Kirstin Swalley


130 games reviewed
81.8 average score
80 median score
82.3% of games recommended
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Nov 19, 2018

While it may not be the newest interpretation of Pokémon for longtime fans, Let's Go offers a unique and welcome experience as the first console title for the main series.

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Oct 9, 2018

Super Mario Party is a welcome comeback for the series that seemingly plays it safe with its modes, but still manages to be fun.

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4 / 5.0 - WarioWare Gold
Aug 5, 2018

WarioWare Gold is a perfect example of how to take the insanity of microgames from the past and shove them into one packed setting while still having each one stand out.

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Aug 22, 2018

Little Dragons Café first appears as though it requires constant attention to every little detail, but actually makes for a relaxing time.

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4 / 5.0 - Luigi's Mansion
Oct 17, 2018

For someone who hasn't played Luigi's Mansion before, this 3DS port is a good way to have an opportunity to dive in.

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It's wonderful to see Taiko No Tatsujin finally return to the west and perhaps in the most spectacular way yet.

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Apr 1, 2019

From his laid-back nature to his optimistic look at the world, Yoshi is an easy character to love.

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Feb 4, 2019

It's easy to look at Etrian Odyssey Nexus and say that there hasn't been a lot of mechanical changes when compared to previous entries, but there really isn't much that needs to be changed to make it a wonderfully enjoyable time.

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Similar to other roguelikes, RemiLore is a title that thrives on players doing multiple runs in order to get the most out of it.

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It's hard to believe that something as crazy sounding as rhythm-based rougelike would actually work, but Necrodancer proved it could be done well and Cadence of Hyrule took it a step further by improving multiple facets of gameplay and visuals.

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Collecting the cards from any TCG series is fantastic and rewarding, but realistically not everyone can afford to participate in such a hobby.

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Sep 19, 2019

A modern mech title that can easily be a gateway drug to hours of fast-paced action, there's noting else quite like Daemon X Machina on Switch. While its story falls a bit short, it's still enjoyable and intriguing enough of a ride to keep up with even when confusing.

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Link's Awakening was a massive hit when it was first released, and today it's still just as amazing as it was 26 years ago.

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Copen was originally featured as a playable character in Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, but being given his own title has made him shine amazingly.

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Oct 21, 2019

Doraemon Story of Seasons is one of the most unique crossovers for both franchises.

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Oct 30, 2019

The easiest way to sum up Ring Fit Adventure is that it's easily Nintendo's best fitness title to date.

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Nov 5, 2019

While the 3DS title may have received mixed reception, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a wonderful return to form from the first title that does the series justice.

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Feb 25, 2020

Rune Factory in general was the brilliant outcome of mashing two genres in a beautiful harmony that worked together wonderfully with Rune Factory 4 being the current pinnacle of the series.

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Many fans felt as though this wonderful spin-off series had seen its last entry with Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. This remake is not only fantastic but has revitalized what made the series so memorable to begin with.

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Clubhouse Games is not the best solo experience, as playing against CPUs can often feel one-sided in certain games or simply lacking that slow, methodical strategy one gets from playing against a real person instead of a fast-thinking computer.

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