Wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil in this tactical roguelike adventure. As a Chimera Summoner, recruit and create your perfect team of mythical beasts and command them to victory using unique dice mechanics. Created by LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul
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
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
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
Published by Flynn’s Arcade and developed by Silver978 and RAWR Lab, ‘Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling’ is a psychological RPG game. It was first released on PC in 2023, and is now available on Nintendo Switch. Players take control of an unnamed female protagonist, a medical student, stressed
Our favorite furry ape and the red overall-wearing plumber are back. Nintendo has brought back a classic rivalry with this newly updated 2024 version of ‘Mario Vs Donkey Kong’. When the game opens, we find our famous but ever-lovable ‘Donkey Kong’ relaxing at home channel surfing. When he sees an
City-builder games are abundant in the gaming sphere, with industrialisation and humanity taking over large plots of land being pretty standard fare. What isn’t often covered is reverse city-builders, and this is where Terra Nil thrives; emphasising the importance of preserving the natural world. The team at Free Lives and
In the late 90s and early 2000s, skating games were a staple, and one of the champions of skating games was Jet Set Radio. SEGA’s classic isn’t back, but a contender for the closest spiritual successor is here to fulfil a long-standing gap for skating games. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Team
In 1992, Wario made his first appearance in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins on the Game Boy as the final boss to Mario. He was designed to be the evil counterpart of the Nintendo mascot, and due to his instant popularity, was given his own games with both
Mario and the gang are back once again, this time to save the Flower Kingdom in classic 2D side-scrolling, platforming, Goomba-stomping, brick-breaking, and pipe-warping action. It’s been 11 years since the last 2D side-scrolling adventure, 2012’s New Super Mario Bros. U on the Nintendo Wii U, but Super Mario Maker
There’s nothing like a tale of an unlikely hero swooping in and saving the day or in this case, sweeping in to save the day. As is the case with Sweeper, the unsuspecting janitor we meet in the opening cutscene of ‘Endless Dungeon’, the newest entry into the Endless series
Published by Flynns Arcade and developed by Crashable Studios, Sentry City is a cyberpunk-themed, 2D platforming, shoot ’em-up indie game that encourages speedrunning. It was originally released on PC and Android devices in 2022, and it’s now available on Nintendo Switch. The unnamed protagonist must traverse the city, blasting his
Since my preview of Gunbrella back in July, I have been eagerly awaiting its release so I could continue my adventure. Thankfully, developer Doinksoft, and publisher Devolver Digital, will not only be releasing Gunbrella on the PC, but it will also be available on the Nintendo Switch. With their decision
With a delay in release time, Tunic has finally made its way to the Nintendo Switch. Hearing favourable comments on the title, I have always been eager to give it a go, but, as more and more games vie for my attention, I didn’t see an opportunity to play Tunic
Diala Studios and Disney Electronic Content have made it possible for us to explore the mysterious island of Monoth as some of our favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Disney Illusion Island lets you feel the Disney magic, and it’s one you won’t want
I have a fascination with creatures big and small especially when they are in their own environment living their best lives. ‘Flutter Away’ by Runaway Play is an endearing indie title that captures that inquisitive and serene nature in its own calming experience. You play as a lone explorer, deep
Pikmin 4 has finally landed on Nintendo Switch, bringing with it the beloved creatures of the iconic Nintendo game series. The ever-charming real-time strategy puzzle game takes the classic from way back in 2001 on the ancient relic, the Gamecube, and brings the classic formula into the modern age. Prepare
Since 1991, everyone’s favourite hedgehog has been rolling around at the speed of sound across SEGA’s entire console history, all the way to modern consoles. Taking over for Alex Kidd, Sonic has been the face of SEGA and a pop culture icon for over 30 years. His early games made
Nintendo Switch has been my home for alternative games, and the brand-new title from Tookyo Games and Spike Chunsoft fits that category beautifully. Master Detective Archive: Rain Code is a modern-day supernatural mystery game that puts your deductive skills to the test in some outlandish and unique ways. This single-player
When I first heard of Bleak Sword DX recently, it piqued my interest, and when the opportunity came up to review it on the Switch, I couldn’t say yes please fast enough. I was not disappointed at all. Developer, More8bit, and publisher, Devolver Digital, have given us a pocket-sized action
Remember way back in the day, chilling out after school and indulging in a lovely little action-JRPG? There was an indescribable feeling of wonderment during the first playthrough and a desire to experience them for the first time over and over again. The devs at Three Rings, working alongside publisher,
It’s been a long time since I’ve played a game where once I’ve put it down I’ve been eager to jump back in again, or even worse, thinking about it while I’m meant to be working, but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has done that to me.
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We all have likes and dislikes and typically will make a decision based on experience or a basic sensory input. For myself when seeing the word ‘simulator’ I roll my eyes and ask, “Who would want to play a game where you pretend to work?” Consequently, I dive into these
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