Review: Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Dungeons & Dragons has had a long and checkered history with video game adaptations, with every ascendant Baldur’s Gate 3 being matched by an equally disappointing Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft. Then there are the games that fall firmly in the middle, like Neverwinter Nights. After the success of Read More

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Donkey Kong Bananza?

Return of the Kong Last week Donkey Kong returned to the world of 3D platforming over 25 years since his last fully-3D outing in DK64 – and what a return it was! Donkey Kong Bananza scored an ‘Excellent’ 9/10 in Jim’s review, and most of Team NL has spent this weekend having a smashing time Read More

Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2

Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life My first impression of the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro wasn’t particularly positive. Now, when I say ‘first impression’, I’m talking about the moment I laid eyes on the thing in a few press shots online. I suspect that some of you checking out the photos in this review might Read More

Mini Review: WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2

Image: Sasha Stowe The WaterField Designs CitySlicker is a design that has been around for at least 10 years, and it has barely aged a day. From its full-grain leather front flap to its pleasingly voluminous rear mesh pouch, it’s a case that oozes quality and style, which is just as well given the $129 Read More

Review: No Sleep For Kaname Date -Off

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked) No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES is the latest installment in Spike Chunsoft’s AI: Somnium Files franchise and serves as a spin-off to the first two titles. Acting as a ‘mid-quel’ between both narratives, No Sleep for Kaname Date proves to be an engaging Read More

Review: Savage Raven By Skull & Co. NeoGrip For Nintendo Switch 2

Image: PJ O’Reilly / Nintendo Life Skull & Co. launched a very impressive NeoGrip for the OLED Switch in 2021, which we assessed at that time, concluding that, aside from a tricky holding tab that could easily be misplaced, the grips significantly enhanced extended portable gaming sessions’ comfort. With this Switch 2 update, the Savage Read More

Review: The Wandering Village (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) Our world is a volatile realm, laden with turmoil and financial uncertainty. Therefore, there’s always potential for yet another endearing city builder. Swiss creator Stray Fawn Studio adheres to the established genre principles while providing a quaintly innovative thematic variation. The Wandering Village places you in the role of the Read More

Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2)

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Handheld/Undocked) I must confess, I was rather anxious about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. I enjoyed the initial ‘1 + 2’ compilation back in 2021 and truly cherished it, but my formative adolescent years were influenced by the Birdman’s third and fourth console releases. Therefore, it’s fair to Read More

Mini Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma -Perfect On The New Console

Sow much enjoyment Edition Evaluated: North American review by Jess Elizabeth Reed Yesterday, 7pm When I assessed Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for Switch prior to its debut, I stated that the latest installment was a “must-experience for Rune Factory enthusiasts and would be thoroughly enjoyed by newcomers to the franchise as well”. Now, having Read More

Review: Missile Command Delta (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) Missile Command Delta, from creators Mighty Yell (The Big Con) and 13AM Games (Runbow), presents an experience of two distinct parts. The first serves as a turn-based strategic interpretation of the classic arcade game Missile Command, originally crafted by Dave Theurer; a concept that, in theory, shouldn’t succeed but truly Read More

Review: PowerA Advantage Wired Controller For Switch 2

Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life Similar to the Switch 1, the Switch 2 will undoubtedly support numerous third-party controllers throughout its (hopefully) extensive existence. Leading the charge is PowerA with its Advantage Wired Controller, which I received in a rather cheerful Mario Time design. There’s also a Mushroom Kingdom themed version and a plain Read More

Mini Review: Locomoto (Switch)

Tickets, please. I believed Locomoto would be the ideal game for me during the Switch 2 commotion. With all the thrill of unveiling new games and racing around the circuit in Mario Kart World, I craved something significantly slower, more tranquil, and cozier. And, for the initial five hours…Read More Read More

Review: Dbrand Switch 2 Killswitch Case

Premium shielding. Dbrand understands its intended market. Enthusiastic new Switch 2 users are, undeniably, the ideal buyers for a safeguarding cover/skin/case, as early adopters seek dependable methods to safeguard their expensive new devices before they inadvertently slip from their grasp (or in my situation…Read More Read More

Review: Rematch (Xbox)

Launching day one on Xbox Game Pass! In the past, when Rocket League was on the verge of release, I sensed after experiencing the beta that it would be something monumental. It carried that “just one more match” vibe – filled with captivating elements that made it truly challenging to set aside… Read More

Review: Fortnite (Switch 2)

A mouse-t play.Listen. I’m not going to plunge into this critique of Fortnite on Switch 2 with any notions of feigning complete knowledge, or even grasping any aspects, about a game that has evolved from quickly modified battle royale to…well…it resembles Roblox a bit now, to be frank…Read More Read More

Review: No Man’s Sky

Atlas(t). When did you first experience No Man’s Sky? Personally, it was during its debut in 2016, a release that, for reasons that have been discussed endlessly by now, left me quite disappointed overall. This was a game that was clearly a monumental endeavor for its modest (and…Read More Read More

Review: Survival Kids (Switch 2) -Friendly Co-op

Initially, I was terrified, I was paralyzed. A treasure map: an expedition. The sea splashing joyfully against your improvised raft. Then a brutal tempest! Stranded, solitary, famished, undoubtedly cursed. Well, not precisely. The joyful splashing part, indeed — and technically a shipwreck — but then you’re in for a calypso-flavored…Read More Read More

Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

Tri-forced new content.Editor’s Note: Since this marks our inaugural ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’ evaluation (and with numerous more anticipated, possibly), we wish to clarify their emphasis from the start. Our current assessments — in this instance for Breath of the Wild, encompassing both the Wii U and Switch iterations…Read More Read More

Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess (Switch 2) -Slaying Hybrid

Cleanliness is akin to divinity. If you’re eager to test your Switch 2, there’s an abundance of choices in its extensive launch selection. Whether it’s the vibrant allure of Mario Kart World or the neon-soaked urban environment of Cyberpunk 2077, you are truly indulged with options regarding graphical powerhouses. With such significant titles available…Discover More Read More

Review: Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer (Switch 2)

Are you prepared? I understand that it’s an incredibly irritating phrase to utter to anyone beneath the age of 30, but you genuinely needed to experience it with titles such as Namco’s Ridge Racer. The initial 1993 arcade debut was absolutely astonishing—so much so that when EDGE magazine featured a screenshot on its front page…Discover Read More

Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Super-smooth. Transitioning from the Switch 1 Pro Controller to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo has primarily embraced the ‘if it’s not broken, don’t mend it’ approach. Maintaining the same fundamental layout, it has introduced several minor, yet impactful enhancements to ensure this latest version is the finest Nintendo controller I’ve ever enjoyed using. So…Read Read More

Review: Hitman World Of Assassination

Names are meant for companions, hence I don’t require one. Hitman! A refreshed and re-outfitted killing extravaganza that I previously encountered some trouble regarding (never disclose that you’re planning to eliminate Sean Bean in a video game on social platforms, for fear that others might misconstrue it as a threat…Read More Read More

Review: Old Skies (Switch) -Hopping Adventure

Nozzotalgia. If you’re an enthusiast of point-and-click adventures — especially from the ’90s LucasArts style — then you’re probably acquainted with Wadjet Eye Games. This is the group that rekindled our love for the genre’s prime era with titles such as Unavowed and The Excavation Of Hob’s Barrow (for which it acted as publisher…Read More Read More

Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) -So-Soon On Switch 2

With Nintendo Switch 2 introducing a collection of GameCube classics to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack members very shortly, we revisited our retro critiques and discovered that we lacked one for one of the finest fighting games ever made…until now. Savor! Soulcalibur II, among the titles in this formidable series, truly solidified it in our Read More

Mini Review: Duck Detective: The Ghost Of Glamping (Switch)

I suspect foul play Version Evaluated: European review by Jim Norman Yesterday, 7pm A duck dons a fedora and a trench coat, presenting a noir-inspired monologue about how his recent separation has intensified his bread obsession. If this picture doesn’t amuse you, then you’d best skip Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping. If it does, Read More

Review: Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) When Onimusha: Warlords debuted on Switch back in 2019, we eagerly anticipated that its follow-up would be just around the bend. How naïve we were. While some patience was necessary, now, after more than six years, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny has at last received the same remaster treatment. We can’t Read More

Review: Revenge Of The Savage Planet (Xbox) -Op Fun To Game Pass

You know, I had almost forgotten how much I relished 2020’s Journey to the Savage Planet. Typhoon Studios’ initial venture was a remarkably distinct and vibrant one that compelled you to think constantly as you navigated what was – and remains – an expansive, planet-sized platform-puzzle filled with charming aliens to…well…blast apart and toss around. Read More

Review: Arcade Archives NebulasRay (Switch) -Cut After Decades Of Waiting

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Namco’s 1994 shoot ’em up NebulasRay emerges as a unique entry in the timeline of arcade gaming. Released several months before Rare amazed audiences with the CGI graphics of Donkey Kong Country, it stands out as one of the early instances of a 2D video game utilizing pre-rendered imagery, giving Read More

Review: Into The Restless Ruins (Switch) -Combat

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) It may be increasingly challenging to market the classic roguelike dungeon-crawling experience, complete with retro/pixel art. We acknowledge this. Nevertheless, amidst the crowded landscape filled with lackluster imitations of the originals, it’s worthwhile to keep an eye out for the occasional gem. And here we present such a gem. Into Read More

Review: DOOM: The Dark Ages (Xbox)

After taking the opportunity to engage with all of Id Software’s latest trilogy of DOOM titles and reflecting on them, it appears to me as a remarkably impressive collection when viewed collectively. In hindsight, it seems like the developers had a strategy from the very start. This strategy undeniably resonates with me. It’s essential to Read More