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With an isometric top-down perspective, a slowly-revealed story (for what it is), and a mix of exploration, puzzles, and some zombie killing, Heaven Dust 2 at least feels pretty fresh on the generally horror-thin Switch...
If you've been around for a while you'll undoubtedly remember, and likely even participated in, the brain training craze Nintendo helped to popularize a while back with Brain Age and other copycats that were around...
Titles that lean more into intricate story-telling than mechanical gameplay have definitely become more common in the current era than they were previously but are also, no doubt, more of an acquired taste...
In the casual-ish space for games that feature a central hook like hidden objects (though that isn't to say there aren't other puzzles here, there are a variety but hidden object ones are the most common) there's only so much differentiation you'll see between most titles...
Indie developers and the Switch have definitely revitalized the local multiplayer space over the years, but the challenge has been for titles in that wave to differentiate themselves...
On a general level the My Universe titles have been light enough fare, offering up some simple mini games tied to a specific theme to enjoy on a casual level...
Offering up a mix of naturalistic but simple visuals, soothing sounds, and a bit of mild strategy, Eufloria is a pretty unique experience...
Not merely settling for being just a Chess simulation, I can at least respect Pawn of the Dead for trying to spice things up...
I'm sure anyone who takes on the challenge of making a game and getting it released dreams of their title being truly memorable...
I’ll admit that I tend to always be excited to check out an adventure with a noir sort of flavor, even if in the case of titles like Lacuna it happens to be mixed with a bit of futuristic sci-fi flavor...
Educational games are always going to be pretty tough to review, as in the minds of most people the concept of learning and fun are mutually exclusive...
It's always great to see new takes on genres, and though there have been many roguelike dungeon crawlers that have come along Tunnel of Doom takes its own unique path...
Considering the staggering number of indie budget puzzlers on the Switch, I don't doubt trying to make one that stands out is a challenge...
Since the Switch has been pretty thin in the sporting games department, to a degree it's exciting to see anything athletic coming the system's way...
Out of the gate I'll say that I have always been, and continue to be, a big fan of Match-3 puzzles, especially when on the go...
From an "elevator pitch" angle there's something great about being able to cite popular and successful titles as a shorthand to describe other ones succinctly...
Mixing together elements of an adventure title with a heavier-than-usual focus on puzzles, Dissolution does have some appeal...
When you’re looking to score a decent game on a budget you can’t always afford to be overly picky, but thankfully with some help you can often find some solid deals out there...
Omno is a bit of a challenge to review in some regards, as on a general level it's mechanically sound and actually provides for a nice and generally low-stakes adventure...
While time manipulation puzzling has been done before in the indie space, there’s an element of visual polish and flair that helps Timelie stand out nicely...