Not since the 1995 Philips C-Di “compact disc interactive” game, Zelda’s Adventure has the Zelda series let fans play as the princess of which the games are named. Nintendo’s Switch exclusive, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, seeks to right that wrong, where Zelda is instead the hero that
The original Karate Kid film from 1984 is one of the most iconic films in history, with memorable characters and quotes still referenced to this day. Alongside three sequels, an animated series, a remake, and a highly successful TV spinoff, there were also various video games. Publisher, GameMill Entertainment, and
For more than 85 years, Marvel has been a media giant in not only comics but also action figures, various animated and live-action series, video games, and the film industry. They have also played a big part in arcade history working with Sega and then later Konami, before beginning their
Developed by Nintendo EPD and Mages, and published by Nintendo, the long-awaited fourth instalment of the Famicom Detective Club series, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, is finally here. It has been 27 years since the last instalment in the series, BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako,
Since 2001, the Ace Attorney series has been one of Capcom’s premiere franchises, beginning with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on the Nintendo DS. It has built a solid and dedicated fanbase, has an anime series, and has crossed over with other Capcom franchises, Professor Layton, SEGA, Bandai Namco, SNK, and
Since 2001, the Ace Attorney series has been one of Capcom’s premiere franchises, beginning with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on the Nintendo DS. It has built a solid and dedicated fanbase, has an anime series, and has crossed over with other Capcom franchises, as well as Professor Layton, SEGA, Bandai
Japanese-based development studio ILCA and Bandai Namco have teamed up again and brought “One Piece Odyssey” to handhelds with the Nintendo Switch. This title first came out on the 12th of January 2023 and you can now embark on the adventures that Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates embark on
Canadian development studio Roofdog Games and Ultimate Games S.A. have teamed up to bring a once iOS and Android title to another handheld console the Nintendo Switch. The title we are talking about is Fishing Break. This is the type of title where you sit down for as long as
In 1990, Nintendo of America hosted the Nintendo World Championships, one of the earliest esports events in gaming history, long before the word ‘esports’ was invented. Since then, the event has been held two more times in 2015 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and again in 2017. The events consisted
This, by far, will be the weirdest review I will ever write in terms of having more negatives about a game than positives, yet somehow, Hot Blood is not only fun but addictive. Developed and published by Eastasiasoft and Deklazon, they have managed to deliver a game that is so
Brought to you by “Bandai Namco Entertainment” comes “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown”. If you have been with us for a while, you would know that in January 2019, the initial release date on PC and console, MKAU reviewed Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Dust off those helmets and strap
12 years ago, I started a job that required shift work. The long hours were brutal during the quiet periods and were even worse at night. To keep my mind active and alert I would do tasks or play games that would stimulate it. Services such as Game Pass didn’t
Here we are again with the publisher Ocean Media giving us another adventure puzzle game where you scour illustrated scenes to find items, solve puzzles, and unravel the story. This time they teamed up with developer Domini Games to bring us City Legends: Trapped in Mirror Collector’s Edition. My feelings
I love a good tale, one that twists and turns and leads you down a tunnel of mystery. ‘Echo Generation: Midnight Edition’ developed by Cococumber does just that. Being the newest edition of their 2021 released game including upgraded graphics, new features, and refined mechanics, we dive into the shoes
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a remaster of the original Nintendo 3DS version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, now available on the Nintendo Switch, though, in other territories around the world, the game was released as Luigi’s Mansion 2. Regardless of which name you know it as, it was still
Super Monkey Ball had its humble beginnings in 2001, in arcades and Nintendo GameCubes across the globe. The bananarama Sega classic returns in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the brand-new entry on the Nintendo Switch. This party platformer is a rumble in the jungle that I mostly enjoyed rolling through.
The Smurfs are having a party, and everyone’s invited. In The Smurfs—Village Party, by Balio Studio and published by Microïds, The Smurfs are getting prepped for a super fun time. Amidst these celebration preparations, something much more sinister is afoot. I arrived in the village on Nintendo Switch. It was
In 1999, Slave Zero was released on PC and SEGA Dreamcast to mixed reviews from critics, but it was a hidden gem and a cult favourite. The original game, a third-person shooter and a product of its time, was published and developed by Infogrames North America, but now, after 25
Published by Eastasiasoft and developed by Taiwanese studios DOMO Studio and SOFTSTAR, Xuan-Yuan Sword 7 is an RPG game and the latest game in the Xuan-Yuan Sword series, that has been around since 1990. In its 31-year-long history, the original game Xuan-Yuan Sword has received six sequels, as well as
Intelligent Systems and Nintendo have brought a beloved Nintendo title back to life with the remaking of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This title originally came out 20 years ago on the Nintendo Gamecube in 2004, and it’s been brought back and looks like an absolute visual masterpiece, even better,
Let’s go bananas in East Asiasoft Limited’s and Undev Games’ “Doug’s Nightmare”. I like bullet hell arena shooters and have played my fair share of good and bad ones, and typically, the genre features rouge-lite elements and very little story. “Doug’s Nightmare” peels back this typicality to offer a different
Published by Flynn’s Arcade and developed by Vidvad Games, Goliath Depot is an indie retro-themed platforming game inspired by classic arcade games from the 80s. It was initially released on PC in 2023 and is now available on Nintendo Switch. On a winter stormy night in 1985, George notices during
We’ve seen a lot of anthropomorphic, martial arts practicing critters in media, but not done quite in the way Biomutant does. Originally released on all other platforms in 2021, Biomutant’s made its way to the Nintendo Switch in 2024. Though the port of Experiment 101 and THQ Nordic’s title, doesn’t
As an avid Sir David Attenborough fan, I love learning about the ocean’s strangest creatures and terrifying depths. Endless Ocean Luminous, a diving adventure sim by Arika and published by Nintendo exclusively for the Switch, seeks to explore the deep. Players can step into a diver’s flippers to explore further
Published by Ultimate Games and developed by Terror Dog Studio, ‘Diamond Hands: To The Moon’ is a 2D, side-scrolling platform game where the aim is to jump your way to the moon. It was first released on PC and Mac back in 2021 and is now available on Nintendo Switch,
‘HellStuck: Rage With Your Friends’, a game by Terror Dog Studios, gives you all the fun and excitement of the screams and utter chaos from your mates as you watch them finally make the jump just to mess it up and fall ALL THE WAY BACK DOWN IN THE ABYSS.
The Japanese-based development team at Good-Feel Co. and Nintendo have teamed up to bring us Princess Peach: Showtime!, featuring Princess Peach as the main protagonist for the first time since the 2005 game, Super Princess Peach. Flyers were handed out advertising for some plays at the Sparkle Theater, so Princess
Kingdom Come Deliverance is a medieval RPG game created and published by Warhorse Studios and co-published by Deep Silver, Kingdom Come Deliverance was first released in 2018 and this new version the Royal Edition, is the base release for the Nintendo Switch which comes with all the past DLC to
Over time names can morph to have additional meanings. Nigel; no friends, plain Jane, Johns, and the most recent one to join our vernacular, ‘Karen’. For those not aware of what Karen’s additional meaning is, it typically refers to someone who is perceived as entitled through excessive demanding. ‘Attack of
In 2022, Nintendo’s premiere third-person shooter, Splatoon 3 was released to critical acclaim, with the Inklings and Octolings bringing even more of their splat-filled mayhem to the Nintendo Switch. It introduced new weapons, new stories and new arenas for players to splat their opponents online. This review will be focused
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