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Two Classic D&D RPG Packs Out Today on Nintendo Switch

October 15, 2019 Nick Chevalier 0

Classic RPG fans, rejoice! Today marks the release of two packs of classic D&D RPGs on Nintendo Switch, with four games in total. The Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Pack includes Baldur’s Gate, the Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear expansion, and Baldur’s Gate II, while the second pack includes Planescape: Torment: Enhanced […] Read More

‘Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince’ Review

October 7, 2019 Nick Chevalier 0

Trine is back, and it’s arguably better than ever. While the series has evolved over the last three entries—mostly in good ways, others in bad ways, some might say—Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns the series to its roots. Gorgeous visuals, a charming soundtrack, and plenty of puzzles to twist […] Read More

Nintendo Switch Lite Announced, Launches September 20

July 10, 2019 Nick Chevalier 0

After months of rumors that a Switch hardware revision was on the horizon—and subsequent denials by Nintendo that they had anything to announce—we finally have confirmation. The Switch Lite is real, and the feature-stripped version of Nintendo’s latest console arrives on September 20, 2019 with the more manageable price tag […] Read More

‘Warframe’ Out Now on Nintendo Switch eShop

November 20, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

It’s finally here! Warframe, the hit free-to-play, third-person shooter from developer and publisher Digital Extremes in conjunction with Panic Button! is out today on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with five years’ worth of content ready on day one. To celebrate the game’s launch, Digital Extremes has made available a free in-game […] Read More

‘Diablo III: Eternal Collection’ Review

November 14, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

The Diablo series, since its inception with the release of the original Diablo back in 1996, remains, to this day, the veritable king of the third-person, loot-based, action RPG. Originally released on PC in 2012, Diablo III has since come to consoles, seen massive updates and expansions, and has now […] Read More

‘LEGO Harry Potter Collection’ Review

November 6, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

LEGO Harry Potter Collection marks the first time I’ve stepped into Hogwarts in well over a decade, and it feels just like coming home. Having grown up as the books (and later, movies) released, JK Rowling’s magical world has undoubtedly helped shape the person I am today, so to dive […] Read More

‘Crayola Scoot’ Review

October 16, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

At first blush, seeing the name Crayola Scoot, for some people, might conjure up images of a kid’s coloring game, or otherwise bring to mind many cringe-worthy licensed video games from a mostly bygone era. Don’t be fooled, however—Crayola Scoot is a worthy video game in its own right and […] Read More

‘Cabela’s The Hunt’ and ‘Bass Pro Shops The Strike’ Championship Editions Coming to Switch October 23

September 24, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Calling all hunters and fishers! Planet Entertainment has announced that two titles, Cabela’s The Hunt Championship Edition and Bass Pro Shops The Strike Championship Edition, will be coming to Nintendo Switch on October 23. While Cabela’s The Hunt Championship Edition appears to be a new entry in the Cabela’s franchise, Bass Pro Shops The Strike Championship Edition appears […] Read More

‘Another World’ Review

July 10, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Playing through the cult classic Another World is, today, mostly an exercise in archaism; many of the gameplay mechanics that were relevant and groundbreaking back in 1991 feel out of place in 2018. Though it seemingly has inspired more modern titles, such as Limbo, and many of its puzzles still […] Read More

‘Pocket Rumble’ Review

July 6, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

With recent releases like Ultra Street Fighter II and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection on Switch, it’s unequivocally clear that 2D fighters are being celebrated and are enjoying somewhat of a resurgence. The next title to enter the fray is Cardboard Robot Games’ Pocket Rumble. A callback to the classic […] Read More

Check out 15+ Minutes of ‘Etherborn’ Gameplay

June 30, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Join Nick and Jorge as they check out over 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming ‘Etherborn,’ coming to Nintendo Switch later this year! Big thanks to developer Altered Matter for providing us access to the demo. Check out the game’s campaign over at http://fig.co/campaigns/etherborn Check out Jorge’s Twitch channel: […] Read More

‘Paranautical Activity’ Review

June 26, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

It’s still rather odd to see the first-person-shooter genre alive and well on Switch, but as last year’s DOOM and this month’s upcoming Wolfenstein II have confirmed, hardcore first-person shooters have a home on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Code Avarice’s Paranautical Activity aims to shake up the genre by combining the […] Read More

‘Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn’ Review

June 20, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Loading up Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’d never played the meme-worthy original, so I didn’t know where to set my expectation bar. After playing through the game on Nintendo Switch, however, I’ve concluded that bar should be set extraordinarily low. Not only […] Read More

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‘Manticore – Galaxy on Fire’ Review

April 22, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Although I’m usually not a fan of space fighting or sci-fi games, Manticore – Galaxy on Fire is as unique an experience as any I’ve had on Nintendo Switch. While the game is visually breathtaking and its moment-to-moment gameplay is fun, its disjointed narrative and one-note gameplay loop keeps Manticore […] Read More

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‘Bleed 2’ Review

March 6, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

While 2D platformers and shoot-‘em-ups tend to be the indie bread-and-butter on Nintendo Switch, Bleed 2 combines these genres in a way that feels fresh and unique. Despite its main story feeling criminally short and leaving something to be desired, Bleed 2 is a fun, action-packed, arcade-style platformer that makes […] Read More

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‘Payday 2’ for Switch Review

February 23, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

Much like a real-life bank heist, Payday 2 on Nintendo Switch is dependent upon many variables. Are your fellow criminals worth their salt? Is each member of your team properly equipped for the job? Is proper communication being utilized? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” then […] Read More

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‘Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf’ Review

February 16, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

The longer I spent with Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf, the more I learned to appreciate its elegance in both presentation and execution. Putting a unique spin on the traditional choose-your-own-adventure genre of books popularized in the 1970s, Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf blends a beautifully written, branching micro-narrative based on the […] Read More

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‘ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun’ Review

February 8, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

The further I got into its intriguing level design and increasingly difficult twists, turns, and obstacles, ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun felt more and more like its own game rather than a mash-up of other precision platformers and endless runners. Taking the best of cues from titles such as Super Meat Boy and […] Read More

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Nintendo Announces New DIY Peripheral, Nintendo Labo

January 17, 2018 Nick Chevalier 0

After last week’s surprising (or not-so-surprising) Nintendo Direct Mini, surely Nintendo had played their full hand for early 2018, right? Apparently not, as today Nintendo unveiled their new DIY peripheral initiative, Nintendo Labo. Coming in two flavors (the Toy-Con 1 Variety Kit for $69.99 USD and the Toy-Con 2 Robot […] Read More

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The Top 10 Indie Switch Games of 2017

December 30, 2017 SwitchJoy Staff 0

To say 2017 has been a good year for games is an understatement. For Nintendo Switch alone, we’ve seen literally hundreds of titles between retail and on the Switch eShop, and with over 10 million consoles sold worldwide, there are no signs of this train slowing down anytime soon. Now […] Read More

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‘Brawlout’ for Switch Review

December 22, 2017 Nick Chevalier 0

Brawlout for Nintendo Switch is an interesting case. While it has the distinction of being the first platform party fighting game to hit Nintendo’s hybrid console, there’s no denying the game was heavily influenced by—and uses some direct features and tropes from—Nintendo’s own Super Smash Brothers series. While comparison between […] Read More

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‘Brawlout’ Launches on Switch December 19

December 9, 2017 Nick Chevalier 0

Ready for a party brawler just in time for the holidays? If so, you’re in luck, since party fighting game Brawlout is launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop on December 19. Originally announced for Switch back in August, Brawlout is an unabashed Smash-like game that features various unique and third-party characters, incluing Hyper […] Read More

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‘The Sexy Brutale’ for Switch Review

December 7, 2017 Nick Chevalier 2

It isn’t often that a video game comes around that changes the way I think about the medium. On the surface, The Sexy Brutale is a murder-mystery game with a unique Gothic art style. Dig deeper, however, and you’ll find that The Sexy Brutale is a mechanically deep and narratively […] Read More

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‘Nine Parchments’ for Switch Review

December 6, 2017 Nick Chevalier 0

In a world with fewer and fewer Diablo-esque action RPGs, the idea of Nine Parchments sounds like a breath of fresh air on Nintendo Switch. In practice, the game world is illustrious and gameplay fun, but odd mechanical and systematic decisions hold Nine Parchments back from being the Switch’s next […] Read More

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‘Rocket League’ for Switch Review

November 22, 2017 Nick Chevalier 0

Rocket League was one of the year’s surprise hits when it launched as a free PlayStation Plus title back in 2015. Since then, the game has surpassed $110 million in revenue and, as of last year, had over 15 million players across three platforms—not to mention Rocket League is currently […] Read More