Reviews

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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I played Might & Magic – Clash of Heroes on iOS a decade ago, but didn’t finish it. That was my mistake, but it’s now been corrected thanks to the Definitive Version for Nintendo Switch, of which I loved every minute. Well, nearly every minute. The majority of minutes, anyway.
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This Way Madness Lies is a retro-inspired title that combines JRPG elements with a Shakespearean narrative. It may sound like an odd pairing, but whether you’re a budding thespian with …
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With a lesser game, I might’ve eventually given up on it. But there are enough rewards in Cross Tails to push you through. It certainly helps that the intricate party preparation and tricky battles of this tactical JRPG are rewarding to overcome.
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Onigo Hunter left me with some early questions. What are these Onigos exactly? And why am I hunting them? These monsters reside in the ancient ruins that hunters explore in …
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In Brain Show, you compete against your friends and/or family in a game full of trivia, betrayal, comedy, and fun. With a classic TV-style presentation, this game creates a fun environment for competitive people, especially when it comes to random knowledge.
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Super Dinoblasters is a cute indie platformer that follows the adventures of a space ranger on a rescue mission. With visuals and other elements that throw back to the heyday …
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