PowerUp!'s Reviews
As a whole, the overall presentation is a major let-down to what is otherwise a rather sharp and strong racing game.
Ghost of Tsushima isn't perfect but, like a summoned objective on your touchpad, it's a breath of fresh air that'll send a warm chill down the spine of any Samurai aficionado.
Ultimately, let down by a lacklustre combat system that is far too repetitive and frequent, Paper Mario: The Origami King is only... ok. It's still worth playing for the wonderful visuals and excellent storytelling but don't expect a true Mario RPG.
Mileage is very obviously going to vary on a game like Deadly Premonition 2 and I genuinely believe that should be embraced. For all of my (gameplay) criticisms, there will be another for whom they are points in the game’s favour and to them I say, have a blast.
’d have to say that Iron Man VR is certainly a VR game worth playing – after all, it’s fun, and you really do feel like Iron Man. Fans of Tony Stark and his creations should definitely not let this slip by, as it will certainly spark joy within them.
If all of this was in a single collection, it would be a no brainer to recommend to anyone that is a fan of retro arcade games, or is just looking for a bit of classic fun. But split across two collections, it’s not as easy to recommend.
The core narrative and its surrounding cast of characters is intriguing but unengaging quest design means it loses steam far faster than it ought to.
A fantastic stealth combat experience with an astonishing sense of place and character. It’s brave, bold, brutal, and unrelentingly bleak
An unforgiving shooter that demands a lot of its players but those who dedicate enough time to learn the game will be rewarded with a truly unique and thrilling experience
No matter where it got its ideas from, there’s no denying it’s fun.
For the amount of content, the number of hours you’ll play and the ability to play with friends, with or without the game, 51 Worldwide Games is easily one of the must-have Switch games this year.
It's excellent. Plain and simple.
Fans of CCGs and rogue-likes will have an absolute ball with Monster Train. It’s hard, unique and really addictive. Here’s hoping it gets some post-launch support with more cards, factions and enemies.
Minecraft Dungeons is a must-play and uniquely perfect game for the strange times we find ourselves in.
It's not perfect and it is quite repetitive but I wasn't bothered. Maneater is a game we've not seen the likes of before and I hope it inspires more like it. Go and buy Maneater and experience what it's like to be the ultimate Apex Predator.
Moving Out is a great game, best played in moderation and never alone. If you’ve got a group of friends, some adult beverages and some extra controllers, boot up Moving Out and have a great time
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a strange, stripped back version of XCOM that does away with the suspenseful and thrilling moments of missions to focus on action, for better or worse.
Gears Tactics is a must-play if you're a fan of the franchise or the genre
Sakura Wars is a serviceable entry point for Western audiences but fails to deliver more than a modest take on what could have been a remarkable game.
I wouldn’t recommend this game unless you were both desperate to fill the hole in the MotoGP calendar and a hardcore racing sim enthusiast.