Review

Metal Slug is one of those series that’s seemingly been around forever, spanning seven titles over 12 years, plus numerous compilations and spin-offs, all across many gaming platforms (check out …
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This “tough-as-nails” auto platformer has made the jump into the console realm. A Switch version will follow, but Kid Tripp arrives first on the 3DS. It looks terrific, but its …
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Do you have $2.99 in eShop funds? If so, you might consider picking up Space Hunted. Ultra Dolphin Revolution has released this wallet friendly, challenging game on the Wii U. …
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Overcooked is a stressful game–let’s get that out of the way here from the start.  Those who play games to relax may want to look elsewhere.  Now with that said, …
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Released in Japan last year, Miitopia is a late arrival for 3DS owners outside Nintendo’s homeland. In some ways, it feels even later due to Nintendo’s waning focus on Mii …
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Cubeshift is a simple concept, as the player must guide a falling square through rows while watching out for spikes. Pressing the “X” button switches between rows going up, and …
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The sun has vanished and now the moon must set off on a journey to find it. That is the simple, fascinating and, at times, charming story to 6180 the …
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I and Me is a platforming puzzle game with a difference. It’s a soothing journey into a slightly philosophical world, where you control not one but two cats. I’m not …
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Splatoon was released in May 2015 for the Wii U. Just over two years later, Splatoon 2 has arrived on the Nintendo Switch. This sequel begins much like the …
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Vaccine is a retro-style horror game in the vein of classic ‘90s horror titles like the original Resident Evil. Naturally, there’s a virus of some sort and ensuing zombies are …
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“… an adventure that will transport you into the world of English myths and legends.”

Why Animation Arts didn’t just go with the more descriptive, The Legend of Excalibur in …
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I’ll admit right through the gate that I did not know what to expect when I first booted up Elliot Quest for the 3DS. I had missed out on the …
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Blazing Star doesn’t want me to succeed, I’m convinced of it. It’s impossibly hard and throws on-screen lines at you like, “Are you serious?” when you’re shot too quickly. I’ve …
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This little curio quietly arrived on the Wii U eShop as a free download. To crib the description from Nintendo’s page “Daikon Set is a collection of 3 mini games …
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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is an action-puzzle game that’s main story is spread across numerous islands. There’s a lot to like about the game, which has an inescapable resemblance …
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Back in December 2013, Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot released on the 3DS eShop. It was a game that I recommended, in spite of its immense challenge. That challenge hasn’t …
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I previewed this game last year (see Issue 28 of PNM) and expressed my hope that the Wii U port would be entertaining. In certain ways it really is. However, …
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I’ve been playing Drancia Saga intermittently since it released on the 3DS eShop a few weeks back. In short bursts, it’s definitely an entertaining enough way to pass some …
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