swap_horiz Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Alternatives

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Astro Bot

Astro Bot is a pure, unadulterated celebration of PlayStation history. This 3D platformer is designed specifically to sh...

Fun Adventure Collectible Family Friendly

9.8 Brilliant

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Elden Ring

Elden Ring redefines the open-world genre by stripping away the hand-holding common in modern titles. Set in the vast, d...

RPG Fantasy Open World Exploration

9.8 Brilliant

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land represents a significant evolution for the series, transitioning to a fully 3D open-world e...

Creative Nintendo Adventure Action

9.8 Brilliant

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Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread represents a triumphant return for Samus Aran, delivering a tense and atmospheric 2D side-scrolling experi...

Nintendo Action Sci Fi Classic

9.8 Brilliant

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Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 is the current gold standard for the genre. It masterfully balances deep, high-level mechanics with the...

Action Multiplayer 3D Graphics Accessible

9.8 Brilliant

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

This bundle offers two distinct experiences: a polished 3D platformer and an open-world adventure. The main game, 3D Wor...

Adventure Action Co Op Platformer

9.6 Brilliant

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MiSTer FPGA

The MiSTer FPGA project is the ultimate solution for the serious retro enthusiast. By using a DE10-Nano board, it recrea...

Enthusiast Arcade DIY Fpga

9.6 Brilliant

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses revolutionized the series with its academy setting and relationship-building mechanics. Player...

RPG Strategy Tactical Anime

9.6 Brilliant

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Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is a visual masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of current-gen hardware. As Aloy, players expl...

RPG Adventure Action Sci Fi

9.5 Brilliant

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Demon's Souls

Demon's Souls is a breathtaking remake of the game that started the 'Souls' genre. Bluepoint Games rebuilt the title fro...

RPG Fantasy Action High Fidelity

9.5 Brilliant

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Nintendo Switch (with NSO)

While not a dedicated retro console, the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service provides the most accessible way to play a...

Nintendo Modern Accessible Subscription

9.4 Excellent

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bring the classic monster-collecting formula into a fully open world for the first time. Kids...

RPG Adventure Open World Pokemon

9.3 Excellent

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a technical marvel that feels like playing a high-budget animated film. The game utilizes...

Adventure Action Sci Fi Family Friendly

9.3 Excellent

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RetroTINK-4K

The RetroTINK-4K is not a console, but it is the most important piece of hardware for anyone playing original retro cons...

Professional Hardware Video Upscaler

9.3 Excellent

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons redefined the cozy life simulation genre with its focus on island development and customiz...

Creative Nintendo Simulation Social

9.2 Excellent

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Miyoo Mini Plus

The Miyoo Mini Plus is the king of budget retro handhelds. It is a compact, pocketable device that runs a custom Linux f...

Portable Handheld Community Budget

9.1 Excellent

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful, cinematic open-world game that puts players in the shoes of a samurai defending his ho...

Adventure Action Open World Stealth

9.1 Excellent

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Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI takes the long-running franchise in a bold, action-oriented direction. With a dark, mature narrative a...

RPG Fantasy Action Epic

9.1 Excellent

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 offers a massive, interconnected world to explore, filled with diverse environments and challengi...

RPG Combat Sci Fi Story Driven

9.0 Excellent

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Anbernic RG35XX Plus

The Anbernic RG35XX Plus is a refined version of the popular budget handheld, offering improved processing power and bat...

Portable Handheld Performance Classic

9.0 Excellent