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Undeniably colorful, weird, and wild… but perhaps a bit too up and down for its own good
A refreshing overall take on becoming and being a vampire, that manages to set itself apart
While it has a great art style, and can show some flair in its dialogue, overall the experience struggles with pacing
From the same people who made the excellent Overboard, Expelled is also a clever mystery narrative, but hits slightly differently
A crazy and intense bullet hell shooter that pops visually, and for fans of the subgenre it will likely leave you satisfied
While it has an odd visual style and makes effective use of sound to ratchet up tension, it’s a pretty average survival horror experience
While there’s no question that this Mario 64 contemporary had a unique play style, there’s a reason the series didn’t continue
Taking the formula of the original and essentially doubling down on it, it’s a creative rhythm RPG, but an acquired taste to be sure
Colorful, smart, and yet still approachable, this is generally a well-designed strategy title
This roguelike has a unique art style and feel, but the depth it offers with customization can’t overcome a feeling of repetition
While mechanically not perfect, this Metroidvania mixes a classic feel with an abundance of smart puzzles and works well
While not typically challenging, there’s something about its shooting adventure play that feels refreshing
Creative ideas are always great to see, but they don’t always work very convincingly to make for better play
A pleasant surprise of a game that looks basic, but by making creative use of lighting manages to be interesting
While it succeeds in being weird, sometimes quite inappropriate, and shocking, it’s gameplay doesn’t hold up quite as well
While there’s some potential in place, visual clarity issues lead to muddy play and the experience simply lacks excitement
A somewhat unfortunate case of a single key mechanic being implemented so frustratingly that the whole experience crumbles
It absolutely has some great classic arcade roots, and presents a challenge, but not all are likely intentional
Undeniably quirky and weird on all fronts, this is absolutely a love or hate proposition
While it works reasonably well as a Metroidvania, and the optional time limit is interesting, it doesn’t quite come together
An unusual Metroidvania that has a very distinct look and feel, but not all for the better
While it has obviously combined a few different arcade-style concepts into one package, it struggles to be at all interesting
While feline fans may enjoy a chance to get their cat fight on against the CPU or some friends, there’s just not much here to keep the fun going
A pretty engaging, challenging, and impressive puzzle platformer all around
A case where it starts with a great core idea, and some elements that work, but has just enough shortcomings to fall flat
While it has some potential with its mix of strategy and action, it lacks the depth or even the over-the-top silliness of its competition
From its distinctive concept to its terrific use of spatial audio, this sightless adventure is absolutely unique on the Switch
While it can be rough around the edges at times, there’s no question that this retro shooter has panache
A somewhat odd mix of arcade-oriented elements that can feel a bit repetitive, but it works to some degree
A mix of getting to customize your own ship, and some pretty stiff old-school challenges, make Resurfaced worth a look for shooting fans
While its looks are humble and its mechanics are a tad wonky, the airborne exploration title is quite soothing and charming
Pretty generic platforming, mixed with general sluggishness and a lack of checkpoints, make for lackluster play
While visually unassuming, and generally pretty basic in concept, the consistent challenges that await still have some pull
An absolutely unique idea, pairing roguelike elements with some strategy and slot machine play, at least somewhat pays off
A lack of much initial guidance or a ramp up, along with some wonky features, make this tougher to enjoy than its brethren
If you don’t mind its glitches and sandbox-y lack of direction, this can be a weird and fun collect-a-thon trip
While its exploration of its characters feelings and relationships in the wake of tragedy is great, its rhythm elements fall flat, making for an uneven mix
This relatively brief mix of psychological horror story and adventure beats has its moments, but doesn’t shine as bright as some of the competition
A distinctive, and sometimes dark, take on a stealth title that requires some patience with its quirks, but can be rewarding
An odd and decidedly quirky puzzle game that rewards creativity and sometimes just plain patience, but that won’t be for everyone
It’s interesting to see older games that did things their own way, but in terms of general play this classic RPG feels a bit too simple
In terms of play, it is a solid Metroidvania experience, but it’s also a bit less distinctive than many of its peers on the system
While it offers a fair amount of strategy and sometimes tense action, it has too much in common with its predecessor to truly stand out
While a variety of weapons and turrets give it at least some variety, the action here is a bit too narrow in scope to be more exciting
An odd and fun take on the classic mystery-solving adventure formula that has loads of unique flavor
While I love the aesthetics and a chance to fly some “Robotech” fighters, the ponderous story and inconsistent shooting disappoint
With somewhat touchy controls, and a lack of enough variety in its stages, Mechanita is merely middling
Despite being pretty humble in presentation, this budget precision platformer improves as it warms up
As a historical relic of sports games from a transitional age it’s interesting, but it can also be quite aggravating
Simplistic mechanics, inconsistent puzzles, and some unforced errors make this tough to love