![[Review] Within the Blade – Nintendo Switch](https://theswitcheffect.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210812_211851.jpg)
Developed By: Ametist Studio Published By: Ratalaika Games Categories: Platformer, Action Release Date: 07.16.21 I came in with the entirely wrong mindset for Within the Blade. I expected something like Ninja Gaiden, pure action. And while the game really can be played like that, it’s more of a Metal Gear esqe ninja game. That’s right,
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[Review] Mighty Aphid – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Cascadia Games, Chilodog Interactive (porting) Published By: Chilidog Interactive Categories: Retro, Shooter, Platformer Release Date: 06.28.21 Mighty Aphid is what I like to call jank Mega Man. This isn’t exactly a bad thing, but there’s a neverending feeling of unpolish to this game. You pick your stage, you can jump, an
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[Review] Overboard – Nintendo Switch
Developed and Published By: inkle Studios Categories: Visual Novel, Puzzle, Murder Mystery Release Date: 06.02.21 Overboard! Your husband that is. You tossed him right over and now…you’ll just need to convince everyone you didn’t. A woman in her prime, an awful husband, why wouldn’t you toss him over? I mean besides it being murde
![[Review] Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny – Nintendo Switch](https://theswitcheffect.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/disgaea6-title.jpg)
[Review] Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny – Nintendo Switch
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is an attempt to break the franchise’s mold a little bit by making two big changes to the formula.
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[Review] Strange Brigade – Nintendo Switch
Developed and Published By: Rebellion Categories: Shooter, Co-op Release Date: 06.15.21 They’ve done it again! Rebellion has made another fun third person shooter! This time there’s lots of treasure to find. Strange Brigade is the latest shooter from the Sniper Elite (and NeverDead, still my favorite from them) developers. It’s th
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[Review] Guild of Darksteel – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Igor Sandman Published By: Digerati Categories: Action, Adventure Release Date: 07.15.21 Guild of Darksteel is a tad interesting. I cam in expecting a Castelvania-like game from screenshots, but then found myself playing something closer to a cinematic platformer mixed with an action RPG. Every little bit of movement, from fighting, t
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[Review] Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Jankenteam Published By: Merge Games, Signature Edition Categories: Retro, Platformer, JAN KEN PON Release Date: 06.22.21 Alex Kidd has always been one of those series that Sega seems to only remember for crossovers or nostalgia. It had it’s day back in the days of the Master System and Genesis, but has laid dormant […]
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[Review] Space Invaders – Invincible Collection – Nintendo Switch
Developed By: Taito, Gotch Technology Published By: ININ Games (Digital), Strictly Limited Games (Physical) Categories: Retro, Shootemup Release Date: 08.17.21 In 2020, Taito unveiled to the world (or Japan rather) Space Invaders Invincible Collection. It was a grand set that included both the old, the very old infact, and the new. Unfortunately, i
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[Review] Nintendo Switch – Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
Over 20 years later, Baldur's Gate games still find a way to captivate fans and new gamers even within very minimal innovation. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is no different. While not perfect, it still performs and delivers in a rewarding fashion.