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One of the games I’m most excited to play on Nintendo’s powerful new Switch 2 system was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. That’s not a knock on the Switch 2 launch-day lineup, but rather a nod towards the quality of Bravely Default.
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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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This week on the pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev prepare themselves for the launch of the Switch 2.

Last week, we delved into Mario Kart World and …
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Well, this is it. This is the final week of eShop roundups featuring the Nintendo Switch all alone. From next week, we’ll see Switch 2 games join the list, so …
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You’ll be picking up your Switch 2 next week, but do you know what you’re going to play? Mario Kart World will only drive you so far, but there’s another world to explore—a world of assassination.
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Biomorph is a fresh spin on the Metroidvania formula, blending platforming, combat, and a clever enemy-mimic system into a colorful (and surprisingly eerie) adventure. You play as Harlo, a small …
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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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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest Mario Kart World news, including the origins of Cow.

Last week, we delved into the …
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What’s happening on the Nintendo eShop this week? The long-awaited Fantasy Life i is upon us, along with retro titles, Switch 2 pre-orders, classic tunes, and plenty of new games.

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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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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk are excited to continue counting down to the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2!

Last week, we delved into …
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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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