بوكيمون شاينينج بيرل - نينتندو سويتش

I've been playing this on long car rides using handheld mode, and the nostalgic Sinnoh region feels just as expansive as I remembered. The new following Pokémon feature really adds to the sense of adventure.

The underground digging mini-game is way more addictive than I expected—I lost an entire evening hunting for fossils and treasure. It’s perfect for short bursts on the Switch in handheld mode, and the nostalgia hits just right.

I was a little worried the underground areas might feel empty, but there’s plenty to explore and I keep finding new secrets even after 20 hours. The game runs smoothly in both handheld and docked mode, which makes it easy to jump in for a quick session or a long grind.