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While having a cool retro-ish look, and some fun customization options, the racing itself lacks in speed and satisfying play
When you too closely resemble an indie legend, but then fail to meet the mark it set, let alone in any way surpass it, it’s a struggle
The overall mythology vibe is cute, but the lack of decent camera control and weak mechanics hold back the experience
While it has a solid art style and generally finds a balance between a classic format and more modern challenge it feels a bit bland
While it initially feels like a simple ripoff of Sonic the Hedgehog, once the difficulty curve kicks in hard it stands on its own
Though at times it can get a bit infuriating, Belle Boomerang manages to have an 8-bit era look with some more modern flair
One risk with retro-styled games is that you could rejuvenate an old-school experience, but not a good one
While it has a decent look and its own take on boss rush gameplay, the lack of any depth whatsoever sets in very quickly
For people who grew up and adored their virtual pets while they were en vogue this may bring joy, just don’t expect much to do
Yet another “construction sim” that has you performing simple tasks to try to turn your [insert thing here] around
Deviating from the more typical fare taken on Sherlock and his pal Watson, a pinch of Lovecraftian horror spices things up
With its hand-crafted gameplay (and audio even), quirky charm, and generally light feel this is an accessible good time
While I wouldn’t go as far as saying there’s a new Mario Kart competitor on the market, Speedstorm is still quite compelling in many ways
Is simply meandering through somewhat barren landscapes really “gameplay”, no matter how serene?
Sharing common elements with some other survival games in the eShop, the problem here is that it’s missing much and adds little
Entertaining enough if you’re a fan of arcade-style side-scrolling shmups, at least for a short while, but not terribly deep
Overly simplistic play and a general lack of much personality make this “sports” title a bit of an eShop benchwarmer
Focused almost entirely on what you hear, allowing you to even play it with your eyes closed, Project Dark is a unique experience
While there’s certainly a strategic component of sorts, and some skill required for success, the repetition of the experience sets in pretty quickly
This budget action title keeps things simple in terms of controls, but still delivers an engaging and fun challenge