Review

Breakout Beyond takes a time-honored gameplay formula and turns it sideways for longer playfields of brick-breaking action. It’s an entertaining way to pass the time, though much of the content …
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Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It actually serves as a sequel to the 1988 Atari title, Beyond the Ice Palace. After such …
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A new twist on an old IP

Anyone at least in their 30s who loves run and guns should be familiar with the super popular SNK IP, Metal …
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Expelled! is a visual novel game developed and published by inkle. I enjoy games with a robust story, and this title does not disappoint. There’s a lot to love with …
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I give much credit to the PR crew of MainFrames…they do a darn good job selling this game. This marketing push makes it a real shame that most of the …
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Stunt Flyer was quietly released on the Nintendo Switch in February 2025, and it’s easy to see why this one flew under the radar. By all appearances, it’s a budget …
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A stealth puzzle game with an intense sense of intrigue, The Stone of Madness takes place in the grim setting of a 17th century Spanish monastery. The game tells the …
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Cats and Seek: Dino Park is a hidden object game developed by Noobzilla and published by Silesia Games. I don’t play hidden object games too often, but when I do, …
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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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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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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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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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Rarely do I see an RPG stubble and fall in such rapid succession, but Dragon Takers does just that. Despite some initial promise, it quickly makes one blunder after another. …
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Blending entrepreneurial spirit with adventure, Cuisineer challenges you to manage the day-to-day running of a restaurant while also dungeon crawling for ingredients. The game utilises an adorable art style and …
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be great fun for those who’ve yet to experience Retro Studio’s platforming adventure, and I mean great with a capital G. But if you’ve …
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Zen Studios has had a rough go transitioning from FX3 on the Nintendo Switch. Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 8 is no exception. Besides the obvious question of, “Where …
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Is the third time the charm?

The previous two Taito Milestones games were released to mixed reception. I wouldn’t be shocked if the same ultimately proves true with Taito Milestones …
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EcoGnomix is a roguelite city builder developed by Irox Games and published by Untold Tales. Each run differs from the last, with strategy (and math) being your best friend. I …
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