Code of Princess EX

This action role-playing game (RPG) is deeper than it looks, but its repetitive gameplay and outdated graphics mean it'll appeal to a limited group of gamers. Even if you've had some hands-on time with the original game, Code of Princess EX has had some refinements in the Campaign mode to take advantage of the Switch controls. Players start off with the Princess and will begin to court others who can aid in your fight. Before you know it, you'll be fighting more (and tougher) enemies, and will string together moves to inflict serious damage. As you advance, you'll gain experience and money to beef up your characters, which lets you customize them to suit your play style. It's one of those games you can pick up and play for a few minutes whenever you've got some time and quickly get back into the action.

Now, if you can find someone else with the game, this remix offers both cooperative and competitive local/online multiplayer modes. But it can be tough to find others to play with online through its lobby screen, so local wireless with a friend may be easier to set up. All this said, the action can get repetitive after a short while. Audio levels are too loud and dialog tracks play on top of each other. Also, the visuals -- while updated over the older 3DS version -- don't look that great (especially when the Switch is docked with a TV). While the 3D models against the 2D background, delivering a charming retro art style, and complimented by hand-drawn story sequences, it still shows its age.Overall, gamers who enjoy repetitive hack-and-slash brawlers will appreciate its depth as well as its large cast of characters, missions, and modes. But players looking for a game that will engage or captivate them or their friends for hours may want to look elsewhere.