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Mitch Vogel·Apr 10, 2020

Critic70/100

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Curious Expedition is a rewarding and enjoyable roguelite, but it‘s far from a necessary buy.

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Mitch Vogel·Apr 9, 2020

Critic30/100

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The odds are quite good that you will never get the chance to play Cooking Mama: Cookstar, and that’s probably for the best. Beyond its status as a curiosity item in the wake of the mess surrounding its release, there is absolutely nothing about Cooking Mama: Cookstar that justifies the price of admission.

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Rebecca Stow·Apr 8, 2020

Critic60/100

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Though not quite as accomplished as the recent Spyro and Crash Bandicoot remasters, TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD still delivers an enjoyable Aussie-themed adventure.

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Oliver Reynolds·Apr 8, 2020

Critic70/100

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If you’re not too fussed about detailed visuals, then HyperParasite will no doubt keep you hooked with its unique parasite gameplay mechanic and exciting gun-play.

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Pete Davison·Apr 7, 2020

Critic60/100

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If you can fight past the technical shortcomings – which, it's worth stating, are pretty considerable – then you'll find an experience that's totally unique on Switch, and that's no mean feat when you consider the depth of the console's library.

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Stuart Gipp·Apr 5, 2020

Critic60/100

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Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition is a difficult game to wholeheartedly recommend. JRPG veterans will likely fall into one of two camps – scornful of the game's simplistic mechanics, or appreciative of its polished take on very familiar genre tropes.

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Oliver Reynolds·Apr 4, 2020

Critic90/100

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If you’re after a unique experience, Wandersong completely has you covered. The singing mechanic works perfectly, and while it may feel a bit too easy at times, the combination of the visuals, writing, and various gameplay objectives across a generous seven-act structure make for an incredibly compelling platforming experience that you’d do well to check out.

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Jon Mundy·Apr 3, 2020

Critic80/100

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Shinsekai: Into The Depths is a bracingly fresh Metroidvania with a memorable underwater setting and compelling movement mechanics. If you're after a platformer that values exploration and navigation over arcade action – and that isn't afraid to try something a little different with the format – then we wholeheartedly recommend dipping your toes into Shinsekai's exotic waters.

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Mitch Vogel·Apr 2, 2020

Critic70/100

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If you’ve played a Warriors game before, then you’ve basically played One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.

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Stuart Gipp·Mar 31, 2020

Critic70/100

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One Step From Eden is an exceptionally well-made game with great combat and responsive controls.

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PJ O'Reilly·Mar 31, 2020

Critic70/100

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Zombie Army Trilogy is a solid co-op shooter with a fantastically pulpy set-up that does exactly what it sets out to, pitting you and up to three other players against an almost endless army of gloriously gory undead Nazis and letting you snipe, shotgun and kick every last one of them to pieces. It may be of somewhat limited appeal when played solo, but gather together a crew or join forces with randoms online and this one springs to life, providing countless hours of admirably straightforward skull-smashing fun.

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Ollie Reynolds·Mar 30, 2020

Critic90/100

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Good Job! Is a wonderful surprise that everyone should try out. Thanks to its hilarious physics, seemingly menial tasks have the potential to descend into utter carnage – whether intentional or not – and its grading system means there are plenty of opportunities to replay. Slight technical hiccups aside, its arrival comes at a time when we all could do with a bit of a laugh, and Good Job! is absolutely guaranteed to do just that.

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PJ O'Reilly·Mar 29, 2020

Critic80/100

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Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a mostly excellent first person, grid-based dungeon crawler that's brought brilliantly to life via an engaging story, fun cast of characters and some well-designed and hugely atmospheric dungeons. Combat here is satisfying and puzzles, for the most part, land just on the right side of challenging. If you're looking for a meaty old-school dungeon-crawling adventure with a ton of secrets and treasures to find as you make your way across its world, this one comes as a nice surprise and is highly recommended.

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Oliver Reynolds·Mar 29, 2020

Critic70/100

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With a bit of time and patience, you could create some levels that no doubt rival the ones already available, but if this isn’t something you’re interested in, there’s plenty to be getting on with regardless.

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Stuart Gipp·Mar 28, 2020

Critic70/100

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A polished, playable way to spend any allotment of time.