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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ironfall Invasion was previously on 3DS and now its on Nintendo Switch. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! Ironfall Invasion’s story takes place on an Earth that’s been invaded by aliens. You play as a solider who is trying to stop the aliens. The story is alright but the gameplay is the focus on this third person shooter. The gameplay in Ironfall Invasion is fast-paced, hit the ground running ...
My Sims and My Sims Kingdom were originally on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the My Sims Cozy Bundle both games are back and on the Nintendo Switch. Are they worth playing again? Here’s our review of My Sims Cozy Bundle! When you buy My Sims Cozy Bundle, you get two games: My Sims and My Sims Kingdom. These are two separate games that have been bundled together for one price. They appear separately on the ...
Do you like Castlevania? If so, then you may be interested in Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi! Here’s our review. Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi is a 2D sidescrolling game in the vain of Castlevania. The story is about two a warrior monk and a vampire who decide to go up against Dracula. You can play as the monk or the vampire. The story is presented by text at the beginning of the game and lore ...
When I was told that Sonic Generations was the weakest part of this package, I let out an audible sigh. SEGA remasters are always met with these kinds of comments. I still feel the reactions to the Shenmue set. And yet the truth is Sonic X Shadow Generations really does prove that the best of the Blue Blue is ahead of him… and it took a game starring Shadow to prove it. Sonic Frontiers was brilliant, ...
LEGO Horizon Adventures is a delightful fusion of the iconic LEGO aesthetic and the captivating world of Horizon Zero Dawn. This action-adventure game offers a unique and charming experience, perfect for both longtime Horizon fans and newcomers alike. A World Reimagined in Bricks The game’s most striking feature is undoubtedly its visual style. The lush landscapes and towering machines of the Horizon ...
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a brand new experience a decade in the making - but does it hold up to previous games in the series?
Are you looking for a scary game for this Halloween season? The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication might be what you’re looking for. Here’s our review! The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is horror game where you play as a Japanese reporter who goes to investigate a disappearance at a college. She goes late at night and finds much more than she bargained for! This horror story starts out slow and when it gets ...
On the 3DS, we reviewed a game called Chicken Wiggle. We gave it a 10 out 10. And the game has been completely remade for the Nintendo Switch as Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure. Is the game still a 10 out of 10? Let’s find out! In Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshoot Adventure, Hatch is a hawk on a mission to save his land from a baddy named Nazar. There’s a short cutscene that introduces this storyline and ...
There are not a ton of Nintendo Switch titles that everyone in my family loves to play together, but Mario Party has always been the franchise that does. With so many great and fun games to play, an evening of Mario Party is a ,pretty big deal in the Roffel household. It’s a call for pizza and snacks, drinks, and more! While I still give the torch to the Nintendo 64, the Nintendo Switch is almost as good as it…
The NES and SNES had a lot of rpgs. So does the Nintendo Switch. There are many rpgs that try to mimic the NES/SNES too. Some are good and some are bad. 8-Bit Adventures 2 looks like an NES jrpg. Is it a good game? Here’s our review! In 8-bit Adventures 2, a young orphan wants to help out the hero who saved him and his friends and gets involved in a world saving quest. The story sounds pretty basic…
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the newest game in the Zelda franchise. It is also a very different Zelda experience in many ways. Is it a good game? Will fans of the franchise enjoy it? Here’s our review of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for the Nintendo Switch. In Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom the world of Hyrule is in danger from mysterious rifts that have appeared all over. And this time, its up ...
Funko Fusion is a unique gaming experience that brings together iconic characters from various franchises into a single, open-world adventure. As a fan of both Funko Pop! collectibles and video games, I was eager to dive into this title, but my experience was somewhat mixed. The core mechanics are very similar to Lego games, which makes sense because much of the team had previously worked on some of the Lego ...
Caravan SandWitch is a game where you explore, find things, and sometimes solve puzzles. There is no combat in this game and its not a simulation game. Is this a game you should check out? Here’s our review of the game for Nintendo Switch! When a friend goes missing, the main character of Caravan SandWitch leaves outer space and goes back to her home to town to seek her out. She ends up not only looking for her ...
If you enjoy Mega Man and anime, well, we have a game for you! Check out our review of Eslie for the Nintendo Switch! In Elsie, a robot is created to go after other robots. Its a simple story, with shades of Mega Man much like its gameplay. Elsie isn’t just a clone however. It has some cool unique features too. The gameplay in Elsie is action/adventure platforming. It plays a lot like a Mega Man game: shoot the ...
Castlevania Dominus Collection brings three DS Castlevania games to the Nintendo Switch. It also has a remake of a lesser known title in the franchise. Is this collection worth getting? Here’s our review! The Castlevania Dominus Collection includes three DS games from the franchise plus Haunted Castle and its remake Haunted Castle Revisited. The addition of Haunted Castle, especially its remake, is pretty ...
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is an adventure game/visual novel for Nintendo Switch where you must solve a mystery. Is this game worth checking out? Here’s our review! Emio- The Smiling Man is a brand-new game in the Famicom Detective Club series. We previously reviewed the remakes of the original games. This new game has a completely new story with the detectives from the other game and a new ...
Do you like classic games like Contra and Castlevania? Then you may be interested in Shadow of the Ninja Reborn! Here’s our review of the game for Nintendo Switch. Its 2029 and two ninjas are trying to save the world. That’s the basic story to Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, but the game doesn’t focus on it. Instead, its focuses on its old school beat ‘em up gameplay. Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is an ...
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a cute, charming looking game but is it a fun game? Is it worth checking out? Here is our review of Mika and the Witch’s Mountain for Nintendo Switch. Mika is a young witch who gets sent to train with a senior witch and then quickly gets pushed off a cliff and ends up having to work for a delivery service to learn to fly better and make her way back to her potential…
If you like action/adventure games like Zelda and don’t mind short experiences, then we may have a game for you to check out! Here’s our review of Castaway for Nintendo Switch. When his spaceship is destroyed and his escape pod lands on a mysterious planet, the main character of Castaway must gather his tools and his dog again in order to survive. The story of Castaway is pretty simple but its presented in a ...
The Metroidvania is a popular genre of the Nintendo Switch eshop. There are a lot of them. And now Mars 2120 can be added to that list. Is this a good game? Is it worth check out? Here is our review of Mars 2120 for the Nintendo Switch. In Mars 2120, a solider is sent to Mars to find out what happened to a missing colony. The story feels and also unfolds much like a Metroid game: you see story…
The Lullaby of Life is a musical indie puzzle game. It’s a very unique concept but is the game any good? Here’s our review of the Lullaby of Life for Nintendo Switch. We had to look up The Lullaby of Life’s story because the game itself doesn’t tell you what is going on. Apparently, you play as the “catalyst” of new life everywhere. You go about the universe exploring and finding your way. You grow with each set ...
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been in a lot of video games. Mostly the games have been side scrolling beat ‘em ups. What if the turtles were in a roguelike though? That’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and now its on Nintendo Switch. Here is our review of it. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Splintered Fate, the evil Shredder attacks and those turtle boys don’t cut no slack. Ahem. ...
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition brings back a collection of games from Nintendo’s first system for a bit sized speedrun love letter. Is this a fun game? Will players who never had an NES enjoy it? Here is our review! Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is a collection of challenges from the original Nintendo system! There are 13 games available: Super Mario Bros 1-3, Legend of Zelda 1 and 2, ...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble marks a triumphant return for the beloved rolling puzzle series after a decade-long hiatus. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (known for the Yakuza series), Banana Rumble takes everything that made the classics great, polishes it up, and throws in some clever new mechanics for good measure. The core of Banana Rumble lies in its Adventure Mode, a sprawling collection of over 200 ...
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition brings back a classic Ubisoft game. Is still fun to play? Here’s our review of the game for the Nintendo Switch! Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster of a game from the Gamecube and other systems. The story mostly the same: Jade is a photographer on another planet who gets involved with a bunch of rebels who are trying to save the world. A new ...
