Rich Cooper
Overall, if you are a fan of Castlevania: SOTN, 2D Metroid games, or just like Metroidvanias in general, Timespinner is one you shouldn't miss.
Dungeons of Dreadrock is a surprisingly delightful puzzle-solving game – no other way to really put it.
Every year, there are one or two exceptional indie titles that stand out from the rest, and Death’s Door is easily one of them.
CrossCode perfectly encapsulates the MMORPG experience within the confines of a riveting single-player adventure.
In a sea of Metroidvanias on Switch, Shinsekai provides an underwater-focused experience that is well worth your time.
We check in on the monthly “Is Zelda an RPG?” debate with a review of last year’s big release: Link’s Awakening.
As a higher-budget indie release, is Ashen massive enough to be considered a worthy expedition? Rich takes on this quiet Soulslike to find out.
Developer Flight School Studio has found a way to combine exploration, fast paced hack-and-slash, pinball, and dungeon crawling all into one neat package that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince builds off everything the first game did well, expanding in depth while retaining its charming Zelda-like core identity.
Don’t let its 30-year absence from the global market deceive you, Live A Live is a hidden gem on the Nintendo Switch.
If you are a fan of Drinkbox’s past efforts, or are looking for a new top-down action RPG to play, then help Nobody save the world…and maybe find his pants!
Archvale does succeed in its unique genre mashup, but not overwhelmingly so.
Despite most open world adventures having to cut corners for Switch hardware – Maneater included – the allure of its “ShaRkPG” loop remains undeniable.
For series fans, as well as newcomers, Wonder Boy Asha In Monster World is a charming adventure worth taking.
If you are itching for a challenging retro-inspired metroidvania that is backed by competent design, then open the doors to Cathedral!
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is as weird as it sounds, and certainly not without faults, but is nonetheless a solid, bite-sized, 2D Zelda-inspired experience.
While a Musou game at heart, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity tells a surprisingly well-crafted tale that all Zelda fans should experience.
If you are looking for an action-adventure game (with light RPG elements) in the same vein as other 3D Zelda games, then Oceanhorn 2 is an adventure worth sailing.
The lessons learned from previous entries make Shantae and the Seven Sirens an easy recommendation for fans of the series and Metroidvania enthusiasts alike.
Twisting turn-based combat and the adventurous staples of the genre, UnderHero proves to be refreshing in a fashion similar to a certain pulpy plumber.