As it stands, this is yet another decent addition to the Switch’s digital marketplace of retro releases. X-Out: Resurfaced is a cool curiosity to pop out of what would otherwise be the depths of videogaming side catalog. That’s not to say it’s a bad game, though. While I wouldn’t call it a must-buy, it is a neat little download to have in case you get a hankering to play something old-school on the go.
While the games included aren’t the prime examples of what made Tomb Raider so good in the first place, they are still very much worth owning and experiencing.
A weird combination of gameplay elements makes Frogue a very unique and enjoyable game.
All in all, Mark of the Deep is mixed. The idea of having elements from a variety of genres sounds good on paper, but if the execution isn’t fully there, it makes for a game that is bound to sink instead of swimming. And that’s the case for this one as it is at launch. With some much needed TLC, Mark of the Deep might make it to shore unscathed, but it’s a shame it’s at this point to begin with, considering the studio’s previous experience in successfully designing enjoyable alternatives to established gameplay styles.
Aspyr has been having a good run bringing back old classics, with their recent release of some of the Soul Reaver games last December, but looking at their work with Star Wars titles in particular, there’s something to be said about the resulting products. That’s not to say that they’ve not been doing good work since there’s only so much you can polish a game that wasn’t a gem to begin with. Then again, given the amount of attention that Raziel’s adventures got and how they were improved upon for their remasters, it’s a head-scratcher why the same could not be done for this as well. Maybe if Nightdive Studios were the ones doing it, perhaps that would have happened.
Loco Motive is a gem to behold for lovers of the genre or casuals alike. It’s an obvious recommendation made not just because I’m an adventure gaming fan writing this review, but as someone who appreciates a good game, and god dammit, this is one of those! You’d do well picking this up regardless of which system you own – you won’t be disappointed.
Bringing in a mix of a few different gaming genres, TankHead is an enjoyable and challenging time.
As per usual, I hold out hope that Zen Studios will be able to get ahold of even more properties, including those from companies outside of Williams such as Stern and Gallob. So far, though, their picks have been excellent and Williams Pinball Volume 8 makes Pinball FX even harder to put down.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle shines light on the best aspects of Indiana Jones, and jams it all into something that’s truly a special delight and very much worth witnessing. And it certainly does belong in a museum!
With deep, detailed, and extremely enthralling setting and characters, The Thaumaturge makes quite the splash on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Power Rangers are back to save the day and it’s a puddy good time!
One of videogame’s greatest franchises is back and it’s looking better than ever with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered!
Issues aside, with a much stronger line-up of games, Taito Milestones 3 manages to be the best entry so far in the series.
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is a self-proclaimed love letter to Japanese RPGs of yesteryear, but issues with gameplay and lack of polish hold back an otherwise promising game.
Metal Slug Tactics’ clever ideas and gorgeous pixel art clash head-on with performance issues and a host of glitches on the Switch.
On top of an already fantastic game doc, Tetris Forever features one of the most fun versions of the game to date with Tetris Time Warp.
Until Dawn on PS5 and PC is more polished, but overall it’s the same experience as the 2017 original.
Join Shin and his lovely family and friends in a rural adventure you won’t soon forget in Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.
Ys X is a less ambitious game but still manages to convey what the series has been going for for decades, which will surely please newcomers and long time fans.
The Looney Tunes gang are back and ready to tackle a Wacky World of Sports in a forgettable combo of games better played elsewhere.