‘Carrion’ Review
Though Metroidvania games are plentiful on Switch, it’s frankly a rare sight for a truly magnificent one to grace our screens. Billed by publisher Devolver Digital as a “reverse horror” game, Carrion is actually steeped in Metroidvania goodness despite its rather grotesque look on the surface. While there are a […] Read More
‘Tower of Time’ Review
For the majority of the Nintendo Switch’s life thus far, cRPGs have not been synonymous with the hybrid system. That said, with more recent releases the likes of Divinity: Original Sin, Pillars of Eternity, and the Dungeons & Dragons games, the genre is findings its roots on Switch. Enter Tower […] Read More
‘Minecraft Dungeons’ Review
Note to viewers: most framerate hitches seen in the video are due to my capture/hardware setup and is not a reflection of the game’s performance, though I did experience some slight framerate dips on the Switch version. I apologize for the inconvenience. Minecraft Dungeons is a welcome looter action RPG […] Read More
‘The Outer Worlds’ Launches on Nintendo Switch June 5, 2020
One of last year’s most critically-acclaimed sandbox RPGs, The Outer Worlds, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2020. This news comes way of a press release from Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuous Games, and Private Division. The Outer Worlds will be available both physically and digitally, with 6GB day-one […] Read More
‘Kunai’ Review
Metroidvania titles these days are fairly common to see on Switch. There are several good ones, but truly great ones shine through the rest and make a name for themselves, often through tight and purposeful gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and the sense of reward and accomplishment that is often coupled with […] Read More
QubicGames Giving Away 10 Switch Games over 10 Days for Free
Who doesn’t like free games, especially during the holidays? Indie developer and publisher QubicGames is getting into the holiday giving spirit by giving away 10 of its games on Switch, all starting on December 15, releasing one free game per day up until Christmas in celebration of QubicGames’ 15th anniversary. […] Read More
‘The Otterman Empire’ Brings Party-Game Shooting to Switch in Early 2020
Ready for an otterly good time? Well, if you’re into shooters or party games, you’re in luck, as developer Tri-Heart Interactive has announced that its debut title, The Otterman Empire, is set to release on Nintendo Switch in early 2020. While not too much of the game has been revealed as […] Read More
‘Dark Devotion’ Is a Beautiful, Punishing Metroidvania
Developer The Arcade Crew and publisher Hibernian Workshop truly have created something special in Dark Devotion. From its onset, the game makes itself clear that it’s not here to hold your hand, teach you how to play, or even tell you what your objective is. That’s all left up to […] Read More
‘Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure’ Is Out Today on Nintendo Switch
Hide your acorns, because Ice Age‘s prehistoric squirrel, Scrat, is back with the release of Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure, out today on Nintendo Switch. From the team at Outright Games—who’ve brought such titles as Crayola Scoot to fruition—comes the latest installment in the Ice Age franchise, priced at £39.99/$39.99/€39.99. Here’s what Outright […] Read More
Two Classic D&D RPG Packs Out Today on Nintendo Switch
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