Reviews

Foregone is a basic, side-scrolling platformer that looks like the mid to late ’90s arcade games. I normally don’t get into the whole retro look, but the pixilation here is subtle enough to lend a classic game feel without looking clunky. It helps that the classic action is handled so well, too.
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While they’re more well-known for being the minds behind the Kirby series and the inception of the Super Smash Bros. franchise, independent developer HAL Laboratory has never shied away from …
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin taught me some things. I learned about historical farming methods. I learned why people tend to sing while we work. Most importantly, however, I learned that some games are worth the wait, and that they still have the ability to surprise.
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Torchlight III is an action RPG where the world, Novastraia, is under an invasion from the Netherim, and you need to defend your home and allies. This game continues from …
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A passing glance at 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil cannot possibly prepare you for the breadth and depth of the RPG that awaits you. It is through and through …
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ORD. is a simple story-based game for the Nintendo Switch. With a black-and-white aesthetic and only three words per page, it’s quite possibly the simplest game you’ve ever played. It’s …
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If you learn nothing else from me, at least understand that you should never launch into the next phase of life with a camping trip amongst friends. As we see in Re:Turn – One Way Trip, you’re bound to end up with ghost trains, missing friends, deadly demons, and pixel graphics.
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An oldie (from 2011) but a goodie, Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World entertains. It’s not a very lengthy point-and-click adventure, but it feels fully realized all the same. Genre …
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Puzzle games aren’t for everyone, but very few games tap into that feeling of immediate elation the same way a good puzzler does. There’s something incredibly satisfying about starting a …
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Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is a tale of two games for me. As a solo experience, I found the food truck action had a bit too much intensity (and repetition) …
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Terror Squid is a twin-stick shooter for the Nintendo Switch. We’ve seen plenty of these over the years, haven’t we? Thankfully, this one presents a unique twist on the genre, …
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WayForward has released some great games over the years, but Shantae seems to be one of their favorites, which is understandable. After all, it was their first baby. WayForward released …
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THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny brings weapon-based fighting to the Nintendo Switch, but it’s my least favorite Neo Geo Pocket Color game currently on the eShop.

I’m not saying …
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CrossKrush, on paper, has a weirdly disturbing yet interesting premise as a puzzler. The game set-up is that an elderly married couple, Henry & Florence, are enjoying a peaceful lifestyle …
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If you didn’t play Pikmin 3 on the Wii U, it’s a must-play here. Pikmin 3 Deluxe is as cute, clever and challenging as any game available for the Switch. If you have already played it, however, there’s only one real reason to double-dip. Thankfully, it’s a pretty solid reason.
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Hunting Simulator 2 brings a return to hunting action first seen over two years ago. As someone who missed the original release, I’m approaching this sequel almost entirely fresh.

I …
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For the third time, the Pure Nintendo team topped 50 reviews in a month! We had 14 different staff members and contributors pitching in during October. Which of these 51 …
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GORSD is an action-adventure game from SPRINGLOADED for the Nintendo Switch. It’s a quirky little title that may grow on you, with a curious top-down world littered with portals to …
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