Kirstin Swalley


130 games reviewed
81.8 average score
80 median score
82.3% of games recommended
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Oct 1, 2022

Titles like The DioField Chronicle usually falter based on whether or not they have good stories, but it's quite the opposite in this case.

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Taiko is not only an enjoyable rhythm title, but easily one of the best and most well-put together ever created.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Splatoon 3
Sep 13, 2022

Splatoon 3 is basically exactly what it set out to be: a third entry in the Splatoon series.

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Aug 19, 2022

There have been a good amount of small Kirby spin-offs throughout the 3DS and Switch lifetimes in particular, but Kirby's Dream Buffet is one of the better entries by far.

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Jul 7, 2022

With the inclusion of Sunbreak, Monster Hunter Rise is finally a complete package and it does not disappoint.

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While a murder mystery survival scenario may not be the most unique concept ever made, Yurukill manages to twist things on its head by going all in to make one of the most unique Visual Novel experiences.

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Jun 28, 2022

The original Fire Emblem Warriors was a fun, but flawed experience.

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The original Somnium Files was a delight in every way and Nirvana Initiative follows that up without missing a beat.

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May 27, 2022

There's a lot of enjoyable gameplay in Kao the Kangaroo. The level design is easily the biggest highlight, and while combat is simple, it's fun and accessible for all ages to get a kick out of.

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Mar 30, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a huge step in a new direction for the series.

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4 / 5.0 - Rune Factory 5
Mar 22, 2022

Rune Factory 5 feels exactly like what it set out to be: more Rune Factory for fans to enjoy.

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3 / 5.0 - Chocobo GP
Mar 14, 2022

If Chocobo GP had been a free-to-play title, most of the criticism would still be here, but it would at least feel more appropriate for what it was going for.

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Feb 3, 2022

It wouldn't be difficult to claim that Pokémon Legends: Arcues is the strongest Pokémon title the series has had since the DS era.

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As part of the collection for Danganronpa Decadence, Ultimate Summer Camp is a nice bonus in addition to three solid titles.

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Nov 29, 2021

Danganronpa is bizarre in the best kind of way.

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It's been a long time since players have gotten to revisit Sinnoh, and all things considered this may be the definitive way to enjoy it.

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Oct 15, 2021

Although the visuals may not be much to look at, the combat and story are the soul of Caligula Effect 2 that holds it all together.

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Sep 29, 2021

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is way too much fun.

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Sep 13, 2021

WarioWare: Get It Together! is exactly what fans of the series will be expecting.

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Jul 26, 2021

There are many titles like The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles which never get localized for more fans to enjoy, and although it took six years, it's safe to say it was worth waiting for.

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