Reviews

Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut is a platform adventure game developed by VEA Games and published by MY.GAMES. This title was originally released in fall 2024, with the …
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I love when entertainment catches me off guard. Books, movies, video games—one of the best things they can do is offer something new and unpredictable. That’s exactly what’s offered by 1f y0u’re a gh0st ca11 me here!
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Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is one of many Switch 2 launch titles. While it might not be as flashy as some of the others doing the rounds, it manages to …
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Old Skies is a time-traveling graphic adventure that takes a favorite premise in pop culture and does some unique things with it that I’ve never seen in a video game. …
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Once I was able to work past my standard JRPG inclinations and not fret too much over the efficiencies of my villages, I really, really had a great time with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. If this is the direction of future entries, I’ll have my short sword and terra tiller ready.
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Leila is a point-and-click puzzle game in which you play as a mother uncovering her childhood memories and trauma one chapter at a time. While Leila’s story tends to take a more depressing route, the game does a great job at handling tough conversations, showcasing these harsh feelings through art.
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Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is a relaxing puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch. It takes the hidden-object concept and adds interactive elements involving artwork, skeletons, and minigames. It might …
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“Maliki – Poison of the Past blends turn-based combat, time manipulation, and town management into a cozy yet tactical adventure that brings something fresh to the genre.” That marketing blurb …
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On Your Tail is a charming adventure title for the Nintendo Switch. Set by the Italian seaside, it mixes point-and-click elements with third-person exploration to create an investigative story. It …
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Mirage: Ignis Fatuus is a puzzle game in which you move a rectangular prism through various environments to save the world. Strap yourselves in and prepare your spatial awareness for …
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Tall ship; check. Bandana; check. Big earring; check. Drive to seek treasure; check. Shiny sword; check. It’s all here—you must be a pirate. There are sword-wielding skeletons to destroy, so you’ll be having too much fun to really worry about much else in Trident’s Tale.
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Wind Story is a simulator similar in which you farm, fight, socialize, and raise animals, all in the hopes of gaining more traction in your town. However, the game seems to lack any real personality, and therefore does not stand up against its competition.
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Alter Age is a JRPG with turn-based combat, developed by EXE Games and published by KEMCO. This title allows the player to explore a vast world through crisp pixel art, …
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I’ve developed a stronger appreciation for roguelites over the past few years. That’s why I appreciate Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. I just wish I liked it a bit more, too. It’s a good game, but it leans a bit too heavily towards the grind.
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A game with its sense of humour baked into its core, KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat layers its signature goofiness over classic 2D platformer mechanics. The silliness kicks off before the …
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Vinebound: Tangled Together is a lighthearted action survival game developed by Riftpoint Entertainment and published by Silesia Games. You can play this title on your own or with a friend …
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When I start a new retro RPG from the KEMCO / Exe Create combo, I do so with the knowledge I’ve likely been here before. Their games tend to be cut from the same cloth, but the better ones bring enough twists and charm to help them stand out. Spirit Valor, unfortunately, did not.
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Breakout Beyond takes a time-honored gameplay formula and turns it sideways for longer playfields of brick-breaking action. It’s an entertaining way to pass the time, though much of the content …
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