1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Remastered
Metacritic scores: 95 & 94
Key review: “Lives up to the high expectations created by the success of Breath of the Wild” – Shacknews
Both beloved titles from Switch return with enhanced graphics and performance, taking full advantage of Switch 2’s upgraded hardware. These remasters provide an opportunity for players to revisit the game’s kingdom of Hyrule with improved visuals and smoother gameplay.
2. Hades II
Metacritic scores: 95
Key review: “Hades II is much more than a sequel. Supergiant Games’s work exceeds all expectations, with a gameplay loop that keeps you hooked at every moment” – IGN Spain
Supergiant Games returns with another masterfully crafted rogue-like release. Hades II is a mix of fast-paced action, character-driven storytelling and expressive art that has made it one of the year’s most captivating titles. The sequel also introduces a richer overworld, more complex upgrade paths and a broader supporting cast that grows with each run.
Players have embraced its balance of challenge and accessibility, where every defeat teaches something useful. Hades II continues Supergiant’s tradition of presenting games with warmth, personality and unmistakable identity.
3. Mina the Hollower
Metacritic score: 91
Key review: “Mina the Hollower is another masterpiece from Yacht Club Games. It’s one of those games that only gets better the more you play it, and considering how enjoyable it is off the hop, that’s really saying something” – Nintendo Insider
Yacht Club Games follows up the success of Shovel Knight with a top-down action adventure inspired by Game Boy Colour classics. Players take on the role of Mina, a whip-wielding adventurer with the ability to burrow underground, using her unique movement abilities to navigate dungeons, uncover secrets and battle a range of supernatural foes.
What elevates Mina the Hollower beyond nostalgia is the confidence of its design. The game combines precise combat, rewarding exploration and a striking gothic aesthetic, while introducing enough modern refinements to feel fresh.
