Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews: Roguelikes

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

Roguelikes

GameGenreGrade
Hades II – Nintendo Switch 2 EditionAction / RoguelikeA
tl;dr Hades II is an excellent follow-up to its predecessor, a fine Action Roguelike with an absolute ton of content, and that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor while changing things enough that this feels like a very different sort of game while still fitting in with the original. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game is a free upgrade if you own the Nintendo Switch version, and the improvements to graphics and performance are absolutely noticeable. If you’re looking to play a truly excellent Action game on the go, this is well worth picking up.
Ball x PitArcade / 2-Stick Shooter / Roguelike / SimulationA-
tl;dr Ball x Pit is a game that blends a wide variety of disparate genres, such as 2-Stick Shooter, Arcade, Roguelike, and Management Simulation, resulting in something that is wildly unique, offering a lot of depth, yet still highly-accessible and easy to pick up. Consider this a must-have if you’re craving originality, and something still worth checking out even if you just like some of the genres I named.
Full Metal SchoolgirlThird-Person Shooter / Action / RoguelikeC
tl;dr Full Metal Schoolgirl is an Action game with Third-Person Shooter gameplay and Roguelike elements where players take the role of robotic schoolgirls fighting through hordes of robotic enemies in a bad satire of toxic work culture. Everything here is mediocre – mediocre Action gameplay, repetitive environments and enemies, lackluster Roguelike elements, and unimpressive graphics and performance. You can still find some fun here, but you have countless better options.

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