Kirstin Swalley


130 games reviewed
81.8 average score
80 median score
82.3% of games recommended
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Skyward Sword was already a fun title for those that were able to play it, and now it's become even more accessible with the movement away from the forced motion controls.

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Monster Hunter Stories was one of the most brilliant spin-off decisions in the series and this sequel does its best to improve upon what the original started and does it well.

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4 / 5.0 - Legend of Mana
Jun 22, 2021

Legend of Mana was already a fantastic experience when it first released, and this brand new HD release has helped make it all the more endearing.

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May 15, 2021

It's hard to describe just how enjoyable Save Me Mr Tako is.

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May 3, 2021

When it comes to long-awaited sequels, New Pokémon Snap doesn't disappoint in the least.

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4 / 5.0 - Root Film
Apr 5, 2021

Murder mysteries are a wonderful genre of any medium that have near limitless potential and Root Film is a great entry that fans of other similar visual novels are likely to find enjoyment from.

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Mar 31, 2021

There's no series quite like Monster Hunter, and Rise further sets itself apart as a shining beacon of how to make some of the best action combat available.

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Feb 15, 2021

Super Mario 3D World was already a fantastic Mario title that alone made it worth owning a Wii U back in the day.

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After thinking Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure might be locked to Japanese players on the 3DS for all time, it was a wonderful surprise to see it getting a localized Switch release.

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A good majority of NES titles are hard to recommend to anyone this day and age when most are either outdated or have superior versions players can pick up.

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Although Shiren the Wanderer isn't a long title, it's hard to stop going back in and taking on the next challenge that's offered.

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Nov 23, 2020

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a welcome surprise that gives players a brand new way to enjoy their time in Breath of the Wild's Hyrule with fun, fast-paced gameplay.

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4 / 5.0 - Bugsnax
Nov 9, 2020

Bugsnax is a relatively short title, taking roughly around ten hours or so to finish depending on if players go for full completion or not.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Nov 5, 2020

Of the many titles from Wii U that still need and deserve to be ported to Switch, Pikmin 3 Deluxe was a great choice to bring over.

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4 / 5.0 - Part Time UFO
Nov 1, 2020

Part Time UFO is a surprise release that brings a charming new puzzle title to Switch. The levels are fantastic amounts of fun and figuring out how to solve and beat all the challenges is addictive.

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Oct 11, 2020

Super Mario Bros. 35 is extremely addictive to keep playing over and over, trying to get that top spot no matter how long it takes.

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Sep 28, 2020

For a title that dropped out of nowhere, Kirby Fighters 2 is filled with all the charm of the average Kirby title but without a world map to explore.

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Sep 20, 2020

It goes without saying that these classic Mario titles hold up extremely well.

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was already a wonderfully unique and challenging title when it originally released, but the Remastered Edition brings that all to the table with even more plus the ability to finally play with friends online.

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Aug 19, 2020

There's quite a bit about Phoenotopia Awakening that comes across as enjoyable.

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