A review of the excellent Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
A review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition on the Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
A review of the The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
A review of the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake on the Nintendo Switch.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
A review of the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD remake on the Nintendo Switch.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
A welcome re-introduction to Peach’s own adventures with excites us for the future but falls a little flat this time around. I am super happy that Peach finally has her own game. Sure, there have been some solo outings in the past – but with Mario, Luigi, DK, Yoshi...
Splatoon 3: Side Order
Splatoon's fresh take on the roguelite genre is interesting in principle but doesn't quite hit the right balance between grind and enjoyment. I really loved Splatoon 3. In fact, it was our 2022 Game of The Year. Sure, it wasn't a huge departure from either of its...
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Remake
A review of the the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong remake on the Nintendo Switch.
Super Mario RPG Remake
A quick written review of the remake of the Super Mario RPG on the Switch.
WarioWare: Move It!
Some childishly fun microgames with great use of the Joy-Con motion controls make for a good experience with a friend, however, a strange story premise, Wario's trademark 'humour' and short playtime means it's not much more than a flimsy party trick. WarioWare games...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
A simply joyous rejuvenation of Mario 2D platforming that had us smiling from start to finish. A true delight. It's been a while since we got a brand-new entry into the Mario 2D side-scroller franchise. Super Mario Maker (and its sequel) were great in their own...
Detective Pikachu Returns
An in-depth review of Detective Pikachu Returns available on the Nintendo Switch. A okay sequel that just isn’t the bolt of brilliance we’d hoped it would be.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet The Teal Mask DLC
The Teal Mask DLC is definitely a move in the right direction! It is such an improvement over the base game in terms of location, characters, story, and the design of Pokémon, not to mention the music. Sadly, however, the performance issues are worse and almost all...
Hands-on Preview: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meCfaSvfCzE Earlier today (22 September 2023) I got the chance to try the Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo that's been made available to all Comic Con Africa 2023 attendees at the Nintendo booth. The demo was timed and only parts of what I...
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4 is like a remastered greatest hits album from that talented indie rock band that everyone forgot about. It brings together everything that thevserieas has done well in the past and packages it up in a way that will appeal to a whole new audience while also...
Pikmin 1+2 HD Ports
A quick review of the HD Ports of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 for the Nintendo Switch which launched in July 2023.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
This blast from the past brings the joy of combat, but also shows just how light on story these games were compared to other big names in the genre. Reviewing a game that you enjoyed two decades ago can be rather tough. Advance Wars 1 was my first dip into the world...
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Hello, my best Nintendo Gamers and Friends! I am going to break the news early and then you all will know that this is as unbiased as I can be. I have loved and supported Nintendo since I can remember. Nintendo franchises like Pokemon, Super Mario, Yoshi and of...
Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros movie is the perfect blend of nostalgia and family-friendly fun. Fans of the games will find a huge number of callbacks and references to look for, while some stellar animation, amazing music and a big dose of wholesome humour means almost...
Fire Emblem Engage
Fire Emblem Engage pays homage to a wide roster of returning characters and the refreshed take on the tactical turn-based battle system makes it the best in the series, however, a few missteps with character backstories leaves us feeling a little less Engaged than...
Pokémon Violet
While there is no question that Pokémon Violet suffers from disappointing visual and (occasionally) even game-crashing bugs, it also somehow manages to be the most engaging and refreshing take on the main series in years. I happily sunk many, many hours into our...
Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3 improves on almost every aspect of the previous games in the series. And barring some connection issues and making finding modes/new areas oddly tough, Splatoon 3 is an outrageously fun game and easily in our running for 2022's best Nintendo game....
Kirby’s Dream Buffet
Kirby's surprise second entry on the Switch in 2022 is a fun multiplayer experience especially in short bursts - providing something for new players and those hoping for a little more strategy too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaFPk_6-uoM On today’s menu, we have...
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
If you are an RPG or JRPG fan, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is definitely a game to pick up for your Nintendo Switch. Take it slow and enjoy everything this excellent game has to offer. Nintendo often leads the industry with its levels of enchanting weirdness, and, over the...
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Despite a significant lack of single-player fun and some other small but frustrating missteps, Mario Strikers: Battle League provides a visually stunning, madcap competitive experience that has us hooked. For those out there that have been Nintendo fans for years,...
Nintendo Switch Sports
While never quite hitting the heights of it's Wii predecessors, Switch Sports gets us moving and reminds has why swinging controllers around, particulary in multiplayer settings, is still great fun! It's easy to forget what an absolutely huge deal Wii Sports (and the...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
A joyful, imaginative platformer from Hal Labs that simultaneously redefines the Kirby series while still providing a bright, welcoming adventure for players of all ages and skill levels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPjtZkuo3K8 Nintendo's relationship with Hal...
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The newest and thankfully best entry to the Pokémon franchise on the Nintendo Switch. This offshoot from the main series refreshes a tried and true formula for the better and as Pokémon fans we can only hope for more like this from Nintendo and Game Freak. The Pokémon...
Pokémon Shining Pearl
While definitely not revolutionary or perhaps in step with expert players' expectations, Shining Pearl's ridiculously charming aesthetic, modern conveniences and new additions not only alleviate some of the repetitive grinding but package the addictive Pokémon RPG...
New Pokémon Snap
In a world filled with dark, serious and often rather violent games New Pokémon Snap is a cutesy, calming and mostly charming change of pace. Did you own a Nintendo 64? No? Me neither. I suspect many South Africans were in the same boat. And that really sucks, because...
Game Builder Garage
The makers of Mario flex their innovative muscles providing us with a wonderful introduction to programming and a uniquely Nintendo way of bringing game creation to the masses. Nintendo has been building games for decades now. And one of the reasons they have not only...
Metroid Dread
Despite some smaller issues around its slightly oppressive tone and a few ‘maybe a little too classic’ load screens, Dread’s visceral visuals, engaging gameplay and a satisfying narrative ultimately deliver a finale worthy of the famed space bounty hunter and will likely garner a host of new fans.
WarioWare: Get It Together!
WarioWare’s sometimes boorish style and frenetic speed may put some off, at least initially. However, a chaotically fun range of microgames, a decent amount of content and the eventually rather addictive pace make it a peculiar multiplayer party you ultimately have a lot of fun at.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Super Rush swings in the right direction providing a fun overall package. However, some hazards along the way means it doesn't quite land a birdie on the 18th hole. Mario’s adventures into the world of arcade-style sport have been around for a long time. However, some...
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
A simply amazing game fusing some of Mario's best 2D and 3D elements, backdropped by nice visuals, astounding music and just enough tweaks to make this a great single or multiplayer experience. Bowser's Fury also offers returning 3D World players an exciting glimpse...