Reviews
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654.7KA broken racket — Mario Tennis Aces review
It was early in my time with Mario Tennis Aces that I realized a major flaw. I was just a couple missions...
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853.8KNew port, old art, same beauty — The Lion’s Song review
Last year, I had the opportunity to review The Lion’s Song on PC. It was simply a beautiful game, both in art...
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852.8KPop goes the Yuso — Yuso review
Puzzles come in many forms, whether they be rearranging numbers, following specified paths to reach a goal, matching colors to clear a...
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855.1KSpore of the roses — Mushroom Wars 2 review
When it comes to war, strategy can make or break a victory. That fact holds true in Mushroom Wars 2, as you...
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803.7KIn the rave of the mountain king — Lost in Harmony review
I’ve been ecstatic with the outpouring of rhythm games in the past year on the Switch, and it seems that there’s a...
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604.4KCrashing the party — Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy review
Crash Bandicoot is a gaming icon. Well, he was, back in the 90s. Unfortunately, the PlayStation mascot began to fade into obscurity...
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854.6KRumble in the jungle — Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure review
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle’s new expansion, Donkey Kong Adventure, begins when Rabbid Donkey Kong causes the Time Washing Machine to malfunction,...
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703.0KDisorder on the court — Spiritsphere DX review
There’s always something appealing when new games go back to the basics and riff on some of the earliest experiences in the...
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653.8KWhere’s my Super Suit! — LEGO The Incredibles Review
LEGO games have been around for a while now and we have seen many beloved franchises get the LEGO treatment. In their...
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604.7KThe song stuck in my head — Figment review
Figment, from Back to Bed developers Bedtime Digital Games, is immediately arresting from all angles. The visuals look like someone painted over...
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853.7KCalifornia rolls, they’re unforgettable — Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido review
Nintendo has a way of making weird little puzzle titles that devour my time: Pocket Card Jockey was a 3DS title from...
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603.7KIf at first you don’t succeed, die, die again — Paranautical Activity review
Some people like rogue-lite games, while others prefer first person shooters. Why not take both of those concepts, combine them, and give...
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803.9KShape up and add up — Hexologic review
Sudoku and similar puzzle games have been very popular, especially among those who enjoy challenging their brain. Unlike many challenging games, the...
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755.0KHitting the right notes — Musynx review
As much as I love Super Mario Odyssey and FMV titles on the Switch, rhythm games still rock my world on the...
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5.3K95Two souls, one breathtaking journey — Pode review
Independent games have been making and impressive splash for the last several years, and with the rise of Nindies on the Nintendo...
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805.0KQuirky adventures in the Deepsea Metro — Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion review
The Splatoon series has had a reputation for free DLC content, so when Octo Expansion was announced as the first paid add-on...
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854.4KGo west, young cow puncher — West of Loathing review
In the age of near-realistic graphics, we’ve learned an important lesson: a game doesn’t need a beautiful artstyle to make a good...
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755.8KYou only get one — One Strike review
When it comes to battle, one move can be the difference between life and death. One Strike takes this to heart and...
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758.2KMan’s not hot, he’s Icy Hot — Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn review
Look, if you told me that I had to write, “Shaquille O’Neal donned a cactus suit in order to defeat heavy metal...
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753.8KIt’s dangerous to go alone — Songbringer review
Picture this: you gain control of your protagonist in an unknown world. Everything around you is teeming with life, and the map...
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855.0KBullet Swell — Just Shapes and Beats review
Just Shapes and Beats has been on my radar since I first played it with some of my Gaming Trend colleagues at...
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3.5K85A wondrous world of shapes and colors — Shape of the World review
Some people manage their stress by meditating, others by doing yoga. Some people use shooting games as a coping mechanism, venting their...
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856.3KIn the mouth of madness — The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker review
I have a bold opinion: the renaissance of full motion video is here, and Wales Interactive is the harbinger. The publisher recently...
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854.9KYou can go your own way — ICEY review
Most 2D side scrolling action games revolve around fighting and moving to the right, while following any arrows meant to point you...
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854.6KBusting bombchus against the moblin mentality — Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition review
Say what you will about the Warriors series of games, but it provides great mindless hack-and-slash fun when you want it. They...
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908.2KTriple-decade knockout! — Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection review
Fighting games have come a long way in the past thirty years. It’s hard to believe that even through the revolution of...
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904.8KPortable, tactical, choices that matter — The Banner Saga Switch Review
The Nintendo Switch launched in March of 2017. I played a bunch of action games, puzzle titles, and a few racers, but...
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853.8KJump and shoot and Switch it up, man! — Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 review
Everyone knows what this is. It’s Mega Man! You jump, you shoot, you fail to keep Dr. Wily locked up permanently. It’s...
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904.9KDodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Get Down! — Disco Dodgeball Remix Review
When I hear the words Dodgeball, I think back to my high school days; the smell of the school gym, the sound...
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805.3KIt’s going down, I’m yelling — Timberman VS review
As much as I love spending hours on end playing Super Mario Odyssey or Pokken Tournament DX on my Switch, I love...
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603.0KSlot car swerve — Brakes are for Losers review
I’m surprised at the variety of racing games on the Switch these days. Other than the obvious reference to Mario Kart 8...
