Puzzle

Dungeons of Hinterberg was just released for Xbox and Xbox Games Pass Ultimate. We were provided with a review code to check it out! Is this a fun game? Should you check it out on Game Pass? Here is our review of Dungeons of Hinterberg for the Xbox Series S! In Dungeons of Hinterberg, a lawyer named Luisa goes on vacation to a town called Hinterberg. She’s tired of her day-to-day life and wants a change. She wants Adventure. And…

Noreya the Gold Project is a captivating 2D platformer with Metroidvania elements.  The game seamlessly blends fantasy elements with strategic gameplay. Developed by Dreamirl and published by Pixelheart, this game is set in a richly detailed world reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, the game immerses players in a quest-driven narrative filled with mystery, magic, and exploration. Choosing between light and greed, create your own path as you venture through the graphically beautiful biomes of this challenging Metroidvania. You play as Noreya’s…

Its finally happening! Nintendo has announced a Direct for June 18, 2024. That’s tomorrow! Check out the info and some speculation below. A Nintendo Direct has been announced for June 18th, 2024 at 9am central. Hey, thats tomorrow! The Direct will be roughly 40 minutes and focus on Nintendo Switch games. There will be no news about the next Switch system. Well, we knew that the Direct would focus on Switch games, but what will they show? We’re not sure…

Having played so many Metroidvanias in the last few years, I have encountered both similar and unique features of this very popular genre. Coming into the gaming industry with an original idea must be very challenging, so when I say that Venture to the Vile is a very original take on a Metroidvania, I definitely mean it. Immerse yourself in a twisted dark fantasy game where you venture into the unknown, utilizing your logic skills and navigating the challenging 3D…

We’re always looking for fun, charming games, especially if they are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Pine Hearts is coming next week to the systema and looks very good. Pine Hearts will release on the Nintendo Switch on May 23rd! Thats a week from today! This game looks absolutely charming. You play as Tyke, who explores a cozy world full of puzzles, tools, abilities to learn, and of course you can pet dogs too! There is no combat in the…

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition was recently rumored and now it turns out its true. Nintendo is making a game with over 150 challenges for players to take on. Check out the announcement trailer below. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 18th, 2024. There will be 150 challenges in the game that take place over 13 NES games. Nintendo World Championships is now available for pre-order on the eshop. There will also…

Are you looking for a new puzzle platformer to check out? Then you might want to take a look at The Fall of Elena Temple! Here is our review. In the Fall of Elena Temple, a treasure hunter named Elena falls into a temple. She wants all the coins and so she’ll navigate traps and dungeons to get them. Its not a great story but this is a puzzle platformer and most games in this genre have no story. This…

Today’s Indie World Showcase is over and…well…it wasn’t too bad. Let’s talk about it! The Indie World Showcase today was not too bad. It wasn’t great either to be honest. There were some big standout games that we have to talk about though! First of all, cowabunga dude! I was surprised to see a TMNT game during today’s Indie World Showcase. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Spintered Fate is not a sidescrolling beat ’em up. Instead, its an overhead roguelike where…

Metroidvanias have gotten so diverse that nowadays we can find practically any subgenre in them. Yet, up until now there have been so many games released that it’s been harder and harder to really capture the attention of a lover of this genre. Which is why when I was made aware of a game called Minishoot’ Adventures, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. Now, normally people read the summary of the game, find out from what other…

Princess Peach Showtime gives the Mushroom Kingdom monarch a new spotlight game. Is it worth checking out? Is it fun? Here is our review of Princess Peach Showtime! In Princess Peach Showtime, Peach finds herself and some Toads going to a theater for some entertainment. Unfortunately, a new villain picks that time to take over the theater and so Peach has to save the day by going into different areas of the theater and assuming new identities to face unique…