Switch Reviews

Xenoblade Chronicles X was previously on the Wii U and since that system didn’t sell as well as Nintendo would have wanted, software didn’t either. There are so many great games that so many Nintendo fans haven’t experienced! It’s nice to see, then, that this week the Definitive Edition of the game releases for the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to our friends at Nintendo of Canada, we checked it out over the past month and are excited to share our thoughts…

Combining the classic Warriors gameplay with the roguelike levels of hits like Hades, Warriors: Abyss is one of those “huh” moments that make so much sense on paper. Is it something anybody has ever asked for? Not that I’ve seen. But it’s impossible not to see the potential when it’s pitched right in front of you. Perhaps that’s why it’s a classic shadow drop game. The “available now” announcement meant nobody had to sit through months of trailers and previews.…

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a simulation/adventure game that recently arrived on the Nintendo Switch. Is this something that fans of Animal Crossing New Horizons will enjoy? Is it a good game? Here’s our review of Hello Kitty Island Adventure for the Nintendo Switch. At the start of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, you’ll find yourself on an airplane headed for an island. When the plane starts acting up, you’ll have to leave quickly and then find yourself at your new…

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 is a jrpg published by NIS America. We never played first The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. So this second game is our introduction to the story and characters of the series. Did we enjoy the game? Here’s our review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 for Nintendo Switch! In The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2, Van Arkrides is visited by an old friend asking for…

If you like old school NES/SNES Japanese rpgs (jrpgs) and “dice throwing” rpgs than we may have a game for you. Here’s our review of Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes for the Nintendo Switch. Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes is a jrpg that’s come to the West for the first time. The story is random for each playthrough but it always starts off with a visit to the King and then choosing which hero: a fighter, dwarf, elf, etc that you want…

Donkey Kong Country Returns was previously on the Wii and the 3DS. On the Switch, it has HD and a new modern mode. Is the game worth checking out on the Switch if you played it before or never played it? Here’s our review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch. Someone steals all of Donkey Kong’s bananas and so he and Diddy Kong must go get them back. That’s the basic story of Donkey Kong Country…

So, you’re into cooking shows, maybe you secretly dream of rocking a chef’s hat and whipping up culinary masterpieces under pressure, just like on MasterChef. Well, “MasterChef: Learn to Cook” on Xbox tries to bring that TV kitchen drama right into your living room, and for the most part, it’s a pretty entertaining experience. The core idea is simple: you’re a contestant on a virtual MasterChef competition. You get recipes, you gotta cook them, and then the judges (who are…

On the Playstation 1, a game called Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was released. Then it had a sequel. And now both games are back, remastered, and on the Nintendo Switch. Are they worth checking out? Here’s our of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered! Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 follows Raziel as he goes on a quest for revenge against his former master Kain. The two games are remasters of Playstation 1 games…

There are some games that hit the zeitgeist so hard that it’s hard not to see them mentioned everywhere. 1000xResist is one of those games. I knew the name long before I knew anything else about it, and the message was clear: you have to play this game. Mostly a visual novel, it tells the story of scandal and betrayal within what is basically a religious cult, and the aftermath of exposing it. It asks difficult questions and often handles…

Snow Bros Wonderland is an action/adventure game recently released for the Nintendo Switch. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! An evil king is threatening their kingdom and so the Snow Bros have to go on a journey to save their home. Snow Bros Wonderland has a neat story and its presented well. It also has really fun gameplay. In Snow Bros Wonderland, you play with an overhead view as one of the Snow bros. You hit enemies with…