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

Review: Dunk Dunk (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) Recall a time when local arcade party games were everywhere? The late 2000s and early 2010s brimmed with bite-sized, entertaining experiences that you could easily jump into or enjoy with friends. Well, Dunk Dunk rejuvenates that essence in 2025 with an engaging local co-op, action-platforming twist on basketball, making it Read More

Review: 1000xRESIST (Switch) -Fi Narrative Masterpiece, Hair To Hair

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) We acknowledge that we’re somewhat tardy with this review, but it certainly warrants a discussion. Rewind to 9th May 2024 during “Indie Game Day”, when numerous exceptional titles were released at once, showcasing the diversity, artistry, and vital contribution of independent gaming studios. We featured several of these games previously, Read More

Review: Shotgun Cop Man (Switch)

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Gun recoil (or kickback) has frequently been perceived as a drawback in gaming; a factor that, through the use of unlockable enhancements, can be minimized or even completely removed. Yet in Shotgun Cop Man, recoil is essential to both combat and movement. Developed by Swedish studio DeadToast Entertainment (Victor Ågren), Read More

Sunderfolk Review -Inspired Game With Friends

Sunderfolk may not shine when played alone, yet it becomes an incredible and unforgettable experience with friends. By Jordan Ram??e on April 18, 2025 at 11:55AM PDT Sunderfolk truly excels when enjoyed with friends, especially while lounging on the couch during what could have been a dull weekend afternoon. The game captures two of my Read More