Review: Reigns: Three Kingdoms (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Not one, not two, but three kingdoms – what a deal! Oops, what? It’s a game? OK then-a game…but it’s still a deal! Like Reigns: Kings and Queens and Reigns: Game of Thrones before it, Reigns: Three Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game, this time set near the end of the Han Dynasty in China. […]
Review: Bahnsen Knights (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Bahnsen Knights is an 80s-inspired adventure thriller in which you play as Boulder, a secret agent whose partner disappeared while investigating a gang called the Bahnsen Knights. This gang is known for their obsession with fast cars and…tornadoes? It seems so. Add religious fanaticism to the mix for an even creepier combination. They also have […]
Review: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is a third person fighting game based on an anime I don’t watch. Just so we’re all on the same page here. Of fine. The characters race each other through the battlefield – which is defined by a blue shield – centered on scenes from the show. In fact, the game’s […]
Review: AdventureQuest 8-bit: Dungeons & Doomknights (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
The thing about niche games is that I can usually pinpoint the niche. This is not the case with AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons & Doomknights. NES-era RPG fans seemed like the likely candidate, but after playing AdventureQuest 8-Bit, I think it’s just a joke for AdventureQuest fans. That doesn’t mean there aren’t jokes for the rest […]
Review: Promenade (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Promenade is a puzzle platformer for Nintendo Switch. It combines cute aesthetics with investigative elements in a difficult outing that belies its cartoonish appearance. It all adds up to a fun and rewarding experience. You play the role of a young boy named Nemo. After falling into a dark cave, Nemo is rescued by an […]
Review: Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
I am ready to admit my mistake. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island isn’t the first Shiren game I’ve played. Tried Shiren the Wanderer on Wii, didn’t get it and moved on quickly. The same might have happened here if I didn’t review this game. I didn’t take the rogue approach. I […]
Review: qomp2 (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
qomp2 is an arcade puzzle game developed by Graphite Lab and published by Atari. This sequel is the successor to qomp, which was originally released in 2021. I never played the first game, so qomp2 is my introduction to this Pong redesign. In this game, you play as Pong, the ball, trying to break free […]
Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch. While the term “remake” may turn some off, this revamped Game Boy Advance title has plenty of new and returning players to enjoy. The first thing that stands out is the fun and family-friendly appeal of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Even the story revolves […]
Review: Fit My Cat (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Fit My Cat is a puzzle game developed and published by RedDeerGames. It’s a cute, cozy game where you organize cats into boxes and…well, that’s about it. Each level contains a box and a handful of cats. Cats vary in shape and size. Some can fit into a square inside the box. others occupy six […]
Review: Composer World (Nintendo Switch) – Pure Nintendo
Composer World is a music creation title for Nintendo Switch. It takes the complex art of music creation and tries to simplify it into a game that aesthetically resembles Mario Paint. It may not be for everyone, but if you’re in the mood to whip up some tunes (and provided you know what you’re doing), […]