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2463 games reviewed
70.4 average score
70 median score
62.3% of games recommended

Pure Nintendo's Reviews

8 / 10.0 - Old Skies
Jun 10, 2025

A narratively disconnected relationship makes Old Skies stumble badly at the end. But that aside, this polished release is generally great. I'd love to see a sequel that explores more of ChronoZen and its staff while jettisoning the romantic fluff to a side-story spinoff visual novel. The best way to make that happen is to check this title out. Old Skies starts brilliantly and maintains its grip with fun individual stories and an overall sci-fi plot that keeps ticking in mostly thoughtful ways.

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Jun 4, 2025

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma's greatest accomplishment is its ability to pile so many gameplay elements into one big adventure, and to make all of them feel integral and organic. Whether you're farming, fighting, exploring, or romancing, every task-like the game itself-feels like it's worth completing.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Leila
Jun 2, 2025

Point-and-click adventure fans may be surprised by the more depressing tone of Leila, but the art style, emotional story, and challenging puzzles will carry them through. The game's themes can feel heavy, but leave the player with a sense of hope.

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May 27, 2025

Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is delightful. Its beautiful paintings, quirky characters, and lovely music combine to create a playful outing that provides a true form of escape. This short but sweet outing will stick with you after the credits roll.

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May 23, 2025

This "cozy RPG adventure" was clearly picked before it ripened. As such, it's not as easy to recommend as it should be, with its many positives (music) clouded by sizable blemishes. Expect imagination and irritation, often in equal measure. Maliki: Poison of the Past has plenty of good ideas, but needs a patch to grow to its full potential.

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May 22, 2025

Mirage Ignis Fatuus is a clever little puzzle outing. The story and graphics go a long way to making this stand out. Some extra incentive to replay, however, or a hint system to help with the more frustrating situations, would be a welcome addition.

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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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