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An issue with many trivia games is that the players need to be at the same level in order be competitive. That’s fine if you’re playing with friends, but it may not work with families. Papa’s Quiz changes the formula just enough to help solve that problem.
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Trigger Witch is described as an action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. I’d say It’s actually more like an RPG crossed with a twin-stick shooter, with a sprinkle of Mortal …
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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a wonderful game that will win over adventure/puzzle and visual novel fans with its humor, quirkiness, and genuinely tense moments. Even without mainstays like Phoenix, Apollo, and Maya, franchise fans will feel right at home.
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Unavowed is a bit dark and includes some crude imagery and language, and there are a lot of “shades of gray” versus obvious black and white / good versus evil interactions. Is it worth finding your way through this retro adventure/puzzle game from Wadjet Eye?
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If you’re looking for a solid platforming adventure, Ayo the Clown might catch your eye. It never goes beyond “good” in many respects but checks off most platforming staples in …
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The premise of Freddy Spaghetti 2 is simple: you are Freddy, the sentient strand of spaghetti introduced to the world in Freddy Spaghetti, and you have got yourself a job. …
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The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated, so let’s check out the latest games! This week’s highlights include the dreamy action roguelike, Dreamscaper, where you’ll come face to face with …
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Publisher Ratalaika Games has made quite the name for themselves by bringing countless arcade-style games like Tamiku and Spacejacked to the Nintendo Switch. It’s only natural that they pay homage …
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Induction is a deceptively simple puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch. It involves a cube, time travel, and push-pull mechanics in a tricky little brain teaser that will hook you …
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Minute of Islands is a 2D adventure/puzzle game developed by Studio Fizbin. Follow the story of protagonist Mo, as she fulfills her ominous duties to ensure the safety of her …
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The PN crew published 26 reviews in July. While Skyward Sword HD is our big first-party review, a number of higher-scoring indies also round out the month. Have a favorite? …
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The first Musou-style game I ever played was Warriors Orochi III Hyper on the Wii U, and I had a great time with it. Unfortunately, none of the Warriors games I’ve played since then were quite able to recreate the same level of fun…until now.
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With no alternative endings (again, there are no decisions to make, so no way to split off the narrative), it’s one-and-done with the visual novel Cross the Moon. But it’s priced accordingly, and is a very interesting read while it lasts.
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The very first Worms game was released over 20 years ago in 1995, and birthed a very popular franchise beloved by millions. The original Worms was a turn-based, strategy game …
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One of those all-cap titles with odd punctuation, B.ARK is a shoot ’em up adventure from Tic Toc Games. Their last release, Adventures of Pip, was great, and I hoped …
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As a single player game, the arcade racer Crash Drive 3 can feel a bit empty. But it’ll very likely be a real hoot for the kids who just want to explore and goof around. As a multiplayer game, it can be a free-for-all blast.
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Based on a popular book series, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a delight. While a maze title might be more niche, the visual presentation here makes this game …
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I’ve been playing video games for a very long time. I’ve killed monsters and demons in many different ways. And although I can’t (and wouldn’t want to) recall each method, I can say with certainty that Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed is the first time I’ve done so by stripping them.
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