Pikmin 4 reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pikmin 4 is almost here on Switch, and the first reviews just started to drop. Nintendo lifted the official embargo just moments ago.
This game has been a very long time coming. In September 2015, Shigeru Miyamoto indicated that the project was “very close to completion.” However, it wasn’t until a Nintendo Direct last September that the game was properly announced.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here (well, in a couple more days), and the first reviews are now starting to find their way online.
This title will not only be one of the biggest releases of the year, but also one of the biggest games on Switch in general. It comes a little over six years after the series’ last title, Breath of the Wild, and roughly four years following its original announcement at E3 2019. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks to retain what made the original game special while adding new features and content including sky islands, new abilities for Link, and more.
Here’s a roundup of some early reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is almost here on Switch following previous delays, and reviews are now starting to come online. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp includes remakes of the series’ first two entries developed by Shantae studio WayForward. A couple of new features are included, highlighted by online play.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon reviews roundup
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon will be launching worldwide in just a few days, but some early reviews are now starting to come online.
This Switch exclusive is quite different from previous entries in the series. Whereas the franchise has been known for its hardcore third-person action, PlatinumGames is mixing things up with more of a top-down perspective in which players control both Cereza and Cheshire simultaneously. The title also serves as a prequel to the main trilogy.
Here’s a roundup of initial reviews for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon:
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Reviews for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are now starting to drop, and we’ve started up a roundup to highlight some of the early verdicts.
Dedicated fans will know that this isn’t an entirely new game as it originally saw its debut on Wii. However, HAL Laboratory has gone back to the drawing board by redoing the graphics and adding content. Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities are here, along with some new subgames. But most significant is Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, a brand-new story starring Magolor.
Here’s the full roundup of reviews for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land:
Fire Emblem Engage reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Fire Emblem Engage is almost here, and reviews for the game are now starting to surface. Nintendo lifted an embargo it had in place moments ago.
This title is the latest entry in the series and the second for Switch following Fire Emblem: This time around, the goal is to collect 12 Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos. Once of the main hooks is the ability to team up with heroes from past Fire Emblem games including Marth, Roy, Ike, and more. Of course, the turn-based, tactical combat the franchise is known for is still present here.
Here’s a roundup of reviews for Fire Emblem Engage:
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet reviews roundup
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are just a couple of days away from reaching Switch, and reviews for the games are now starting to appear. Nintendo just lifted the official embargo.
The latest entries in the well-known franchise are offering something brand new with the open world of the Paldea region. Players can traverse land, water, and air by riding Koraidon in Scarlet and Miraidon in Violet. Many new creatures are appearing for the first time including the starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. There are plenty of other hooks like the Terastal Phenomenon in which Pokemon can gain special power, co-op play with the Union Circle, and more.
Here’s a roundup of some initial Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet reviews:
Sonic Frontiers reviews roundup
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Sonic Frontiers is about to release five years after the previous mainline 3D entry in the series, and reviews are now starting to come in. We’re hoping to have our own verdict eventually, but we’ll note that SEGA hasn’t shared a Switch code with us yet.
Sonic Frontiers is the first entry in the series to use the open zone concept, which Sonic Team hopes will be the next core pillar of the franchise with Takashi Iizuka saying it’s “that next step for the next 10 years.” Players can now explore a number of huge islands, but those looking for more traditional levels can venture through the Cyber Space stages. There are other new elements here including totally redone combat, a skill tree system, and more.
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Bayonetta 3 reviews roundup
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Bayonetta 3 is about to make its debut on Switch, and ahead of its launch later this week, the first wave of reviews are starting to come online. Nintendo just lifted the embargo.
Bayonetta 3 follows the previous game on Wii U that released nearly a decade ago. The title still has the over-the-top climax action gameplay the franchise is known for, but introduces some new elements. With the Demon Masquerade ability, Bayonetta can channel the demon linked to her weapon for some action options. The likes of Gomorrah, Malphas, and Phantasmaraneae can be controlled during battle. Viola, a feisty witch in training who fights with a sword and has the demon Cheshire at her side, is also a new addition.
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Splatoon 3 reviews roundup
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
With Splatoon 3 set for release in just a few days, reviews for the Switch exclusive are starting to come online. Nintendo lifted the embargo just a few moments ago.
Splatoon 3 builds on the shooting gameplay of its predecessors. This time around, the sun-scorched desert of Splatlands is featured. There are new moves available to dodge attacks and cover more ground, plus a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink and new special weapons, such as the scuttling Crab Tank. Turf War, Salmon Run, and the Story Mode featuring the “Return of the Mammalians” campaign are the main modes. Splatfests are back, but now feature Tricolor Turf War – a mode where three teams compete at the same time and the first-place team must defend themselves in a unique 4-v-2-v-2 battle.
Here’s the roundup of reviews for Splatoon 3:
