[Review] Sonic Superstars
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 17, 2023
Developer: Arzest / SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Few video game mascots are as instantly recognizable as Sonic the Hedgehog, and even fewer have had such a turbulent career. It often feels as though SEGA doesn’t quite know what it wants to do with the character, and as a result it’s difficult to know what to expect from each new title. Sonic Superstars is now the latest outing for the blue blur, and although it hearkens back to the beloved 2D Genesis games that kickstarted the franchise, there are several modern elements thrown in to shake up the gameplay, both for better and for worse.
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Burning Force is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hamster has announced Burning Force as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 26, 2023.
A shooter game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 1989, in Burning Force you can operate either an air bike or airplane as you progress through each stage to defeat the boss at the end. Along the way you can collect items to power up, and bypass obstacles using platforms.
Arcade Archives Burning Force will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.
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Famitsu review scores – October 25, 2023
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in General Gaming, News | 0 comments
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 25, 2023 are as follows:
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[Review] Crymachina
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2023
Developer: FuRyu
Publisher: NIS America
Although not the biggest company out there, developer FuRyu has arguably made a little more of a name for themselves over recent years, bringing titles such as Monark and The Caligula Effect to the Switch with mixed reception. Crymachina is the latest game from the developer, an action RPG that acts as a sort of spiritual successor to their previous attempt at the genre, Crystar. Unfortunately, although Crymachina has a strong, well-developed narrative, its combat fails to make a lasting impression, making it another middling attempt that may be best avoided.
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Super Mario Bros Wonder launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Super Mario Bros Wonder has finally released today on Switch, and Nintendo have shared a new launch trailer to commemorate the occasion. The game is the latest 2D side-scrolling adventure in the series, and offers a variety of new transformations for players to discover.
Catch up on the game with the overview and trailer below:
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Super Mega Baseball fifth update out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Super Mega Baseball 4 just received its fifth major update, and it’s a big one, providing a whole host of bug fixes and improvements across the board.
Some notable additions include Alternate Uniforms for home and away teams, and the addition of CPU Teams in Online Leagues. You can find the full patch notes for the update below:
Brandia is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Hamster has announced Brandia as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 19, 2023.
A fighting game released by Allume in 1992, Brandia is notable for its unique armour system, where characters wear armour that initially protects them from damage and will gradually lose it from the areas where they are attacked. There are a total of six warriors to choose from in the game.
Arcade Archives Brandia will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.
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Famitsu review scores – October 18, 2023
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The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 18, 2023 are as follows:
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[Review] Detective Pikachu Returns
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 6, 2023
Developer: Creatures
Publisher: Nintendo
Detective Pikachu first released in Japan in 2016, although it wouldn’t be until two years later that western audiences would get their hands on the game. It might be an exaggeration to say that it was a bolt of brilliance, but it clearly left enough of a lasting impact to warrant a sequel on the Switch to tie up loose ends in the plot. The aptly named Detective Pikachu Returns is more of the same, and although for many it will be a game that has arrived a little too late (especially if you’ve seen the movie) it is a game with an abundance of charm that is an easy recommendation to make for younger players and for those looking to kick back, relax, and watch a gruff, overdramatic, coffee-loving Pikachu get himself into all manner of trouble and save the day with his deductive reasoning skills. With a little help from Tim, of course.
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[Review] Fate/Samurai Remnant
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 29, 2023
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Although Koei Tecmo has slowed down in recent years with numbered Dynasty Warriors games, one thing it has not let up on are crossover titles, which takes the familiar hack-and-slash formula and gives it a unique twist drawn from another franchise. The latest such crossover is Fate/Samurai Remnant, which takes its inspiration from Type-Moon’s Fate series, an exhaustively convoluted amalgamation of various media that started life as a visual novel in 2004. Despite a few visual hiccups on Switch, Fate/Samurai Remnant is far greater than the sum of its parts, and is a fantastic experience that is an easy recommendation for both newcomers and series veterans for both franchises.
