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Following in the footsteps of Fairy Fencer F, and Death end re:Quest, Dragon Star Varnir is another successful PlayStation 4-to-Switch port. Fans of somber storylines underscored by ethical dilemmas are likely to relish Compile Heart’s ...

Trigger Witch is a remarkable amalgam, shrewdly mixing twin-stick gunplay, exploration, and even some shoot ‘em up action. Despite a few hiccups, the different ingredients gel together as seamlessly as a magic potion. Over the ...

Seven years after the release of King’s Bounty: Dark Side, developer 1C-Softclub returns with a follow-up that updates some of the timeworn traits while preserving the series’ turn-base battles. Much like the Wizardry series, which ...

Hellbound and Debriefed invites players to the remastered inaugural outing in the Akiba’s Trip series. The writing is spirited, the location is delightful, but the action doesn’t quite hold up ten years later despite a ...

From OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos’ tale of gacha-obsessed, 2D boy loving characters to BUSTAFELLOWS’ steamy crime fiction, there’s a number of noteworthy visual novels arriving this week. Fans of other mediums can look forward to ...

Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX will have you shooting bio-mechanical fish for weeks if you let it, thanks to Chronicles mode. It’s a rather robust package, even if the source material is a single coin-operated title. ...

Context in emphasized in Samurai Warriors 5, which adopts a tighter narrative focus. Complemented with a new art style and mechanics borrowed from other musou offerings, it helps offset a smaller cast of playable characters. ...

Far removed from the idealistic municipalities of Sim City, Frostpunk: Complete Collection will put you through the ringer, facing a succession of tough ethical decisions. But living with your choices might be the real challenge. ...

Boosting military maidens and some challenging tile matching puzzles, Bishoujo Battle Mahjong Solitaire is another winner from Zoo/EastAsiaSoft, especially at its affordable price point. There are few certainties when bargain hunting in the eShop. Sure, ...

Each entry in this visually distinctive trio of arcade-inspired titles is enjoyable and challenging. But likely, you’ll wish the developers had extended the difficulty curve for each game. If you ever stepped into an arcade ...