Reviews

There are many ways in which retro JRPGs can distinguish themselves from one another: story, battle systems, character art. KEMCO’s Akuma Rise chose to do so with the color purple.
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Is Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen just another licensed tie-in, or something more?

Like most parents of young children, I haven’t managed to escape the Bluey phenomenon, and nor …
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The spring release of Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection on the Nintendo Switch surely delighted those who grew up with these games. Bundling the DS trilogy (with multiple versions …
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Blue Prince is a first-person adventure game developed by Dogubomb and published by Raw Fury. Originally released in 2025, this title is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. If …
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ChainStaff is an action platformer from developer Mommy’s Best Games, Inc. It’s part run-and-gun, part exploration, and all kinds of odd. It’s also pretty fun. Let’s dig in.

You play …
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Starbites is an easy game to enjoy. It has everything an RPG requires, and delivers it all with a bit more pep than we’re used to seeing. I just wish the game looked better on the Switch. Or even just fine.
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Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a cinematic puzzle/platformer that focuses more on atmosphere and storytelling than action. I haven’t played the first game, but this still …
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Spica Adventure debuted as a mobile game in 2003 before transitioning to arcades, and now to the Nintendo Switch. If you have an Arcade Games folder on your Switch home screen, this is a unique and worthy addition.
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Back to the Dawn is a story-driven RPG set in a prison. It comes from indie studio Metal Head Games and features anthropomorphic characters, tongue-in-cheek humor, pixelated graphics, and a …
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Tokyo Scramble is a survival-horror game for the Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, it’s exclusively for the Switch 2. And while it’s had a bad wrap, I found myself enjoying …
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a simulation game unlike anything else you’ve experienced. Instead of directly controlling your characters, like in traditional sims, you create Miis and essentially watch …
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Kena is a spirit guide in a world full of spirits who don’t want her guidance. She’s constantly facing adversaries with plucky optimism, only to be thrust into combat for her efforts. But her misfortune is your gain…
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You certainly don’t need to hear my opinions on military propaganda, fascism, and “flip six three hole,” but trust me when I say Starship Troopers is a movie everyone (who can stomach it) should see. And if you have, this is a game you should play.
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I enjoyed Dread Delusion, but I’m not sure if it’s because it’s a good game or because it’s just the type of thing I’m inclined to enjoy. So, read on, I guess, and decide for yourself if any of this sounds appealing.
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The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is described as a metroidvania-lite. It features all the staples of a typical metroidvania with a sprawling map, upgradeable weapons, and tough boss fights. The “lite” …
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Trash Goblin starts with you being given a shop from your cunning friend, Aimon. It’s up to you to care for and run the shop by collecting, cleaning, upcycling, and selling antiques and rustic tools and trinkets.
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I can recommend SHINONOME ABYSS The Maiden Exorcist to two groups: puzzle gamers who don’t mind a bit of action, and roguelike fans who don’t mind a lack of action. Does that sound oxymoronic? Let me explain…
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Deep breath … Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition and Meetup in Bellabel Park is an update for the original Switch outing from 2023. It brings new modes, characters, …
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