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Our afternoon at Super Nintendo World (gallery)
3 years ago

Our afternoon at Super Nintendo World (gallery)

By  •  Nintendo

Super Nintendo World is now open, and we’re sure Mario (et al.) fans are having a grand time exploring the Mushroom Kingdom. We know this because Pure Nintendo was lucky enough to receive access to Media Day.
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Review: HEROish (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: HEROish (Nintendo Switch)

On its surface, HEROish doesn’t feel or look like anything special. Its cartoony aesthetic and linear gameplay don’t scream unique; however, it’s only when you get your hands on HEROish …
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Review: OmegaBot (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: OmegaBot (Nintendo Switch)

OmegaBot is an action platformer from solo developer Simon Carny. It features run-and-gun gameplay and platforming perils set in a colorful world overrun by robots. Let’s find out what makes …
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Review: Blanc (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: Blanc (Nintendo Switch)

A wolf and a deer must use their unique individual abilities to find their families and help out the other animals they encounter on their short adventure. The black and white, hand-drawn style enhances the touching story of this unlikely pair.
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Review: Fire Emblem: Engage (Nintendo Switch)
9.5
3 years ago

Review: Fire Emblem: Engage (Nintendo Switch)

The key to the success of Fire Emblem: Engage is not its “heroes of games past” hook, it’s the revitalized focus on combat and clever battle maps. Turn-based strategists who’ve felt disenfranchised by FE as of late should be thrilled.
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Review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)

Trek to Yomi is entirely greyscale. Ominous music plays over a gorgeously designed village shrouded in mist. The written options are accompanied by Japanese translations.

The game opens in a …
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Koopa Kast 128 – Feb 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct Recap
3 years ago

Koopa Kast 128 – Feb 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct Recap

Trev, Katie and Justin discuss the Feb 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct that featured Metroid Prime Remastered, Pikmin 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Review: Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary (Nintendo Switch)
5.5
3 years ago

Review: Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary (Nintendo Switch)

Wonderland Nights: White Rabbit’s Diary is a beautifully illustrated visual novel that centers around the politics of Wonderland. But as we’ve once been warned, “If you go chasing rabbits…you know you’re going to fall.”
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Metroid Prime Remastered joins this week’s eShop roundup
3 years ago

Metroid Prime Remastered joins this week’s eShop roundup

The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated, and what a big week it is! This week’s highlights includes the recently announced Metroid Prime Remastered, which hails from the GameCube era …
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FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse digital pre-ordering open
3 years ago

FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse digital pre-ordering open

Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct didn’t include everything. Perhaps Nintendo were too scared to include the Japanese horror adventure FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse? KOEI TECMO America is not.
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Review: Terror of Hemasaurus (Nintendo Switch)
8.5
3 years ago

Review: Terror of Hemasaurus (Nintendo Switch)

Terror of Hemasaurus is satisfying. Specifically, “This game is really satisfying,” as stated by my son when we were about 15 minutes into our first session with it. If you ever felt the same about the arcade classic Rampage, you’ll want to check this out.
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Review: A Space for the Unbound (Nintendo Switch)
8.5
3 years ago

Review: A Space for the Unbound (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo confirmed that it would have a light release schedule of AAA games this year, but the future is looking great for indie games on the Nintendo Switch. One of …
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Review: Trenches (Nintendo Switch)
6.5
3 years ago

Review: Trenches (Nintendo Switch)

The setting for Trenches is a battlefield in Europe in 1917. You are stuck behind enemy lines, and you need to get out. Your life and sanity depend on it.
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PN playlist: the Nintendo games we’re playing this week
3 years ago

PN playlist: the Nintendo games we’re playing this week

By  •  playlist

Which games has the Pure Nintendo team been playing this week? Our latest playlist comprises everything from Fire Emblem to classic SEGA titles. Let’s find out the games that kept …
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Daedalic bringing superhero TRPG Capes to Nintendo Switch
3 years ago

Daedalic bringing superhero TRPG Capes to Nintendo Switch

Spitfire Interactive and Daedalic Entertainment have partnered to bring the superhero turn-based RPG, Capes, to consoles later this year. “Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.”
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Review: Alphadia Neo (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: Alphadia Neo (Nintendo Switch)

Alphadia Neo is the latest RPG published by KEMCO. Even company fans will admit that these games can be hit or miss. Thankfully, Neo is more of the former, checking …
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Life is Strange 2 joins this week’s eShop roundup
3 years ago

Life is Strange 2 joins this week’s eShop roundup

The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated with a huge number of titles. This week’s highlights includes the telekinetic adventures of Life is Strange 2, as well as the mythic …
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Review: Paper Cut Mansion (Nintendo Switch)
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3 years ago

Review: Paper Cut Mansion (Nintendo Switch)

Clearly identifiable through its distinct art style, Paper Cut Manion is a spooky roguelite set in a cardboard mansion. You, the NPCs, the enemies and all the furniture are made …
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