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Tragically, there aren’t more games like Spy Hunter. Driving a transforming vehicle that’s packed with deadly weaponry is power fantasy. Agent Intercept offers a bit of that escapism, but is too short and plays it ...

Unsurprisingly, Crystar explores some emotional powerful territories on journey to find one’s true self. And while the combat might lack urgency, this makes for a worthwhile trek for Switch owners who missed the original PlayStation ...

Showcasing a plush blend of Japanese popular culture, Relayer references the intrigue of Space Battleship Yamato, the giant, fighting robots of Macross, and the turn-based battles of countless strategy role-playing games. If you’re looking for ...

This week, Andro Dunos gets a long overdue follow-up, Ghostwire: Tokyo sends players into the sprawling metropolis, and Relayer delivers an notable blend of visual novel storytelling and gridded, turn-based mecha battles. If you’re looking ...

Overlook the fact that Tempest 4000 is not four years old. If you’re looking to flaunt the fluidity of the OLED Switch, this is the killer app. With an unshakeable framerate and a plethora of ...

Farming and fighting feel different as Rune Factory 5’s shifts into the third dimension. While many of the changes to franchise formula are welcome, performance can make you miss the days of 2D rural life. ...

Dark Deity comes pleasingly close to the storytelling and sprite-based skirmishes of Game Boy Advance-era Fire Emblem. Save for a few minor issues, SRPG fans should throughly enjoy this indie effort.  Many developers would like ...

Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is good enough to belong in a museum. Unfortunately, it’s priced that way, too. Advancements in pinball have been driven by technological innovation- most notably when the industry moved from ...

Long for the days when a LEGO vehicles are plunged through a house of cards? Instruments of Destruction gives you the beaches and the hardware to make mayhem happen.  Luke Schneider has an appetite for ...

Gun*Gal: Double Peace is a decent on-rails shooter elevated by a whole lot of playful sexiness. If you’re morally offended by cartoonish representations of underwear, You might want to bail out now.  Although games often ...