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That said, the button-only controls do manage to get the job done in Super Blast mode. This offers two special mechanics that drastically change the game: Living Net and Crazy Court. Living Net turns the net into a line of size-shifting blocks that can rise and fall in a random order every few seconds. Crazy Court shifts the shape of the court just as often. You can play matches with either one selected or both, if you're feeling especially brave. This is only available to play in custom single-player and multiplayer matches, though, so don't worry about it affecting your World Tour progress.

M2 did a pretty good job at this port. Everything looks and runs quite well, and the customization options for the gameplay and controls are much appreciated. While I wish the visuals looked more like the PS2 port of the game, and that there were more content, this is still a neat little package that should prove to be fun for any fan of racing games, whether you're a novice or veteran.

Crash Team Racing was a giant in its day, and now, 20 years later, Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled has reasserted the original’s greatness. It is a faithful rebuild of one of the most beloved kart racers from an era that had greats such as Diddy Kong Racing and Mario Kart 64. Behind a fresh coat of paint, a great soundtrack, and a lot more tracks, Crash’s racing adventure holds up pristinely and is worth a look for any fan of kart racing.

All in all, though, My Friend Pedro is an exhilarating indie title. There is no greater feeling than slowing down time, diving through a window, dodging bullets with a pirouette in midair, and shotgunning an enemy into bloody chunks on the way back down. Few games can replicate that moment of pure tranquility you get in Pedro when you make it through a room unscathed with bodies littering the floor.

What I love most about Cadence of Hyrule is that it takes my favorite franchise in a new direction. Seeing Zelda and Link in a different style of gameplay is something I didn’t expect. Similar to when Super Smash Bros. launched on N64, there’s something cool about seeing characters you love in unpredictable ways. Despite the changes, Cadence of Hyrule definitely feels like an experience in the Zelda universe. The character models look great, the music is a treat for the ears, the locales are familiar, and the boss models, while musically inspired, very much feel like they belong.

Providing this sort of perspective to this violent era of history is something which games haven’t really done prior to now. While We. The Revolution could never be defined as “fun” entertainment, it’s a satisfying addition to the Switch library that pushes the envelope on what video games can be.

Hue is a wonderful, challenging puzzle platformer that I would recommend to anybody. Despite its short length, your enjoyment of the puzzles and the unraveling of the story will make your purchase worthwhile.

Timespinner kept me wide awake in the late hours of the night. I simply couldn’t put it down until I defeated the final boss. Luckily, tons of collectibles and a new game plus mode give me a reason to jump back in. If you’re a fan of Metroidvania games, Timespinner is a must play on Nintendo Switch.

Fans of the series will have a blast with it on Switch, but if visuals are a priority, you might want to play elsewhere.

Admittedly, Gato Roboto is a small video game, but its length is one of its strengths. The adventure introduces new mechanics and discoveries at such a perfect pace that you end up feeling satisfied yet hungry for more. If you love Metroidvanias and want a quick, cheap, enjoyable version of one, Gato Roboto fits that mold purrfectly.