Best 2026 Video Games for load times

#1

Switch 2 load times are repeatedly praised as fast or nearly absent.

#2

The few reviewers who discussed loading found it impressively quick and unobtrusive. Short waits help matches and mode changes keep a brisk pace.

#3

Loading was described as negligible or quick in the reviews that discussed it, including Steam Deck play.

#4

Load times were praised as very quick in both supporting reviews.

#5

On PS5, loading was specifically praised as quick enough to keep movement between activities smooth.

#6

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

#7

Loading is quick and unobtrusive, helping the game maintain its relaxed flow between pages and discoveries.

#8

Load times/install flow receive limited but strong praise for launching quickly before full install completion.

#9

Load times had limited but strong evidence, with Digital Foundry praising nearly instant transitions.

#10

Modern versions generally load faster, with several reviewers calling the improvements noticeable or nicely brisk.

#11

Load-time impressions are very positive because several reviewers noted seamless docking or no loading screens entering cities.

#12

Load times were praised in both scored references for being almost instantaneous when the game ran well.

#13

Load times are praised as minimal or nearly absent in the reviews that discuss them.

#14

Load times on Switch 2 were described as very quick, helping travel and repeated battles keep moving.

#15

Loading is generally quick across platforms, aside from Switch 1 and an initial Steam Deck load.

#16

Load times were praised in the one detailed assessment, with movement between maps described as quick and the longest first-visit shader wait measured only in seconds.

#17

Load times were praised by one reviewer as fast on PC.

#18

Loading experiences vary by review and build; several praise snappy retries, while others report surprisingly long death reloads or frequent loading that feels excessive for a 2D game.

#19

Faster loading is a welcome Switch 2 refinement, though several writers note that the original load times were already acceptable. It improves polish more than it changes the experience.

#20

Loading varies dramatically by platform and edition: older console versions are often criticized for long, frequent waits, while PC and newer Anniversary versions can load extremely quickly.

#21

Transitions are generally brief on PC, but the Switch 2 version can suffer noticeably long loading screens alongside its other performance problems.

#22

Load times were platform-dependent: one Switch 2 review reported lengthy loads, while another praised faster loading on Switch 2.

#23

Loading is fast on current consoles and often nearly invisible during ordinary encounters, though Switch 2 can show more noticeable waits between larger scenes.

#24

Load times were mixed, with some reviewers reporting solid loads and others calling them slow or momentum-breaking.

#25

Load times were a recurring technical complaint, especially when moving between large customized zones.

#26

Menu navigation can load noticeably faster in some modes, but frozen loading screens also appear in less stable experiences. Speed is improved when the game is behaving properly.

#27

Reviewer evidence is mixed: load times drew both praise and caveats across 1 review(s).

#28

Load times are a weakness on Switch-focused reviews, especially reloads after death that can interrupt flow.

#29

Load times were a recurring platform concern, especially on Switch, though one review balanced the initial wait against smooth movement after loading.

#30

Opinions on load times are mixed, with useful ideas offset by friction that becomes more noticeable during harder stretches.

#31

Loading is excellent in some runs and painfully slow in others. Fast travel can be nearly instant, yet late-game or console transitions can stretch long enough to disrupt the experience.

#32

Loading can be a nuisance: reviewers mention longer-than-expected waits, including multiplayer loads that depend on the slowest machine in the group.

#33

Loading screens are one of the most consistent complaints. A few note short load times, but many say frequent transitions and menus make the universe feel chopped up.

#34

Hidden loading passages and squeeze-through gaps were noticeable enough to make the design feel dated to one critic.

#35

Loading and transition sequences can interrupt the time-travel storytelling flow, especially when objectives chain short scenes and repeated loads together.

#36

Loading can interrupt the experience in spots, adding another small layer of friction to an already deliberate pace.

#37

Loading problems were part of the opening-day technical issues and contributed to a rough first impression.

#38

Loading can be a major annoyance in some builds, including long shader compilation and noticeable pauses between areas.