling narrative that punches way higher and harder than anyone could have expected.

Bluey’s Quest for the Golden Pen’s chill vibes and low-barrier-to-entry checklist-style collectathon make for a genuinely fun, cozy game to get lost in when you want to play without thinking too hard. It’s a great game for onboarding a younger generation of gamers, but don’t take my word for it; my five-year-old nephew can’t put it down.

Bubsy 4D tries to modernize, yet still feels stuck in the past. Uninteresting level designs, underwhelming bosses, and a short game overall leave one wanting more.