Matt Sowinski
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Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! is an fun, ridiculous subversion of a classic trope that doesn't slow down.
Splatoon Raiders continues Nintendo’s hot streak on the Switch 2 and, for the first time, I’m excited about whatever comes next in the world of Splatoon.
Love cannot be denied in No Rest for the Wicked, and when a Faroese village community threatens to tear lovers apart, no one will rest.
Fading Echo has some good ideas, with interesting water mechanics, but gets stuck in routine.
Denshattack! simply rules, with fantastically creative levels and bombastic bosses that never disappoint.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok takes a good game and makes it even better. The reworked and expanded cast are a ton of fun to use, the story is a blast, and the summons and master traits truly change up combat and party composition.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales could've been the next big action RPG, instead, it feels like a lesser version of a game you've played before.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a delight. It’s perfect for both the young and the young at heart.
007 First Light is IO Interactive at their best, blending together dense sandboxes, huge set pieces, and a fresh take on Bond.
Tales of Arise
Despite the visual issues, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition does feel great on the Switch 2. The trade-offs here are understandable, as having one of the best JRPGs of this generation on the go is fantastic. The base game feels as good as ever, with the expansion...
Tides of Tomorrow ultimately has some cool ideas, but the gameplay doesn’t live up to them. The story and writing are interesting, but also disjointed because of their design. The story never really felt like mine, more so a reaction to another. This might be mitigated by not following anyone,...
Mixtape‘s narrative is beautiful and fleeting; each song is carefully picked, and even though it goes by fast, Mixtape is incredible. The run time didn’t end up being a problem for me, as it feels like an interactive movie with absolutely no bloat or wasted sound. A song can repeat,...
