Who knew that in 2020, the idea of playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a handheld felt about as realistic as becoming a cybernetically enhanced samurai overnight. The game was enormous, ambitious, and barely ran on last-gen consoles at launch. We all remember how Cyberpunk 2077 had a rough start, and the game had to undergo many updates and hot fixes, especially with the 2.0 update, which included extra story content, ...
A Killer Comeback IO Interactive’s HITMAN World of Assassination makes its calculated leap to the Nintendo Switch 2 and for the first time, it does so natively rather than through cloud streaming. Which results in a deeply satisfying stealth sandbox experience that surprisingly holds up on Nintendo’s portable powerhouse. Classic HITMAN, Fully Intact a Sharper Suit and Smoother Silhouettes Across the ...
Whenever a new console launches, there is going to be obvious excitement for the possibilities. Each console, as is normal, comes with its own set of issues or perceived issues, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is no different. While comments and critiques of price were fairly commonplace leading up to the console’s launch, the rhetoric has died down, and for good reason. Is it possible the Nintendo Switch 2 is ...
Earlier this week, I hooked up my Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to my Nintendo Switch 2 console and hopped online with fellow Canadian media members, members of the Nintendo of Canada PR team, and Jose Otero from Nintendo Treehouse for a one hour session around GameChat. GameChat was detailed quite a bit in the Nintendo Direct that we saw just before launch, and while it seemed like a cool new concept, I wasn’t sure ...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easily the most played Nintendo Switch game in the Roffel household, one that has been played, on average, once a week since launch. With all the tracks added via the DLC launches, there was always fierce competition to be had. With the announcement of Mario Kart World during the last Nintendo Direct, we were all pretty excited about the future of the franchise. With the promise of an open ...
Street Fighter 6 finally makes its debut on Nintendo’s powerful new hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, and the result is an impressive, if slightly trimmed, version of Capcom’s acclaimed fighter that still packs a serious punch. Packing a Punch Thanks to the upgraded capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 with 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolution makes a great fight scene. Visual compromises exist compared to ...
If you’re looking for a new rpg to play with a old school turn-based rpg vibe, then we may have a game for you. Starlight Legacy is out for the Nintendo Switch today. How is it? Here’s our review! Starlight Legacy is a turn-based rpg that is inspired by the classics. Its story starts with the main character being dragged along by his best friend to go see the king. From there, they get pulled into a world saving ...
I love simulation games and so when I was asked if I wanted to review a game about packing stuff up and moving well, I thought why not. It should be a simple, cozy, zen-like game to play right? Right?! Here’s our review of Moving Houses for the Nintendo Switch. Its time for you to move. You really need to get out of this house. There’s a moving truck and boxes. So you grab a box, take it into your…
Tales of Autumn is a farming sim that arrived on the Nintendo Switch recently. Is it any good? Here’s our review! Tales of Autumn starts with the main character coming into town to take over the local farm. From there, they’ll interact with people in the town and get to know them through dialogue and special events. Tales of Autumn’s story works a lot other farm sims, with characters coming to you to start ...
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic is a wonderful arcade adventure game that brings the popular Care Bears franchise to life as a game. It was developed by Xaloc Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Care Bears: Unlock the Magic is released on platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5, providing a magical experience for all ages. There are two main modes provided by the game: Adventure Mode and Free ...
MLB The Show 25 does live up to its name as the most realistic and immersive baseball gaming franchise. Developed by Sony San Diego, this latest installment features a number of new features alongside an improvement of its fundamentals, providing old fans with a similar but new flavor. The play remains as good as it can get with adjustments that make it rich in depth and authenticity. Amongst its new features ...
Xenoblade Chronicles X was previously on the Wii U and since that system didn’t sell as well as Nintendo would have wanted, software didn’t either. There are so many great games that so many Nintendo fans haven’t experienced! It’s nice to see, then, that this week the Definitive Edition of the game releases for the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to our friends at Nintendo of Canada, we checked it out over the past ...
Combining the classic Warriors gameplay with the roguelike levels of hits like Hades, Warriors: Abyss is one of those “huh” moments that make so much sense on paper. Is it something anybody has ever asked for? Not that I’ve seen. But it’s impossible not to see the potential when it’s pitched right in front of you. Perhaps that’s why it’s a classic shadow drop game. The ...
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a simulation/adventure game that recently arrived on the Nintendo Switch. Is this something that fans of Animal Crossing New Horizons will enjoy? Is it a good game? Here’s our review of Hello Kitty Island Adventure for the Nintendo Switch. At the start of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, you’ll find yourself on an airplane headed for an island. When the plane starts acting up, you’ll ...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 is a jrpg published by NIS America. We never played first The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. So this second game is our introduction to the story and characters of the series. Did we enjoy the game? Here’s our review of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 for Nintendo Switch! In The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2, Van Arkrides ...
If you like old school NES/SNES Japanese rpgs (jrpgs) and “dice throwing” rpgs than we may have a game for you. Here’s our review of Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes for the Nintendo Switch. Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes is a jrpg that’s come to the West for the first time. The story is random for each playthrough but it always starts off with a visit to the King and then choosing which hero: a fighter, dwarf, elf, etc ...
Donkey Kong Country Returns was previously on the Wii and the 3DS. On the Switch, it has HD and a new modern mode. Is the game worth checking out on the Switch if you played it before or never played it? Here’s our review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for the Nintendo Switch. Someone steals all of Donkey Kong’s bananas and so he and Diddy Kong must go get them back. That’s the basic story of Donkey Kong ...
So, you’re into cooking shows, maybe you secretly dream of rocking a chef’s hat and whipping up culinary masterpieces under pressure, just like on MasterChef. Well, “MasterChef: Learn to Cook” on Xbox tries to bring that TV kitchen drama right into your living room, and for the most part, it’s a pretty entertaining experience. The core idea is simple: you’re a contestant on a ...
On the Playstation 1, a game called Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver was released. Then it had a sequel. And now both games are back, remastered, and on the Nintendo Switch. Are they worth checking out? Here’s our of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered! Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 follows Raziel as he goes on a quest for revenge against his former master Kain. The two games are remasters of ...
There are some games that hit the zeitgeist so hard that it’s hard not to see them mentioned everywhere. 1000xResist is one of those games. I knew the name long before I knew anything else about it, and the message was clear: you have to play this game. Mostly a visual novel, it tells the story of scandal and betrayal within what is basically a religious cult, and the aftermath of exposing it. It asks ...
Snow Bros Wonderland is an action/adventure game recently released for the Nintendo Switch. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! An evil king is threatening their kingdom and so the Snow Bros have to go on a journey to save their home. Snow Bros Wonderland has a neat story and its presented well. It also has really fun gameplay. In Snow Bros Wonderland, you play with an overhead view as one of the Snow ...
Ironfall Invasion was previously on 3DS and now its on Nintendo Switch. Is it worth checking out? Here’s our review! Ironfall Invasion’s story takes place on an Earth that’s been invaded by aliens. You play as a solider who is trying to stop the aliens. The story is alright but the gameplay is the focus on this third person shooter. The gameplay in Ironfall Invasion is fast-paced, hit the ground running ...
My Sims and My Sims Kingdom were originally on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the My Sims Cozy Bundle both games are back and on the Nintendo Switch. Are they worth playing again? Here’s our review of My Sims Cozy Bundle! When you buy My Sims Cozy Bundle, you get two games: My Sims and My Sims Kingdom. These are two separate games that have been bundled together for one price. They appear separately on the ...
Do you like Castlevania? If so, then you may be interested in Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi! Here’s our review. Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi is a 2D sidescrolling game in the vain of Castlevania. The story is about two a warrior monk and a vampire who decide to go up against Dracula. You can play as the monk or the vampire. The story is presented by text at the beginning of the game and lore ...
When I was told that Sonic Generations was the weakest part of this package, I let out an audible sigh. SEGA remasters are always met with these kinds of comments. I still feel the reactions to the Shenmue set. And yet the truth is Sonic X Shadow Generations really does prove that the best of the Blue Blue is ahead of him… and it took a game starring Shadow to prove it. Sonic Frontiers was brilliant, ...
LEGO Horizon Adventures is a delightful fusion of the iconic LEGO aesthetic and the captivating world of Horizon Zero Dawn. This action-adventure game offers a unique and charming experience, perfect for both longtime Horizon fans and newcomers alike. A World Reimagined in Bricks The game’s most striking feature is undoubtedly its visual style. The lush landscapes and towering machines of the Horizon ...
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a brand new experience a decade in the making - but does it hold up to previous games in the series?
Are you looking for a scary game for this Halloween season? The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication might be what you’re looking for. Here’s our review! The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is horror game where you play as a Japanese reporter who goes to investigate a disappearance at a college. She goes late at night and finds much more than she bargained for! This horror story starts out slow and when it gets ...
On the 3DS, we reviewed a game called Chicken Wiggle. We gave it a 10 out 10. And the game has been completely remade for the Nintendo Switch as Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure. Is the game still a 10 out of 10? Let’s find out! In Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshoot Adventure, Hatch is a hawk on a mission to save his land from a baddy named Nazar. There’s a short cutscene that introduces this storyline and ...
There are not a ton of Nintendo Switch titles that everyone in my family loves to play together, but Mario Party has always been the franchise that does. With so many great and fun games to play, an evening of Mario Party is a ,pretty big deal in the Roffel household. It’s a call for pizza and snacks, drinks, and more! While I still give the torch to the Nintendo 64, the Nintendo Switch is almost as good as it…
