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Motion controls return on Switch 2 with 12 sports and a single-player climb to number one, though some modes need extra Joy-Con 2s.
New quality-of-life tweaks and 4K visuals make this 2000 RPG far easier to revisit on modern consoles, despite clunky combat.
Set in Paris, the new 2D entry brings back whip combat and boss powers, though awkward grappling sections and sparse save points can frustrate players.
Switch 2 owners can now play the Kingdom Hearts saga natively, with most entries running at 4K docked and 60fps in handheld mode.
Modern graphics and co-op modes help Gears of War: E-Day recapture the series' brutal firefights while revisiting the start of the Locust War.
Retro shooter fans get a short, hard campaign with map aids, cheats and no multiplayer, but it scratches the old Doom itch on PS5.
The arcade racer channels podracing nostalgia and Burnout-style crashes across familiar Star Wars worlds, with strong single-player and online modes.
Existing owners can expand the game with new story content and a roguelite mode for NZD $23.95, while newcomers pay NZD $139.95 for the full package.
Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.
Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.
Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.
Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.
PS5 players get a faithful Arrakis survival experience, though the single-player world can feel empty without the online crowd.
A 20-year wait ends with a semi-open world swordsman tale that may still feel too familiar for modern action-adventure fans.
The 1997 Saturn strategy classic is now playable in English worldwide, with 4K upscaling, rewind, quick saves and faster matches on Xbox Series X.
Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.
New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.
Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.
Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.
A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.
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