vitamind64
A nifty remake of Kirby's Adventure. I like the Meta Knight mode you unlock after beating the game as well. It's not the best Kirby game, but definitely not the worst. Overall, pretty solid experience.
1992
A cute, simple platformer. Especially for the time it was released. I grew up with one, and it still holds up pretty well. There are plenty of better Kirby games that came later, but the OG is still worth a quick look if you're curious.
The Metroid Prime Trilogy as a complete package, is one of the best in gaming. Three iconic games in their own right, now with enhanced motion controls. I actually enjoy how the motion controls feel, but I do wish there was an option to play the games without them as well. I've completed the first Metroid Prime, and intend to finish Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption eventually.
1999
Oooh, Banana. I love this silly ass game. Even if there’s an insane amount of collectibles, even if there’s loads of backtracking, I don’t care. I love me some 3D DK and I want MORE.
This is one of the most conflicting games I’ve ever played, in an already conflicting franchise. On one hand, the gameplay is easily the series’ worst so far. It’s amateurish by today’s standards. The co-op element of the game makes it bearable at least, but this fundamental problem is why I can’t bring myself to rank this game as anything above a 3 star. That being said, the unique characters, music, setting, and story are where this game truly shines. This game is a character study of Travis Touchdown and Bad Man. Both characters have surprisingly deep conversations about their story so far, the status of their mental health, and their current outlook on life. It’s awesome to see how fleshed out both characters are by the end of the game. The music is off the wall, a totally new vibe for the franchise - but a welcome change. The levels are unique and match the new cast of antagonists perfectly. The gameplay is also broken up with fun virtual-novel style segments that have their own unique style to them. The game also exceeds in the humor department, making me laugh more than most games I’ve played recently. The tone, story, and characters are all excellent and really elevate this experience. If you care about No More Heroes and especially Travis Touchdown, this game is worth experiencing just to see the story and character moments unfold. If you can stomach the monotonous gameplay, it’s worth your time.
A solid sequel to an insane action game, No More Heroes 2 continues the series’ trend of using crazy characters, awesome music, and stylized visuals to craft a unique, if not somewhat uneven, experience. The gameplay is a bit more engaging this time around, but the story is a bit lacking compared to the first game. It’s not bad by any means, but it takes the relatively simple idea of, “revenge isn’t always a good thing” and does nothing exciting or new with it outside of the final boss, which I feel like I’m in the minority by saying I actually enjoyed that fight. I still prefer the first game, but this one is worth checking out if you want more of this world and its’ insane characters.
2007
No More Heroes is a stylish, wacky action game with great characters, music, and a funny story. It made waves when it came out back on the Wii, so when a Switch port was announced I was stoked to experience it again. The Switch port is great, allowing you to play with or without motion controls. Sure, the gameplay is simple, the level design is nothing to write home about, and the intentionally tedious job minigames get old fast, but none of these complaints outweigh the positive things I have to say about this game. If you play any of Suda 51s games, make it this one.
2018
A great platformer with a solid story. The music and presentation of the game are great. The extra content is a blast too! Overall, a fun time.
2011
An innovative, witty game that serves as a great sequel to and already great game. If only it were a little bit longer.
2011
Minecraft is a solid survival game. It’s infinitely popular, extremely accessible, and overall a great time. Get a server going with friends and you’ll have a blast. At least for a couple weeks before the gang gets bored.
2015
Probably one of the most iconic indie games ever made at this point. It’s funny, charming characters, absolutely bumpin’ soundtrack, and fun bullet hell combat make it a unique and iconic RPG. A modern classic.
2023
A great character action game that came out of nowhere. Feels like a really good PS2 game that was snatched from the 2000s and made with modern graphics. I had a great time with this one.
My favorite game of all time. The three day time loop is such a fun concept. I love how every character has a unique schedule they follow. The world of Termina is full of life and is such a fun place to explore. The temples a challenging and the bosses are fun (except Gyorg, he sucks). The darker tone of this game combined with the whimsy of the Zelda franchise leads to one of the best vibes in any piece of media I’ve ever encountered. A timeless classic that’s stuck with me ever since I played it all those years ago.
2017
I could write a book about how much I love this game, but I’ll keep it brief. The game feels great to play, the character action bullet hell hybrid is unique and fun. The story is unrivaled, some of the best twists and turns ever. A must play game, there’s nothing else like it, period.
2020
This game has had a lot of drama surrounding it over the years! Thankfully, it’s finally in an acceptable state. In fact, the game is great. An engaging story, fun gameplay, and great side content make for a solid RPG that gets a bad reputation due to how buggy it was at launch.