Review

Poor Pinball FX hasn’t been nearly as well received as its predecessor, both by critics and, to an even greater extent, fans. This review isn’t to recap the issues with …
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Sequels building off popular debuts always have their work cut out for them, and SteamWorld Heist II is no exception. The original release is one of my favorite games in …
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Cilla is a side-scrolling shooter with several commendable elements. Unfortunately, it has far more poor elements, making it seem like an amateur effort that needed more development time.

This game …
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I love sitting outside at night and looking at the sky—all the stars and the moon. I’ve often thought about what the moon would be like and how cool it …
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As the name implies, Cat Quest III is the third outing for this action-adventure series. The first outing hit the scene back in 2017, followed by a sequel two years …
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An evocative and emotional game, Farewell North takes you on a nostalgic journey through islands off the coast of Scotland, reminiscing about a beautifully written life. You play as a …
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Astor: Blade of the Monolith is an action RPG, developed by C2 Game Studio and published by Versus Evil. If you’re looking for a somewhat simple adventure game with light …
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This NES game quietly flew beneath the radar onto the Switch last month, and the naming probably played a part. JALECOlle Famicom Ver. Pinball Quest is wordy and confusing. This …
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Arcadia: Colony is an adventure platformer developed and published by Kibe Software House. This 2D anime-style metroidvania has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, it misses the mark.

The premise …
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SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS is a retro fighting game. If you know Street Fighter, King of Fighters, or any of the many and varied 2D offerings, you’ll know exactly …
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The Nintendo Switch now hosts Parasol Stars – The Story of Bubble Bobble III, a fun entry in the surprisingly confusing franchise. Mind you, it’s not confusing in gameplay but …
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A cute dungeon crawler, Elrentaros Wanderings takes you on an adventure between two worlds. You play as a young adventurer who explores dungeons, defeats monsters, protects the townsfolk and occasionally …
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As Pure Nintendo’s resident NES fanboy, I suspected I’d be a practical choice to take a closer look at Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. The wording makes me wonder with …
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To quote the first volume in Spy x Family, “Everyone has a secret self they don’t show to other people. Not to friends…not to lovers…not even to family. They hide …
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It’s the rare video game that gets even better with age, but Beyond Good & Evil may be such an example. When I first played this Zelda-esque action-adventure in early …
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Metal Slug Attack Reloaded is a different take on the popular Metal Slug franchise. It takes the classic run-and-gun formula we’ve known since the ‘90s and adds tower-defense mechanics. It …
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From a studio that has nailed the swipe-based adventure game format, Reigns: Beyond takes the format familiar to Devolver Digital connoisseurs intergalactic. You play as a rockstar and spaceship captain, …
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Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is an action-adventure game developed by Sand Door Studio and published by Quantic Dream. Its unique twist on hack ‘n’ slash is the game’s best …
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