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Murder on the Marine Express is another visual novel in an increasingly growing field on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve reviewed several titles in this genre, one that continues to intrigue …
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I think it’s time to drop the word “retro” from the gaming industry. There are so many “retro” games available now that they’re actually just…games. You need look no further than KEMCO for evidence of this, as with their latest JRPG for Nintendo Switch: Fairy Elements.
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One of my favorite games will always be Hotline Miami. In my opinion, the high-octane, adrenaline-pumping pure chaos of gunning, punching, and stabbing down enemies coupled with ultra-smooth and satisfying …
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Dragon Ball video games of the past have been held very close to a familiar formula. Whether it be tied to the narrative of the series itself, or a straight-up …
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Visual novels have a bit of a hit-or-miss track record with me. When they hit, they offer a visually wonderful experience wrapped together in a special, well-written story. When they …
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Plunder Panic is an arcade-style, free-for-all pirate fighting game. It features two pirate gangs competing in a capture-the-flag-style game to come out on top. The layout reminds me of the …
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Jemma, Trev and Justin start a new series on the Super Mario franchise. This episode focuses on the first 3 games for the NES.
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A 3D platformer that prides itself on obscenity, Hell Pie stars a demon of bad taste on an epic adventure through the many layers of Hell.

You play as Nate, …
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It’s time to reveal the latest offerings on the Nintendo eShop! This week is jam-packed with new content, including the sequel we didn’t know we needed, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks …
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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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Welcome to another episode of The Pure Nintendo Podcast! This week’s discussion kicks off with our usual amiibo roundup. The tides have turned as Jemma takes the lead in this …
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Welcome to another episode of The Pure Nintendo Podcast! This milestone episode marks our tenth outing, and boy do we have fun making this show each week. We begin this …
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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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The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated. This week’s highlights include the online action of Dragon Ball: The Breakers, along with the crazy antics of Nickelodeon’s latest entry in the …
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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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