Pianista is the music game equivalent of attending the opera. It may not be the most comfortable or novel environment, but if the content has been engrossing and inspiring people for centuries, then it must be doing something right.
Tetris Effect is the puzzle game Mizuguchi has been wanting to make for almost fifteen years. Though not the most robust Tetris experience, the game is a feast for the eyes, ears, and the soul.
Even if it’s not the most polished experience, Gal Metal puts on a rollicking show full of heart, friendship, and heavy metal.
Lumines Remastered polishes the original game to a shine, and welcomes a whole new generation to the puzzle party. It can be tough to master, but at a value price, it’s worth getting lost in the music and blocks all over again.
MUSYNX is a solid rhythm-action title for the Switch. The traditional genre gameplay appeals well to casual and hardcore fans. Though somewhat flawed, MUSYNX is a polished product that feels satisfying and addictive.
Just Shapes & Beats shapes up to be a perfect party music game for the Switch. It may be short, and not the best solo experience, but it’s still a fun ride with plenty of replay value.
RUNNER3 is a remarkable aspiration. The game wants to be fluid, colorful, charming, and accessible, but fails to achieve these goals. RUNNER3’s gameplay is a true test of patience and persistence. For those who can bear it, the game is rewarding, but for those looking for a fun romp, they might want to look elsewhere.
Floor Kids is a solid, unorthodox rhythm action game with a lot of style and soul. Though easy and a tad short, there's a lot of room for Hololabs to flesh out the game. Until then, I’ll just keep tapping my foot and clapping my hands.
Eat Beat Dead Spike San is an average mobile game of average value that lacks the genre variety and polish of similar games on the eShop. BlazBlue fans may appreciate the game more than average and hardcore players. A few hours of Eat Beat Dead Spike-san is more than enough to fill the stomach full of rock candy.
Octahedron is a flashy, but difficult platformer that appeals to casual platforming fans in addition to completionists.