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An unfortunate pairing of classic 3D action and less-then-reliable controls dooms this all-ages platformer
Mixing together Metroidvania sensibilities with some challenging platforming makes for a refreshing budget package
Yet again making the absolute most of 8-bit capabilities, and not compromising engaging play, Roniu’s Tale is a great mix of strategy and puzzles
While it manages to so a solid job of bringing the classic arcade play of Qix with a family-friendly look, it does little else
While it has the looks of a retro racing contemporary, the controls and a lack of a feeling of purpose hold it back
While your protagonist can feel a bit chunky in tight spots, this tough platform shooter still plays smoothly overall
With its stunning pixel art visuals and an intense mix of slashing and shooting challenges, Demon Purge satisfies
Perhaps with the right group of friends this could briefly entertain, but it’s too short on ideas to be of much interest
The move from normally more supernatural pursuers to an outright home invasion scenario creates a different flavor
With its own take on tactical combat, combined with a generally darker tone and story, there’s room for some appeal
While it’s great to see a full-fledged Digimon title on the Switch geared more towards its traditional style, it’s hardly perfect
If you’re a fan of a bit of craziness mixed with tripped out and colorful colors, and can live with sketchy gameplay, it may work for you
While the fundamentals of the Lines experience haven’t evolved much, the addition of theming and loads of puzzles of various sizes has appeal
Even with its jittery zombies and somewhat buggy nature Remorse can deliver some surprises, but it’s hard to ignore some of its issues
With varied challenges in every room it manages a distinct feel, but it also makes for inconsistency
Delivering a pretty broad variety of puzzle types that are decidedly casual, and wrapped in Americana, this has some appeal
While it brings a bit more than just core Match-3 to the table, it doesn’t aspire to elevating the experience as much as some peers
Mixing point-and-click adventure with a variety of puzzle styles, this casual title thankfully hits more than it misses
Speedrunning fans should find some appeal, but if you’re not all about perfecting your runs this may struggle to go the distance
Given the intricate elements in your typical artistically-driven stained glass window, working a puzzle for one quickly gets tricky