Is ROBOBEAT the first rhythm-based first-person shooter available for the Nintendo Switch? It’s certainly the first one I’ve played, and that maybe explains my confusion. The game’s certainly unique, but is it necessary? Let’s figure that out.
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Roguelites. Is there anything they can’t do? While this sub-genre of games seems like it’s a dime a dozen, there’s a reason why these tough affairs are so popular. They …
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With so many games and so many tweaks to those games in this series, elements I like and dislike come and go. That’s expected and appreciated, but there’s one element that should remain consistent, and it’s really not in The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II.
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Whether they be more about puzzle solving, adventuring, or arcade action, platformers tend to involve a slow build into what they’re about. Moons of Darsalon starts with its foot on the gas and doesn’t let up.
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VED is a turn-based adventure game with sword fights and fantasy. As you probably expect, there is a gaggle of game gadgets to collect, upgrade, and use in interesting ways to beat the baddies and win the day. However…
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Nippon Ichi games test my brain in ways that most do not. The strategies required to work through them run deliberately and distinguishedly deep, and the same can be said of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.
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Rarely do I see an RPG stubble and fall in such rapid succession, but Dragon Takers does just that. Despite some initial promise, it quickly makes one blunder after another. …
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Blending entrepreneurial spirit with adventure, Cuisineer challenges you to manage the day-to-day running of a restaurant while also dungeon crawling for ingredients. The game utilises an adorable art style and …
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be great fun for those who’ve yet to experience Retro Studio’s platforming adventure, and I mean great with a capital G. But if you’ve …
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Zen Studios has had a rough go transitioning from FX3 on the Nintendo Switch. Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 8 is no exception. Besides the obvious question of, “Where …
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Even though I was disinclined to watch the ‘90s TV show, I have a more favorable opinion of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind…and “rewind” is definitely what we get.
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Originally released as Ys III: Wanderers from Ys in 1990, this remaster of that game’s 2005 remake will be a comfortable fit for anyone who started with the more modern 3D adventures.
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I’ve come to appreciate two aspects of visual novels: their low-pressure gaming experience their typically unique visions. Both of these are on display in Tmesis Studio’s Universe for Sale.
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It’s hard to believe 2024 is already over, but at least we can carry over some of its best memories – gaming memories, that is. Here at Pure Nintendo we …
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An enhanced version of the 2022 PC hit, Potionomics: Masterwork Edition introduces you to a fabulous fantasy world through your very own magical business.
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Is the third time the charm?
The previous two Taito Milestones games were released to mixed reception. I wouldn’t be shocked if the same ultimately proves true with Taito Milestones …
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EcoGnomix is a roguelite city builder developed by Irox Games and published by Untold Tales. Each run differs from the last, with strategy (and math) being your best friend. I …
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Reel Fishing: Days of Summer is just one in a series of releases from Natsume, and it’s a bit different from what you might expect. Let’s take a look, shall we?
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