Kaelyn Daugherty's Reviews
Just Dance: Decades of Hits delivers a fun soundtrack, colorful visuals, and easy to learn gameplay that makes dancing solo, or with friends an absolute blast. Adventure and Workout Modes add variety, but having to pay extra for more songs through Just Dance+ is a bit of a bummer. Still, it's a fun party game that'll leave you feeling like a living room rock star!
A dark fairy tale with a charming little hero, unsettling enemies, and plenty of surprises, Well Dweller is a fun adventure for anyone who likes their platformers with a twisted side. With its haunting atmosphere, challenging metroidvania gameplay, and a story about a little bird willing to face a dangerous world to save his family, there's plenty here to keep you hooked.
Small Saga is a charming and surprisingly deep RPG with a unique setting, memorable characters, and beautiful pixel art. Its streamlined combat and shorter length make it easy to recommend for anyone looking for a fun RPG that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a weird, creative RPG with unique combat, colorful visuals, memorable characters, and a great soundtrack. A few repetitive battles and confusing areas hold it back slightly, but there's plenty of personality here to make it worth checking out.
Catto's Post Office is a charming, cozy adventure with a lot of heart, but its extremely short runtime and awkward controls hold it back. While the relaxing atmosphere and wholesome message are enjoyable, the experience ends just as it feels like it's getting started. It's a nice game for those looking for a brief, laidback adventure, but players hoping for something with a little depth may be left wanting more.
Rhythm Heaven Groove is a silly, addictive rhythm game that brings the same weird energy that fans of WarioWare will recognize. As my first experience with the series, I was surprised by how much fun its odd challenges and catchy gameplay offered.
Some parts of the game will feel familiar if you've played a lot of classic action-adventure games, but that's honestly part of its charm. If you're a fan of classic Zelda-style games and enjoy exploration, solving puzzles, and unlocking new abilities, Elementallis is definitely worth a look.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a story driven puzzle platformer that focuses on atmosphere and character connection. The puzzles are varied but generally easy, keeping the experience smooth and well-paced. While it's polished and engaging, its short length and light challenge may leave some players wanting more.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream thrives on chaos, creativity, and offbeat humor, offering a constantly evolving experience that improves on the original. It isn't deeply structured, but that unpredictability is where the fun comes from. While future updates and larger DLC would help reduce repetition, its charm still holds strong. It's a unique and worthwhile pick for anyone wanting something fresh and different.
The Perfect Pencil mixes a really cool hand-drawn style with a dark, symbolic story about inner struggles. The gameplay follows a familiar Metroidvania formula, but creative enemy designs and the analysis mechanic keep it engaging. Frustrating save points hold it back a bit, but it's still a solid and slightly unsettling experience.
Forestrike is a fun and rewarding fighting game where the foresight mechanic makes each encounter feel unique. Its blend of strategy, timing, and experimentation with moves and cards keeps gameplay challenging and varied. Fans of martial arts or anyone looking for something different on the Switch will find it worth trying.
Reus 2 is a slow, thoughtful god game where you shape planets and watch civilizations react to the world you create. It focuses more on experimenting and learning than fast action or strict rules. The Switch controls can be a little clunky, but once things click, it's a relaxing and rewarding experience. It's best suited for players who enjoy chill, creative strategy games over constant excitement.
Let's Sing 2026 offers a strong karaoke foundation buried under unnecessary complications and technical missteps that significantly impact the overall experience. If you were lucky enough to get the physical bundle that includes a USB microphone, you might get some enjoyment out of this game despite the unavoidable DLC issues.
A solid, portable way to experience Hitman Absolution. It has a few flaws, but the motion controls, fair price, and upcoming Contracts Mode make the Switch port worth playing.
Love, Ghostie is a heartwarming and gentle game about love, acceptance, and connection all filtered through the eyes of a ghost with a big heart. It's not long or complex, but it doesn't need to be. It's a relaxing game that you play when you want to unwind.
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo stands out with its papercraft-inspired art, looping time mechanic, and inventive quiz-style boss fights. Paired with heartfelt storytelling, it delivers a unique and emotional experience that's definitely worth playing.
You don't have to like fishing to enjoy it. So if you're hankerin' for a good catch to get you through the summer heat, Nice Day for Fishing is definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of 16-bit RPGs.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a fun, addictive experience, provided you have the time and patience for it. If you're a fan of the original games or world building games in general, this is definitely one to add to your list.
For anyone who loved Ender Lilies, or enjoys Metroidvania games in general, Ender Magnolia is a must-play. It includes a good amount of exploration, a great story and beautiful hand drawn graphics.
If you're looking for a relaxing game and don't mind Critter cafés simple approach, then you will get some mild enjoyment out of this sim/management experience. However, if you're after something with deeper gameplay or a more engaging story, you might find yourself wanting more.