Steven Universe: Save the Light

If you're looking for a mobile game that's more than a distraction, and a licensed game that lives up to it's IP, then leave it to Steven.

When you have an established fan base as passionate as that of Steven Universe, it can be a risky move crossing into a new format. But Steven Universe: Save the

If you're a fan of Steven Universe, and you own a Switch, this is a no-brainer. It's an excellent take on the Paper Mario RPG formula with a few tricks of its own up its sleeve to boot. Given that the PS4 and XB1 version's tech issues are solved here, it's well worth the price of entry on Switch.

Steven Universe is a show that has cultivated a strong following thanks to its Venn-diagram overlap of immortal aliens and frequent lessons on the importance of empathy. It’s a strange combination that works surprisingly well, and though it has seen a few video game adaptions, Save the Light has been particularly exciting because it’s Steven’s first full-scale console RPG.

Steven's back for a second video game adventure in Save the Light, leaping from mobile to consoles! But is this a gem of a game, or is it a diamond in the rough? Let's take a look at what parts of the game drove a van into our hearts, and which parts left us feeling blue.