Nintendo Switch

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a step forward in the Atelier series, but not everyone’s going to like the direction it’s taking. It feels like it’s starting to leave certain core elements—and Nintendo hardware—behind.
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The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel that was first released in 2023 on Steam. Now, it brings its mix of drama and intrigue …
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Dead Dragons aren’t dead. This isn’t really a spoiler because you find out the dragons aren’t dead in about the first two minutes. Besides, the whole point of the game is what you do about the dragons still running amok.
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Turbo Overkill is a first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch. While this genre isn’t exactly in short supply, there aren’t many decent outings for Nintendo’s hybrid console. Turbo Overkill seeks …
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Kamikaze Lassplanes—thus named because the planes are the lasses and the…well, I’m not sure about the kamikaze part—leans heavily into its visual novel gameplay and ecchi art. It also serves up an engaging story and fun shoot ’em up combat throughout.
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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, it’s time to celebrate all things Mario for MAR10 day! Jemma and Trev get into the spirit by looking at our fave Mario …
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It’s the end of the week and that means it’s time to welcome a host of new games to the Nintendo Switch eShop. This week’s highlight is Suikoden I&II Remaster, …
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There are a lot of words one feels compelled to use when covering an announcement such as the remake of Tony Haw’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Those words all feel wrong coming from me, so I’m going to let the official press release do its thing.
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It’s hard for me to shake the stereotype that visual novels tend to be romances. Take a look at the eShop screens for this game, and you can see why that would be the case. But believe me, the HD remake of Ever 17 – The Out of Infinity is much more than a romance.
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Described as “A classic Sci-fi visual novel,” Never 7 – The End of Infinity looks more like a dating sim, at least judging by its odd screenshots. This confused state …
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The goal of the narrative adventure Cabernet? I’m still not so sure, even after hours of playing. Whether you find a deeper meaning, the game still has much to offer and does a wonderful job of keeping you engaged.
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Accolade Sports Collection compiles five early ’90s sports titles showing their age. I’m not sure how “classic” these 30-plus-year-old games actually are, or if they make for a collection that’s …
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The first thing that struck me while playing WARRIORS: Abyss was just how fond I’ve grown of these characters. I mention that because you get over 100 characters from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Unfortunately, you’re not given much to do with them.
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If you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is one that might pique your interest. Most of the game takes place in a dark world …
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It’s not really a trailer, right? It does a lot more than just promote the game; over the course of 6-1/2 minutes, it details game features, provides more story information, digs deeper into the environment and customization options, and…gives us a few key hints of things to come.
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Is there a growing trend to combine casino games with roguelike elements? With Balatro already a smash hit, and now Luck be a Landlord making its way to the Nintendo …
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Search levels for potion ingredients, collect them while avoiding deadly enemies, and mix them in a pot to save your daughter from an evil dragon. Such is the premise of Freddy Farmer, a throwback to ’80s and ’90s gaming.
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Critter Café is a charming sim that combines café management, critter collecting, and puzzle-solving. It’s a little addictive at first, but repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety might make some players feel like closing up shop.
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