Every review has a vibe check with six rows (looks, sound, story, chill, controls and performance) and three mood words. This page is the way in to all of them.
Because "good game" doesn't help when what you actually want is something cosy, or something that looks gorgeous, or a game that runs without bugs.
Tap a mood to see every game that carries it. Tap a vibe row to see all the games ranked from best to worst on that one thing.
How does it feel?
Ranked, one thing at a time
Prettiest games on Nintendo Switch 2
Art style, colours and atmosphere. A game with simple graphics can still score a 5 if it's lovely to look at.
Top right now: Zelda: Tears of the KingdomBest-sounding games on Nintendo Switch 2
Music, sound effects and voices. The stuff you'd notice with your eyes closed.
Top right now: Zelda: Tears of the KingdomBest stories and characters on Nintendo Switch 2
Story, characters, or the feeling of a world. Low scores just mean there isn't much of one, which is fine for some games.
Top right now: Road 96Most relaxing games on Nintendo Switch 2
How well a game lets you switch off after work. Not the same as easy: some hard games are weirdly relaxing.
Top right now: Dave the DiverMost comfortable controls on Nintendo Switch 2
How good the game feels in your hands, and how much the menus and buttons get in the way.
Top right now: Mario Kart 8 DeluxeGames that run best on Nintendo Switch 2
Frame rate, loading times and bugs, as I played it on Switch 2.
Top right now: Dave the Diver