Nintendo Switch Reviews | Phenixx Gaming

Revisiting Freddi Fish and the Case of the Stolen Jewel

I’m not saying I’m the number one fan of the library on the Phenixx Gaming team, but I’ve gotta be in the running. Between reading over 100 books a year and grabbing games to try that I’m not interested in owning, I’m…

Constance (Nintendo Switch) Review

I believe Metroidvania games resonate so strongly with players because of their input-oriented design. Some games feel like they’re letting you steer the experience with safeguards, and others let you feel like you’re playing a supporting role in a movie. Games like Constance,…

Cleaning Up! (Switch) Review

So many casual games on the marketplace now are making mundane parts of life entertaining. For folks like me who tend to play all of the hotly anticipated cozy titles, it’s sometimes tough to stand out. Whether unpacking after a move, running…

Pokémon Champions (Switch) Review

Although I no longer plan to buy any new mainline Pokémon RPGs for the foreseeable future, I was once a big fan of competitive battling. I used to build teams and test myself on ladders quite frequently during Generation 6 when Mega…

The Rogue Prince of Persia (Switch 2) Review

I have been a fan of the Prince of Persia series for a long time. My experience is more closely linked to the 3D games, though Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of my favorite Metroidvanias ever. When The Rogue…

Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2) Review

After 36 hours and some change, the credits rolled on my journey with Pokémon Pokopia‘s main story. Immediately, I planned how I’d spend my next 36 hours in-game, tweaking and tinkering with the dream life sim that a lifelong Pokémon fan like…

Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2) Review

Resident Evil is a staple in horror gaming, and few franchises have seen the highs and the lows of the series. Everyone has their favorite, and of course, the new remakes of a few of the earlier entries certainly make the beginning chapters…

Poker Night at the Inventory (Nintendo Switch) Review

Released in 2010 and removed from sale nine years later, Poker Night at the Inventory felt like a game everyone with a Steam account owned. Utilizing characters from the Sam & Max, Homestar Runner, Penny Arcade, and Team Fortress franchises, this Telltale Games title…

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition (Switch 2) Review

Capcom is on a tear with its Resident Evil series. From remakes to new entries, the last decade has been a masterclass in maintaining a franchise’s high points while innovating for the future of where the games can go. After Resident Evil 5 and 6 failed…

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) Review

The arrival of a game with the stature, scope, and status of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on a Nintendo console feels like a pipedream someone would have invented for Reddit upvotes 5 years ago. Thanks to the Switch 2’s power and…