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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a step forward in the Atelier series, but not everyone's going to like the direction it's taking. It feels like it's starting to leave certain core elements—and Nintendo hardware—behind.Read More
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel that was first released in 2023 on Steam. Now, it brings its mix of drama and intrigue to
Turbo Overkill is a first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch. While this genre isn’t exactly in short supply, there aren’t many decent outings for Ninte
It's hard for me to shake the stereotype that visual novels tend to be romances. Take a look at the eShop screens for this game, and you can see why that would be the case. But believe me, the HD remake of Ever 17 - The Out of Infinity is...
Described as "A classic Sci-fi visual novel," Never 7 - The End of Infinity looks more like a dating sim, at least judging by its odd screenshots. This confus
The goal of the narrative adventure Cabernet? I’m still not so sure, even after hours of playing. Whether you find a deeper meaning, the game still has much to offer and does a wonderful job of keeping you engaged.Read More
The first thing that struck me while playing WARRIORS: Abyss was just how fond I've grown of these characters. I mention that because you get over 100 characters from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Unfortunately, you're not given much to do with them.Read More
If you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is one that might pique your interest. Most of the game takes place in a dark w
Critter Café is a charming sim that combines café management, critter collecting, and puzzle-solving. It's a little addictive at first, but repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety might make some players feel like closing up shop.Read More
Bloodless for the Nintendo Switch offers a unique action-adventure experience centering on counter-based combat. Armed only with her fists, protagonist Tomoe's mission is to disarm enemies without taking lives...kind of like Batman. Kind of like Batman.Read More
X-Out: Resurfaced is an extremely challenging, side-scrolling shoot 'em up from the Commodore 64 days, effectively polished for modern consoles. Will that polish help it appeal to modern arcade action fans? Let's dive in to find out.Read More
Big Helmet Heroes is a 3D beat-’em-up where you (and a friend) play as one of many knights trying to save the princess! Playing it was a blast in both single-player and co-op, so let’s talk about it.Read More
