Sektori

Sektori is a triumph. Blending the core gameplay of Geometry Wars with several engaging new mechanics makes this one of the most satisfying and addictive games I've ever played. It boasts immaculate presentation with gorgeous visuals, a thumping soundtrack, and rock-solid 60fps gameplay.Some of the new mechanics may take some getting used to, and Sektori could do a better job at explaining them. Once you've got your head around all of it, though, it's impossible to put down. As far as twin-stick shooters go, Geometry Wars has been dethroned – there's a new king in town.

Sektori is a twin-stick arcade shooter that's all gameplay and audiovisual spectacle, completely overwhelming any need for plot.

Sektori is a relentless twin-stick shooter that perfectly fuses breakneck gameplay with pulsating techno, creating an intoxicating audiovisual experience worth your money. At $14.99 it’s one of the easiest purchases in the Switch 2 library, and one of those rare arcade games that can genuinely absorb hours without feeling like it’s demanding them. If you own a Switch 2 and like this genre at all, there is no reason not to have this game.

I might never reach the top of Sektori’s leaderboard, but I can recognise the utter design brilliance that has gone into making this game. I can’t believe that so many people are overlooking this thing.

Soild and very addictive twin-stick shooter with a neon-infused presentation and a techno soundtrack

For some, seeing Sektori in action or hearing it be described might be enough, but I didn't "get it" until I had a controller in hand that eventually became sticky with sweat as I realized just how long I had been playing before taking a break. This is the logical evolution of classics like Geometry Wars, Resogun, and of course, Asteroids. And if you took any of those and added even more lights, colors, and a pulse-pounding soundtrack, you'd be within that heavenly realm that Sektori occupies. A true high-score chasing masterpiece in every sense of the word, Sektori is an unmissable addition to the Switch 2 library and an experience that I plan to stretch out for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Sektori is a well-crafted arcade twin-stick shooter packed with mechanics that make every new run feel fresh. Ship upgrades and cards complement the gameplay in meaningful ways, and alongside the campaign, the additional modes offer plenty of opportunities for chasing high scores. The only real drawback is that the bosses on the lowest difficulty vary noticeably in how demanding they are, and a few mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations. That would also make the easiest difficulty feel less challenging overall. Even so, Sektori is always worth jumping into for a quick session.

This probably sounds supremely, plainly obvious given the way in which I write about them, but I love video games. More than that, the best ones I’ve ever played go beyond love; they leave me with an itch, as if an electric current is running beneath my skin and reminding me of what I like about being alive. And baby, Sektori sure did leave me with an itch.

Even without focusing on narrative—something perfectly acceptable within the twin-stick shooter genre—Sektori finds its strength in what truly matters: sharp gameplay, intense matches, and a constant desire to try again. For fans of modern arcade challenges, it's a simple experience in structure, but hard to put down.

If you're looking for a simple game to get frustrated with while saying "just one more round" on your 300th attempt, Sektori is the game made especially for you! With strengths in both its gameplay and music, as well as the chaos the game provides at every turn, you may be surprised by how it unfolds as you unlock more cards, more ships, and more modes.