About Trevor Gould

With a name like Papertris, you might expect a paper-themed puzzler in the Tetris mold. In reality, Papertris reminds me more of Columns’ color-matching gameplay. Or maybe it’s similar to …
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Colossal Cave presents such a challenging review for me to write. And I’m not just talking about the gameplay difficulty, which is substantial. It’s trying to apply my gaming acumen …
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Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection should be a slam dunk, as compilations of classic games often are. And in some ways, it is just that. But a handful of curious decisions …
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Alphadia Neo is the latest RPG published by KEMCO. Even company fans will admit that these games can be hit or miss. Thankfully, Neo is more of the former, checking …
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Papetura, an amalgamation of the two lead critters’ names, is better than its peculiar branding would suggest. Part puzzle platformer, part graphic adventure, wrapped in cinematic flair, it left me …
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“3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon” games aren’t actually all that abundant on Switch, making Super Kiwi 64 a welcome addition. Teased at the end of Beeny, this forgoes that game’s SNES aesthetic …
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Another in the growing category of peaceful walking sims, Paradise Marsh has some early charm, but it fades as expectations it sets don’t get met and the repetitive nature sets …
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Over 100 games are bundled into Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Gold is traditional for 50th anniversaries, so does this compilation bring it home? The answer is yes.

Having teased …
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Arkanoid – Eternal Battle is the latest in the quintessential block-breaker series,  but is it the greatest? Nope, although it is still fun.

The titular Eternal Battle is the primary …
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Beeny is a sitcom-length 2D platformer, but one that’s only 99 cents. At that budget price, there’s nothing to lose by grabbing it. It’s pretty good for what it is. …
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“I’ve got blisters on my fingers!”

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is the latest game in the 20-year music-rhythm series. While mainly known to Japanese players, there have been titles …
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Murder on the Marine Express is another visual novel in an increasingly growing field on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve reviewed several titles in this genre, one that continues to intrigue …
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Sometimes it’s nice to know what you’re getting. After Wave: Downfall makes its identity clear in the opening sentence of its Nintendo product page. It’s “an arcade shooter where the …
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PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC brings its own brand of old-school 3D platforming to the Nintendo Switch. It’s time to adventure like it’s 1999.

To start this review, I’ll note that my …
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Treehouse Riddle is a puzzle title, and I mean puzzle with a capital P. If you eat, sleep, and breathe puzzler games, this one offers a good amount of brain-bending …
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A high-quality point-and-click graphic adventure as a rule, Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books also represents a subpar value. This 90-minute game (with some issues) is priced …
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Hit-Point is back with another RPG, Gale of Windoria. Despite what the clickbait headline on another Nintendo site said, there is nothing Zelda-inspired about this. It’s a traditional RPG, the …
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Growbot is a point-and-click adventure that succeeds on the strength of its visuals and (more often than not) its puzzles. Now, if you’re looking for a story to keep you …
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