Suzuka
An underrated match-3 puzzle game which I’m glad is finally coming to the Switch. I honestly don’t know how many hours I’ve put into the ‘quick battles’, but it certainly rivals Tetris as a casual pick-up-and-go puzzle game. My only complaint is that the campaign is too long. The boss fights are varied but can feel tedious (you’re definitely going to need to max out each character to level 10). Overall, a very enjoyable game that deserves more recognition.
I‘ve restarted this game a few times, each time hoping that it will suddenly click with me. Never happened. I adore the story and the way the game looks, but the controls and save system just aren’t for me. A good lesson learned though - just because you love Hollow Knight doesn’t automatically mean you’ll love most metroidvanias out there. Personally I’d recommend Death’s Door if you’re looking for a game with a similar vibe/gameplay to Hollow Knight.
2020
More coffee-making and less cringey dialogue please. I mean honestly, what was with the sex stuff?
2021
Edit: Endless mode now added. Delivering virtual mail has never been more fun.
Didn't much care for the story elements, but damn did I enjoy the gameplay. It's nothing spectacular, you're just driving around delivering letters and packages while listening to tunes on the radio and enjoying the scenery ...And yet it's so cozy and comforting. Definitely deserving of a replay.
Didn't much care for the story elements, but damn did I enjoy the gameplay. It's nothing spectacular, you're just driving around delivering letters and packages while listening to tunes on the radio and enjoying the scenery ...And yet it's so cozy and comforting. Definitely deserving of a replay.
What a beautiful yet haunting game. I played this in one sitting as I was so captivated by it. The boss fights were good fun and I absolutely loved the use of Nordic folklore, no matter how creepy it was.
2016
I might return to this at some point, but it’s unlikely. This is the second Pokemon game I’ve played (after Shield) where it felt like a waste of my time. The island trials and constant cutscenes are beyond annoying. And so many ridiculous blockades everywhere. Even the exotic Hawaii setting can’t save this. I guess for me this is where the demise of Pokemon began.
Edit: It’s on the Switch now! Gods be praised.
I adore this game. Probably the best take on solitaire I’ve seen in a long time. It’s perfect for mobile devices. However, as if I’m going to pay £6.99 a month for Apple Arcade just for one game. It’s because of this that I have to leave the game unfinished. I’ll emulate the 3DS version, but I wish Game Freak would bring this to the Switch.
I adore this game. Probably the best take on solitaire I’ve seen in a long time. It’s perfect for mobile devices. However, as if I’m going to pay £6.99 a month for Apple Arcade just for one game. It’s because of this that I have to leave the game unfinished. I’ll emulate the 3DS version, but I wish Game Freak would bring this to the Switch.
A decent metroidvania. Loved the Mexican theme and the art style. Didn’t enjoy the controls on the Switch, but it was a good short adventure. Not much backtracking, so it felt more linear than a typical metroidvania. Probably won’t play the sequel.
2023
A linguist’s dream game. Truly, I must have felt how archaeologists felt when they first attempted to crack the trilingual inscription on the Rosetta Stone. I think of this because throughout the game you decipher 5 different languages and every now and again you come across a bilingual inscription to help you map one language onto another. Really smart translation mechanics and puzzles (wasn’t a fan of the stealth sections though). Even the visuals, sound effects and music are perfect. Hopefully I’ll forget a lot of this soon so I can replay it at some point, it’s that good.