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A Short Hike has quickly climbed its way near the top of my favorite indie titles list. Even though it’s aptly named – I beat it in 90 minutes – …
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Ultra Foodmess is a competitive, local multiplayer game for up to four. It’s incredibly simple, but can be just as frustrating as any multiplayer game when you’re losing. I’ve often …
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Prehistoric Dude is a “mini metroidvania” that falls short in numerous key areas. Sadly, this is one title that should probably go the way of the dinosaur.

The story for …
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Two things go into making a good adventure game: story and puzzles. You can lean in one direction or the other, but effective use of both can create a truly timeless experience. Darkestville Castle may not fully reach those heights, but it’ll have you fondly recalling those that did.
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It is clear from the first moment of Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time that the creators were very aware of the special place its multi-award winning source material holds in …
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The weekend is here and that can only mean one thing! It’s time to check out the latest games to hit the Nintendo eShop. This week’s long list includes the …
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Interrogation: You Will Be Deceived is a simulation, adventure, strategy, role-playing game. Have you ever wanted to be a detective, but your love for video games distracted you from being …
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If you’re looking to experience the popular series in chibi form, KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 might be the game for you. But if you missed it in ’99, is there …
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Nicole is a dating simulator with a mysterious twist from WinterWolves Games. You play as Nicole during her first semester at college, which has been the home for three mysterious …
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If you’re not already familiar with Perfectly Paranormal as game creators, the premise of Helheim Hassle tells you everything you need to know. You play as pacifist Viking Bjørn who …
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Linn: Path of Orchards is the kind of puzzle game that treads the delicate balance between challenging and calming. Its soothing atmosphere is established immediately by both the gentle music …
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Games about performing tedious jobs range from farming to minimum wage positions, to border patrol, but none of these are scarier than working in a grocery store. Need a Packet …
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As we welcome the weekend, it’s time to check out the latest games to hit the Nintendo eShop. This week’s main titles are the card battles of Faeria and the …
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Banner of the Maid is a highly unique entry in the shoulder-to-shoulder “thin red line” of turn-based JRPGs. Its alternate take on the French Revolution provides a wonderful backdrop for some of the best strategic gameplay I’ve experienced since Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
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As the week kicks off, it’s time to check out what’s new on the Nintendo eShop. This week’s main releases includes Swimsanity, a multiplayer underwater shooter with many challenges and …
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I suppose if you’re going to turn a medieval French castle into a hotel, you have to expect some supernatural shenanigans. You expect priceless necklaces to go missing. You expect guests to fall into comas. You expect ghosts to haunt the wine cellar. What you don’t expect is for all of this to be so…dull.
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Country Tales could be a construction and management simulation to win over those who might otherwise overlook the genre. With the option for a relaxed difficulty, that dreaded timer isn’t …
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Cris Tales, from developer Dreams Uncorporated, was one of the more intriguing demos I received back at E3 2019. This is why I was so eager to finally try out the demo that’s now available from the Nintendo eShop. It’s pretty short, but it’s enough to indicate that Cris Tales could be special.
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