A MOST AGREEABLE PASTIME
Video Games, Victorian Style
Tag: switch
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The similarities to Shovel Knight are undeniable, but this old-school platformer is enjoyable nonetheless
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Now on Switch, this puzzler from Frozax Games is an ideal way to unwind.
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Seven classic Ninja JaJaMaru games from the 1980s and 1990s have been re-issued, along with a brand new title.
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Think Banjo-Kazooie, but with time travel.
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At the very end of the year, Matt finds his favourite game of 2022.
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Finally we’re treated to second helpings of this charming Zelda homage.
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Jaleco’s 1991 arcade game gets a long-awaited re-release.
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Because Streets of Final Double Dragon Rage Fight would be too long a name.
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A no-frills reissue of some classic platformers.
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Twitch-perfect controls and a sublime learning curve result in a game that’s consistently fun yet challenging.
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Ocean’s Heart borrows liberally from the Zelda playbook, but with some varied locales and fun swashbuckling gameplay.
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Swinging through the trees is a sheer joy, and a wonderful way to highlight the game’s environmental message.
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Let’s go round again. And again. And again.
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Have staff, will travel.
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It’s been a long time coming.
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It’s all getting a bit political down in the woods.
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The magic of the stage.
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A racing game that appeals to petrolheads and pedestrianheads alike.
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I’m liking this hiking.
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Tiny Lands is the video game equivalent of sitting at your dining room table on a lazy Sunday morning doing the puzzles in that day’s edition. There’s something to be said about games that have a zen-like calmness to them that has you finding the joy in a little quietude. There’s something more to be…
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This proto-Metroidvania still holds up.
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Never gonna give you up.
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The epitome of slice-of-life gaming.
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The Lost (Item) Woods.
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The troublesome life of an intern.
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Working on our knight moves.
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How I fell in love with a conjoined canine.
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This 16-bit-styled sequel triumphantly surpasses the original.
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Worth buying a ticket to ride.
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A viciously difficult XCOM-alike that encourages repeat attempts.
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Love of mine, someday you will die, but I’ll be close behind, and I’ll follow you into the dark…