Jordan Rudek
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In trying to revive a decades-old series, Causal Bit Games created a Frankenstein’s Monster of sorts. Adding adventure and exploration elements to the Ghouls ‘N Ghosts formula hasn’t improved the experience. Forcing the player to replay the entire game only to retrieve a special weapon that can truly defeat...
Like with other narrative-heavy video games, knowing too much of the story going in is likely to color your enjoyment of the game and change how it resonates with you. Even though it came to other platforms over two years ago, Firewatch is a game that has always been on...
While I enjoyed running through Arcade mode a bunch of times and trying out the different pilots, they don’t play all that differently from each other—until you transform into a Mega Gunship, that is. The competitive aspect of Rival Megagun works really well, and shooter fans who are interested in...
Gris
The combination of imagery, art, music, and storytelling make GRIS understated but exquisite. Playing it is not to find challenging platforming, larger-than-life bosses, or tricky and intricate puzzles. Instead, you may find that the journey and trials of Gris are not unlike ones we have all struggled through at various...
Party Hard
Party Hard is a fun game that is different from many other strategy titles you might find on Switch. But that said, it can be frustratingly difficult at times. You might eliminate 48 out of 50 people in the level and get caught by the police and have to start...
I enjoy playing Road Redemption in short bursts, but I don’t feel compelled to keep coming back to the game, even to unlock the Campaign+ mode. The game frequently slows down when large groups of riders come together, and with combat-focused objectives this happens quite often. I really liked that...
Having played Diablo III six years ago when it first launched, I came to this Switch version with fresh eyes but a little skepticism about whether the game would hook me like it did back then. I appreciate that the game has changed a great deal between now and 2012,...
Overall, there is no getting around the fact that Nickelodeon Kart Racers is not in the same league as Mario Kart, but younger gamers with an affinity for Nickelodeon programs will enjoy playing as some of their favourites. That said, it’s hard to recommend this game to a general audience,...
Mega Man 11
I could type out some string of greater than, less than, and equal signs to give you an idea of where Mega Man 11 ranks for me, but everyone’s experience with the series is different, and these experiences will colour and shape their feelings about 11. One specific comparison that...
The boss fights range from pretty easy to dozen-death difficult, but the real joy is in thoroughly exploring the map, seeing heights you can’t reach and doors you can’t open and then returning later with newfound powers that enable you to continue your adventure. Alwa’s Awakening is a great investment...
For all of the games in the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, the visuals are clear and crisp, and the games look especially impressive in handheld mode. The sound effects and music are faithful to those of the arcade, but you might find them a little grating by today’s standards....
When I first played Gone Home five years ago, I remember sitting and staring at my computer screen for a long while after completing the game. I didn’t want to move or speak. I just wanted to think about what I had experienced over the course of an evening. The...
