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About Trevor Gould

Even though I was first introduced to video games with the Atari 2600 (I feel old) it was Nintendo that turned me into a lifelong fan. From the magical NES era when Nintendo was the face of gaming, through today with the 3DS, Switch (and everything in between) Nintendo’s always entertained me with their innovative, and just plain fun games! Writing for Pure Nintendo has allowed me to combine a fondness for journalism with my love of gaming. I’ve especially enjoyed building working relationships with smaller and independent developers and studios.
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Review: PGA Tour 2K21 (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
4 years ago

Review: PGA Tour 2K21 (Nintendo Switch)

If you’re looking to hit the virtual links, PGA Tour 2K21 mostly delivers. Despite some unfortunate bugs, this title still offers addictive fun.

While the Nintendo Switch is home to …
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Review: A Short Hike (Nintendo Switch)
9
4 years ago

Review: A Short Hike (Nintendo Switch)

A Short Hike has quickly climbed its way near the top of my favorite indie titles list. Even though it’s aptly named – I beat it in 90 minutes – …
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Review: Prehistoric Dude (Nintendo Switch)
3
4 years ago

Review: Prehistoric Dude (Nintendo Switch)

Prehistoric Dude is a “mini metroidvania” that falls short in numerous key areas. Sadly, this is one title that should probably go the way of the dinosaur.

The story for …
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Review: KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 (Nintendo Switch)
6
4 years ago

Review: KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 (Nintendo Switch)

If you’re looking to experience the popular series in chibi form, KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 might be the game for you. But if you missed it in ’99, is there …
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Review: Alphadia Genesis (Nintendo Switch)
8
4 years ago

Review: Alphadia Genesis (Nintendo Switch)

Attack of the Clones

KEMCO steadily publishes RPGs of varying quality, but Alphadia Genesis is undoubtedly one of the better ones I’ve played. Exe Create packs a favorable …
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Review: Country Tales (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
4 years ago

Review: Country Tales (Nintendo Switch)

Country Tales could be a construction and management simulation to win over those who might otherwise overlook the genre. With the option for a relaxed difficulty, that dreaded timer isn’t …
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Review: Starlit Adventures Golden Stars (Nintendo Switch)
8
4 years ago

Review: Starlit Adventures Golden Stars (Nintendo Switch)

It took a while, but Starlit Adventures Golden Stars on the Nintendo Switch has won me over.

My initial undecided stretch stemmed from starting the game in single-player. When tackling …
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Pure Nintendo Review Recap – July, 2020
4 years ago

Pure Nintendo Review Recap – July, 2020

The PN crew published 47 reviews during July. That’s our highest total since November 2019! We covered a variety of games, with scores ranging from as low as 3 to …
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Review: Dodo Peak (Nintendo Switch)
4
4 years ago

Review: Dodo Peak (Nintendo Switch)

Dodo Peak is “a throwback to the classic arcade platformers of the past,” but it comes up short in addictiveness.

At first glance, the game is reminiscent of Q*bert. But …
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Review: Explosive Dinosaurs (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
4 years ago

Review: Explosive Dinosaurs (Nintendo Switch)

A great party game isn’t as easy to find as you might think, but Explosive Dinosaurs almost manages to pull it off. It offers 40-plus arcade-style minigames, and more often …
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AVICII Invector Preview
4 years ago

AVICII Invector Preview

This music title’s been out for several months on PS4 and XB1, but the Switch port has a ways to go still. September 8th will be the day AVICII Invector …
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Review: void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
4 years ago

Review: void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium (Nintendo Switch)

Void Terrarium has lots that I appreciate, so it’s a shame that I don’t enjoy it more. But now and then you get a game like that. One that checks …
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Review: Neversong (Nintendo Switch)
9
4 years ago

Review: Neversong (Nintendo Switch)

Neversong is a Nintendo Switch indie release that manages to leave a stimulating impression, not just during gameplay but also after the closing credits roll. I’m sure that sounds cliched, …
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Review: Superliminal (Nintendo Switch)
6
4 years ago

Review: Superliminal (Nintendo Switch)

Very entertaining to watch, not quite as entertaining to play, sums up my experience with Superliminal. It’s no substandard title, but I never felt a good rapport with it when …
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Review: A Summer with the Shiba Inu (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
4 years ago

Review: A Summer with the Shiba Inu (Nintendo Switch)

There’s a bigger picture with the mystery of Shiba Island. A straightforward start – searching for a missing brother – soon turns into learning about the protagonist’s past on the …
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Review: Laraan (Nintendo Switch)
6
4 years ago

Review: Laraan (Nintendo Switch)

Laraan lured me in with its promise of “cinematic storytelling”, but the final product has left me with mixed feelings. This sci-fi adventure has a lot working against it; it …
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Review: Clash Force (Nintendo Switch)
6
5 years ago

Review: Clash Force (Nintendo Switch)

A “love letter to classic 8-bit run-and-gun action games and 80s cartoons”, Clash Force succeeds in capturing the spirit of those but comes up short in a few key areas.


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Review: Quell Zen (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
5 years ago

Review: Quell Zen (Nintendo Switch)

Quell Zen promises to deliver “the very embodiment of relaxing logic games.” A bold claim, but I enjoyed the last title I played in this series, Quell Memento on 3DS …
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