Pikmin 1+2 (Switch) Review
I’ve been a fan of the Pikmin series since the original game came out on the Gamecube back in 2001. I have played every game released in the franchise since then, other than the latest game, Pikmin 4. As such, when it…
Category: Nintendo Switch Reviews
Lisa: Definitive Edition (Switch) Review
When you play games long enough (especially reviewing them) there are a few cult classic, highly acclaimed games that slip through the cracks. These are games that you’ve been told are good, games you’ve been recommended numerous times, but they’ve just never…
Stray Gods (Switch) Review
I have always complained that Visual Novels are inherently inaccessible because they often lack accessibility for the visually impaired. However, what happens when a game surpasses those issues, telling a strong narrative with powerful music and fantastic acting? Well, you get Stray…
Touhou: New World (Switch) Review
2023 seems to be shaping up to be the year I step out of my comfort zone. Normally, Bullet Hell games aren’t my thing. I usually don’t have the reflexes to stay on top of avoiding the large number of attacks coming…
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Cord (Switch) Review
In 2014, Idea Factory released Fairy Fencer F to the West. In 2016 they released an updated version called Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force. Now, 9 years after the original game’s release, Idea Factory and Compile Heart have released a bizarre…
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (Switch) Review
On the DS and 3DS, dual screens provided players with a variety of new ways to play their favorite games. The hardware also gave developers a new way to engage players and immerse them in new and inventive worlds. A standout of…
Blasphemous 2 (Switch) Review
It is somewhat ironic that despite spending years complaining about Souls-like games, I find myself playing them relatively often. This is mostly a side effect of the fact that most recent Metroidvania games have taken cues from the genre, choosing to implement…
Smurfs Kart (Switch) Review
A great kart racer needs a few things to not instantly be compared to a generic Mario Kart clone. Firstly, it needs to have solid controls that make racing feel fun, not frustrating. Secondly, it’s crucial that the game features enough of…
Inner Ashes (Switch) Review
Walking Simulators can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes mechanical problems can cause a strong narrative to be bogged down or even missed entirely. In the case of Inner Ashes, a profound story is present, but a few issues keep it from being a great…
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut (Switch) Review
There’s a fun challenge to games that feature a variety of endings a player can earn. The key for those motivated by more than simply reaching completionist status is the fun factor of the game. XSEED is a favorite developer of mine,…