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Russell Archey

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If you don't mind some major backtracking at times going from one end of Sudra to the other, you'll find a great Metroid-inspired game with an interesting storyline, a multitude of weapons to choose from to fit your playstyle, and just an overall fun experience.

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·November 10, 2017
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While not a huge fan of Dragon Ball in general, I can say that I'm a fan of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on the Switch. It does have its flaws. Namely with the camera and some of the training. Plus the combat can get repetitive as you mash out the...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·October 17, 2017
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As someone who is terrible at the main series, I really enjoyed Monster Hunter Stories, even if it is a bit easy early on.  The more traditional RPG-style of gameplay is a radical departure from what the core games are like, but that doesn't mean it's not worth your time. ...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·September 7, 2017
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Namco Museum is a nice way to bring so classic arcade titles to the Switch, but they're mostly not anything we haven't seen on past platforms.

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·August 25, 2017
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Nidhogg 2 is a surprisingly short game, but that doesn't mean it's not a lot of fun.  While the Arcade Mode is rather short at eleven stages, the local and online multiplayer options will keep fans coming back.  If you were a fan of the original game you'll likely enjoy...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·August 17, 2017
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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is a great way to check out Mega Man's later outings, but the presentation just seems a bit lackluster between the challenges not being as interesting as the original game or the puzzling omission of Rockman & Forte/Mega Man & Bass.  The museum and music...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·August 8, 2017
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When I first looked at Miitopia I honestly thought it was going to be an incredibly simple RPG meant for a younger audience.  While the game is simple and somewhat intended for younger players, it still has a look and feel that almost anyone can enjoy regardless of age or...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·July 27, 2017
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The Disney Afternoon Collection is a pretty solid compilation of six classic Disney NES games.  The extras included are a nice touch, even if some of the gallery pictures are skewed more toward Ducktales. But the time trial and boss rush features are great for veterans to see how they...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·May 4, 2017
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a fun and challenging game that I'm glad to see got a remake complete with optional retro assets.  For those who, like me, never had a Sega Master System back in the day, this is a great opportunity to check out the game as...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·April 18, 2017
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Rise & Shine is a good action-platformer though its main shortcoming is how short the game can be.  Once you get the hang of things the game can be finished in a few hours, but if you’re looking for a challenge the game’s difficulty spikes about a third of the...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·February 22, 2017
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Football Manager 2017 is an excellent soccer management simulation game for the bigger soccer fans, but causal fans or those who only watch a game here or there might find things a bit complex.  That’s not a bad thing as the game is pretty deep in what you can do...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·November 28, 2016
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Despite looking a bit dated and not quite as good as Xseed’s recent Ys games, Xanadu Next is still an enjoyable dungeon crawler.  It’s not without its faults such as some known bugs and the constant increase in key prices, but once you get around those quirks you’ll find a...

Gaming NexusGaming Nexus·November 7, 2016
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