[Review] Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest Adventures of Dai
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 28, 2023
Developer: Square Enix / GameStudio / Kai Graphics
Publisher: Square Enix
Although it isn’t quite as influential in the west as it is in Japan, there’s no denying the impact that the Dragon Quest series has had upon RPGs over the years. With eleven mainline entries and several spinoffs, it is one of Square Enix’s more enduring series, and has branched out into other media during its lifetime. Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai started life as a manga based upon the franchise, and has received two anime adaptations, with the most recent one wrapping up last year. Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai comes full circle, being a video game adaptation of that anime. Although it loses a little in the transition, it serves as an excellent gateway into the series, but is unfortunately incomplete and rough around the edges, and is difficult to recommend solely on its own merits.
[Review] Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: October 3, 2023
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: NIS America
Disgaea games have always been a bit overwhelming. Their nonsensical plots, zany casts, and seemingly impenetrable walls of systems upon systems that have stats going into the millions and damage into the quadrillions can make them seem unapproachable to newcomers at the best of times. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, the latest in the long-running series, shares the same foibles as its predecessors to varying degrees, but is by far the most accessible game in the series to date, and is an easy recommendation to make for anyone looking to sink their teeth into an experience that never takes itself too seriously but offers strategic depth easily on par with the best the genre has to offer.
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[Let’s Talk] F-Zero 99 impressions
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Let's Talk, Switch eShop | 0 comments
One of the big announcements from this month’s Nintendo Direct was F-Zero 99. Given how long the franchise has been gone for, it was nice to see it return. First impressions may have you thinking that it’s just like the very original F-Zero, but obviously competing with 98 other people online is a significant hook.
With F-Zero 99 having been out for a bit now, what do you think about the game? How do you feel it stacks up to the other “99” titles on Switch? Let us know in the comments.
All amiibo rewards and unlockables in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Posted on 2 years ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features compatibility with just about every amiibo figure in the Zelda lineup. Some grant the player items, some grant horses, and almost all of them grant an exclusive Paraglider fabric. If you’ve managed to get your hands on some Zelda amiibo figures and want to know what kind of benefits they’ll bring you in-game, we’ve put together a full list of amiibo rewards and unlocks for Tears of the Kingdom. Let’s get started!
How to catch Fezandipiti in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 2 years ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Fezandipiti was one of the big new creatures introduced in the first DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and we’ll tell you where to find it with its location as well as how to catch it.
Fezandipiti is a a brand-new trio of Legendary Pokemon introduced in Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC. It definitely looks like a Flying-type, but it’s actually a Poison/Fairy-type Pokemon with a high speed stat and decent defenses. It’s also one of the toughest Pokemon to catch. Today, we’re going to go over tips and tricks for locating and capturing this member of the Loyal Three.
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How to 100% complete Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Posted on 2 years ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
The Pikmin series is experiencing something of a resurgence right now, and with that in mind, we wanted to share a 100 percent completion guide for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. All four main titles are out on Switch, but this one has been available since the very beginning. If you’re just now getting into this game and want to go for full completion, we’ve compiled a big list of tips and requirements to help you get there. Get ready for a challenging adventure.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope dev explains why Rosalina isn’t playable
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope features Rabbid Rosalina as a playable character, but not Rosalina herself. Creative director Davide Soliani explained the decision in a recent interview with Nintendo Everything.
Soliani revealed to us that the team did consider having her be playable. However, the decision ultimately came down to two key factors. The first aspect is that Rosalina is quite tall, and that could have been an issue with gameplay. Also, as we’ve seen in Nintendo’s own games, she’s simply “too powerful.”
How to catch Munkidori in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 2 years ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Munkidori is a member of the Loyal Three, a new trio of Legendary Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, so we’ll tell you about how to catch it as well as where its location is. It’s a speedy Poison/Psychic-type monkey with a high special attack stat and the ability to boost up even further. It’s also one of the toughest Pokémon to catch! Today, we’re going to discuss Munkidori’s location as well as strategies on capturing it as quickly as possible.
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How to catch Okidogi in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Posted on 2 years ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Okidogi is a member of the Loyal Three, one of the new Legendary Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, and we’ll tell you how to catch it including its precise location. It’s a hulking Poison/Fighting-type canine with high attack and defense stats. It’s also one of the toughest Pokemon available to catch! Today, we’re going to outline Okidogi’s battle location and some strategies for catching it in the least amount of Poke Balls possible.
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[Review] Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
Posted on 2 years ago by Dawn in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 14, 2023
Developer: Monolith Soft / tri-Crescendo / logicalbeat
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Those who knew of Monolith Soft before their rise to fame with Xenoblade Chronicles will no doubt know them for their work on Xenosaga instead. Few will have heard of Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and its prequel Baten Kaitos Origins, two titles that were released in the early 2000s on the Gamecube and were generally well-received, but failed to make a lasting impact with sales, and were largely forgotten about beyond occasional rumors of a third game being in the works or canceled that would surface from time-to-time over the years. Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster brings these two games to the Switch with enhanced visuals and quality of life features, and while both games are a product of the times and beginning to show their age in places, they hold up remarkably well and are worth experiencing for any fans of Monolith Soft’s later titles.
