Retro Review: Castlevania

9.1

Formidable

Is it just me? Or are some video games today a little too easy? I mean, yeah you can bump up a games difficulty by selecting a harder mode in either the beginning of the game or in some cases … Read More

Retro Review: Yoshi’s Island

9.6

Happy

Video games can be very powerful. Not just powerful in its graphics or cinematics, but the emotional effect that they can have on gamers is pretty astounding when you really take a look at it. Every gamer has his or … Read More

PN Review – Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins

7

Ok

Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins is the prequel to the Wii U’s Lego City: Undercover and takes place two years before the story of its Wii U brother. At the start we find the hero, Chase McCain, as a … Read More

Retro Review: Majora’s Mask

10

Compelling

It goes without saying that Ocarina of Time is by far one of the greatest titles to grace not only the Zelda franchise, but the N64 as well. Fans of the game know each section by heart and the mere … Read More

PN Review: Soul Hackers

8.3

A fun experience

Just a little about my RPG background before I dive into the review. I consider myself more of a casual RPG fan than a hardcore fan of the genre. Some top RPG’s I have finished are Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy … Read More

Dillon’s Rolling Western: The Last Ranger Review

7

Good

The Last Ranger is a sequel to last year’s e-Shop hit, Dillon’s Rolling Western.  You play as Dillon, a silent armadillo ranger, traveling through western towns and protecting their Scroggs from raiding Grocks.  Okay, so yeah, it sounds pretty … Read More

PN Review: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity

8.5

Great

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is the latest installment of the popular Pokemon dungeon crawler series. For the first time, the game makes its 3D debut on the 3DS as players explore dungeons, and put together and train teams … Read More

PN Review: Toki Tori 2

10

Awesome

Toki Tori 2 is a hybrid between a platformer and a puzzle game set in a fully colorful and interactive world. The game’s protagonist is a chubby chicken with only two abilities. The first, which uses its chubbiness, is the … Read More

PN Review: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon

9.8

Excellent

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is the first in a series of games featuring our favorite green plumber in what’s been deemed the ‘Year of Luigi’. Fans of the first Luigi’s Mansion, myself included, finally have the follow-up they’ve been wanting … Read More

PN Review: Harmoknight (3DS)

8.9

Delightful

Harmoknight, from the developers that brought us the incredibly popular Pokemon franchise, follows the story of ‘Tempo’, an unlikely boy hero who must save the land of Melodia. While practicing with his rabbit friend, Tappy, Melodia is invaded by extraterrestrial … Read More

PN Review: Kersploosh! (3DS)

5.3

Okay

Kersploosh! is a game that is simply about tossing a rock down a well.  The game’s style closely resembles a that of a tunnel style shooter but in Kersploosh! players simply guide a rock around various obstacles while falling down a … Read More

PN Review: Need For Speed: Most Wanted U

9.1

One of the Best NFS

Need For Speed is back and better than ever in Most Wanted for the Wii U.  Back in the day Need For Speed was all about racing fast cars and running from police.  As the Need For Speed franchise grew … Read More

PN Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (3DS)

9.1

Great

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is a revamped version of Monster Hunter Tri for the Wii.  Ultimate is being released simultaneously on the Wii U and the 3DS, and the two versions are essentially identical and compatible with each other. … Read More

PN Review: LEGO City Undercover

8.9

Great

So I’ll admit it, I was super skeptical when Nintendo announced Lego City: Undercover. I thought to myself, “Oh no, they’re trying to pull off Grand Theft Auto: Lego Edition!” Then I popped it my beloved WiiU. … Read More

PN Review: NARUTO Powerful Shippuden (3DS)

7

Good

Based on the popular anime series ‘NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals‘, NARUTO Powerful Shippuden for the 3DS combines ninja brawler with cutesy caricatures.  The anime series is notable for its portrayal of the main characters with their … Read More

PN Review: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow — Mirror of Fate

8.5

Great

The Castlevania franchise’s newest game, despite its unwieldy name, is pretty darn fun.   It’s simple, straightforward, and really cool.

Look:  If you’ve played Castlevania games before, you’ll be used to the creepy castle setting.  Although Mirror of Fate … Read More

PN Review: ATV Wild Ride 3D

Throughout the years, I have been given the opportunity to play the different evolutions of ATV: Wild Ride. The most recent version, which takes the game into the 3D realm, stands on its own.

Even though Wild Ride 3D is … Read More

PN Review: Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition

9

Excellent

Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition Review

Game-developer Way Forward has proved once again that it knows how to make a platformer, but shows that it knows it’s way around a puzzle.

Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive … Read More