Hayden Nelson

“RIDE 6 is a love letter for motorcycle enthusiasts, balancing deep simulation with accessibility in a way that appeals to both veterans and newcomers. With over 340 bikes, diverse tracks, realistic physics and extensive customisation, it delivers a sense of identity and ownership rarely seen in racing games.”

“LANESPLIT delivers a focused, adrenaline-fuelled arcade experience that thrives on speed, risk, and flow. While its presentation, soundtrack, and score-chasing gameplay loop do a great job of selling the thrill of land splitting at extreme speeds, technical hiccups and a lack of depth in bike detail and audio balance hold it back from reaching its full potential.”

“Disco Simulator delivers a fun and approachable take on nightclub management, offering satisfying progression, meaningful upgrade paths, and a clear sense of growth as your club evolves. While its tycoon foundations are solid and the cartoon visuals suit the theme well, shortcomings in audio variety and console optimisation hold it back from reaching its full potential. Overall, it’s an enjoyable experience for fans of management sims, especially on PC, but it does show some rough edges that stop it from truly standing out in the genre.”

“Grave Stakes is built on a genuinely compelling concept, blending social pressure, dark humour and high-stakes multiplayer into an experience that can be tense, chaotic and occasionally brilliant. Its game-show premise, risk-versus-reward system, and unpredictable player-driven moments create excitement.”

“Ancient Farm offers a solid foundation for a hands-on farming simulation set in ancient Egypt, with satisfying progression loops, a variety of crops and livestock, and a charmingly styled setting. Its focus on manual farming, crafting tools, and building your settlement from scratch gives you a strong sense of accomplishment as you watch your farm slowly come to life.”

“In the end, Farming Simulator: Signature Edition proves that the slow, deliberate rhythm of farm life translates exceptionally well to the Nintendo Switch 2. It does not reinvent the plough, but it does not need to. Instead, it delivers a confident, well-rounded farming experience that respects the series’ roots while embracing the flexibility of portable play.”

“Storage Hunter Simulator is part thrill and part frustration. It offers a genuinely addictive core loop of exploring storage units, uncovering hidden treasures, and managing your finds. The game’s slow start, clunky item management, and lack of meaningful progression through RP or a skill system can make sessions feel a little more tedious.”

“Overall, KAKU: Ancient Seal is a solid and engaging open-world action-adventure that successfully blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and dynamic combat into a cohesive experience. The game shines in its challenging boss fights, fluid controls and rewarding gameplay. The game is not without its shortcomings: a lack of voice acting, sometimes underwhelming character models, and cutscenes that don’t match the quality of the gameplay. Despite these minor issues, KAKU: Ancient Seal offers a unique and satisfying experience.”

“Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection is a charming, sometimes clunky, but ultimately heartfelt step forward in the franchise. It blends classic truck driving gameplay with a more narrative-driven approach, giving players a genuine reason to care about the journey. The relationship between Lucas and Felix brings a surprising warmth to the experience, even if the story takes a little bit to get moving.”

“RENNSPORT lays a strong foundation for what could become a major player in the sim racing community, but it’s clear the game still needs to find its footing. The core driving experience is largely solid, and the realism is evident, with always potential for growth in today’s gaming landscape.”

“Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition had the potential to be a fun, over-the-top racer that embraced the chaos and flair from the film series it’s known for. Unfortunately, what we get instead feels like a mobile port with a coat of paint. While the car lineups and locations are a solid nod, everything else, from the controls to the sounds and visuals, feels rushed and unrefined.”

“Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed is a vibrant, family-friendly racer that perfectly captures the energy and imagination of the Hot Wheels brand. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel; it’s here to deliver pure, pickup and play fun, and in that sense it succeeds.”

“Skygard Arena offers a solid and engaging turn-based tactical experience that balances strategy, team customisation, and accessibility. The game rewards careful planning, smart positioning, and clever use of abilities. The vibrant visuals, dynamic camera controls, and satisfying audio help immerse you in this game.”

“Overall, Mars Attracts is a charming, darkly comedic twist on the park-building genre that manages to be both approachable and engaging. It balances humour, strategy and management in a way that keeps you invested in wanting to play the game and become the biggest park on Mars.”

“Supercar Collection Simulator is a charming little management game that captures the addictive thrill of collecting and selling, wrapped up in a store-sim setting. The core loop of opening surprise boxes, building collections and customising the shop is genuinely fun, and there is enough side content to keep you amused for hours. It nails the relaxing, casual nature of simulators but comes with some rough edges that could use some polishing.”

“skate. is a revival that doesn’t just live off nostalgia; it reimagines what skateboarding can be in 2025. Full Circle have kept the heart of the series intact, with the beloved “Flick-It” system, free-flowing gameplay, and a world that encourages you to create your own fun. The shift to a more stylised, cartoonish look gives it personality and separates it from the hyper-realistic titles we normally see, while the sound design and killer soundtrack capture the skate culture perfectly. After years of waiting, the series has returned and, for the most part, sticks the landing.”

“Truck Driving on Nintendo Switch feels like a bare-minimum effort that doesn’t really justify its place on the platform. Between the outdated graphics, lack of audio design, and mobile-style gameplay, there’s very little here to recommend unless you’re looking for the most basic truck-driving experience possible.”

“Liminal Exit is a haunting, minimalist experience that thrives on discomfort, uncertainty, and eerie familiarity. It does not rely on traditional storytelling or jump scares to pull you into the game.”

“I loved my time with The Siege and the Sandfox. Its stunning visuals, pixel art, and sound design were smooth and immersive, and the controls felt well-polished. The developers created a memorable experience. It’s clear some passion and care went into this title, and it shows. The developers need to give themselves a pat on the back.”

“Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator is an immersive experience that allows you to dive deep into the life of a paramedic and everything that comes with the job, including the good and the bad.”