Here’s the games I have reviewed so far on the Nintendo Switch in each genre, from best to worst. Note: If multiple games have the same score, they will be sorted alphabetically.

1. Graphic Adventure
2. Visual Novel
3. Interactive Story

Graphic Adventure

Game	Genre	Grade
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Graphic Adventure / Puzzle	B
tl;dr Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a Graphic Adventure game with an extremely strong focus on its Puzzle gameplay, with some really excellent puzzle design that will thrill seasoned puzzle-solvers looking for something challenging and original, but that might cause more casual puzzlers to balk. Add to this an absolutely amazing visual presentation and less-than-amazing controls, and you have something of a mixed bag that some players will absolutely love while others will hate it. Still, I do think the positives outweigh the negatives here, and the game’s target audience will likely be truly delighted with this game.

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Visual Novel

Game	Genre	Grade
Dear Me, I Was …	Visual Novel	B-
tl;dr Dear Me, I Was… is a Visual Novel without words following the life of a girl and exploring her connections to art, food, and other people. This game can be completed within 45 minutes, but the $8 price tag helps to mitigate this issue. And the lack of narration and dialogue obscures the story’s details in disappointing ways, but I feel like the absolutely gorgeous artwork and soundtrack help to make up for this flaw. If you’re okay with a game that’s short and beautiful but not something likely to stay with you long after it’s over, this is definitely worth a look.

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Interactive Story

Game	Genre	Grade
Mixtape	Interactive Story-Driven Adventure	A-
tl;dr Mixtape is an Interactive Story-Driven Adventure that has players following a trio of teenage delinquents on their last day together before their paths grow apart. This is a low-stakes story that nevertheless features some excellent characters and absolutely brilliant, inspired, wildly creative visual storytelling. It’s a shame that the gameplay itself is mostly incidental, but if you enjoy seeing the videogame medium used in creative ways to tell an engaging story, consider Mixtape a must-have.
Goodnight Universe	Interactive Story	B+
tl;dr Goodnight Universe is an Interactive Story game that has players taking the role of an extraordinarily intelligent baby, contemplating his life and existence, and the struggles his household is going through. The characters and story here are really compelling, and while the gameplay leaves something to be desired, that doesn’t stop this from being a unique and wonderful experience that’s worth playing through.

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