A review of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on the Nintendo Switch.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
A review of Sonic X Shadow Generations on the Nintendo Switch.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
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...
Sonic Superstars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK18JdBKFQA Superstars celebrates and modernises the look and feel of the original Sonic games. Tight, responsive controls and a few excellent levels/boss fights are real highlights. Unfortunately, a baffling use of Chaos Emerald...
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...
Disney Illusion Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FnoHrzjT-s A tight, responsive platformer adorned by beautiful hand-drawn animations and enchanting music. Humourous writing and great voice performances spotlight the whole cast and a good selection of multiplayer options make it a...
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.
Lego 2K Drive (Offline)
A review of Lego 2K Drive as played on the Nintendo Switch OLED. This review focuses on the offline, single-player content of the wacky open-world Kart racer.
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...
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...
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby's adventure into other dimensions with updated comic-like visuals and a mouthful of extra modes probably makes it the best way to play the game today. However, the most interesting and enjoyable platforming is all stuck in the second half of the game after quite...
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...
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers' venture into an open world (especially on the Switch) is a really promising but occasionally flawed experience. While it's already a (mostly) enjoyable game, it is the obvious potential it shows for where the series could go in the future that has us...
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Sparks of Hope, while a little slow to start off, is the definition of a good sequel (keeping the good stuff while making some welcome changes to the old formula). By adding layers of strategy it is sure to keep fans of the genre engaged and by including a multitude...
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....
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
All in all, Sunbreak is an excellent addition to the Monster Hunter franchise. We’re spoiled with new endemic life, new characters, additional fighting players, and, of course, monsters. Players will not be disappointed. With each new day, sunrise signals birth and a...
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...
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
FEWTH happily let's you spend more time with your friends in Fodlan, although some might miss the stately strategy being replaced with brutish hack and slash. Still, there is enough here to keep you collecting friends and going on picnics with them. I don’t think I...
Sonic Origins
Other than having some content locked behind frustrating pay/pre-order walls, this is an almost perfect nostalgic collection. If you love the original Sonic games, Origins is simply one of the best ways to revisit them! Growing up I was (as you've probably...
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...
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Clearly made by and for fans of the series, The Skywalker Saga freshens up the LEGO formula just enough to provide an outstandingly enjoyable tour through the Star Wars stories, punctuated by some wonderful humour, familiar gameplay and an energetic pace. Like so many...
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...
Triangle Strategy
While the combat of games from yesteryear like Final Fantasy Tactics have been given new life and fresh polish in Triangle Startegy providing a load of fun, the rest of the package needs some work. When I first heard about Triangle Strategy, I thought it was a dream...
Chocobo GP
AN INTERESTING AND OFTEN QUITE UNQUE ALTERNATIVE TO MARIO KART WHICH GETS A LOT RIGHT (ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE A FINAL FANTASY FAN), BUT DUE TO INTRUSIVE & QUITE PREDATORY MICROTANSACTIONS SIMPLY CANNOT BE RECOMMENDED As a crisp and fun looking kart racer and a...
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...
OlliOlli World
A FREE-FLOWING SKATER THAT FEELS SIMPLY FANTASTIC WHEN MASTERED, BUT SOME RATHER UNIQUE CONTROLS AS WELL A PECULIAR ART STYLE AND STORY MEAN IT MAY TAKE SOME GETTING USED TO. Skateboarding games have become a genre in themselves. We've all probably played a video game...
SkateBIRD
AN UNDOUBTEDLY CUTE AND EVENTUALLY (REASONABLY) FUN SKATING GAME BOGGED DOWN BY A FRUSTRATING INTRODUCTION, SOME CLUNKY CONTROLS AND AN INFURIATING IN-LEVEL QUEST MECHANIC. A chilled skating title featuring a variety of adorable birds is a pretty fantastic premise for...
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
Just about the perfect little Super Mario Bros. nostalgia device. A fantastic collector's item that's virtually indispensable for any Mario fan. It's no a secret... I’m a big Mario fan. The original Super Mario Bros., in particular, holds a special place in my heart –...
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
Just about the perfect little The Legend Of Zelda nostalgia device. A fantastic collector's item that's virtually indispensable for any Zelda fan and thanks to some updates probably even better than Nintendo's first Game & Watch offering. Collectors rejoice!...
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...
Switch OLED
It's not the Switch Pro upgrade that you may have hoped for. However, a surprisingly striking screen and premium build quality make this simply the best version of an already fantastic console and a luxury piece of tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao9C6SA72_M It...
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...