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2458 games reviewed
70.4 average score
70 median score
62.2% of games recommended

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6.5 / 10.0 - On Your Tail
May 22, 2025

On Your Tail is a charming title that suffers from terrible performance issues. It's a pity; there's a lovely tale, interesting characters, and fun gameplay on offer. Perhaps playing on the Switch 2 will deliver an experience closer to what the developers were trying to deliver.

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4 / 10.0 - Wind Story
May 20, 2025

I don't think it's impossible for sim fans to have fun playing Wind Story. And with some updates and fixes, that may be easier to do. In its current state, however, I found it more complicated and confusing than rewarding and entertaining.

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May 19, 2025

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade offers great visuals and slick combat that will initially appeal to fans of roguelites and action RPGs. But unless you're into the slow grind of repetitive battles, you'll likely sheath this blade earlier than expected.

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7 / 10.0 - Alter Age
May 19, 2025

Alter Age is worth checking out if you're a fan of RPGs. It runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch and has many fun mechanics to try, though some features may not be needed.

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May 15, 2025

KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat is obviously designed to be silly, but manages to balance its sometimes juvenile humour with broadly solid platformer mechanics.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Breakout Beyond
May 5, 2025

It's hard to mess up Breakout as it remains fun after all these years (decades even), but darn if Choice Provisions nearly did with their inexplicable decision to lock content, including online leaderboards. The fact that the game still succeeds despite this blunder is a testament to their talent and the timeless source material.

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8 / 10.0 - Skies Above
May 5, 2025

Skies Above provides some pure and simple arcade action fun. It looks nice, has a straightforward (albeit quite unique) premise, features simple gameplay mechanics, and challenges the player to keep pushing further than the last time.

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Apr 23, 2025

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a sequel to a game I hadn’t heard of from systems I never played. While it has traded in its weapon choice, the dark style remains intact. This sequel, 35 years in the making, may not necessarily appeal to fans of the original, but Castlevania fans should find enjoyment here.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Metal Slug Tactics
Apr 22, 2025

Overall, the fun gameplay had depth, and the quirky story was both engaging and humorous. Metal Slug Tactics is a cool twist and does a great job of keeping the series relevant.

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The Hundred Line: The Last Defense Academy is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys TRPG gameplay and compelling, often surprising sci-fi storytelling. Despite its dark themes and disturbing imagery, it's a total joy to play.

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Apr 21, 2025

I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is a solid port of a classic point-and-click adventure game, co-designed by author Harlan Ellison, with enough alterations to make gameplay surprising even for those who've read the original story.

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10 / 10.0 - Expelled!
Apr 11, 2025

This game holds a fun, mysterious narrative with quirky characters. Expelled! will keep your attention for many hours.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Ultros
Apr 9, 2025

Ultros is an ambitious metroidvania with starkly contrasting visuals and interesting gameplay elements. It's almost too much for itself with some ideas that don't always resonate. It's not for everyone, but if you're in the mood for something way off the beaten path, you'll find it here.

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8 / 10.0 - Everhood 2
Apr 7, 2025

Everhood 2 is an RPG broken down to its core elements-visually and procedurally-then remixed as a rhythm-based action game. It baffles at the start, continues to challenge and surprise, and ends before you've had the chance to really figure out what was going on. It'll captivate players who are willing to let it.

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Apr 5, 2025

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is a super-fun and well-designed party title. The dreamy aesthetics and music coupled with the gravity-based mechanics help create a unique experience for all players.

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7 / 10.0 - Rogue Waters
Apr 1, 2025

Overall, Rogue Waters is a good roguelite, turn-based combat game withs some interesting mechanics and features. It looks good and sounds OK. Some elements are a bit predictable, but I suppose you get that with a bunch of pirates.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a wonder to behold on the Switch. It looks stunning and features fantastic gameplay. The choppy, largely uninteresting story continues to be a significant drawback, and there are still some lingering issues with general repetitiveness and party management minutiae, but it otherwise shines like a Mira sunrise.

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6 / 10.0 - MainFrames
Mar 31, 2025

Mainframes leaves me with an overall impression of muddledness, albeit executed with a sincere passion. It throws in ideas about platforming, collecting, and environmental manipulation. But maybe some of the excess should've been left on the cutting room floor so the rest could be more polished and its potential better realized. While I admit a measure of satisfaction in getting past the trickiest parts, there is nearly equal amounts of relief, which is not a good ratio. The difficulty spikes (even with accessibility options) never feel "cozy."

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6.5 / 10.0 - Sugardew Island
Mar 27, 2025

Sugardew Island offers a cozy farming experience for those new to the genre or who aren't interested in the adventuring or romantic options available in similar games. Most genre fans, however, will quickly be looking for a rescue.

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5.5 / 10.0 - Stunt Flyer
Mar 27, 2025

Stunt Flyer runs out of gas when playing solo, but split-screen co-op elevates it slightly. How much lasting power this has might depend on your desire to earn achievements, improve mission times, or simply chill for a spell. Even with the budget price, I'd wait for a sale or just boot up Pilotwings 64 on Switch Online.

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