Reviews

Knight’s Retreat takes the core moveset of chess and breaks them down to single-player puzzles. You’re a knight, and you’re retreating to your kingdom. The challenge comes from the very precise path you must take to get there.
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As someone who enjoys a Where’s Waldo-style Scavenger Hunt, Wind Peaks holds some definite appeal. But I feel it’s probably a bit too limited for its own good. What I …
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1912: Titanic Mystery can make for an entertaining weekend if you’re a fan of hidden object games. That said, this isn’t among the top-tier in the genre, so you’ll want …
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When it comes to dream fighting game collaborations, the 20-year-plus-old SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium for the Neo Geo Pocket Color honestly still packs quite an entertaining …
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Blue Fire draws inspiration from plenty of different sources, ranging from classics like Zelda to more recent games such as Dark Souls and Hollow Knight. It’s another game that scratches …
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The developers at Eden Industries have done something pretty cool with their games Citizens of Earth and Citizens of Space. Instead of just porting the games onto the Nintendo Switch …
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Not our best month, as the PN team only published 20 reviews in February. That’s our lowest monthly output since 2018. Look for a sizable increase in March.

Astrologaster

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In Astrologaster, you play as an unlicensed doctor who helps his patients by seeking guidance from the stars. With visual novel-style gameplay, an Elizabethan-era setting, and pop-up book visuals, is an entertaining time in your fortune?
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While the idea is sound, My Universe – PET CLINIC CATS & DOGS ultimately can’t quite deliver. Entertainment is short-lived, as this title never reaches its full potential.

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Puss! Is an action-adventure, arcade, and puzzle game. I was excited to have a chance to play because, like a cat, I was curious how good it would be; let’s …
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Colorful Colore is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch, published by Drageus Games. This sliding puzzle will give your brain a good workout, but it’ll be relaxing at the …
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We can all stop waiting for the mythical Switch Pro to get wireless gaming audio. The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid earbuds offer aptX connectivity tailored specifically to the Nintendo Switch, with standard Bluetooth compatibility for your other systems and devices.
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I shouldn’t have to tell you from where Castle Kong draws its inspiration. It’s right there in the name. This game is such a faithful homage to Donkey Kong that you may be wondering whether there’s even a point. There is.
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A game founded on teamwork, Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos combines classic fantasy dungeon-crawling, community building and exploration of the natural world. You play as a hero destined to save …
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Welcome to the slightly dysfunctional blending of New York and Central City. In the not-too-distant future, things are so bad that Central Park has been turned into a self-governing entity. But hey, it’s not all bad; at least there are still drug deals and murders to investigate.
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Turrican Flashback bundles some (but not all) of the run ‘n’ gun classic titles. This collection, while fun, feels a bit lacking compared to other compilations on the Nintendo Switch.

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An addition to the Half Past Fate series for the lovestruck of 2020, Half Past Fate: Romantic Distancing follows a pair of star-crossed lovers trying to maintain a blossoming relationship …
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Writhe is an action-adventure, first-person shooter from Mission CTRL Studios. It offers an alternative FPS experience from many FPS games. Let’s take a look at it and see how it …
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