The Rumble Fish 2 (Switch)

The combo system has such satisfying weight to it, and the pixel art during special moves is a real throwback. I’m already several hours into the arcade mode and can’t put it down.

The hand-drawn sprites look incredible on the big screen, and the parry system adds a nice layer of depth to the fighting. It’s a solid port that really captures that early 2000s arcade vibe I was hoping for.

The loading times between rounds are snappy, and the arcade-style presentation really pulls you into that late-90s setting. I’ve sunk a few hours into it already and the hand-drawn animations during special moves still haven’t gotten old.