This is the definitive side-scrolling Mario experience for the Switch, offering the potential for infinite crowdsourced enjoyment.

Even now, three months post-launch, the material still feels fresh and satisfying.

Nero has a big sword, a big handgun and a bunch of detachable prosthetic arms with wacky effects.

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Nintendo; Capcom; FromSoftware

The games solar system feels both vast and navigable, daunting and comforting.

Its difficult to explain, but delightful in execution.

E.L.

Honorable mention:Super Smash Bros.

Hidetaka Miyazaki’s “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” video game (2019) CR: FromSoftware

FromSoftware

Super Mario Maker 2

Nintendo

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Capcom

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Ubisoft

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Electronic Arts

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Capcom

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Square Enix

Outer Wilds CR: Mobius Digital/Annapurna Interactive

Mobius Digital/Annapurna Interactive

Baba-Is-You

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Nintendo

Gris CR: Nomada Studio

Nomada Studio