Reviews

The premise of Shark! Shark! is incredibly simple; you’re a small fish who has to grow by eating even smaller fish. The larger you grow, the larger the fish you can eat. But there’s a shark, and it seems to have interest in you alone all Jaws IV style.
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It’s that time again—we have some headphones to check out. This time it’s the Switch-compatible Rig 600 Pro HS from Nacon. Let’s take a look at what you get.
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Deadliest Catch is a reality show about crab fishermen, and how brutal and dangerous the job is. I’m sure it’s thrilling, and I can understand why it makes for good TV. But does it make for a good game? Maybe, but not this one.
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Zen Studios recently shut down development of Pinball FX 3, relaunching it as Pinball FX. Despite the title regression, Pinball FX comes with a new engine, a new user interface, and some new features. But will players miss the old arcade?
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Super Bomberman R 2 is the latest in the long-running series about cute astronaut-like people who happen to enjoy laying and detonating bombs. It’s a juxtaposition that’s worked well for …
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Manic Mechanics is a multiplayer party game developed and published by 4J Studios. When I first heard of this game, I got excited to try it out. The trailer reminded …
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Trombone Champ doesn’t really want you to become good at it. In some songs, I’d argue it doesn’t even let you. The songs feel more like slapstick comedy sound queues, and that means the game is more fun to play with your (band) mates.
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A cute 2D side-scroller, Tiny Thor blends a nostalgic approach to game construction with influences taken from Norse mythology. You play as the titular young Thor, aged eight. Your father …
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Virgo Versus the Zodiac invites players into a celestial realm where they assume the role of Virgo. In this turn-based RPG adventure, players navigate a world teeming with zodiac foes and mythical creatures alike. What does this world of stars have to offer? We shall see. 
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Mr. Run and Jump is a retro-inspired platformer for the Nintendo Switch. This Atari-published title isn’t from the ‘80s, but was developed specially by Atari for the 2600 console. It …
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Inspired by the legend of the Tower of Babel, Chants of Sennaar uses a globally popular myth to take you on a unique and innovative journey. You play as a …
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Originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Rune Factory 3 is back for the Switch with more to offer. Is Micah’s journey worth the special trip?
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I’d never played any of the games in Taito Milestones 2, or at least I don’t recall playing them. How many would become new retro favorites? Not a lot, it ends up, but there certainly are some pleasant surprises.
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Sequels can be tricky. They can go either way by striving for something fresh or falling back on old habits, for better or worse. Moving Out 2—the follow-up to the …
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If you’re looking for a new farming sim to play, Everdream Valley might be exactly what you need. Taking notes from games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, …
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A point-and-click interactive story that genuinely makes you think about the choices you make, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood challenges you to consider deep existential ideas. Through the story of an …
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I don’t think I’m alone in wondering this question: “Can I ever experience, even in a virtual form, what it must be like to take on the task of breaking down a sailing vessel to its recyclable components? Do I dare to dream?”
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This isn’t so much a review of Pikmin 4; it’s an appreciation. A celebration. Reviews have been out for a month now, so this is more about us joining the victory party than helping you determine whether to give Pikmin 4 a try (you absolutely should, by the way).
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