
You’ll need a lot of thinking skills in this mix of sliding game and classic puzzle platformer, to solve the levels of increasing difficulty. Play as Tao or Xiang, two pandas, and help them organize their boxes as efficiently as possible to earn a maximum of bamboos! Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother. A purple bouncy slime who loves to jive and solve puzzles, making his way through Puzzle Land with good music, great visuals and fun times!Ī song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Team up with townsfolk and embark on a grand adventure to unravel the mystery befalling the land, embracing your inner-power to halt the descent into chaos.Įxplore a mysterious new world either solo or with a friend, discover new Copy Abilities and battle a bevy of beasts in Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Nintendo Switch!īounce into this colorful and cartoony world with BouncyBoi and adventure through various levels filled with challenging puzzles, cute graphics and funky beats! When not on a mission, work with the people of Rigbarth to help the town flourish through farming, festivals and friendships!Īs the balance of peace begins to shift, however, it comes time to prove yourself. In the sleepy border town of Rigbarth, mysterious events are unfolding, affecting the runes that govern the balance between humanity and nature…Īs the newest ranger for the peacekeeping organisation, SEED, protect the frontier town by rounding up rowdy monsters with your official SEED-issued spell seal.

PSone-style horror adventure Nun Massacre is imminent too, announced for Switch just hours ago at the time of typing. Others to consider include the neon-hued twin-stick shooter Devastator, interactive poem Blue Memoir, vibrant puzzler BouncyBoi in Puzzle Land, standalone releases of the Valis trilogy, and the accomplished looking Sky Gamblers – Air Supremacy. NWR awarded it a 6.5: “I found it a nice palette cleanser between longer and more involved games given its approachable design and simple puzzles, so if that’s what your in the mood for, Kraken Academy might be worth a campus visit.†Then there’s Kraken Academy, a quirky adventure set within the titular school, featuring a time loop mechanic. It’s hitting 3DS too this week, in limited run form, and tipped to become the last ever physical 3DS release. It’s a direct sequel to the 1992 original, being of the horizontal variety. On a similar note, NeoGeo shooter sequel Andro Dunos 2 is out now. Built on the foundation of the excellent TxK, it’s a brilliant revival of an arcade classic, although you shouldn’t expect much in the way of extras – it’s a very arcade-like experience. We’re sure the Xbox One version was closer to £25 at launch.

“The relaxing pace, RPG elements, and charming aesthetic make this a compelling experience, but issues with poor performance, disappointing visuals, and sometimes clunky gameplay hold Rune Factory 5 back from greatness,†they said.Ītari and Jeff Minter’s Tempest 4000 also turns up on Switch, launching at a modest £16. Nintendo Life opted for a 7/10, claiming that it doesn’t excel in a single area. Reviews are wildly mixed – as high as RPG Fan’s 90% and as low as Nintendo World Report’s 4.5/10. Here, our hero has lost their memory and is recruited by a team of peacekeepers after arriving in a new town. Rune Factory 5 continues the franchises’ blend of traditional role-playing and farming. The Switch gets yet another new JRPG this week. The Metro wasn’t too impressed, however, finding it to be quite short and a bit lacking when played in single-player. Scores included a 9.5 from Destructoid and 9/10s from God is a Geek, Game Informer and GameSpot. Reportedly surprisingly atmospheric, too. Reviews went live earlier today, confirming that it’s the best Kirby game to date – still a little too easy, but a beckon of joy regardless, filled with innovation.

No more sitting on the bench to star in spin-offs. Kirby games have always been aimed at a younger audience, which makes Forgotten Land the exception – backed by a bigger budget, it’s intended to put Kirby in the same league as Zelda and Super Mario. It’s fair to say Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the most anticipated game in the pink blob’s history, with past Kirby games – save perhaps for Kirby’s Epic Yarn – generating only a minor buzz.
