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James Troughton

James is a writer from England who also works for TheGamer and CBR

Superliminal - Switch Review (Quick)

Superliminal - Switch Review (Quick)

“Perception is reality.” From the get-go, that mind-bending phrase lingers, as you manipulate the size of chess pieces simply by altering how far away they are, truly impacting their physical nature. It’s a concept so simple and yet so intriguing, making interactions with the smallest details of Superliminal’s

Catherine: Full Body - Switch Review

Catherine: Full Body - Switch Review

Thirsty dating sims for lonely souls that play on misogynistic ideals with anime-girls clad in skimpy clothing are as cheap as they are plenty, which makes Catherine: Full Body all the more refreshing, given its step away from the formulaic, same-y gameplay that plagues this fairly oversaturated genre, opting instead

Catherine: Full Body - Switch Review

Catherine: Full Body - Switch Review

Thirsty dating sims for lonely souls that play on misogynistic ideals with anime-girls clad in skimpy clothing are as cheap as they are plenty, which makes Catherine: Full Body all the more refreshing, given its step away from the formulaic, same-y gameplay that plagues this fairly oversaturated genre, opting instead

Ultracore - Switch Review (Quick)

Ultracore - Switch Review (Quick)

There have been plenty of reviews here at Switchaboo for stylized games playing on a nostalgic longing for the days of 2D shoot-em-up side scrollers, but Ultracore is the real deal, an honest to god return from the pits of gaming history; it was, way back in 1994, an unreleased

Ultracore - Switch Review (Quick)

Ultracore - Switch Review (Quick)

There have been plenty of reviews here at Switchaboo for stylized games playing on a nostalgic longing for the days of 2D shoot-em-up side scrollers, but Ultracore is the real deal, an honest to god return from the pits of gaming history; it was, way back in 1994, an unreleased

Infliction - Switch Review

Blowfish Studio

Infliction - Switch Review

With a rocky introduction reminiscent of YouTube’s golden days of let’s players delving into cheap horror video-games with exaggerated ahs and oohs, Infliction sets the stage for a rocky but charming experience. However, it goes above and beyond that first impression. Gameplay If you were to boil down

Infliction - Switch Review

Blowfish Studio

Infliction - Switch Review

With a rocky introduction reminiscent of YouTube’s golden days of let’s players delving into cheap horror video-games with exaggerated ahs and oohs, Infliction sets the stage for a rocky but charming experience. However, it goes above and beyond that first impression. Gameplay If you were to boil down

The Forgotten Land - Switch Review

The Forgotten Land - Switch Review

There’s a wealth of games that take the classic Bejeweled format and run with it, and many of them get lost in the crowd as generic clones with little on offer; The Forgotten Land is not amongst them, with its charming rustic aesthetic and engaging progression system keeping things

The Forgotten Land - Switch Review

The Forgotten Land - Switch Review

There’s a wealth of games that take the classic Bejeweled format and run with it, and many of them get lost in the crowd as generic clones with little on offer; The Forgotten Land is not amongst them, with its charming rustic aesthetic and engaging progression system keeping things

Golf With Your Friends - Switch Review

Golf With Your Friends

Golf With Your Friends - Switch Review

You likely nabbed a Switch for one of three reasons – on-the-go gaming, local multiplayer, or the fun-filled exclusives. Golf With Your Friends is the perfect addition to the handheld’s roster, giving an experience reminiscent of Wii Sports. Gameplay Golf With Your Friends might not be a title that rolls

Golf With Your Friends - Switch Review

Golf With Your Friends

Golf With Your Friends - Switch Review

You likely nabbed a Switch for one of three reasons – on-the-go gaming, local multiplayer, or the fun-filled exclusives. Golf With Your Friends is the perfect addition to the handheld’s roster, giving an experience reminiscent of Wii Sports. Gameplay Golf With Your Friends might not be a title that rolls

Polandball: Can into Space! - Switch Review (Quick)

Polandball: Can into Space! - Switch Review (Quick)

Polandball: Can into Space!’s loading screen begins with a janky ball moving around like it has been animated in the free-to-use educational Scratch software which sets the tone for the low-quality experience that you’re about to be hurled into. This is only made even more evident when the

Polandball: Can into Space! - Switch Review (Quick)

Polandball: Can into Space! - Switch Review (Quick)

Polandball: Can into Space!’s loading screen begins with a janky ball moving around like it has been animated in the free-to-use educational Scratch software which sets the tone for the low-quality experience that you’re about to be hurled into. This is only made even more evident when the

The Outer Worlds - Switch Review

nintendo switch

The Outer Worlds - Switch Review

Western RPGs are a dime a dozen, with most falling to the wayside as generic open world clutter, but The Outer Worlds is, to no surprise for anyone who knows of Obsidian Entertainment’s prior work, the crème de la crème, a true sequel to New Vegas if there ever

The Outer Worlds - Switch Review

nintendo switch

The Outer Worlds - Switch Review

Western RPGs are a dime a dozen, with most falling to the wayside as generic open world clutter, but The Outer Worlds is, to no surprise for anyone who knows of Obsidian Entertainment’s prior work, the crème de la crème, a true sequel to New Vegas if there ever

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling - Switch Review

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling - Switch Review

Can’t wait for the upcoming Paper Mario? Itching for a Zelda-like story and world? Haven’t had your fix of fresh Pokemon battles in some time? Then Bug Fables is the mishmash from heaven that you need. Gameplay As you traverse the quaint, Bug Life world with your rag-tag

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling - Switch Review

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling - Switch Review

Can’t wait for the upcoming Paper Mario? Itching for a Zelda-like story and world? Haven’t had your fix of fresh Pokemon battles in some time? Then Bug Fables is the mishmash from heaven that you need. Gameplay As you traverse the quaint, Bug Life world with your rag-tag

Sky Racket - Switch Review

Double Dash Studios

Sky Racket - Switch Review

This slept-on indie gem is tucked away in an oasis of its own making, standing out from the desert of retro Indies and solidifying itself as an instant classic. Sky Racket has a name as catchy as Mega Man, a concept as engaging as Shovel Knight and so much polish

Sky Racket - Switch Review

Double Dash Studios

Sky Racket - Switch Review

This slept-on indie gem is tucked away in an oasis of its own making, standing out from the desert of retro Indies and solidifying itself as an instant classic. Sky Racket has a name as catchy as Mega Man, a concept as engaging as Shovel Knight and so much polish

Infinite Beyond The Mind - Switch Review

Blowfish Studio

Infinite Beyond The Mind - Switch Review

Your friends might be overhauling their islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons or they may be endowed with hype from the latest Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla news, but for retro-fanatics that are looking for simplicity with an 8-bit soundtrack to guide them through these rough times, Infinite Beyond The Mind

Infinite Beyond The Mind - Switch Review

Blowfish Studio

Infinite Beyond The Mind - Switch Review

Your friends might be overhauling their islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons or they may be endowed with hype from the latest Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla news, but for retro-fanatics that are looking for simplicity with an 8-bit soundtrack to guide them through these rough times, Infinite Beyond The Mind

Liberated - Preview

Liberated - Preview

The somber and gritty atmosphere of Liberated feels like a splice between Gotham and 1984, which is fitting given the comic-book aesthetic that the game is designed with. Each level is an issue, and cutscenes are expressed through panels, whilst the gameplay itself takes place in larger panels, meaning that

Liberated - Preview

Liberated - Preview

The somber and gritty atmosphere of Liberated feels like a splice between Gotham and 1984, which is fitting given the comic-book aesthetic that the game is designed with. Each level is an issue, and cutscenes are expressed through panels, whilst the gameplay itself takes place in larger panels, meaning that

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition - Switch Review (Quick)

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition - Switch Review (Quick)

There’s nothing quite like the somber feeling that washes over you when experiencing a Lovecraftian work of art, whether that’s through games such as the illustrious Bloodborne, film masterpieces like The Lighthouse, or novels of old like The Dunwich Horror. Thankfully, Sunless Sea captures this grim and grey

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition - Switch Review (Quick)

Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition - Switch Review (Quick)

There’s nothing quite like the somber feeling that washes over you when experiencing a Lovecraftian work of art, whether that’s through games such as the illustrious Bloodborne, film masterpieces like The Lighthouse, or novels of old like The Dunwich Horror. Thankfully, Sunless Sea captures this grim and grey