Press "A" Reviews

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - Slay the Spire released on November 14th, 2017. Developed by Mega Crit and published by Humble Bundle, this title has earned its reputation as one of the best roguelike deck builders in recent years. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... You play as one of multiple characters, each with their own unique cards, mechanics, and playstyle.  The main goal? Climb the Spire, defeat powerful bosses, survive elite enemies, and strategically craft a deck that can overcome the chaos of each randomized floor.  Every choice counts, from selecting your path to deciding which cards to pick and which relics to equip. One thing that immediately stands out in Slay the Spire is its artwork.  The card designs, backgrounds, enemy designs, and character art are all incredibly well done.  Everything feels cohesive, stylish, and full of personality.  I found myself often stopping to admire the des...

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? released on August 23rd, 2022. Developed by Massive Miniteam and published by HandyGames, this Switch 2 version brings the classic quiz show experience right to your console, letting players test their wits against 5th-grade-level questions… and sometimes lose spectacularly. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... From the moment you boot the game, the production values are immediately impressive.  The graphics are crisp and colorful, giving the game a vibrant, TV-show-quality aesthetic that’s surprisingly polished for a quiz game.  The stage, the desks, the characters—it all looks fantastic on the Switch 2’s screen. Gameplay follows the classic formula of the TV show: answer questions across multiple subjects, earn points, and try not to fall behind your clever 5th-grade classmates.  What sets this version apart is the variety of subjects and the cus...