Reviews

Standby is an action platformer published by Hypertrain Digital and developed by NoClip. A self-described ”high-octane platformer.” 

The opening cutscene explains that you are trying to escape a glitched-out world. …
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Plunge is a fun puzzler, but it’s tough. The game’s setup is a loose story about a prisoner named, Billie, who is one of millions in a mega-prison. I say …
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Super Kirby Clash for Nintendo Switch is a free-to-start action game that unexpectedly popped up on the eShop following the September Nintendo Direct. Fans may recognise the game since it’s …
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You’ll have to go a long way to find a 2D platformer less challenging than Himno. Himno is a roguelike in terms of its structure but that’s where the similarities …
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It’s not the kind of game that will linger in your memory for its moving story or detailed character but Heave Ho could fast become the staple of any social …
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As a visual novel, Headliner: NoviNews hits pretty close to home. You play as a national news editor, whose task it is to approve or reject numerous articles dealing with …
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Vambrace: Cold Soul is a hard game to review because it had no interest in whether I liked it. It has no interest in whether you’ll like it. It’s one of the meanest, most spiteful games I’ve ever played. Should it concern me, then, that I had fun with it anyway?
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Every letter is a winner in Fifty Words by POWGI. This word search forgoes a list, leaving you to find 50 themed words that are meshed together to make up …
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Hyperforma is an action-arcade game published by HeroCraft and developed by Nord Unit. It uses shooter and puzzle elements in a cyberpunk world involving hacking computer systems. It’s a unique …
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When dealing with any form of a 2D arcade beat ‘em up, one would likely assume to not expect much depth or even substance in the entire package. However, in …
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There are a lot of metroidvanias on the eShop, ranging from amazing to bad. Cryogear, to me, falls somewhere in the upper middle, because I did enjoy the art style, …
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If you’re a fan of the Kirby series you might want to pay attention. There’s a new pink puffball in town and his name is Whipseey. Actually, his name is …
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In The Forbidden Arts, you play Phoenix, a young man who wields some wicked swift daggers and can summon a fireball to scorch his enemies. This platformer requires the usual skill set of good timing and a healthy dose of patience to get through all the levels, but is it worth it?
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Have you ever had a computer or laptop become infected with a virus? It’s a frustrating experience. Everything on your device is suddenly in danger from some sort of digital …
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In many ways, Sagebrush reminded me of Firewatch. While the contents within Sagebrush are much darker than Firewatch, the exploration and mystery felt the same. This is likely why I …
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There might be a solid game buried within ESport Manager. But, as much as I wish I didn’t have to, I’m recommending the game on Steam rather than the Nintendo …
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Samurais and Bullets, oh my!

The VASARA series’ debut in the early 2000s started with Vasara, followed by Vasara 2 the following year. Up until I was assigned this title …
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If you’re drawn towards games that feel unique, Creature in the Well should be at the top of your wish list. I’ve been gaming for over 30 years, but I’m …
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