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If you appreciate absolutely mastery of technique, give Absolute Drift: Zen Edition a spin. While it’s not for everyone, obsessives might find themselves spending hours chasing (but never quite achieving) faultlessness. Anyone who questions drifting ...
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Combining two Japan-only releases, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack blends music rhythm with a pair of role-playing campaigns. Having a minor interest in either genre is all that’s required for an enjoyable time with ...
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One of the best dungeon crawls to ever grace Vita screens arrives on Switch, bring its tense turn-based expeditions back onto a Nintendo platform. Know that this ronin’s undertaking is tough, but ultimately quite rewarding. ...
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Seeking a sophisticated visual novel filled with intrigue and unexpected disclosures? Root Double: Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition offers that as well as an intriguing system where story branches are based on trust ...
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VooFoo Studios’ popular billiards simulation makes a smashing showing on Switch. Beyond optimal resolutions in both docked and handheld mode, the title offers a fluid 60fps framerate and all the extras that provided longevity to ...
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SNK’s portable weapons-based fighter makes a capable showing on Switch, courtesy of emulation wizards Code Mystics. While an alternative control scheme would have been welcome, as well as unified language between game and manual, these ...
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Much like ActRaiser, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is an engaging amalgam of action game and simulation. The former is competent, but it’s the rustic charm and attention devoted to the latter that makes this ...
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Flying Oak’s (NeuroVoider) latest pits players against the eponymous, world-obliterating menace. Combating the elevated evil sends you zipping across the screen like a combat-ready hummingbird, making for an engaging experience. For action junkies, few sensations ...
Read More »Pinball FX3 – Williams Pinball: Volume 6 review
Another trio of classic Williams’ tables arrive on Pinball FX3. But before you push the purchase button, you’ll want to make sure you don’t own two of the tables in another collection. Pinball is a ...
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