[Review] Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: November 2, 2023
Developer: Square Enix / Gemdrops
Publisher: Square Enix
Star Ocean has been around for a very long time, but for various reasons it has never gained the same sort of recognition or critical acclaim as Square Enix’s other long-running franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. A series that blends science-fiction and fantasy in a mix that might best be described as hit-or-miss across its six installments, it seems to be something that those who have heard of it either embrace wholeheartedly or tactically avoid. But the common consensus amongst fans is that Second Story is the best the series has been to date. After bringing Star Ocean: First Departure R, a port of the PSP remake of the first game, to Switch, Square Enix have now released Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a full remaster of the original game in a new engine with a host of quality-of-life improvements to make it a more modern experience. It is with great pleasure that I say that this is a resounding success, and captures the charm of the original while improving upon it in almost every way possible.
Enchanted Portals gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
New gameplay footage has appeared for Enchanted Portals, Xixo Games Studio’s 2D co-op action platformer. The title was released on Switch eShop last week after a couple of last minute delays. A little under 15 minutes of the game are now available.
Jumanji: Wild Adventures gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Jumanji: Wild Adventures has launched on Switch today, and gameplay footage of the title has arrived. We have just under half an hour of gameplay available.
Catch up on the game with the overview below:
WarioWare: Move It! launch trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
To celebrate the launch of WarioWare: Move It! on Switch today, Nintendo have shared a launch trailer to give players another look at its various minigames.
Catch up on the game with the trailer and overview below:
Daio 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 Daio as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for November 2, 2023.
A shooting game released by Athena in 1993, Daio has a Japanese version that uses two buttons to switch between weapons, and an overseas version that utilises six buttons for every weapon. Whichever version you play, the game is designed to be particularly challenging even for those familiar with the genre.
Arcade Archives Daio will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.
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Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2 announced for Switch
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Original (6/27): Publisher Microids and developer Mr. Nutz Studio have announced side-scrolling beat-em-up Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2 will be coming to Switch. The title is set to release in November, although no precise date has been provided.
Here’s an overview of the game, which comes from Microids via Gematsu:
EA Sports FC 24 title update 4 now available, patch notes
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Electronic Arts have released a new title update for EA Sports FC 24, and it addresses a sizeable number of issues in the game. For full details, see below:
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the fastest-selling Super Mario game in Europe
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Nintendo has just announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder is off to a great start in Europe: in its first 3 days, it has already become the fastest-selling Super Mario game in the region, overtaking 2017’s Super Mario Odyssey.
The news was shared via X, which you can see below:
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[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.
