Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch

The world design in this one is packed with so many hidden paths and secrets that I keep finding new things hours in. The game runs smoothly in handheld mode, which is a relief for long sessions away from the dock. Even after the main story, there's plenty of reason to jump back in.

Been playing this on my Switch in handheld mode during my commute, and the way it runs smoothly on the go is exactly what I wanted. The world feels vast enough that I keep finding new things to do after hours of play, and the replay value has me coming back every night.

The frame rate dips a bit when you’re docked during busy battles, but the handheld mode runs smooth enough that I’ve mostly played it on the couch at night. The replay value is real—I’m already on a second run just to test different team setups.