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Kirby and the Forgotten Land to me is a return to what made Kirby feel magical with the Dark Matter titles. It has what made it feel grand and exciting. This is by far the best Kirby game we’ve gotten in the last twenty years and I cannot wait to see where HAL goes next.
The Strictly Limited Games edition, titled Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is home to every game in the series. You’re not only getting all six games, but you also get ports of the game. At least the non-Hudson editions. This is the version I’d suggest getting if you’re even remotely a Wonder Boy fan. If you just want to play “essentials” though, you really can’t go wrong with the retail release.
For a 2003 Xbox/PC game, KotOR is frankly an ugly game. Design wise, it’s fine, and some of the characters are very memorable. But graphics wise, this is a poor showing. Looking less like a game halfway through the strongest console at the time and more like an early PS2 game. At least, like every other piece of Star Wars media, the music is fantastic. As is the voice acting.
Pokémon Legends Arceus is exactly the shot in the arm the Pokémon fanchise needed. It combines great new ways to catch Pokémon and explore their world with traditional franchise mechanics in ways that feel natural and intuitive. It’s that rare beast that fulfills all the demands of nostalgia and still feels fresh and new. Don’t listen to the haters, this game rocks.
While I hate that the Switch only seems to be able to get this kind of quality out of first-party releases, Metroid Dread is well worth your time. Well, provided you like some challenge in your games instead of preferring a more narrative-focused experience. Picking it up will reward you with a challenging platformer with plenty of action and adventure that looks and sounds amazing. Most of my complaints about the game are minor ones that amount to a desire for some quality of life improvements. Metroid fans should be very pleased, and any Switch fan should want this in their library.
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny retains almost everything that made the Disgaea franchise so beloved by those that play it. It has a funny, compelling story with engaging, unique characters. The strategic gameplay bolstered by a few puzzle elements and the multiple character-building systems are as engrossing as ever. They may be better than ever, in fact, as players can now choose how deeply they want to engage with the game’s heavy grind. Unfortunately, the franchise’s first foray into 3D graphics leaves a lot to be desired. Still, it’s good to see an old dog put in the effort to learn new tricks. So reward the developers (and yourself) and give this one a try.
If you have played any of the previous games in the Trails of series and you liked them, definitely give this a shot. Didn’t like them? Give it a go anyway as I believe there a number of quality of life improvements made improving the feel of Cold Steel IV from its predecessors. On the flip side, if you’ve played all the games in the Trails of except this one; what are you waiting for? Get it and see one of the ends to a painstakingly long epic in the making!
One of the biggest changes I gladly welcome is the addition of an autosave, as well as being able to save on any of the three files when you can save. Another great change is free camera control. Both of these really come off as things you didn’t realize you’d appreciate until they were given to you and I am beyond glad they’re included, especially as Skyward Sword never had a save anywhere option, only at Loftwing Statues.
Whether or not you would enjoy the story is up to an individual’s taste and all of course. But if the premise of the game has you somewhat intrigued, then do give the game a try. You just might find another fable that will stay with you long after you shut the book
When all is said is done, this game contains a pair of great dungeon crawlers, one of which might not have seen the light of day outside of Japan (officially that is) if it wasn’t for this title. Admittedly, there is quite a bit of grinding involved, and there are a few obscure puzzles as well as some slight inconsistencies in mechanics (e.g. saving) between the two games, but ultimately I found these negligible when it came to enjoying my time playing through them. I’m not sure I could recommend these to anyone new to RPGs, but for more experienced players (especially for those within the JRPG sphere) these will definitely sit well on your libraries.
Despite the excellent story and characters… well, because of these, it’s hard to recommend Trails of Cold Steel III to people that have never touched the franchise before. You could feasibly enjoy the game even without playing the previous games, but with how the story is building up to Cold Steel IV, newcomers will be left in the dark even more than before. If you have played at least the first two Cold Steel games, then this is another great JRPG for you to enjoy.
n the end this is a really fun game. I feel like it’s the perfect mixture of puzzle, platforming, and visual novel/narrative. The climbing sections can be pretty intense, but you’re usually treated to one of the scenes afterwards so it’s a great way to cooldown. After each section you get asked one question related to relationships, and while these questions serve to direct the narrative to one of it’s many endings, it’s a subtle way the game approaches talking about relationships and some of the difficulties we might face in them. So if you really pay attention to it, you can earn yourself more than just a great gaming experience. Don’t wait to pick this game up as soon as it releases, it’s a lot of fun.
I can say that I did enjoy my time with Pokémon: Sword and that it’s a great jumping-on point for newcomers to the series, and still offers a lot for those returning to the franchise. I’m hoping that many of the issues present in the generation of games are merely growing pains from moving from the 3DS to a far more powerful system in the Switch. Some of the issues like trading are confusing choices that don’t seem limited by the switch and are instead just poor choices. The new ideas the game brings to the series do feel exciting, like the Wild Area, and raid battles, if they carry forward, could pave the way for even more interesting multiplayer components. Don’t come to Sword and Shield expecting them to have reinvented the pokéball, but expect a solid traditional Pokémon game that changes the formula enough to make things feel fresh and new.
There really isn’t much to complain about in Disgaea 4 Complete+. The game looks good, the gameplay is fun and challenging, and the story is hilarious. If that’s not enough, an amazingly talented voice cast brings that story to life with impeccable comedic timing. Even if you’re not normally a fan of SRPGs or JRPGs, Disgaea 4 Complete+ is challenging enough, well-written enough, and overall well-made enough to be worth your time.
Disgaea 1 Complete doesn’t add any touch or motion controls, so you can play it docked or undocked as you prefer. Personally, I preferred playing it docked to further relive the experience of playing it on my PS2. I found myself playing it undocked the most, though, since it’s just so convenient to pick up and play at a moment’s notice. I guess what I’m saying, in too many words, is that you should just play this game. Play it!
Hollow Knight won’t be an easy game to pick up. In fact, once you start it you’ll probably spend the first couple of hours just figuring out how to play it more than anything else. You’re thrust right into the action with minimal instructions. The map needs to be fully discovered by yourself, and can’t even be marked until you find a certain character in each zone. Even when you have the map, you still need to purchase an upgrade so you can see where you are on it in real time. The deck seems quite stacked against you, but the more you play, you’ll see just how great the reward is. What Team Cherry has given us is one of the greatest Metroidvania games to grace our systems, and it’s availability on the Switch now makes it even more exciting. Believe me when I say you do not want to miss out on this title.
What saves this game, though, is it’s Battle Mode inclusion. Aside from the racing, it’s been a staple in these games since the Nintendo 64 days, and not having it on the previous generation was quite upsetting. I mean, sure you can still duke it out on the tracks with your buddies, but it’s more fun in a closed off arena and no AI getting in the way. Overall, it’s not a brand new full-blown Mario Kart release, but it’s still welcome on the Switch. Having the Battle Mode definitely makes this Deluxe version feel complete, so even if you have this on the Wii U, don’t miss out on getting the Switch version as well.
Overall, Odyssey is a great and welcome addition to the Super Mario franchise that will leave you with loads of fun and hours on hours of gameplay. There’s even a 2-player mode where one person controls Mario while the other controls Cappy that just increases the enjoyability
I can honestly say, whether or not you’re a fan of turn-based strategy games, you most certainly need to play Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. It’s a great new spin for an old character, and to say it’s entertaining is a pretty big understatement. I loved every moment I have put into this game, as will you if you pick it up.
ho would have thought that six years ago when this first came out, you’d eventually be able to play it on something that could fit in your pocket?! No matter how you play Skyrim it’s an amazing game so whether it’s docked and on your TV with a pro-controller, in tabletop mode with separated joy-cons, or in handheld mode while you wait in line at the DMV, this game can be played any way and still live up to it’s full potential.