Game Rant

The world itself may not be particularly interesting, but Beast of Reincarnation's combat and exploration are fun enough that going off the beaten path is a worthwhile endeavor. Even after rolling credits, I found myself going back to the game to kill some robots, find new swords, and explore areas that I missed on my initial playthrough. The core gameplay is solid, even with the control issues, and on these side quests, I can see the vision for Beast of Reincarnation and what it could have been. It's a shame the execution of that vision isn't there.

It's not perfect, but Splatoon Raiders is still an exceptional game. It's impressive how chaotic the missions can become with zero slowdown of any kind, and the core gameplay combined with the rewarding progression makes it a must-have for Switch 2 gamers, especially if they have someone to play co-op with. Splatoon Raiders is a high point for the franchise and will hopefully inform the story mode content in future Splatoon games.

I hope that Silent Hill: Townfall’s combat, exploration, and puzzle mechanics continue to evolve in unexpected ways, giving players more tools and continuing to present novel scenarios. It’s not so much that I don’t think Townfall will manage to accomplish these goals, but more so that I can’t predict how it will go about it. Depending on how you look at it, I suppose that could be a good thing. [3-Hour Hands-On Impressions]

Even though it is a little light on content, what's here is strong enough to recommend Rhythm Heaven Groove to the majority of Switch owners, especially if they are looking for a new local multiplayer option. The music is catchy as hell, the art style is adorable, and the mini-games are almost all winners. If Rhythm Heaven Groove is indeed the last first-party Nintendo game to be released for the Switch, it's definitely not a bad game to go out on.

At its best, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced firmly establishes the formula for new remakes in the franchise, if not what all new Assassin's Creed games in 2026 and beyond should feel like. At its absolute bottom-of-the-ocean worst, it's a reminder of what made the Assassin's Creed franchise the beloved game series it was in the first place.

If you can get past the lack of split-screen, Star Fox's PvP multiplayer is fun, but light on content. Star Fox multiplayer battles are 4v4 fights where players can compete against local friends on other Switch consoles, bots, or online players. Star Fox only has three multiplayer maps at launch, and so it gets repetitive pretty quick, but multiplayer-specific power-ups and the competitive thrill keep it at least somewhat engaging. While the multiplayer is fun, for the most part, if you have played Star Fox on Nintendo 64 or 3DS, you have effectively already played Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. That makes the $59.99 price tag hard to swallow, but if you are someone who has never played Star Fox before, you will likely get a lot more mileage out of the Switch 2 remake.

It missteps here and there with a few undercooked ideas and the steep $70 price tag versus the amount of content available, but Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is otherwise a solid puzzle platformer that's fun more often than it's not. It's oozing with charm and stands out as one of the more unique and memorable Yoshi-centric adventures Nintendo has released to date. Hardcore Yoshi fans will find it delightful, and Switch 2 owners can claim another high-quality exclusive.

007 First Light is one of the more content-rich James Bond games we've ever had, and it should only get better with future updates. What's on offer at launch is a solid, polished James Bond adventure with a memorable story and exciting action that should please most fans of the franchise.

Forza Horizon 6 is more of the same, but when the "same" is some of the best open-world racing ever produced, it's hard to be mad about it. Racing game fans will easily lose dozens if not hundreds of hours exploring Forza Horizon 6's open world Japan and competing in its many campaign and multiplayer events, and while what's here at launch makes the game worth the price of admission by itself, chances are there will be some fantastic post-launch support that makes the game even better. Simply put, Forza Horizon 6 is a safe investment for racing game enthusiasts and even those who typically don't vibe with the genre.

Directive 8020 left me far more invested in its crew than I expected to be. Turning Points is a smart addition that could use more support, and the Destiny system gives even smaller choices a bigger sense of consequence. It may not land every idea as strongly as it should, but Directive 8020 still delivers a tense, entertaining, and surprisingly character-driven sci-fi horror story that pushes The Dark Pictures Anthology in the right direction.