Kirstin Swalley


130 games reviewed
81.8 average score
80 median score
82.3% of games recommended
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Aug 28, 2018

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is simply one of the best entries the series has to offer.

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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 - 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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Jul 25, 2018

Just like his grand adventure, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is simply a delight to experience in the unique and puzzling world he explores.

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Jun 10, 2018

Sushi Striker is a new type of puzzle title that is fast-paced and requires a great deal of accuracy along with many different strategies.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Pokémon Quest
Jun 8, 2018

Pokémon Quest might not have the same variety as many other spin-offs in the series, but it takes a simple idea and extends it into a good experience that encourages really trying to collect them all.

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May 28, 2018

Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers is easily the finest the series has yet to offer players.

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May 21, 2018

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is just that, the very best edition of the title that has been released.

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Mar 29, 2018

While it's an odd idea for a spin-off, Detective Pikachu manages to create something never seen in the series that works better than anyone might have expected.

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3.5 / 5.0 - The Alliance Alive
Mar 26, 2018

While it may not stand out as an individual title, The Alliance Alive gets by with somewhat unique ideas and a memorable soundtrack.

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When it comes to turn-based RPGs, Radiant Historia manages to hit all the right points that makes it a well-rounded title.

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Jan 25, 2018

For the first entry into a new generation, Monster Hunter: World wastes no efforts in making itself a sprawling experience with enough content to keep people going even without the planned free DLC quests.

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Nov 21, 2017

By bringing Apollo Justice to 3DS, every main title in the Ace Attorney series is now readily available to fans looking to dive into court cases on the handheld.

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Nov 19, 2017

Although it has Mario Party in the title, Top 100 is lacking in the more complex and competitive nature that fans of the series have come to look forward to.

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Nov 18, 2017

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has a core audience in mind and is especially great for younger players or those looking for a fun co-op experience.

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While the story leaves a little to be desired, Layton's Mystery still makes for an enjoyable entry into the puzzling series.

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Oct 29, 2017

Mario has over thirty years of history behind him and yet Odyssey manages to mix those feelings of old titles with new ideas for a fresh take on a genre everyone is familiar with.

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Oct 23, 2017

Fire Emblem Warriors pays tribute to the most recent 3DS titles that helped the series take off in recent years.

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Oct 16, 2017

The Etrian Odyssey series has the first-person dungeon crawler genre down to a simple art.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Culdcept Revolt
Sep 26, 2017

Culdcept Revolt tries its best to combine classic board and card games, but the execution is lacking in more complex strategies, making players feel as though they're not building towards a strong end goal.

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