Justin Nation's Reviews
A decidedly odd roguelike take on tactical strategy that has personality and humor to burn, as well as what can seem like never-ending surprises if you stick with it
Once again I’ve found myself taking a deep dive into a game involving a well-known and beloved franchise I have no background in, simply strapping myself in for the ride and hoping for the best
Another brilliant, and incredibly varied, co-op title to enjoy with a friend, with a gobsmackingly-good and highly-memorable visual style
Manages to effectively straddle the line between quicker action and deeper satisfying sword combat
With a throwback look that points to the era of classic run n gun shooting and excitement, this instead feels pained and pretty tedious
While undeniably unique in its early-era console looks and approach, it’s also absolutely odd in its approach and feels quite niche overall
Mixing together auto-battling with creepy but not particularly scary notes, and finishing it off with a lack of clarity on what you’re doing at times, makes this a mixed bag
Has some nice classic side-scrolling arcade beats mixed with unique buggy theming, but it also doesn’t quite stand out in terms of play in a very crowded space in the eShop
For fans of more classic racing feels Rally Edge delivers reliable play and plenty of overall content, but it lives and dies by its overall experience, which will likely be in the eyes of the player
With a pretty fresh and exciting overall platforming feel, this sequel delivers an improvement over its predecessor, but still has some rough edges
While it may not have a great deal of depth, it has a satisfyingly laid back quality that makes it feel like a reliable cozy crafting adventure
While looks pretty good on Switch 2, and delivers its own flavor of combat-centric play with loads of options in how you develop your own style, it doesn’t feel as satisfyingly complete as some of its peers
An often frantic and challenging mix of platforming and roguelike sensibilities similar to Vampire Survivors with plenty of weirdness to make it more entertaining
Takes the elements that worked in the original and expands them, making you alternate between deep dungeon runs and effective shopkeeping
While this very primitive version of a title like Grand Theft Auto is conceptually interesting, in the playing it’s also tough to get invested in
If you like to engage in strategy, team building, and resource management, but take a pass on making combat decisions, perhaps this will be a great fit?
A DLC package elsewhere that has for some reason been released as a stand-alone in the eShop, this is a plain buggy and brutal mess to start from zero with
A retro-styled action-adventure with some old-school sensibilities, but the beating heart of more modern design
While there’s nothing wrong with oddball simplicity and the appeal of just seeing what can happen next, the familiarity of games like this is giving them waning appeal
While I have played quite a number of retro games over the years with a variety of visual styles, I can’t say I’ve played any that looked like this… and it plays pretty well too!