Nintendo Switch

Kamikaze Lassplanes—thus named because the planes are the lasses and the…well, I’m not sure about the kamikaze part—leans heavily into its visual novel gameplay and ecchi art. It also serves up an engaging story and fun shoot ’em up combat throughout.
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It’s hard for me to shake the stereotype that visual novels tend to be romances. Take a look at the eShop screens for this game, and you can see why that would be the case. But believe me, the HD remake of Ever 17 – The Out of Infinity is much more than a romance.
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Described as “A classic Sci-fi visual novel,” Never 7 – The End of Infinity looks more like a dating sim, at least judging by its odd screenshots. This confused state …
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The goal of the narrative adventure Cabernet? I’m still not so sure, even after hours of playing. Whether you find a deeper meaning, the game still has much to offer and does a wonderful job of keeping you engaged.
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Accolade Sports Collection compiles five early ’90s sports titles showing their age. I’m not sure how “classic” these 30-plus-year-old games actually are, or if they make for a collection that’s …
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The first thing that struck me while playing WARRIORS: Abyss was just how fond I’ve grown of these characters. I mention that because you get over 100 characters from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Unfortunately, you’re not given much to do with them.
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If you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is one that might pique your interest. Most of the game takes place in a dark world …
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Is there a growing trend to combine casino games with roguelike elements? With Balatro already a smash hit, and now Luck be a Landlord making its way to the Nintendo …
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Search levels for potion ingredients, collect them while avoiding deadly enemies, and mix them in a pot to save your daughter from an evil dragon. Such is the premise of Freddy Farmer, a throwback to ’80s and ’90s gaming.
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Critter Café is a charming sim that combines café management, critter collecting, and puzzle-solving. It’s a little addictive at first, but repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety might make some players feel like closing up shop.
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Bloodless for the Nintendo Switch offers a unique action-adventure experience centering on counter-based combat. Armed only with her fists, protagonist Tomoe’s mission is to disarm enemies without taking lives…kind of like Batman.

Kind of like Batman.
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X-Out: Resurfaced is an extremely challenging, side-scrolling shoot ’em up from the Commodore 64 days, effectively polished for modern consoles. Will that polish help it appeal to modern arcade action fans? Let’s dive in to find out.
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Big Helmet Heroes is a 3D beat-’em-up where you (and a friend) play as one of many knights trying to save the princess! Playing it was a blast in both single-player and co-op, so let’s talk about it.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had a big year in 2024. They featured in two brand-new games and a new animated show. Not content to rest on their shells, the …
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Our game today is called Dreamless, and it’s a quaint, little entry in the horror genre. I progressed through the game not with a sense of engagement, but with the vain hope it would get better. It didn’t.
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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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