Sega’s franchise has returned to its former splendor following years of declining results. If I may boast for a moment, I play the original 2001 Super Monkey Ball practically daily and I’m…
Category: Xbox One
Review of Open Roads
Initial release date: February 22, 2024 Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Cloud Gaming · Developers: Open Roads Team, Fullbright Genres: Adventure game, Indie game, Adventure Publisher: Annapurna Interactive Mode(s): Single-player I had the opportunity to attend a presentation of Open Roads by the…
Review of Parasol Stars: The Tale of Bubble Bobble III
One of the greatest games for the PC-Engine and Turbografx-16 is released on contemporary hardware. Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble IIIPlatform: Switch, also on PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One, and Xbox…
Review of Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
Little sisters making an effort! Neptunia: Sisters VS SistersPlatform: Switch, previously on PlayStation 4/5Developer: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPublisher: Idea Factory International Release date: January 23rd, 2024Price: $49.99 via digital download, $44.49 launch price through February 5thAvailability: Nintendo eShop A number…
Review of Sympathy Kiss
Alternatively, “How I Helped My Company Recover While Steering Clear of the Office Creeper” Sympathy KissPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: Otomate, Idea FactoryPublisher: Idea Factory InternationalRelease date: February 27th, 2024Price: $49.99Digital availability: eShop Otome, which translates to “maiden games,” frequently take…
Shiren the Nomad: Serpentcoil Island’s Mysterious Dungeon
The sixth mainline entry strikes the correct balance. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil IslandPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: Spike ChunsoftPublisher: Spike Chunsoft USRelease date: February 27th, 2024Price: $59.99Digital availability: eShop The last core installment in the Shiren the…
Switch, a Dungeon Drafter, reviews
With its ambitious blend of card battles and grid-based mobility, Dungeon Drafters is a captivating game. While the Switch version is an improvement over the PC version, the incoherent narrative and unbalanced…
Review of Freedom Planet 2
The sequel to GalaxyTrail establishes its own character by providing equally important action and platforming. Freedom Planet 2Platform: Switch, also on PlayStation and Xbox, previous on PC.Developer: GalaxyTrailPublisher: GalaxyTrailRelease date: April 4th, 2024Price: $24.99Digital availability: Nintendo eShop One of…
Review of the Rose & Camellia Collection
This Brontë-like brawler, once a free Flash novelty, falls short as a paid game. Rose & Camellia CollectionPlatform: SwitchDeveloper: NIGOROPublisher: WayForardRelease date: April 16th, 2024Price: $19.99, $17.99 launch discount price until April 29thDigital availability: Nintendo eShop It can feel…
Mini-review of Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire Rebirth
This is not a whole dumpster fire, despite the fact that it may appear intolerable. Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire RebirthPlatform: Switch, previously on PCDeveloper: Log GamesPublisher: Log GamesRelease date: April 18th, 2024File Size: 2.0…