Released back in 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land was the mainline Kirby’s grand debut in the third dimension. As the second mainline Kirby game on Switch, it was met with much fanfare from fans and critics for its extensive content, creative and detailed level design, and great soundtrack. I certainly loved the game (as […]
Donkey Kong Bananza marks a long overdue return for Donkey Kong, and Nintendo has pulled out all the stops this time. Launching exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, this 3D platformer features destructible environments, musical transformations, and plenty of extras alongside a fairly lengthy main quest. As a revival for a beloved character and a […]
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is the official solution for those who prefer a more traditional controller for the Nintendo Switch 2. But while its form is standard, it does come packed with features that you may not find in certain third-party alternatives. Form and Function I find that the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro […]
One of the few Switch 2 launch exclusives, Survival Kids is a bit of an oddity. It was developed by Unity essentially as a test of their new technology, in collaboration with Konami, the publisher for a long running series of games also under the name “Survival Kids”. But will this installment created under unusual […]
Following in the footsteps of one of the highest-selling consoles to date, the long-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available. Much like the original Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 offers both a handheld and home console experience due to its hybrid nature. Coming with detachable controllers with motion control support and a touchscreen, you […]
It is perhaps suitable that the first Nintendo Switch 2 review I’m writing is one for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, billed as an introduction to the system. This oddity of a game helps new players explore the features of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Touring the Switch 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour has […]
With Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and its DLC story having closed out the story that began on the Wii, it seems like the future of the series is anyone’s guess. While all three of the numbered games are available on Nintendo Switch, there was one piece of the puzzle that was conspicuously absent until today. Released […]
As one of Nintendo’s earliest flagship video game franchises, Donkey Kong has been through quite a few phases over the decades. The franchise has had several eras and iterations, from the 1980s arcade days to the bongo-beating Donkey Konga era of the Gamecube, but perhaps the most truly cherished period was Rare’s highly successful Donkey […]
Upon completing the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, I wrote that I hoped it and the Super Mario RPG remake would find enough success to send the message to Nintendo that there is still a place for bona-fide RPGs starring Mario. As it turns out, they’d been working on answering my prayer […]
It’s time for yet another entry in the long-running Mario Party series! Super Mario Party Jamboree adds its own twist onto the formula with the new Jamboree mechanic and takes us beyond the board game with several new modes. It’s-A Me, Mario! For newcomers to the series, the main mode in Mario Party involves four […]