Super Monkey Ball: The Kotaku Review of the Banana Rumble
Sega’s franchise has returned to its former splendor following years of declining results. If I may boast for a moment, I play the original 2001 Super Monkey Ball practically daily…
Review of Parasol Stars: The Tale of Bubble Bobble III
One of the greatest games for the PC-Engine and Turbografx-16 is released on contemporary hardware. Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble IIIPlatform: Switch, also on PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox…
Review of Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
Little sisters making an effort! Neptunia: Sisters VS SistersPlatform: Switch, previously on PlayStation 4/5Developer: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPublisher: Idea Factory International Release date: January 23rd, 2024Price: $49.99 via digital download,…
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…