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Despite the grandiose choice of words in the title, this by no means feels like a grand experience
While it has some decent old-school hack and slash bones, the action doesn’t quite match the quality of its better peers
While it undoubtedly has general simplicity on its side, and some goofy charms, it fails to really stand out as a must-buy action puzzler
Takes the classic point-and-click adventure and juices up the formula a bit with a tighter pace, well-implemented interface, and outstanding voice acting
While its opening shows some promise, it then dives into mostly being a boredom-inducing walking simulator where you’ll try to understand what you’re supposed to do in order to get things moving
While it absolutely keeps things pretty simple, it’s just enough of a smart variation on the Picross-style formula that it may have appeal for puzzle fans
If you’re looking for more bite-sized racing moments for pick up and put down play this could work out, but in terms of satisfying racing it’s limited
A paltry sum of 2 very similar versions of the same game, each with the same general shortcomings, does not a collection make
While it has a definite 90’s racing vibe, and some niche drifting appeal, it’s also a bit too narrowly-focused and limited to garner greater attention
Boasting a mix of gardening sim and organizational elements, Urban Jungle has potential, but also feels like it loses the thread of its appeal in some regards
Working as a faster-paced take on deckbuilding roguelikes, opting for a swipe-left-or-right mechanic over meticulous planning, this works reasonably well
Comes at you with a distinctive take on generational trauma and puzzle platforming where fundamentals don’t always work as well as they should
While absolutely the most ambitious title in the series, that also doesn’t always seem to work in the game’s favor
While the action can be a bit slight, there’s an amusing enough story and novel gameplay to make it a decent choice for cozy gaming fans
While this is absolutely a far superior version of the game to play versus its original Switch port, in the gameplay department it’s still an acquired taste
A really pleasant surprise of a budget-priced game that delivers smart 3D platforming and some creative building to accentuate play
While not breaking away from the initial reboot title enough to demonstrate a clear evolution, it still plays brilliantly on the Switch 2 and is a rock-solid good time
While featuring a pretty wide assortment of crime-solving equipment, the need to constantly go back and forth, some lack of clarity, and clumsy controls do the experience no favors
Playing out as a pretty basic platformer, with little to distinguish itself beyond its weirdly amorous main character, there’s not much to get excited about here
Aside from not being convinced that this vertical shooter holds its ground well against a load of solid competitors, the storyline including domestic abuse really took the wind out of my sails