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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: Unspottable (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
4 years ago

Review: Unspottable (Nintendo Switch)

As a competitive couch party game (no co-op), Unspottable isn’t bad. Unfortunately, it releases in a time when smart people aren’t inviting friends over for couch parties due to the …
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Review: Freddy Spaghetti (Nintendo Switch)
3
4 years ago

Review: Freddy Spaghetti (Nintendo Switch)

Freddy Spaghetti has so much promise, but multiple glitches ruin the fun. While we’re promised that “No pastas were harmed in the making of this game,” I have my doubts.


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Review: Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)
4.5
4 years ago

Review: Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)

Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom looks promising but winds up being very bland. It’s tolerable at best, checking most of the right boxes but never moving beyond subpar territory.

You …
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Review: Down in Bermuda (Nintendo Switch)
7
4 years ago

Review: Down in Bermuda (Nintendo Switch)

Down in Bermuda is a fun puzzle-adventure with an intriguing theme and a good flow. However, this mobile port is overpriced on the Switch, as it can be beaten in …
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Pure Nintendo Review Recap – December, 2020
4 years ago

Pure Nintendo Review Recap – December, 2020

With 54 reviews, the PN team ended 2020 in a strong fashion. We published 470 reviews this past year, an average of 39 every month. Thanks so much to everyone …
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Review: Tracks – Toybox Edition (Nintendo Switch)
4
4 years ago

Review: Tracks – Toybox Edition (Nintendo Switch)

It was a late arrival, but I was happy to redeem our Tracks – Toybox Edition review code. As someone who had a train set as a kid, I wanted …
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Review: Art Sqool (Nintendo Switch)
2
4 years ago

Review: Art Sqool (Nintendo Switch)

I’ll cut to the chase and say that Art Sqool is one poor title. It lacks an identity, claiming to meld “Study, Education, Platformer, Simulation” genres, but accomplishing none with …
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Review: Shady Part of Me (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
4 years ago

Review: Shady Part of Me (Nintendo Switch)

Shady Part of Me is a fun but familiar puzzle platformer. Although it bills itself as a “journey like no other,” genre fans will recognize its variations of things seen …
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Review: Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
4 years ago

Review: Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise (Nintendo Switch)

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise is a sequel to the surprise million-seller, Fitness Boxing. If you have the original, you can transfer your profile and keep moving to the …
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Review: BIT.TRIP RUNNER (Nintendo Switch)
7.5
4 years ago

Review: BIT.TRIP RUNNER (Nintendo Switch)

BIT.TRIP RUNNER (yes, all caps) brings back fond memories of the WiiWare days. This was CommanderVideo’s (yes, no space) best game of the original six. But how does it fare 10 …
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Review: BIT.TRIP VOID (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
4 years ago

Review: BIT.TRIP VOID (Nintendo Switch)

While I’m glad to have BIT.TRIP VOID on the Nintendo Switch, it ranks on the low end of the franchise for me. It wasn’t the most memorable game in the …
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Review: The Alto Collection (Nintendo Switch)
8
4 years ago

Review: The Alto Collection (Nintendo Switch)

There’s more beneath the surface with The Alto Collection, a compilation of two eye-catching mobile titles brought over to the Nintendo Switch.

“Across the endless desert and atop an alpine …
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Review: GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire (Nintendo Switch)
7
4 years ago

Review: GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire (Nintendo Switch)

GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire is a short but fun dual-stick shooter. While it doesn’t necessarily have any real standout features, it accomplishes what it needs to.

You control a pig …
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Review: Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond (Nintendo Switch)
6
4 years ago

Review: Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond (Nintendo Switch)

Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond is an okay game that would be much better if it knew the audience it was aiming for.

While I had never heard of …
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Review: Brawl Chess (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
4 years ago

Review: Brawl Chess (Nintendo Switch)

Brawl Chess is derivative of the classic Battle Chess. It’s less violent, which isn’t a bad thing, but it’s also less interesting as a result. It could be one for …
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Review: Crazy BMX World (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
4 years ago

Review: Crazy BMX World (Nintendo Switch)

Crazy BMX World is a Bike Rider compilation, something the name alone doesn’t make clear. As I was a big fan of the original and its sequel on 3DS, grabbing …
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Pure Nintendo Review Recap – November, 2020
4 years ago

Pure Nintendo Review Recap – November, 2020

Our hardworking PN crew published 41 reviews during November. So many games, so little time. Are you playing any of these new releases? Or have any made your wishlist?

9th …
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Review: Micetopia (Nintendo Switch)
4.5
4 years ago

Review: Micetopia (Nintendo Switch)

Despite a favorable first impression, Micetopia can’t go the distance. Attractive pixel art visuals don’t compensate for the highly repetitive gameplay.

The plot starts with a village elder informing you …
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