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Dragon Quest XI S remains an outstanding JRPG, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version finally removes most of the technical compromises of the original handheld release. The 1080p 60 FPS performance mode is easily the highlight, delivering a much sharper and smoother experience, especially when playing in handheld mode. However, the lack of new content, save transfer and an upgrade path for existing Switch owners makes this version much difficult to recommend to returning players.

Transport Fever 3 makes building a transport empire deeply rewarding, pairing intuitive tools with engaging logistical challenges. Its charming historical campaign, highly replayable sandbox and excellent performance make it a standout transport management game. Minor interface shortcomings do little to diminish an experience that kept us happily expanding our network after 30 hours.

Marvel's Wolverine nails the brutality and personality of Logan, backed by outstanding visuals and satisfying combat. However, repetitive encounters, limited enemy variety, restrictive level design, occasional bugs and an even story prevent Insomniac's latest game from reaching the heights we expected. It's a good Wolverine game, but after such a long wait, we expected much more.

Valheim delivers a rewarding survival adventure, with satisfying building systems and challenging progression that shine when shared with friends. Repetitive gathering, tedious travel and clunky combat occasionally undermine the experience, but its atmospheric world and wealth of content offer excellent value. After more than 120 hours, we still wanted to return for another expedition.

An effective horror game with an oppressive setting, excellent sound design and clever ideas. However, its first-person camera never feels entirely right for Silent Hill, while its uneven gameplay further distances it from the series’ best entries.

A fantastic sequel that takes everything we loved about the original and expands it in meaningful ways. Its revamped melee combat, deeper RPG systems and larger environments work surprisingly well, while Remedy once again delivers outstanding visuals and ray tracing. The story remains as complex and strange as ever, but fans of the original will feel right at home.

An excellent continuation that builds on everything that worked in the first remake. Its story, characters and relationships remain their greatest strengths, while the hybrid combat system feels even more refined. The pacing can still be slow at times, but on Nintendo Switch 2, especially in handheld mode, it is a great way to continue Estelle's journey.

A surprisingly enjoyable blend of soulslike combat and metroidvania exploration, with a cleverly interconnected world that constantly rewards curiosity. Its map and occasional difficulty spikes can be frustrating, but the satisfying combat, charming pixel art and Shattered Shape expansion make this small indie adventure well worth discovering.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is a great sequel that improves combat, exploration, and inventory management without losing the addictive shopkeeping loop of the original. The Switch 2 version looks and plays particularly well in handheld mode, although long loading times and occasional stutters hold it back slightly.

NBA 2K27 delivers convincing basketball, strong AI and an impressive level of visual realism, especially on PC with DLSS 5. Unfortunately, its overloaded modes, dense progression systems and confusing structure make the experience far more overwhelming than it needs to be.