The concept of a very Gauntlet-esque action game you can enjoy with friends involving musicians is novel, but the gameplay itself simply doesn’t hold up
Obviously refusing to take itself terribly seriously, this pretty basic oddball physics action puzzler can be fun, but doesn’t have too much variety to offer
While you can respect its throwback mentality and style, what doesn’t feel quite generic and ordinary has a tendency to feel cheap and poorly-conceived
It’s always nice to see a different take on deck-based strategy gaming, and The Royal Writ manages to have a style all its own, but even as a roguelike fan this can be a bit too aggravating at times
While it may be purr-fect for cozy casual gamers looking to track down every stray kitty hidden in the environment, it really has no fur-ther ambitions
While it’s nice to see the essence of the classic TMNT arcade maintained and reimagined to a degree with the look of the modern series, it doesn’t do anything to exceed expectations either
Once again I’ve found myself taking a deep dive into a game involving a well-known and beloved franchise I have no background in, simply strapping myself in for the ride and hoping for the best
A decidedly odd roguelike take on tactical strategy that has personality and humor to burn, as well as what can seem like never-ending surprises if you stick with it
Has some nice classic side-scrolling arcade beats mixed with unique buggy theming, but it also doesn’t quite stand out in terms of play in a very crowded space in the eShop
Mixing together auto-battling with creepy but not particularly scary notes, and finishing it off with a lack of clarity on what you’re doing at times, makes this a mixed bag
For fans of more classic racing feels Rally Edge delivers reliable play and plenty of overall content, but it lives and dies by its overall experience, which will likely be in the eyes of the player
While looks pretty good on Switch 2, and delivers its own flavor of combat-centric play with loads of options in how you develop your own style, it doesn’t feel as satisfyingly complete as some of its peers
An often frantic and challenging mix of platforming and roguelike sensibilities similar to Vampire Survivors with plenty of weirdness to make it more entertaining
If you like to engage in strategy, team building, and resource management, but take a pass on making combat decisions, perhaps this will be a great fit?
A DLC package elsewhere that has for some reason been released as a stand-alone in the eShop, this is a plain buggy and brutal mess to start from zero with
While there are some cozy tendencies in its overall style, plenty of activities to engage in, and much to discover, Kynseed can also sometimes get too ambitious in its pursuit of excellence
While I have played quite a number of retro games over the years with a variety of visual styles, I can’t say I’ve played any that looked like this… and it plays pretty well too!
While there’s nothing wrong with oddball simplicity and the appeal of just seeing what can happen next, the familiarity of games like this is giving them waning appeal
There’s something to be said for new-school games that somehow capture the essence of the old-school while still feeling contemporary in the right areas
While there’s something satisfying about the game’s familiar style of play, whether solo or with friends, despite some tweaks the overall experience doesn’t feel terribly fresh either
A clever and pretty distinctive mix of Metroidvania-like maps and backtracking, but with a puzzle and platforming focus rather than worrying with combat
Undoubtedly aspiring to capture the feel and excitement of the Tony Hawk franchise, a lack of any onboarding, honestly feeling a bit too fast, and not much in the way of originality make it crash and burn
If you’re able to take into account that this is an older title, and perhaps are able to play with friends, this may not be a bad diversion for Tolkien fans
While I had high hopes that this wild and crazy take on sports could channel some old-school Mutant League vibes, I’m wishing perhaps they’d stopped the jank at mere amateur status…
While the twin-stick shooter junkie in me wishes that this budget hybrid of shooting and tower defense was quite a bit tougher, it still manages to have surprising appeal even with its overall simplicity
The latest in what has seemed to be a string of gambling roguelikes, all seeming to be looking to grab some of the success of Balatro, CloverPit is fair, but ultimately feels limited
An absolute mixed bag, featuring 2 reasonably good and distinctive RPGs, but then 2 lesser offshoot efforts that muddy the overall picture of quality for the package
While I’m happy to see this sexier and high-octane take on the gameplay style that Vampire Survivors really defined, the Switch 2 port has some unfortunate problems that can hopefully be patched
While sharing its claustrophobic sensibilities with the likes of Iron Lung, its narrative side is a bit less robust, but in general its execution and playability at least feel more accessible
