Mini Review: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Switch 2)

A little bit of a hidden gem. In anticipation of Kingdom Hearts 3, Square Enix sought new material to rekindle enthusiasm in the franchise after it had been inactive for several years, aside from mobile titles. Following the adaptation of the collections of the majority of the previous games to contemporary platforms…Discover More Read More

Review: Mobapad C2 Lite Controller

SNESsential. If it’s not evident by now, Mobapad creates truly excellent controllers. The Chitu2 HD is an outstanding substitute for Nintendo’s own Pro Controller 2, providing the same ‘smooth-gliding’ analogue sticks that really ought to become the industry norm. Likewise, the M12 HD Joy-Con are filled with features in an ergonomic design…Read More Read More

Review: Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller

Voidco. With the cost of consoles, controllers, games, groceries — everything — rising dramatically over the past few years, you’re probably eager to pinch pennies wherever possible. It’s one matter to splurge on a new Switch 2, but extras and accessories can push finances to the limit…Discover More Read More

Book Review: Aliens: The Video Games

I appreciate its clarity. It’s simple to overlook the vast number of Alien games that have been produced throughout the years. You’d be justified in questioning if there are indeed sufficient to justify an entire book, but at 176 pages, Mike Diver’s Aliens: The Video Games encompasses nearly everything…Read More Read More

Review: EA Sports FC 27 (Switch 2)

Zidane and hush, EA FC’s back. If you’ve been tracking the journey akin to an epic (Homer’s, that is, not Mario’s or Abe’s) that is EA FC’s connection with Nintendo consoles, you’ll realize that we’ve been out of the slump for a couple of years now. After it became apparent that the Switch version of FIFA 18 was essentially a refreshed adaptation of FIFA 13…Discover More Read More

Review: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight (Switch 2) -World Gotham Still Thrills In A Solid Port

Bane teaser.Ever since I completed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, I have been eager to see which franchise TT Games would pursue next. The brick-crafted blockbuster from a distant galaxy seemed like the series’ most significant transformation since the developer chose to merge several films into a single release in The Original Trilogy…Read More Read More

Review: Woodo -To-Define Formula For Pure Relaxation

Could-o Woodo should-o. Woodo resembles a snug colouring book – that’s how the trio of indie developers Tiny Monks Tales describes their creation. You possess the silhouette of a non-colored scene and must enhance it by placing vibrant elements in the appropriate spots. This is a fitting analogy and one that conveys the mindful concentration and something-to-do-while-engaging-in-something-else aspect of colouring in. However, Woodo isn’t quite a colouring book…Read More Read More

Review: Hautepad C-AS Arcade Stick For Switch 1 & 2 -Catching, But Improvements Are Needed

Short travels a considerable distance. Cosmox Gaming is primarily recognized for its leverless arcade controllers, and while it explored a modular joystick in its Hautepad X model, it has not yet completely adopted the more conventional arcade stick. Up until now, that is. The Hautepad C-AS is an exclusive fight stick with a few clever features hidden beneath its surface…Read More Read More

Review: Control Resonant (Xbox)

Dylan is quite captivating in itself. Control Resonant is an unusual follow-up that has devoted the past seven years lingering into the night viewing X-Files reruns and scoffing bowls of Sugar Puffs. Remedy takes a daring plunge into a different genre, pulling the lens back to uncover a flawless… Read More

Review: Mewgenics (Switch 2) – Tactics Bliss Wrapped In A Hilarious, Must-Play Package

The ideal location to spend my existence with fleas and pests. The Binding of Isaac is arguably the finest roguelike ever crafted, or at the very least, I wouldn’t dispute with anyone who believed that. So when creator and indie-game icon Edmund McMillen mentioned that it was simply a fundamental roguelike to test the waters before developing Mewgenics…Read More Read More

Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Deluxe 8LP Boxset

The vinyl showdown. Last year’s revelation of an aesthetically pleasing vinyl box set featuring the Breath of the Wild score captivated many Zelda enthusiasts. Showcasing a stylish blue-gold case and an abundance of the game’s stunning key visuals, it’s a marvelous compilation promoted as “the inaugural instance a Nintendo score has been commercially launched on vinyl outside of Japan.” Read the complete article on nintendolife.com…Read More Read More

Review: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (Switch 2)

This Ancient Serpent has learned some fresh techniques. Editor’s Note: If you’re searching for our insights on the separate releases within the Compilation, then explore our evaluations of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which are available for purchase individually on the Switch eShop. When Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol…Read More Read More

Mini Review: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots

Pretty, pretty, pretty, fairly good. Note. We are still in the process of evaluating the complete MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 bundle – stay tuned for our opinion shortly. Analyzing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in 2026 presents a challenging scenario. Even back in 2008…Read More Read More

Review: Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Switch 2)

Just one additional transition. The 2018 release, Moonlighter, was among the life-simulation hybrids introduced following the infamous time-consuming game, Stardew Valley. The fundamental loop of a day/night rhythm accompanied by an expanding array of tasks to complete is a time-honored formula for immersing oneself in an experience…Read More Read More

Review: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Switch 2)

Dawn of a fresh aspiration. There’s a great deal at stake with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Capcom possesses several inactive franchises in its dusty storage just yearning to be resurrected, yet this one seems particularly important. Although it never truly took off in the market, Onimusha garnered a fervent fanbase that continues to esteem the series highly – alongside titles such as Resident Evil and Devil May Cry. Therefore, reviving Onimusha with a completely new mainline release in 2026 — two decades following the previous installment — appears notably daring…Discover More Read More

Review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Switch)

Send in the Toaplanes. To commemorate the launch of Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark on Western eShops on 29th August 2026, we are reissuing our initial import review from May 2022. Please be aware that the text below pertains to the Japanese release and there may be variations between the versions and DLC accessible on your regional eShop. Read the complete article on nintendolife.com…Read More Read More

Mini Review: Project Neon (Switch)

Neon Geo.Project Neon is a Neo Geo title that was effectively funded through Kickstarter in 2019. This vertically scrolling, arcade-style shoot ’em up will resonate with those accustomed to CAVE and Toaplan; its frontend display is straightforward and direct. There exists one standard difficulty, a solitary…Read More Read More

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy XIV Online?

Tell us, kupo. Final Fantasy XIV Online is one of those titles that seems like it shouldn’t function on the Switch 2. A game of this magnitude, on a portable of that dimension? Seriously, that’s outrageous. And yet, it’s a reality! XIV online is available now on Switch 2…Discover More Read More

Review: Duskfade (Switch 2) -Inspired Platformer That’s Not Quite There

Let’s embark on the time warp once more. A few years back, prior to the typical expense of game creation skyrocketing, it was frequent to witness additional experimental ‘AA’ launches on consoles. These less costly titles lacked the same level of production quality as the primary…Read More Read More

Review: Punk Workshop FightStick G01 Arcade Stick For Switch 1 & 2

Does it exist in black? The arcade and fighting game arena is currently entirely dominated by an increasing array of ‘leverless’ controllers, indicating that the traditional joystick utilized for movement has been substituted with separate buttons for each direction. For those unfamiliar, leverless controllers may appear utterly absurd, but once you acclimate to the configuration…Read More Read More

Book Review: CTRL: Essays On Video Games

Works of cart.CTRL: Essays on Video Games is a compilation exploring the cultural significance and impacts of gaming through intensely personal insights. Curated by Dean Fee, it’s an exceptionally diverse assortment filled with recollections and enlightening narratives that span the emotional spectrum. Lilliput Press generously provided me with an advance edition, and I finally got around to diving into it during a recent break…Read More Read More

Review: Moss: The Forgotten Relic (Switch 2) – A Port That Doesn’t Fall Flat On A Flatscreen

Where there’s a Quill, there’s a method. When I initially experienced Moss on PSVR in 2018, it was the title that genuinely convinced me of virtual reality. Here was an escapade with the aspiration and refinement of a console launch that utilized VR to immerse the player into its realm in a truly engaging manner…Read More Read More

Review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) -Player Splatoon Has Fantastic Multiplayer

Salmon point. While it wasn’t included in the initial launch 11 years ago (yikes), Salmon Run has evolved into an essential component of the Splatoon experience, equally significant as Turf Wars and its quirky single-player quests. Splatoon Raiders is akin to Salmon Run to some degree, but it seems to me more like a side feature from ‘Splatoon 4’ that merely… spiraled out of control. If you’re not acquainted with the basic concept…Read More Read More

Review: Gecko Gods (Switch 2) -Back Zelda-Lite, Uneven But Made With Love

A frigid-blooded enigmatic escapade. It consumed the majority of four hours for me to connect with Gecko Gods. Some might contend that my early doubts — regarding the experience of navigating a Zelda-inspired 3D quest as a gecko directly taken from nature, with minimal incentive apart from devouring insects — placed me in an unsuitable mindset from the outset…Read More Read More

Review: Culdcept BEGINS

Stone culd classic. Culdcept has existed since the era of the Sega Saturn, yet it’s quite likely that you’ve never encountered it, much less experienced it. Not every one of the few games launched has crossed Japan’s borders, and among those that did…Read More Read More

Review: Denshattack! (Switch 2)

Onsen-sational?From the instant I set my gaze upon Denshattack!, there was an aspect that had me immediately captivated. Was it the Dreamcast-inspired vivid, chunky hues? The lively soundtrack? Or the reality that you’re executing awesome stunts and sliding on rails on a freakin’ train? Most likely all three…Read More Read More

Review: Go-Go Town!

Never cease never ceasing. Management simulations rest at the bustling crossroads of tension and enjoyment. Now entering the fray is Go-Go Town, a metropolis creator from Australian developer Prideful Sloth (Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles). It undeniably becomes intense in sections — hustle is suggested in the title — yet somehow makes that intensity entertaining. When the game launches…Read More Read More

Review: D-topia (Switch 2) – A Sci-Fi Narrative Puzzler That Has Less To Say Than It Lets On

Human evaluation necessary. In a community designed for the joy of the majority, what happens to those who disturb the equilibrium? As the latest residential Coordinator at D-topia, an intricately overseen AI-operated enclave, your role extends beyond merely addressing technical problems and ensuring the amenities function seamlessly…Discover More Read More

Review: Digimon Story Time Stranger (Switch 2)

Its about Time. It’s fair to remark that, although they are frequently unjustly compared as franchises, Digimon and Pokémon have branched out in recent times. Game Freak has adhered to the same mechanical pattern, taking occasional chances with its well-established formula, while Digimon has ventured into narrative-driven journeys with darker motifs and creature-collecting mechanics reminiscent of mature genre giants like Shin Megami Tensei. Time Stranger is the most recent installment in the Story cycle of the broader Digimon franchise…Read More Read More

Review: Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline

It certainly appears the part. Whenever firms reach out to us regarding evaluating new Xbox controllers, we naturally must be rather selective about the quantity we address, and it usually hinges on whether they possess any distinctive traits that set them apart. The Turtle Beach Pacific Skyline is essentially your typical Xbox controller in terms of its operation (though with some outstanding features like TMR sticks and programmable back buttons… Read More