Switch Reviews

Who knew that in 2020, the idea of playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a handheld felt about as realistic as becoming a cybernetically enhanced samurai overnight. The game was enormous, ambitious, and barely ran on last-gen consoles at launch. We all remember how Cyberpunk 2077 had a rough start, and the game had to undergo many updates and hot fixes, especially with the 2.0 update, which included extra story content, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Welcome to 2025, with the Global release…

A Killer Comeback IO Interactive’s HITMAN World of Assassination makes its calculated leap to the Nintendo Switch 2 and for the first time, it does so natively rather than through cloud streaming. Which results in a deeply satisfying stealth sandbox experience that surprisingly holds up on Nintendo’s portable powerhouse. Classic HITMAN, Fully Intact a Sharper Suit and Smoother Silhouettes Across the World HITMAN Nintendo Switch 2 version includes the entire World of Assassination trilogy (HITMAN 1–3) in one package. Agent…

Whenever a new console launches, there is going to be obvious excitement for the possibilities. Each console, as is normal, comes with its own set of issues or perceived issues, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is no different. While comments and critiques of price were fairly commonplace leading up to the console’s launch, the rhetoric has died down, and for good reason. Is it possible the Nintendo Switch 2 is worth what Nintendo is asking for, taking into account inflation…

Earlier this week, I hooked up my Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to my Nintendo Switch 2 console and hopped online with fellow Canadian media members, members of the Nintendo of Canada PR team, and Jose Otero from Nintendo Treehouse for a one hour session around GameChat. GameChat was detailed quite a bit in the Nintendo Direct that we saw just before launch, and while it seemed like a cool new concept, I wasn’t sure whether it would latch on or…

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easily the most played Nintendo Switch game in the Roffel household, one that has been played, on average, once a week since launch. With all the tracks added via the DLC launches, there was always fierce competition to be had. With the announcement of Mario Kart World during the last Nintendo Direct, we were all pretty excited about the future of the franchise. With the promise of an open world, racing with 23 other characters,…

Street Fighter 6 finally makes its debut on Nintendo’s powerful new hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, and the result is an impressive, if slightly trimmed, version of Capcom’s acclaimed fighter that still packs a serious punch. Packing a Punch Thanks to the upgraded capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 with 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolution makes a great fight scene. Visual compromises exist compared to the PS5/Series X versions; shadows are softer, background details trimmed back, and loading times…

If you’re looking for a new rpg to play with a old school turn-based rpg vibe, then we may have a game for you. Starlight Legacy is out for the Nintendo Switch today. How is it? Here’s our review! Starlight Legacy is a turn-based rpg that is inspired by the classics. Its story starts with the main character being dragged along by his best friend to go see the king. From there, they get pulled into a world saving quest.…

I love simulation games and so when I was asked if I wanted to review a game about packing stuff up and moving well, I thought why not. It should be a simple, cozy, zen-like game to play right? Right?! Here’s our review of Moving Houses for the Nintendo Switch. Its time for you to move. You really need to get out of this house. There’s a moving truck and boxes. So you grab a box, take it into your…

Tales of Autumn is a farming sim that arrived on the Nintendo Switch recently. Is it any good? Here’s our review! Tales of Autumn starts with the main character coming into town to take over the local farm. From there, they’ll interact with people in the town and get to know them through dialogue and special events. Tales of Autumn’s story works a lot other farm sims, with characters coming to you to start special events or you happening upon…

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic is a wonderful arcade adventure game that brings the popular Care Bears franchise to life as a game. It was developed by Xaloc Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Care Bears: Unlock the Magic is released on platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5, providing a magical experience for all ages. There are two main modes provided by the game: Adventure Mode and Free Mode. Adventure Mode players travel down pathways in a series…