Game Reviews7.4/10
Kirby Star Allies Review: Bright, Cheerful, and Occasionally Frustrating
A round hero returns to his native realm, swallowing foes whole, in this bright, cheerful tale of adventure.
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Tag: Nintendo Switch
Game Reviews7.5/10
Back to Nature Returns the Farming Formula to Its Roots
A review of Harvest Moon: Back to Nature, a quiet farming game that rewards patience over haste.
Game Reviews8.2/10
Dragon Quest Heroes II Blends War Story With Sweeping Battles — 8.2/10
A tale of heroes bound by fate, battling hordes of foes whilst a war of nations rages around them.
Game Reviews8.2/10
Nine Years On, Splatoon 2 Still Rewards the Player Who Keeps Climbing
A review of Splatoon 2, Nintendo's ink-splashing sequel, ranking its battles, weapons, and the co-op mode that steals the show.
Game Reviews8.2/10
Dragon Quest Builders Turns Block-Building Into a Strategic Fortress Game
A kingdom built of bricks and a curse laid upon an island: a tale of crafting, monsters, and the hero's solitary toil.
Game Reviews9.5/10
Three Years On, Tears of the Kingdom Still Rewards Building Your Own Solutions
Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece that expands Breath of the Wild with sky islands, new powers, and a dark story. Our review gives it 9.5/10.
Game Reviews8.8/10
Ditching the Grid Set Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Free
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope reinvents tactical combat with free movement and real-time aiming. A bold, inventive strategy gem for the Switch.
Game Reviews9/10
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Turns an Endless War Into the Series’ Most Human Story
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review: Monolith Soft's sprawling JRPG is a deeply emotional story about soldiers finding meaning in a world built on endless war.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Octopath Traveler II Review: Eight Stories, One Masterclass in Refinement
Octopath Traveler II improves on the original with sharper writing, deeper combat, and a richer world. Our review praises its eight stories and generous design.
Game Reviews9.5/10
Mario Hasn’t Been This Playful Since the Wii Era, and Wonder’s Talking Flowers Prove It
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a triumphant return to side-scrolling Mario, with wild Wonder Flower twists, tight controls, and charming level design. A must-play Switch gem.