Review of Sympathy Kiss
Alternatively, “How I Helped My Company Recover While Steering Clear of the Office Creeper” Sympathy KissPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: Otomate, Idea FactoryPublisher: Idea Factory InternationalRelease date: February 27th, 2024Price: $49.99Digital availability: eShop…
Shiren the Nomad: Serpentcoil Island’s Mysterious Dungeon
The sixth mainline entry strikes the correct balance. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil IslandPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: Spike ChunsoftPublisher: Spike Chunsoft USRelease date: February 27th, 2024Price: $59.99Digital availability: eShop…
Switch, a Dungeon Drafter, reviews
With its ambitious blend of card battles and grid-based mobility, Dungeon Drafters is a captivating game. While the Switch version is an improvement over the PC version, the incoherent narrative…
Review of Freedom Planet 2
The sequel to GalaxyTrail establishes its own character by providing equally important action and platforming. Freedom Planet 2Platform: Switch, also on PlayStation and Xbox, previous on PC.Developer: GalaxyTrailPublisher: GalaxyTrailRelease date:…
Review of the Rose & Camellia Collection
This Brontë-like brawler, once a free Flash novelty, falls short as a paid game. Rose & Camellia CollectionPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: NIGOROPublisher: WayForardRelease date: April 16th, 2024Price: $19.99, $17.99 launch discount price…
Mini-review of Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire Rebirth
This is not a whole dumpster fire, despite the fact that it may appear intolerable. Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire RebirthPlatform: Switch, previously on PCDeveloper: Log GamesPublisher: Log…
QUALIA review: “The Path of Promise”
Everyone, the hardware wars are done. Machina prevails. QUALIA ~The Path of Promise~Platform: Switch, previously on PCDeveloper: PURESISPublisher: Sekai ProjectRelease date: May 10th, 2024Price: $19.99Digital availability: Nintendo eShop The game…
Review of Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Hot Darling
Selecting love over retaliation Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy DarlingPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: Otomate, Idea FactoryPublisher: Idea Factory InternationalRelease date: May 28th, 2024Price: $49.99 via Nintendo eShop Power fantasy often follows when…
Review of Goliath Depot
Classic arcade action is elevated by a few contemporary mechanics. Goliath DepotDeveloper: Vidvad GamesPublisher: Flynn’s ArcadeRelease date: May 30th, 2024Price: $6.99 via Nintendo eShop With titles like Donut Dodo, Cashcow…
Review of Fading Afternoon
Yakuza art house, anyone? Fading AfternoonDeveloper: YeoPublisher: Circle EntertainmentRelease date: June 6th, 2024Price: $19.99 via Nintendo eShop The Asian gangster subgenre is sadly underappreciated in the West. The criminal underground…
Review of Satryn DX
modifying a beloved coin-op game. Satryn DXPlatform: Switch, previous on PC as Satryn DeluxeDeveloper: MaybellPublisher: Flynn’s ArcadeRelease date: July 18th, 2024Availability: DigitalPrice: $6.99 via Nintendo eShop Although there are many…
Review of Unicorn Overlord
The studio continues to offer another captivating experience, maintaining Vanillaware’s long-standing dominance. Unicorn OverlordPlatform: PlayStation 5, also on PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One and Series S/XDeveloper: VanillawarePublisher: AtlusRelease date: March…
Review of Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution
There Should Be No TV for The R:Evolution. Neptunia Game Maker R:EvolutionPlatform: PlayStation 4/5, also on SwitchDeveloper: Compile HeartPublisher: Idea Factory InternationalRelease date: May 14th, 2024Price: $49.99, digital and physicalDigital…
Review of Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
I could create a garden for myself or at least purchase myself some flowers. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator Platform: PCDeveloper: Stillalive StudiosPublisher: NaconRelease date: February 22nd, 2024Price: $24.99Availability: Steam…
Review of Islands of Insight
Some perplexing choices erode the pleasures of reason applied to a free and open environment. Islands of InsightPlatform: PCDeveloper: Lunarch StudiosPublisher: Behaviour Interactive Inc.Release date: February 13th, 2024Price: $29.99 via…
Review of Demolish & Build Classic
I entered the room like a wrecking ball, but first I felt destroyed. Demolish & Build ClassicPlatform: PlayStation 4, also on PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XDeveloper: Demolish GamesPublisher:…
Review of Bore Blasters
8BitSkull blusters, “I’m Gonna Make You Mine.” Bore BlastersPlatform: PCDeveloper: 8BitSkullPublisher: 8BitSkullRelease date: March 8th, 2024Price: $9.99, $8.99 launch discount until March 22ndAvailability: Steam Although some people like making little…
Review of Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
With expert curation, Digital Eclipse offers a multi-media digital museum honoring Jeff Minter’s life. With every picture, video, and interactive game, it presents a compelling case that the developer, also…
Review of Parry Nightmare
Good morning to you, Trauma-san! Goodbye! Parry NightmarePlatform: PCDeveloper: KAKUKAKU GAMESPublisher: Phoenixx Inc.Release date: March 21st, 2024Price: $6.99, $6.29 launch price until April 4thDigital availability: Steam Parry Nightmare’s action takes…
Review of Samurai Warriors 4 DX
Samurai Warriors 4 has aged like wine, much like Kunoichi. The DX edition was quietly released on Steam ten years after its initial release. Fans of musou should not miss…
