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Afterparty is a hilarious exploration of the afterlife and binge drinkingAfterparty is a hilarious exploration of the afterlife and binge drinking
Kine turns the drama of aspiring musicians into a puzzle gameKine turns the drama of aspiring musicians into a puzzle game
The Switch turns Overwatch into a great second-screen gameThe Switch turns Overwatch into a great second-screen game
Ring Fit Adventure review: two weeks with Nintendo’s charming exercise RPG

Can XP and battles make fitness more fun?

Andrew Webster
Missed Messages is a powerful romance / horror game about communicatingMissed Messages is a powerful romance / horror game about communicating
Concrete Genie is a brief, heartwarming adventure with lots of magical paintingConcrete Genie is a brief, heartwarming adventure with lots of magical painting
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is the game Destiny always should have been

Yet where does Destiny go from here?

Nick Statt
John Wick Hex’s cerebral action doesn’t match the moviesJohn Wick Hex’s cerebral action doesn’t match the movies
Mutazione is a game about the importance of tending to gardens and peopleMutazione is a game about the importance of tending to gardens and people
Dragon Quest XI and Ni no Kuni make the Switch an even better JRPG system

Two more classic adventures to play on the go

Sam Byford
Mario Kart Tour is too cynical to be funMario Kart Tour is too cynical to be fun
Untitled Goose Game is a honkin’ good timeUntitled Goose Game is a honkin’ good time
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is like a brand-new Zelda adventure on SwitchThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is like a brand-new Zelda adventure on Switch
Wilmot’s Warehouse is a clever puzzler about staying organizedWilmot’s Warehouse is a clever puzzler about staying organized
Blair Witch is a horror game that really feels like getting lost in the woodsBlair Witch is a horror game that really feels like getting lost in the woods
Iceborne is exactly what Monster Hunter World neededIceborne is exactly what Monster Hunter World needed
Gears 5 is a spectacular return to form

The Coalition revives the franchise in an unexpectedly brilliant fashion

Sam Byford
Far: Lone Sails is a meditative journey through the end of the worldFar: Lone Sails is a meditative journey through the end of the world
Astral Chain is a cyberpunk anime detective action game that’s weirder than it soundsAstral Chain is a cyberpunk anime detective action game that’s weirder than it sounds
Control is an excellent supernatural thriller with hints of Metroid

From the creators of Alan Wake and Quantum Break

Andrew Webster
Telling Lies is a complex, tense mystery that you unravel yourselfTelling Lies is a complex, tense mystery that you unravel yourself
Andrew Webster and Megan Farokhmanesh
A Short Hike is one part Animal Crossing and one part Breath of the WildA Short Hike is one part Animal Crossing and one part Breath of the Wild
Metal Wolf Chaos XD review: the president is a mech pilotMetal Wolf Chaos XD review: the president is a mech pilot
Traffix is a puzzle game that gives you the complete control of traffic lights you always wantedTraffix is a puzzle game that gives you the complete control of traffic lights you always wanted
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a near-perfect blend of strategy and life-sim

The long-running series adds a dash of Persona

Andrew Webster
198X is about the transformational escapism of 80’s arcades198X is about the transformational escapism of 80’s arcades
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is a satisfying blend of superheroes and Diablo on SwitchMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is a satisfying blend of superheroes and Diablo on Switch
The original Devil May Cry is still worth playing todayThe original Devil May Cry is still worth playing today
Sea of Solitude is a haunting game that turns personal demons into literal monstersSea of Solitude is a haunting game that turns personal demons into literal monsters
Gato Roboto is a streamlined Metroid starring a cat in a mechGato Roboto is a streamlined Metroid starring a cat in a mech
Slo-mo shoot ‘em up My Friend Pedro will make you obsess over high scoresSlo-mo shoot ‘em up My Friend Pedro will make you obsess over high scores
Bloodstained is the Castlevania game you’ve been waiting forBloodstained is the Castlevania game you’ve been waiting for
Sega’s Virtua Racing for Switch is a stunning update of a technical landmarkSega’s Virtua Racing for Switch is a stunning update of a technical landmark
Super Mario Maker 2 is a great sequel that makes me miss the Wii USuper Mario Maker 2 is a great sequel that makes me miss the Wii U
Yakuza spinoff Judgment might be the best detective game I’ve ever playedYakuza spinoff Judgment might be the best detective game I’ve ever played
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is missing the Pokémon Go magicHarry Potter: Wizards Unite is missing the Pokémon Go magic
Perchang looks like Portal, but is more like LemmingsPerchang looks like Portal, but is more like Lemmings
Pear Quest is like playing an adventure game in a Where’s Waldo? illustrationPear Quest is like playing an adventure game in a Where’s Waldo? illustration
In BirdGut, you try to escape a dystopian society inside a bird’s stomachIn BirdGut, you try to escape a dystopian society inside a bird’s stomach
Alt-Frequencies is an interactive audio drama about government conspiracy and time travelAlt-Frequencies is an interactive audio drama about government conspiracy and time travel

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