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Ultimately, I find it hard to recommend Aniimo when everything it does is done better by another game. It’s a bland title that constantly distracts you from itself, and is riddled with technical issues that makes for a joyless experience.

Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- offers us a sense of completionism by giving us access to a never-localized spin-off previously lost to time. Us getting it finally years later on multiple platforms is a blessing of sorts. However, this is a fairly basic rerelease and does feel very much like an over 30-year-old game. Some Square Enix patches helped with some bugs to make it feel a bit better, but the niche nature means it is for a very specific audience.

Toem 2 inspires the same sort of joy as the original while offering another beautiful world to explore and new ways to capture fun photos. It’s a welcoming world full of big deal affairs like festivals and smaller celebrations like getting to see a cute critter. The new mechanics that involve triggering new reactions fit well into the existing framework, and the 3D elements still work with the character design and aesthetic.

Dressmaker feels unique among other clothing creation simulations as a result of the premise, and there are a lot of customization options. The concept feels very different than other games out there. There are a few elements that feel like they need some finishing touches, especially regarding crashes and the zoom function. But after a patch or two, I think it could be a real designing gem.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is just as incredible a JRPG remake as 1st Chapter. Nihon Falcom didn’t let us down again. These two games together tell an absolutely fantastic story, and I’d say it might be one of the developer’s best. Pair that with great combat systems and quality of life adjustments like a faithful localization and handy fast travel system, and it’s well worth your time.

Yes, there are times when the Final Fantasy XIV experience still seems not exactly optimal on the Switch 2, but the progress Square Enix is making is great! I’m impressed! Bugs are patched quickly. Seeing stable 30 fps is great. There can still sometimes be some loading issues, and it’s not the easiest version for maintaining conversations due to the keyboard entry system. But considering everything, it’s worth trying if you love the game and I think will prove to be an even more viable option as we see more updates over the rest of 2026.

While some longtime fans may not agree with Konami’s decision to branch out of the Silent Hill setting, I think it opens up the opportunity to explore different stories, characters, aesthetics, or gameplay styles. Despite how jarring the first-person view was at first, the nods to the past and trauma-focused psychological horror plot cement this in the series for me. This is yet another strong and exciting entry in the modern Silent Hill franchise, and I look forward to seeing what Konami cooks up next.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo yet another great Switch 2 game, with the improved frame rate being the big draw. And, if you did already own it on Switch, there’s a free Upgrade Pack. The concept is sound. The design is bright and colorful. The yoyo works well as a great weapon in action, and the Badges are enjoyable to experiment with. I do think it gets a little frustrating, whether that’s due to an abrupt difficulty spike, awkward platforming segment, or sometimes it not being as clear about what we should do next. But it’s definitely the sort of game fans of Mina the Hollower and classic The Legend of Zelda should check out.

I’m glad Konami took a chance on releasing The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~, and it isn’t a bad “lite” otome game. It isn’t as intensive and detailed as the company’s Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side series or other visual novels from companies like Idea Factory. Also, if you don’t know anything about The Prince of Tennis, it might be difficult to find a favorite character since it relies heavily on existing knowledge of who these folks are. Frankly, I hope it sells well enough so the company takes a chance on those Switch ports of its other otome series.

With Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Intelligent Systems delivers a massive epic for the Switch 2 and one of the meatiest entries in the series. The developer doesn’t shy away from going places with the story! It tries things when it comes to mechanics for the different lords’ stories and abilities.