Justin Nation's Reviews
The concept of a very Gauntlet-esque action game you can enjoy with friends involving musicians is novel, but the gameplay itself simply doesn’t hold up
While in truth it may be a box pusher at heart, its morbid setting and style at least help make it something a bit more entertaining
Obviously refusing to take itself terribly seriously, this pretty basic oddball physics action puzzler can be fun, but doesn’t have too much variety to offer
While you can respect its throwback mentality and style, what doesn’t feel quite generic and ordinary has a tendency to feel cheap and poorly-conceived
A somewhat trippy and interesting ride where you’ll roughly be challenged with solving mysteries while navigating through people’s memories
While it may be purr-fect for cozy casual gamers looking to track down every stray kitty hidden in the environment, it really has no fur-ther ambitions
It’s always nice to see a different take on deck-based strategy gaming, and The Royal Writ manages to have a style all its own, but even as a roguelike fan this can be a bit too aggravating at times
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