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If there is a way to describe Oddworld accurately, it’s most certainly both strange (in a good way, natch) and never afraid to show its dark humor chops. Those elements …
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There’s just something about WWI-era aerial combat that makes for quality gaming. I loved it in the arcade in the ’80s, and I loved it on my Mac LC II in the ’90s. On May 21st, I’ll get to love it in the ’20s. That’s when publisher All in! Games will release Red Wings: Aces of the Sky for Nintendo Switch.
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Fledgling Heroes isn’t a port of an old mobile game, but it sure feels like one. While it has some things working in its favor, I haven’t found the overall …
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Streets of Rage was a popular series, starting on the Genesis in the 90s brawler heyday. Fast forward to 2020, and SEGA fans finally get Streets of Rage 4!

It’s …
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Kevin Smith started his career as an indie film darling in the ‘90s, but his name stretches across all media now, including television and podcasting. Jay and Silent Bob: Mall …
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Spirit of the North is the type of adventure game in which you could get lost. In parts, that’s by design, but in other parts, it’s by accident. This creates a somewhat disjointed experience. But who knows? Maybe that’s just the way it is for a fox.
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President Orama’s been kidnapped by ninjas. The cops are shut down by a corrupt mayor. Who do you call?

Treachery in Beatdown City is a unique …
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QUEEN OF FIGHTERS

I was a bit taken by surprise when I learned that the Neo Geo Pocket Color game, SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS, was coming to the Nintendo …
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At PAX West 2019, I had the chance to preview Later Daters at the Indie MEGABOOTH, and the art style immediately grabbed me. When I heard Later Daters was coming …
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The name may be decidedly generic, but Guard Duty succeeds where it matters most, in gameplay. Namely, in how it respects the best traditions of the point-and-click graphic adventure genre.

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Happinet’s fantasy/strategy RPG Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia won’t arrive on Nintendo Switch until 25th, but the developers would like for you get a head-start on the game’s “…hundreds of hours of immersive gameplay…”
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Retro gamers (especially those of the NEOGEO variety) better prepare for a brawl; SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS—a 2D fighter from 2000—has been released for the Nintendo Switch. Can you obtain the K Talisman?
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Miles & Kilo was originally released for mobile devices in 2017. It hit the Switch in 2018, and now can be played in glorious 3D! And you know what? I’m fine with that. It helps that the 3D implementation adds to the game’s retro charm, and Miles & Kilo is all about the retro charm.
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Bug Academy is described as an educational puzzle/platformer adventure, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Let’s find out if this game is anything to buzz about or just full …
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Monster Viator is a JRPG taken right out of the 32-bit era. From the start, I was captivated by this title; I could’ve grown up with this JRPG. It mixes …
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You know, the eShop is littered with cheap shovelware. So many games feel like someone is trying to make a quick buck while putting minimal effort. However, in a few …
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Onion Games is bringing its operatic shooter Black Bird back to the Nintendo Switch. The 2018 game is being re-released in physical form for a limited time, with both standard …
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Side-scrolling shoot ‘em ups make up a genre that just never quits. It feels like we get a new one every couple of weeks or so, especially in recent years. …
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