Reviews

Ys X: Nordics has solidified my appreciation for the Ys method of adventuring. Each game receives something new, and this time Adol gets a boat that becomes the central hub of his and Karja’s adventure. Just one other partner? Yes, that’s new, too.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is the latest outing for the green-skinned heroes in a halfshell. It picks up after the events of the 2023 movie, Mutant Mayhem, continuing …
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Clock Tower: Rewind comes with a lot of bonus items for fans of the original 1995 release. There’s an art gallery, a music player, an interview with the game’s creator…but are there enough enhancements to make this new version worth a play-through on the Nintendo Switch?
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Just Dance 2025 Edition is a great game for those who like more modern songs and dancing. It’s nice to see how far this game has come, but it can also feel a bit underwhelming as well, especially for those who favored a previous version.
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The Meating is a puzzle-platformer for the Nintendo Switch. Or is it for the NES? Actually, it’s both. Yes, developers Mega Cat Studios have created something completely new for the …
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Playing through the horror game Camp Sunshine was not entirely unlike stumbling upon an unknown indie horror movie on Night Flight back in the mid-’80s. It’s a small game that seeks its niche and occupies that space comfortably while trying to make sure you are not comfortable.
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“It’s finally here,” are words many will say upon booting up Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure. The Kickstarter for this game (when it was known as Chicken Wiggle Workshop) …
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Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open does involve ghosts, and there are some creepy moments to work through, but this is mostly a family drama as seen from the point of view of a young girl who…well, she sees dead people.
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Nekograms is a cute and cozy puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch. It features cats and cushions with the simple objective of helping each kitty reach a cushion so it …
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An abandoned amusement park is the quintessential setting for horror, and Crow Country capably takes advantage of it. Right from the start, you’re left intrigued, with a security camera in …
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Drova is very much the type of game my buddies and I would have played back in the ’90s, spending many evenings discussing it and comparing strategies/experiences. Is that the case in 2024? To a lesser extent, yeah.
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The Plucky Squire is a puzzle-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. It features a twist on the classic storybook narrative, taking characters in and out of the real world as …
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Neva’s opening sequence drifts from the peaceful tranquility of stunning natural landscapes to a fearsome battle between a woman and her white wolf against shadowy monsters. It is gripping to …
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Venture through dark forests and other scary settings, encounter strange creatures along the way, and save a girl who is in trouble so you can return home to your family. It sounds promising but is Creepy Tale: Some Other Place worth visiting?
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Based on the works of writer H.P. Lovecraft, Dagon: Complete Edition would best be described as a visual novel. Interaction is limited to clicking parts of the screen to advance …
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I suppose if your game involves a synthetic cat toy riding a hoverboard, it’s important to clarify in the title that it’s not all cuteness and Instagram-shares ahead. And so, …
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Keylocker is a Cyberpunk, turn-based, rhythm JRPG in which you play as a singer/songwriter who rebels against her caste using music. This game was inspired by the Mario & Luigi RPG series and Chronotrigger, and was a blast to play.
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Gimmick 2 wasn’t on my radar, which is minorly disappointing as it’s a respectable game enthusiasts of difficult platformers should enjoy. The high challenge, coupled with some curious design choices, …
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