Mark Santomartino


6 games reviewed
75.0 average score
85 median score
66.7% of games recommended
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Sep 17, 2026

Classic battles are better than ever. Combat animations are truly excellent and with the exception of the more battles you grind on the world map, no two encounters are the same. Overall, it’s easy to recommend Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave to fans of the series. Newcomers will be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of systems and mechanics there is to learn. For that reason, I’d still recommend playing the excellent Fire Emblem Three Houses first.

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Jul 1, 2026

Even though Rhythm Paradise Groove made me smile at times.... it's certainly not my favourite.

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9 / 10.0 - Star Fox
Jun 24, 2026

There is something special about Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, it tells a story we’ve already heard but it’s never been told quite like this. New cinematics, challenges and quality-of-life improvements had me repeatedly diving into the Lylat Wars to find every alternate path, every cutscene and of course, the game’s true ending. Long story short, Star Fox’s campaign is polished with a capital ‘P’.

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If you’re a Kirby fan or a parent with kids, this one’s a no brainer.

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Jul 16, 2025

Donkey Kong Bananza is an imperfect masterpiece. Its ambition pushes Nintendo’s new console — the Nintendo Switch 2 — up to and beyond its limit; serving as both a technical showcase and a reality check.

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Jun 17, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a glorified learning module.

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