Kallie Plagge
The Invisible Hours is less about solving a murder and more about appreciating the interwoven stories of its compelling characters.
Detective Pikachu's simple gameplay and story is made better by its goofy and entertaining star.
Fe's ethereal world compels you to explore, but its adventure never builds to something greater.
Rise and Fall introduces smart new features to Civ VI that enhance the base game without overcomplicating it.
Destiny 2's first DLC expansion, Curse of Osiris, adds lots of filler and little substance.
A strong foundation and a high-quality port make Skyrim worth revisiting on Switch.
Though they aren't very different from their predecessors, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make enough changes to stand apart as the definitive version of the seventh generation games.
Super Lucky's Tale isn't a direct port of its VR predecessor, but it's no less simplistic.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is still the same great game on Nintendo Switch, but only if you play it in docked mode.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' story of resistance is made more powerful by giving you the tools in combat to overcome incredible odds.
Despite a lackluster beginning, A Hat in Time is a charming 3D platformer full of heart.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony's murder cases aren't the series' best, but they lead to a stunning ending.
Destiny 2 is very similar to the original, but a variety of tweaks and additions make it a far better experience.
Episode 3 of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy series has well-developed relationships and conflict but suffers from similar problems as its predecessors.
It's hard to express just how much I adore Undertale without spoiling anything significant, but that's what I love about it. It tells its story in such a dynamic way, and with such a great understanding of the RPG player's mindset, that it couldn't have been told in any other way. It's a masterfully crafted experience that I won't forget any time soon.
Tacoma tells a story that is made compelling by a well-written and -acted cast of characters, but it's just short of being truly satisfying.
Splatoon 2 is a fresh, vibrant sequel that introduces smart updates to the original's unique formula.
The second episode of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy series takes on a slower pace with more focus on characters (and drama).
Arms' unique take on fighting can be hard to adjust to, but once you do, it's a surprisingly deep fighter that has you thinking on your feet.
Zombies Chronicles takes a good combination of maps and upgrades them with great attention to detail.