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Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons - Switch Review

Take to the high seas and clear the path for Christopher Columbus before he set sail and discovered the Americas in 1492. In Here Be Dragons, you’ll battle Tritons, Krakens and other dangerous sea monsters in turn-based, dice rolling combat. So, hard to starboard, load the cannons and get

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Manifold Garden - Switch Review (Quick)

Following the triumph of the Portal-like Superliminal, it’s a treat to have yet another abstract puzzle game to sink your teeth into. Manifold Garden is wonderful, with its gravity-based puzzles, sublime scale with its eery echoing footsteps and gorgeously unique visuals. If complex, mind-bending challenges are your thing, then

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Manifold Garden - Switch Review (Quick)

Following the triumph of the Portal-like Superliminal, it’s a treat to have yet another abstract puzzle game to sink your teeth into. Manifold Garden is wonderful, with its gravity-based puzzles, sublime scale with its eery echoing footsteps and gorgeously unique visuals. If complex, mind-bending challenges are your thing, then

Asha in Monster World

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Releasing on Switch in 2021

After the recent success of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and FDG Entertainment’s Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [https://switchaboo.com/2018/12/04/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom-review-switch/] , Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World was announced at Gamescom to be coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 in 2021. Here’s

Asha in Monster World

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Releasing on Switch in 2021

After the recent success of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and FDG Entertainment’s Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [https://switchaboo.com/2018/12/04/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom-review-switch/] , Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World was announced at Gamescom to be coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 in 2021. Here’s

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Juiced! Coming to Nintendo Switch in September

On Nintendo Switch, 2D platformers are its bread and butter. Since its already initial release on Steam, iOS and Android, Juiced! was recently announced to be coming to Nintendo Switch on September 24th. Here’s the rundown: > Discover the mystery of the crystals: An evil wizard is searching for

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Juiced! Coming to Nintendo Switch in September

On Nintendo Switch, 2D platformers are its bread and butter. Since its already initial release on Steam, iOS and Android, Juiced! was recently announced to be coming to Nintendo Switch on September 24th. Here’s the rundown: > Discover the mystery of the crystals: An evil wizard is searching for

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Windbound - Switch Review

After a sea voyaging expedition gone awry, Kara has found herself separated from her family, stranded on an uncharted island and forced to live off the land. Scavenge, hunt and craft your way in order to brave the stormy seas and uncover the secrets of the Forbidden Islands. Looking to

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Windbound - Switch Review

After a sea voyaging expedition gone awry, Kara has found herself separated from her family, stranded on an uncharted island and forced to live off the land. Scavenge, hunt and craft your way in order to brave the stormy seas and uncover the secrets of the Forbidden Islands. Looking to

Hotshot Racing

Hotshot Racing Gets a Release Date in September

After various showcases of Hotshot Racing, showing off its classic arcade/Sega Saturn racing gameplay with a sharp polygonal aesthetic of yesteryear, the wait is now almost at an end with a release date of September 10. Here’s the full press release: > Lucky Mountain Games, Sumo Nottingham and

Hotshot Racing

Hotshot Racing Gets a Release Date in September

After various showcases of Hotshot Racing, showing off its classic arcade/Sega Saturn racing gameplay with a sharp polygonal aesthetic of yesteryear, the wait is now almost at an end with a release date of September 10. Here’s the full press release: > Lucky Mountain Games, Sumo Nottingham and

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Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

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Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

Arcade

Serious Scramblers - Switch Review (Quick)

Serious Scramblers tests the player’s knowledge of 2D arcade platformers, having you not jump but fall downward from one platform to the next. Make your way to the flag at the end whilst being mindful of hazards aplenty and whether you’re actually going to land on a platform

Arcade

Serious Scramblers - Switch Review (Quick)

Serious Scramblers tests the player’s knowledge of 2D arcade platformers, having you not jump but fall downward from one platform to the next. Make your way to the flag at the end whilst being mindful of hazards aplenty and whether you’re actually going to land on a platform

Frogwares

The Sinking City Delisted From Every Console Store Except Switch

Developer Frogwares have announced that they have cut ties with former publisher Big Ben Interactive (Nacon) due to ongoing legal battles. This is due to “[Nacon’s] refusal to acknowledge a court ruling in France that states the contract between the two is no longer valid due to multiple breaches

Frogwares

The Sinking City Delisted From Every Console Store Except Switch

Developer Frogwares have announced that they have cut ties with former publisher Big Ben Interactive (Nacon) due to ongoing legal battles. This is due to “[Nacon’s] refusal to acknowledge a court ruling in France that states the contract between the two is no longer valid due to multiple breaches

2D Platformer

Evergate - Switch Review

Evergate tells a captivating story about a white wisp named Ki travelling through the afterlife and going through the Evergate itself to relive the memories of those long since past. Utilise the power of the crystals within the Evergate in order to solve challenging puzzle platform segments whilst learning more

2D Platformer

Evergate - Switch Review

Evergate tells a captivating story about a white wisp named Ki travelling through the afterlife and going through the Evergate itself to relive the memories of those long since past. Utilise the power of the crystals within the Evergate in order to solve challenging puzzle platform segments whilst learning more

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No Straight Roads - Switch Review

The idea of punk rock being pushed to the wayside in favour of EDM lends its hand to a quirky dystopian in all its upbeat funky style. It’s infectiously electric and that on-the-nose level of wacky storytelling is both brilliant in its child-like wonder and its call-back to the

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No Straight Roads - Switch Review

The idea of punk rock being pushed to the wayside in favour of EDM lends its hand to a quirky dystopian in all its upbeat funky style. It’s infectiously electric and that on-the-nose level of wacky storytelling is both brilliant in its child-like wonder and its call-back to the

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Kickstarter Project of the Week: The Girl from Arkanya

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Arkanya Games’The Girl from Arkanya. The game is slated to release May 2021 next year on PC (via Switch and itch.io), PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Here’s the overview: > The

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Kickstarter Project of the Week: The Girl from Arkanya

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Arkanya Games’The Girl from Arkanya. The game is slated to release May 2021 next year on PC (via Switch and itch.io), PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Here’s the overview: > The

A Short Hike

A Short Hike - Switch Review

Sometimes we need to disconnect from technology and escape on a short hike up a mountain. When the title was announced and released during the August 2020 Indie World presentation [https://switchaboo.com/2020/08/19/indie-world-presentation-recap-3/], viewers we’re captivated by A Short Hike‘s serene setting and cute

A Short Hike

A Short Hike - Switch Review

Sometimes we need to disconnect from technology and escape on a short hike up a mountain. When the title was announced and released during the August 2020 Indie World presentation [https://switchaboo.com/2020/08/19/indie-world-presentation-recap-3/], viewers we’re captivated by A Short Hike‘s serene setting and cute