Kirk Hiner
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With its methodical, unforgiving gameplay, Aragami: Shadow Edition is not for everyone. However, it doesn't try to be. It’s aimed squarely at fans of precise, stealth-based gameplay, with whom it should be a solid hit.Read More
At its core, Airheart is a game in which you fly around collecting items and shooting down bad guys. Unfortunately, too many other elements get in the way for me to recommend this title to Switch gamers.Read More
Fitness Boxing
Fake boxing in front of the TV is not an alternative to the gym, but a good round of Fitness Boxing before a couple hours of Octopath Traveller is a really good (and surprisingly fun) idea.Read More
Sky Force Anniversary may be a “re-creation” of a nearly 15-year-old game, but it looks and plays like it was custom made for this generation’s systems.Read More
Gris
Gris is a different kind of game. It’s your basic puzzle/platformer at its heart, but its presentation is so unique that it’s likely to connect with you in ways that few video games have.Read More
Whereas I feel this is the best Mosou game currently available for the Switch, there's not enough here to bring over any converts, especially those who played Fire Emblem Warriors and Hyrule Warriors specifically for the franchise tie-ins.Read More
Truth be told, I've been wanting to play a Valkyria Chronicles game since I first saw the box for the original on that other side of the local GameStop. I was obviously thrilled when SEGA announced Valkyria Chronicles 4 was coming to the Switch, but has it been worth the...
If ever there was a game that clearly indicates developers are moving from the Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo Switch, it's Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk. Should Switch owners be celebrating this? Let's find out.Read More
How you feel about Freedom Planet on Nintendo Switch will largely be determined by what you loved and hated about the Genesis-era Sonic the Hedgehog games.Read More
Ōkami HD
Okami HD is a wonderful, exciting adventure that's beautifully presented. Although the paintbrush mechanic can still be frustrating, the Nintendo Switch offers its best implementation of any platform.Read More
Not a Hero: Super Snazzy Edition is a vulgar, violent game, but the pixelated and colorful presentation—coupled with its sharp sense of humor—help to keep the tone light. I was pleasantly surprised by the snappy, addictive gameplay when I first dug into it, but could that be maintained across 21...
Contrary to popular thought, a video game isn't "classic" just because it's old. Even games that were groundbreaking in their day can feel stagnant 10, 20 or 30 years later. Is that the case with Another World, now available for Nintendo Switch? That's what we're here to find out.Read More
