Reviews

Admittedly, I was skeptical when Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was released. I didn’t think the crude humor of the Rabbids would pair well with the clean-cut image of Mario. …
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Moncage is both lyrical and confounding, abstract and exacting. It’s a puzzle game that should be treated like a collection of short stories rather than a novel. It’s quite literally to be puzzled over.
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C.A.R.L. is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It unashamedly harkens back to the classics of yesteryear with solid gameplay and plenty of collectibles to keep you coming back …
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Dorfromantik is another example of a chill game that really just wants you to chill. Sure, the game is about building a landscape and thinking things through. In the end, …
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I absolutely love the concept behind Atari Mania. I’m a bit cooler on the execution, perhaps because I experienced many of these games first-hand, and can therefore see what they could have done with this concept. I’ll let you decide if I’m being fair.
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Gunslingers & Zombies, out now for the Nintendo Switch, places you in the boots of a group of wild west ranchers, fending off a zombie invasion. It kind of puts …
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Sometimes, you just want a donut, ya know? You don’t want a buffet, you don’t want a seven course meal, you just want a well-made, fresh-out-of-the-oven, glazed donut. The Dark Prophecy is just that, and I devoured it.
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Puzzle games are nothing new, and to stand out from the crowd, you need something unique to capture someone’s attention. For some games, it’s the unique art style or maybe …
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The long-awaited third installment to one of Nintendo’s biggest family games, Splatoon 3 had a lot to live up to from the moment it launched. Luckily for this title, the …
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Beacon Pines is an interactive visual novel for the Nintendo Switch. It plays like a choose-your-own-adventure book, using branching pathways and a compelling story to keep the player intrigued. Let’s …
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Board, card, and deck-builders are currently popular genres. And the Nintendo Switch is a perfect home for them. I love Slay the Spire, Monster Train, Voice of Cards, and Carcassonne, …
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No Place for Bravery may not get a perfect score for originality, but a large portion of what it does is done well. Some things, however, didn’t leave me with the most positive impression.
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Penko Park does a really good job at combining creepy with cute, and allowing itself to be really relaxing while also challenging. It’s the type of game that’s easy to pick up and pass the time, as well as one you can get lost in.
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Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3 holds two games: La Pucelle: Ragnarok and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. These role-playing games are published by NIS America. Both are similar but have …
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A first-person shooter that prides itself on its complex yet beautifully fluid mechanics, Severed Steel moves at a rapid pace. It opens on a wordless cutscene that introduces your protagonist, …
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“Mom, can I have Animal Crossing?” “No, we have Animal Crossing at home.” Animal Crossing at home: Hokko Life. This meme was running through my head while I played Hokko …
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Cat Maze is part platformer, part RPG. It’s an exploratory adventure full of hidden pathways, strange enemies, and cute animals who help along the way. Although it appears simple at …
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What fun! Arcade Paradise is a wonderfully weird little pile of several minigames stacked on top of each other. But first, it’s a business simulator where you run a laundromat.
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