Reviews

I love word games. I’m a Scrabble aficionado; same with Scattergories. And I’ve been obsessed with Wordle for most of 2022. So naturally, I was looking forward to the anagram …
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On paper, Undungeon is right up my alley; an action RPG set in a sci-fi world with gorgeous-looking pixel art. However, the convoluted story, the overly complicated combat system, and …
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Well, this is awkward. I love Mario Kart. I also love Nickelodeon’s shows, especially SpongeBob Squarepants. A combination of the two should be a perfect match. Although there’s fun to …
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LEGO Bricktales for the Nintendo Switch is the latest in a long line of LEGO games. But wait, there’s something different with this one. This isn’t the typical stud-collecting, cut-scene …
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C.A.R.L. is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch. It unashamedly harkens back to the classics of yesteryear with solid gameplay and plenty of collectibles to keep you coming back …
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Beacon Pines is an interactive visual novel for the Nintendo Switch. It plays like a choose-your-own-adventure book, using branching pathways and a compelling story to keep the player intrigued. Let’s …
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Cat Maze is part platformer, part RPG. It’s an exploratory adventure full of hidden pathways, strange enemies, and cute animals who help along the way. Although it appears simple at …
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Gerda: A Flame in Winter is an interactive visual novel for the Nintendo Switch. Coupled with simple RPG elements and set in World War II, it tells the tale of …
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River City Saga: Three Kingdoms is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up set in ancient China. It’s a throwback to the classic beat ‘em ups of yesteryear, featuring characters from previous …
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Dyna Bomb 2 is an action platformer for the Nintendo Switch. I’d never heard of the series, and, I’ll admit, I was initially skeptical of its quality after viewing the …
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One of the best things about reviewing indie games, you’re introduced to interesting games that otherwise wouldn’t have been on your radar. That is the case with Kokoro Clover: Season …
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How do I put this? Cult of the Lamb is a different game. It involves the creation of an actual cult of followers led by a sacrificial lamb. It couples …
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Pure Crosswords is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch that boasts the subtitle “The best crossword puzzle word game ever”. It’s an ambitious statement, and I’d be lying if …
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Bassmaster Fishing 2022 is—you guessed it—a fishing game. But it’s not just any fishing game. This title is based on the hugely popular Bassmaster tournament, a highly competitive series performed …
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F.I.S.T. is the latest in what feels like the forever-growing list of metroidvania games. Fortunately, where so many games come out and disappoint in this genre, F.I.S.T. sticks the landing …
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Logic Pic is a picross puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch. These fun puzzles—also known as nonograms—may have been around awhile, but this little title does its best to create …
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It’s been four long months since the first wave of DLC came to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. After much speculation (and a little impatient moaning), fans have finally been treated …
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If you’re a fan of old-school Contra, Spidersaurs will be right up your alley. This run ‘n’ gun title takes the formula of Contra and adds some flair to make …
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