Nintendo Switch

With Cybertrash STATYX, I thought I was getting another retro-visual platformer with plenty of obstacle course action and lots of shooting the bad-guys. And I did get that. What I also got was not exactly what I had hoped for.
Read More

Nashville, TN – April 12, 2024 – It’s a new year and that means it’s time to focus on what’s in store for Nintendo in 2024 and beyond! Will we …
Read More

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk are joined by special guest Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games.

Last week, we got into the pros and …
Read More

Astro Duel 2 is a shooter/platformer for the Nintendo Switch. When I say shooter/platformer, I don’t mean it simply merges these genres into one. No, Astro Duel 2 features two …
Read More

Life hasn’t been kind to Loretta. Neither has her husband. Or her neighbors. But does all of that justify the numerous bad decisions she’s going to make in this game? Well, that’s the thing. For the most part, those decisions are up to the player.
Read More

Saviorless starts as a platformer. Your character jumps, pushes, and pulls as he attempts to follow the Radiant Heron to the Smiling Islands and become a Savior. Sounds nice! Then that stops. Abruptly.
Read More

I have an interesting history when it comes to the Freedom Planet. I remember scrolling through the Sonic Fanon Wiki in my free time in middle school to see how …
Read More

Ahead of the SaGa Emerald Beyond release later this month, SQUARE-ENIX has a released a demo that allows players to try out several hours of gameplay in one of three storylines, depending upon platform.
Read More

Pepper Grinder is a fast-paced platformer for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by indie studio Ahr Ech, it takes the classic tunneling concept of Dig Dug and merges it with the …
Read More

Princess Peach: Showtime! seemingly came out of nowhere when it was initially teased during a Nintendo Direct in 2023. Less than a year later, the full game is upon us, and oh boy, has it been worth the wait.
Read More

The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is an adventure RPG that is fully blind accessible; its graphics are nothing more than floating points of light. The game relies on story and binaural audio effects to push gamers through. In this case, that’s enough.
Read More

It’s probably too early to be declaring my 2024 game of the year; there’s plenty to look forward to. But having spent upwards of 100 hours on Unicorn Overlord, I’ll be very surprised if I have a better time throughout the rest of the Nintendo Switch’s twilight.
Read More

What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week? Highlights include a new outing for the residents of South Park, along with an indie platformer with a difference in the …
Read More

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss our time wtih Princess Peach: Showtime! so far, along with an update on the Zelda movie, the anniversary of …
Read More

For better or worse, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore set its sights on being a spiritual successor to a pair of CD-i games. Long before they were YouTube fodder, younger …
Read More

UDO: Unidentified Drilling Object describes itself as an “arcade down-scroller roguelike.” Yeah, I wasn’t sure what a down-scroller was myself. The closest comparison I can come up with is the …
Read More

Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons is a themed Picross game featuring puzzles, music, and other Story of Seasons aesthetics. But is it a game specifically for SOS fans, or something everyone can enjoy? Let’s take a look.
Read More

“Ultimate top-down racing is back!” proclaims Ultimate Racing 2D 2. Having “Ultimate” in the title might raise suspicions, but (unlike most critics) we were fans of the predecessor. With even …
Read More