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Piczle Puzzle & Watch Collection is advertised as “a love-letter to the days of LCD handheld gaming,” and I have to say it pretty much nails it. It taps into …
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Team Pure Nintendo published 22 reviews in the month of August. While we had some lower scorers (Kickerinho World, Freddy Spaghetti 2) we also had hits like The Great Ace …
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If you’re looking for a solid platforming adventure, Ayo the Clown might catch your eye. It never goes beyond “good” in many respects but checks off most platforming staples in …
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To give credit where credit’s due, Haven Park makes no secret of its inspiration sources. It cites both A Short Hike (one of my favorites) and Animal Crossing. Haven Park …
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The PN crew published 26 reviews in July. While Skyward Sword HD is our big first-party review, a number of higher-scoring indies also round out the month. Have a favorite? …
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One of those all-cap titles with odd punctuation, B.ARK is a shoot ’em up adventure from Tic Toc Games. Their last release, Adventures of Pip, was great, and I hoped …
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Based on a popular book series, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a delight. While a maze title might be more niche, the visual presentation here makes this game …
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Loopindex is a cooperative title where you find yourself in control of a pair of robots. It’s not to be confused with Twin Robots: Ultimate Edition, also published by Rataliaka, …
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Released on the Nintendo Switch back in May, Geminose: Animal Popstars would be easy to overlook. It’s a motion-controlled game for kids, outside of the impulse purchase range for many. …
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Alphadia Genesis 2 will satisfy anyone craving a retro RPG experience on the Nintendo Switch. Like fast food, it won’t stay with you, but sometimes it’s nice knowing exactly what …
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Arcade Archives RAIDEN is a superb shooter in many ways. If you enjoyed the popular arcade original as I did, you’ll likely welcome this chance to revisit the classic.

You …
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The Pure Nintendo published 28 reviews during the month of June. Included among these were two first-party games, Miitiopia, and Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World …
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The right stuff for “the way of the Duff”?

Mario Golf: Super Rush keeps you on your toes, delivering a fun but uneven time. This release doesn’t quite have the …
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Don’t let the long name fool you; Trails and Traces: The Tomb of Thomas Tew is a short game. I beat it in about two hours and could probably trim …
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Family Vacation: California is a straightforward but upbeat hidden object game. Nothing gloomy, tragic, or supernatural here. You’ll be searching for items throughout the course of your holiday.

The family …
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Stonefly, unfortunately, can’t live up to the developer’s previous Nintendo Switch release. Flight School Studio’s Creature in the Well was a game that I was excited to complete. Stonefly, meanwhile, …
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There’s some good writing to be found in the poorly titled Angels with Scaly Wings. It’s at its best when dealing with conundrums and treachery. Conversely, the times it veers …
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A quiet month from the PN team, but what we don’t have in quantity we make up for in quality. A number of high-scoring games make up our 19 reviews …
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